Category: Cooking with Kids

Best Smoked Paprika

What is the best smoked paprika? We fired up the grill and tried smoked paprika as a rub for BBQ and then used it in a rustic Spanish paella recipe. We gave 7 brands a try—here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been rating and reviewing products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review—that keeps our work independent. Our reviews are 100% reader-supported! So we thank you for reading this article!

Read More

Best Sesame Oil

What is the best sesame oil? We tried 11 different brands of sesame oil, drizzled on stir fry, mixed into salad dressing and used as a base for fried rice. (Hungry yet?) Here are the best bets.

FYI: We’ve been rating and reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from brands we review—that keeps our work independent. Our reviews are 100% reader-supported! So we sincerely appreciate you reading this article!

Read More

Best Sous Vide Bags

What are the best sous vide bags? We love our sous vide—it is amazing gadget to make tender pork chops or perfect steaks. But the key to success is making sure you put the food in vacuum-sealed bags. Which are the best? To find out, we tried 7 brands of sous vide bags in the real world. Which were easiest to work with? Which bags come with a vacuum pump? Seal tightly? 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!

Read More

Best Sous Vide Containers

What are the best sous vide containers? We tried out 7 containers with our sous vide to find the best one. Which was most sturdy? Easiest to use? Included a lid? 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!

Read More

Best Copper Pots and Pans Set

What’s the best copper pots and pans set? And do you want a traditional copper set . . . or a copper non-stick set? We’ll discuss the difference between the two and then give you our top picks. To find the best, we surveyed our parent readers for their favorites. Then we spoke with three veteran kitchen salespeople for their insights. Here are the best bets.

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!

Read More

Best Dutch Oven

What’s the best dutch oven? This workhorse of pots is excellent for baking bread, making hearty stews, authentic Italian dishes and more. We tried out 7 brands of dutch ovens, from cast iron models to enameled options. Yes, you can spend a small fortune on a dutch oven—but we wanted to find the best performers at prices that didn’t break the bank. Here are the best bets.

FYI: We’ve been revewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review—that keeps our work independent! We are 100% reader-supported . . . so thanks for reading this article!

Read More

Best Microwave Air Fryer Combo

What is the best microwave air fryer combo? We asked our parent readers for their favorites. We used these real-world experiences to narrow down the list to the top five best bets. Then we did 8 hours of research, comparing quality and performance. Which was easiest to use? Best results? 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!

Read More

Best Organic Olive Oil

What’s the best organic olive oil? To find out, we did a blind taste test with olive oil enthusiasts. Which was the best cold pressed? Best cooking spray? Here are the ones we liked 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!

Read More

Best Electric Kettle

What’s the best electric kettle? To find out, we surveyed the readers of our parenting books to find their favorites. Then we narrowed down the field with more research, comparing features/value and testing out models here at our home office. Here are the best bets!

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review—to keep it real! Our reviews are 100% reader-supported. So we thank you for reading this article!

Read More

Best Milk Frother

What’s the best milk frother? We tried out several top brands, frothing several types of milk and mixing protein shakes. Which worked best? Easiest to clean? Here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep our work independent, we don’t take money or free samples from the brands we review. Our reviews are 100% reader-supported! Thanks for reading this article!

Read More

Best Yuzu

Yuzu juice is on a roll! But what tasted the best? We did a blind taste test with a dozen brands, whisking it into salad dressing. Which had the best taste? Best aroma? Here are the ones we liked 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!

Read More
Loading

Hello there . . .

Baby Bargains 2020We obsess over gear for families and the home . . . so you don’t have to. Baby Bargains has one mission: help you find the best gear for your family with unbiased reviews by experts with 20 years of experience. At prices that don’t break the bank. When you purchase a product from links on this site, we make a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our work and how to support our site.

BabyBargains.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and its related sites. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Why trust us

We don’t take money from the brands we review. No free samples, no sponsors, no “partnerships.” Baby Bargains is your independent and unbiased source for expert reviews of products for families and the home. We’ve been writing and reviewing gear for parents since 1994.

But don’t take our word for it: The New York Times called Baby Bargains “the bible for new parents-to-be!” Baby Bargains has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Good Morning America and NBC’s Today Show.

as seen on logos Baby Bargains

Updated book! Click on pic below to buy!