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  1. Best Cooking Utensil Materials for High-Heat Cooking

    The best heat-resistant utensil materials for searing, stir-frying and grilling: stainless steel, silicone, wood, bamboo and nylon compared by heat limit.

    Hands stirring a steaming pan of fried rice with a wooden spatula

  2. Are Bamboo Tongs Eco-Friendly? Bamboo vs. Plastic vs. Metal

    Bamboo vs plastic vs metal tongs: how each material is grown or made, how long it lasts and where it ends up, and why bamboo is often the greenest pick.

    Tall green bamboo stalks growing in a grove

  3. Are Drink Tumblers Leak-Proof?

    Are tumblers leak-proof? The difference between leak-proof and spill-resistant, where tumblers leak, how to test yours and tips to prevent leaks.

    Spilled drink pooling on a dark table among bottle caps and crackers

  4. What Types of Kitchen Tongs Are There? A Guide to Tongs and Their Uses

    Utility, grill, salad, pom, buffet, ice, spaghetti and more. A guide to the different types of tongs, what each one is for and how to pick the right pair.

    Smiling cook in a striped apron plating food with tongs at a kitchen counter

  5. How to Care for Wooden Utensils, Tongs and Cutting Boards

    How to clean, dry, oil and deep clean wooden spoons, bamboo tongs and cutting boards so they last for years, plus when it's time to replace them.

    Wooden fork, knife and spoon tucked into a linen utensil roll

  6. Cup vs. Tumbler: What's the Difference?

    Cup vs tumbler: what each one is, how they differ in lids, insulation and materials, where the word tumbler comes from, and when to use each.

    Black insulated tumbler on a desk beside a keyboard and mouse

  7. When Were Tongs Invented? The Surprising History of Tongs

    Who invented tongs, and when? The trail leads to ancient Egypt and early metalworking. Here's the short history, from the blacksmith's forge to your kitchen.

    Metal tongs tossing chopped kale in a large bowl

  8. Are Nylon Cooking Utensils Safe?

    Are nylon cooking utensils safe? What nylon's heat limit means, when it can melt, how it compares to silicone and wood, and how to use it safely.

    Black nylon spatula, tongs and pasta server hanging on a rail with a whisk and ladle

  9. Thermos vs. Tumbler: What's the Difference?

    Thermos vs tumbler: how they differ in lids, leak-proofing, temperature and everyday use, plus which one to grab for your commute, desk or road trip.

    Two stainless steel insulated bottles on a wooden board next to cinnamon buns

  10. How to Store Cooking Utensils: Ideas for Home and Commercial Kitchens

    How to store cooking utensils at home and in a commercial kitchen: crocks, drawers, hooks and magnetic strips, plus health-code basics for restaurants.

    Black cooking utensils hanging from a rail above a cooktop in a white kitchen

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