The nine-quart capacity of this Tupperware Beverage Dispenser provides refrigerated cold drinks for everyone in the family and doubles as a convenient and sanitary picnic item. The Beverage Dispenser occupies roughly the same shelf space as two gallons of milk.

Tupperware's design allows even small hands access to more than two gallons ...

I like this device because it feels like having an extension of my body with the ability to blend. The movement is far more natural than the awkward way I have to hold a regular mixer. I can maneuver it with simple rotations of my wrist, with no strain, ...

Whenever a product is advertised "As Seen on TV," I tend to be dubious of the claims. The Nuwave Infrared Oven may not revolutionize your life, but it does a good job of cooking a variety of foods without heating up the kitchen, once you learn its ways.

The main energy sources ...

Built for slicing, shredding, mixing dough, and blending, the all purpose ten-cup Black and Decker FP 1550S Food Processor can perform well but requires some special care. The ten-cup capacity is misleading, with amounts well below this level being a safe amount for this lightly built machine.

Although the 500-watt ...

Excelling at some common food processing jobs like kneading bread dough and slicing fruits and vegetables, the Cuisinart DLC-5BK Food Processor falls short in other areas. The rated capacity of seven cups is not an accurate working volume -- three cups of liquid is the maximum working load.

Although the useful ...

KitchenAid's Ultra Power 5 Speed Hand Mixer doesn't have the power the name implies and will require a light touch. More advanced versions of the Ultra Power mixers offer a wider range of speeds and options for higher torque. With this five speed hand mixer, you'll have to compensate by ...

With a powerful 600-watt motor and interchangeable processing disc blades, the Cuisinart Prep 11 is backed up by company claims that parts are virtually unbreakable and even tough jobs like mixing and kneading bread dough are within its range. The eleven-cup capacity of the blender pitcher implies the ...

The Cool Touch Deep Fryer may fool you with its compact shape. I thought it was a bread maker when I first saw one. The design is rather clever and the performance consistent with this model.

Once you get past the fact that even deep fryers are made almost entirely of ...

This Wave Action 12 Speed Blender/Food Processor from Hamilton Beach has been designed around special features that somewhat limit its all around effectiveness. It can still be a good choice if you like what it does best--milk shakes and smoothies.

The 700 Watt motor is plenty powerful enough to handle the ...

The only things here that might break are the clamp and the plastic sausage fittings, otherwise it's a machine you may have in the family for generations. Using this hand cranked grinder should definitely be a family affair, because you'll need fresh hands for that crank from time to ...

With storage for every tool and accessory you'll need for decorating cakes and pastries, this Ultimate Tool Caddy from Wilton is certainly useful--but materials are somewhat disappointing, and cleaning can be a huge task.

Three levels, removable compartments, and a total of 36 pegs for decorating tips give you adequate options for ...

The Economy Cart is anything but when it comes to features. Each of the three shelves offers a three-sided lip with one open side for easy loading. This prevents items from slipping off as you move. It has dual molded handles, making it convenient to use from either end without the need ...

There is nothing wrong with the 9-inch Unicorn Magnum Plus Pepper Mill. It offers a comfortable grip and an easily adjustable grind. There's even a nut at the base of the mill's body that is independent of the loading ring, making it unnecessary to reset the grind after refilling ...

I have very mixed feelings about the Cuisinart Citrus Juicer Attachment. My main reservation stems from the fact that it has limited versatility. The attachments Cuisinart offers for its mixers truly add value and extend the usefulness of the machine, but they only work on Cuisinart stand mixers (four of those models).

The ...

The Exaco Trading Feelgood Jumbo Composter can recycle 170 gallons of kitchen and garden waste. Once broken down, that compost can be added where needed to improve your soil and create a better growing medium in the garden. The bin comes with complete instructions on how to compost with the ...

I'm just as skeptical about products that seem underpriced as those that are clearly overpriced. Still, there are some selling points to the T-Fal's 10-piece set of nonstick pots and pans.

First of all, nonstick inside and out means easy cooking and easy cleaning. The glass-domed lids have ...

It slices. It dices. It chops and purees. It even kneads dough. No, really, the KitchenAid 9-Cup Food processor does all these things. And what's more, it also comes with a 4-cup mini bowl and mini all-purpose blade to zip through smaller jobs such as ...

The new CorningWare SimplyLite line won Best In Category in the Cookware and Bakeware category at the 2009 Housewares Design Awards. This CorningWare SimplyLite line is made from durable Vitrelle glass laminate- chip resistant and dishwasher safe.

The eight piece set includes a 2.5 quart casserole dish, a 1.5 quart square dish, ...

It seems every appliance manufacturer tries to outdo the other with their offering. Sometimes it's more power or features and often it's more competitively priced.

This food processor from Hamilton Beach promises more power AND better value than others on the market. The first thing you notice about the Big Mouth ...

Cuisinart, the originator of the modern food processor, has so many different models of the same machine available today, they need someone in marketing to just say "enough already!" Currently there are more than twelve varieties available on their website.

Case in point, this model -- the Pro Custom 11. The ...

These bowls from OXO SoftWorks are so smartly designed that after using them you begin to wish that every tool in your kitchen had a cool little black rubber handle on it. My first thought was that they looked like something from the kitchen on Star Trek.

We all have a few ...

Cupcakes are taking the country by storm, and I don't mind.

No longer reserved for children's birthday parties, cupcakes are truly in vogue. They're especially trendy as a wedding cake alternative. But we're not talking about your typical boxed cake mix and overly sugary frosting. We're talking gourmet.

Imagine: chocolate cake filled ...

Oh to have an organized kitchen. It must be every cook's dream, right? It was certainly my husband's dream, which is why we bought dozens of square storage containers with gift money given to us during the holidays.

Oh to be square! There is a distinct advantage to square containers. ...

This blender from KitchenAid is among the more heavy-duty blenders available for the price. It features a diecast metal base, meant to sit solidly on your counter. Also featuring a steel reinforced coupler, and one piece stainless steel blade for durability.

The motor on this blender is advertised as .9 horsepower. ...

Here is a useful addition to the kitchen arsenal, excellent when you need to prepare substantial quantities of chopped, sliced or shredded products for your recipes.

This unit, available in blue, white or red, has some convenience features unique to the genre. There is a storage drawer right in the unit's base for ...

I'm not sure how this V-Slicer is different from a mandoline. I use it in pretty much the same way.

I love this slicer. Don't be fooled by the plastic. Just because it's not stainless steel doesn't mean it's not well made. Quite the opposite, in fact. This is one of ...

The KitchenAid KFP720OB has a powerful induction motor and durable, easy clean design. This seven cup processor has both a seven cup work bowl and a three cup mini bowl, offering convenient sizes for variable preparation needs. Features include premium quality stainless steel blades and a hassle free replacement warranty, ...

It all comes down to perspective. Which is more important to you: time-saving tools or the feel of dough in your hands? Do you have a dream set of knives that make slicing, dicing, and chopping a breeze or would you be better off with a machine that does it ...

I got this as a gift and I wasn't too enthusiastic. "Yay, a steamer, Gee, uh, thanks. I love, um, steamed things." My well-meaning friend knew I had resolved to eat healthier and steaming is definitely a very healthy way to prepare food.

This appliance could easily have become one of many ...