Beloved old techniques for food preservation bubble up again and ride a wave of new popularity in southern Mexico’s culinary capital.
Food and Drink
Breville Barista Express Impress Review: An Espresso Machine With Training Wheels
Breville’s newest countertop espresso machine is capable and accessible—and worth a shot, as long as you’re not a control freak about your coffee.
7 Best Chef’s Knives for Your Kitchen (2023): Affordable, Japanese, Carbon Steel
It’s the indispensable multi-tool of the kitchen. We sliced and diced our way through meats and veggies to find today’s best blades.
WIRED Tested Miracle Hangover Cures. You’re Welcome
Do “anti-hangover” supplements really work? With the sterling help of a UK rugby team, we raised a glass or five to find out.
Bev by Black & Decker Cocktail Maker Review: Let the Robot Tend Bar
This product adds booze of your choosing to pre-mixed flavor pods, sort of like a Keurig machine for alcoholic drinks.
Yeti Rambler 10-Ounce Wine Tumbler Review: A Rugged Cup for Delicate Wine
It’s not the fanciest way to enjoy wine. But it won’t shatter in a light breeze like normal glassware.
Frank Green’s 3-in-1 Is the Only Cup You Need
Is this the ideal reusable cup? We think so. A clever lid, drinking straw, sensible size, and insulation make for a heady caffeine-fueled combo.
Hestan Cue Induction Cooktop and Smart Probe: Long-Term Test
The latest additions to Hestan’s app-controlled countertop burner system show how this sector of the smart kitchen is progressing, and where it still lags.
This Soda Maker Is the Ultimate Sparkling Water Upgrade
The Aarke Carbonator Pro is an excellent countertop pick for fizzy-water aficionados.
This $400 Touchscreen Toaster Is a Waste of Your Dough
This toaster costs a small fortune and doesn’t even toast that well—a bad deal any way you slice it.