I have an odd affinity for "unitaskers," a term coined by Alton Brown to describe single-use kitchen tools. Boiled egg holders, those little corn-shaped holders you can use to 'hold' hot ...

I tested six tools to find the one that makes the lightest, fluffiest mashed potatoes: a masher, a food mill, a ricer, a food processor, a stand mixer, and a handheld mixer. The key is breaking down ...