Our blind-taster noted not only the flavors she detected but also the color, consistency, and aromas she observed in the broth contenders. Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter We started out with simple criteria: low-sodium chicken broths and stocks that folks could find at supermarkets or big-box stores. By culinary definition, you make stock from simmering bones (likely…
Ben Keough/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This hop water stands out for its clear, well-defined hop flavors — experienced beer nerds might even be able to recognize the individual hop varieties. Turns out, adding tea to hop water is a killer combo, and you can get it caffeinated or decaf. There’s hop water, and then there’s…
There’s a lot to like about wearing a pair of smart glasses. The screen is actually very cool and useful. When using Google Maps, the glasses displayed turn-by-turn instructions that were ideal for navigating a crowded city like Manhattan, where looking down at your phone for too long may result in bumping into someone. The…
Based on my encounter with the Board, I’ve been thinking of the games as belonging in three basic categories: games that best take advantage of the Board’s unique form and interaction mode, games that use the tech well but aren’t particularly deep games, and games that don’t really make good use of the pieces. Well-integrated…
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Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter When you think of a rolling pin, you probably picture the kind with two handles, called a baker’s or American rolling pin. But most professional bakers and all of our experts use a handleless pin, because it gives you the best sense of contact with the dough and a better feel for…
Cathy Erway/NYT Wirecutter We started by prepping and seasoning each wok. All of them — including the nonstick or pre-seasoned woks — called for a good wash and at least some treatment with oil. To get a proper seasoning started, the unseasoned carbon-steel woks required a few more steps. Some manufacturers’ instructions were more clear…
Apple’s Smart Folio feels more premium and better built than copycats, and it offers four different viewing angles. But it provides minimal protection for its extravagant price tag of $80 for the 11-inch version and $100 for the 13-inch model. For a fraction of the price, our budget pick offers a nearly identical design and…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Top pick You can make a couple servings of shaved ice in under 30 seconds with this attachment. It’s a bit of a splurge but great if you want a fun, easy treat for kids or if you like to entertain. If you yearned for a Snoopy Sno-cone Machine as a child…