What is the best pineapple syrup? To find out, we took the seven top brands and had the pineapple enthusiasts do a blind taste test—we turned the syrup into pineapple popsicles. Which had the best pineapple taste? Best for summer drinks? Here are the winners.
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What’s the best cinnamon? We tried out 9 major brands, comparing quality and taste. We baked rolls, stirred cinnamon into beverages and tried it in recipes. Here is the cinnamon that passed our taste tests.
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Looking for the best cake decorating kit? Want to try cake decorating—but don’t know where to start? Cake decorating kits are great for beginners, with dozens of tools and supplies. We tried out 11 of the more popular sets and started baking. Which offered the best bang for the buck? Here are the ones we’d recommend.
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!
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What’s the best brown sugar? We tried 9 brands of brown sugar and started baking cookies! Which worked the best? Organic? Here are the brands we liked the best.
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!
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What’s the best Mexican vanilla? We tried vanilla extracts, flavoring and beans from Mexico in several recipes. And then we did blind taste tests with vanilla enthusiasts. Here are the ones we liked the best.
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!
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What’s the best organic vanilla extract? We did a blind taste test with six different brands of organic vanilla extract—we baked sugar cookies and then looked for the best flavor and texture. Here are the winners!
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!
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What is the best ground vanilla? And how can you use it instead of extract? We polled our parent readers for their favorite ground vanilla brands. Then we interviewed two pastry chefs for their expert insights. Finally, we did a blind taste test with 8 brands. Which ground vanilla is best for ice cream? For use in spice rubs? Here are the winners.
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!
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What is the best matcha green tea powder? We sampled 13 different varieties, from culinary to ceremonial grade. Which was best for baking? Smoothies? Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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What is the best pistachio paste? To find out, we gathered the pistachio enthusiasts among our staff and did a blind taste test with 9 brands. Which is best for making gelato? Best overall smooth texture? Here are the ones we judged as best.
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!
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What is the best 00 flour? This finely ground flour from Italy is a favorite for pizza crusts and pasta. We ordered in bags of 00 flour from top brands and started cooking. Which was best for pizza? Pasta? Here’s what we’d recommend to you.
FYI: We’ve been rating and review products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from brands we review—we do hands-on testing, buying items with our own money. Our work is 100% reader-supported! We sincerely thank you for reading this article.
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What is the best Li Hing Mui powder? To find out, we tried out seven different brands, sprinkling this powder on fruits and stirring it into drinks. Which had the best sweet and sour taste? Here are the ones we think are best. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!
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What is the best fondant? First, what is fondant? Made from sugar, water and corn syrup (and gelatin or glycerin), it has a dough-like consistency so it can be sculpted and shaped. If you’ve ever watched baking show competitions you’ve seen the smooth, colorful designs indicative of this type of frosting.
We purchased it from 7 major brands and tried them out in our test kitchen. Then we surveyed the cake decorating enthusiasts among our parent readers to find their favorites. Which was easiest to work with? Tasted best? Here are the brands we recommend.
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!
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