Food & Drinks

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. When it comes to kitchen appliances, my KitchenAid stand mixer is the one I use most during the holiday season. I’ve had mine for about 13 years now and it still whips, stirs, and kneads…

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. It’s never too early to gear up for gifting season—even though it absolutely feels earlier and earlier every year. But, hey, if you can get your holiday shopping done just a bit earlier this time,…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. There are a few ways to keep your drinks warm: the insulated cup, smart mug, and the flat platform variety of mug warmer. Smart mugs and even insulated cups can be rather fancy but they can also fetch a high price. You’ll definitely seem them…

Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity hacks, as well as household and digital decluttering, and oversees the freelancers on the sex and relationships beat. She spent most of her pre-Lifehacker career covering media and politics for outlets like Us Weekly, CNN, The Daily Dot, Mashable, Glamour, and InStyle. In…

Thanksgiving might be on your mind right about now. If you’re hosting and cooking this holiday meal for the first time, bless your heart. There are a lot of things we’ve put together to help you cheat some dishes. And even if you have hosted this dinner before, there’s a good chance you’re feeling a…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I have many memories of my mom handing me a box grater and a brick of cheddar. More than once, I tried the wrong side. You know the one—it’s pokey with sharp, little star shaped holes and it absolutely destroys everything from your carrots to…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The holiday season can actually start now: Seasonal drinks recently returned to the menu at Starbucks, and Red Cup Day is upon us. The annual promotion gives customers a free 16-ounce reusable red cup, which also nets you a small discount on future orders, with…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Welcome to “Cookbook of the Week.” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, flipping through a truly excellent cookbook has a magic all…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. There are countless air fryers on the market that are vying for your attention, and quite frankly, many of them are fine. Convection heating (which is all air frying is) needs a fan and a heating element, and the cheapest brand will give you just…

In a few days, the pumpkins you’ve been saving as front porch decor are going to become a craft project all over your kitchen table. There is something indelicate about the process of carving pumpkins, namely: pumpkin guts. While it’s tempting to dispense with the guts as fast as possible and move onto the carving…