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Noah Kaufman

Product Reviews Editor

Noah Kaufman has been writing about food, cooking and eating it, since 2013. Before joining Epicurious he worked as an editor atFood & WineandConde Nast Traveler. At Epicurious he heads up the in depth product testing and the never ending search forthe very best kitchen equipment. His own testing often focuses oncoffeeandgrilling, but his kitchen is regularly overflowing with small appliances, knives and cookware. In 2021 Noah decamped for the New Jersey suburbs with his wife, young son, two dogs, and more recently, his daughter. Of those five, three are currently interested in eating what he cooks.

The Only Briefcase I’ve Ever Owned Is Actually a Grill

The Nomad is the best tailgating and camping grill out there.

The Best Smokers for Transforming Yourself Into a Pitmaster

When you need to cook low and slow, this is the way to go.

A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Grills We’ve Ever Reviewed

Charcoal, gas, pellet—take your pick.

Upgrade Your Campsite Cocktail Hour With These Essential Tools

You worked hard to pitch that tent, you deserve more than cheap beer.

Quarter-Sheet Pans Make Picky Family Dinners Less Disastrous

It turns out smaller sheet pans are the key to making food that everyone likes—and not losing your chill in the process.

The Best Pellet Grills

Versatile pellet grills provide the convenience of a gas grill and the smokey flavor of an offset smoker. We tested to find the very best one.

For Amazon Prime Day, I’m Getting a Replacement Pizza Cutter, at Long Last

My poor pizzas have been without one for long enough.

This Chamber Vacuum Sealer Is a Game-Changing Tool for Home Cooking

Anova’s new sealer makes a professional tool small enough and affordable enough for home use.

This Coffee Subscription Actually Sends the Freshest Beans You Can Get

Lots of roasters claim freshness, Origin Roasted delivers it in a totally different way.

A Comprehensive Guide to Charcoal and Wood Chips for Grilling

What kind of charcoal and wood should you actually be using to impart the best flavor for grilling this summer?

This Stockpot Will Help You Prevent Messy Boil-Overs on Your Oven Range

You shouldn’t walk away from the stove. But if you do, this stockpot won’t boil over.

This Giant Spatula Fixed All My Flipping Problems

Never lose anything between the grates again.

These Vacuum Sealer Bags Are Actually Compostable

Vacuum bags with less environmental…baggage.

The Best Manual Coffee Grinders for Traveling, Camping, or Taking on the Go

It turns out grinding by hand doesn’t need to be that much of a workout.

The Best Portable Grills for Camping, Tailgates, and Beach Parties

Is there a portable grill that works as well as a full-sized one? Why yes there is, thank you for asking.

Breville's Countertop Oven Gives You the Power of a Professional Baker

The new release from Chefsteps and Breville countertop oven is a multi-tasking master that makes it feel like you have a sous chef working alongside you.

Why You Should Be Grilling With a Charcoal Chimney Starter

如果你曾经发现开始烧烤哈斯le, and even if you haven’t, this will make grilling so much easier.

Open-Fire Cooking Has Never Been This Easy

Meet the Kudu Open-Fire Grill, which allows for all the romance of this kind of cooking, with none of the hassle.

This Is the First Indoor Garden That Has Ever Worked for Me

Unlike many countertop models, the Rise Single Family Garden has the capacity to actually grow a substantial indoor produce patch. And it looks good to boot.