Kurt Zimmerman
Senior Editor, Kitchen & Gear
Kurt Zimmerman serves as the Senior Editor of Kitchen & Gear for Munchies Magazine, where he demystifies culinary equipment, cooking science, and classic culinary techniques. Through rigorous, unbiased product reviews and step-by-step technique guides, he helps readers find the best-performing tools and master foundational kitchen skills. Kurt's practical, no-nonsense writing approach is designed to empower home cooks to prepare meals with more confidence and less frustration. By blending recipe development with butchery and meat science, he provides readers with the essential knowledge needed to elevate their daily cooking.
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What Cookware Materials Leach Metals into Your Food?
After just six hours of cooking tomato sauce, nickel and chromium concentrations in the food increased significantly, rising up to 26- and 7-fold respectively, depending on the grade of stainless stee
Jul 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Why Your Plastic Kitchen Tools Pose Health and Environmental Risks
Heating plastic containers in a microwave can release millions of microplastic and nanoplastic particles directly into your food, according to One Green Planet.
Jul 9, 2026 · 5 min read
6 Clever Kitchen Gadgets for Home Chefs in 2026
For just $5, you can buy a can tab opener that earned a spot in Southern Living's list of clever gadgets, while a Nosh Chef Robot promises to dispense exact ingredients and self-clean by 2026.
Jul 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Amazon Prime Day kitchen deals still active with major brand discounts
Days after Amazon Prime Day 2026 officially ended, a Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven was still available for below $300, surprising many shoppers.
Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Californios Earns 3 Michelin Stars, First Mexican Restaurant to Achieve
Californios in San Francisco made history in the 2026 guide, becoming the world's first Mexican restaurant awarded three Michelin stars.
Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read
Prime Day kitchen deals disappear in final hours
A Vitamix Ascent X3 blender, typically $650, is currently available for $375 — a 42% discount — but only for a few more hours before Prime Day ends.
Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Amazon Prime Day kitchen deals are ending soon
With hundreds of dollars slashed off a Breville espresso machine and Serious Eats identifying 74 vetted kitchen deals, Amazon Prime Day's kitchen savings are about to vanish.
Jun 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Revive crusty bread with this easy kitchen hack
Don't toss that rock-hard baguette: a quick splash of water and 10 minutes in the oven can transform it back into a warm, crusty delight.
Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Amazon Prime Day 2026 Kitchen Deals Run June 23-26
Shoppers can snag a Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 10-Quart XL 2-Basket Air Fryer for $170, a significant $80 reduction from its standard $250 price, during Amazon's Prime Day 2026.
Jun 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Elevate Simple Sandwich Recipes for Any Craving
Even a seemingly simple BLT transforms into a culinary experience with glazed bacon, flavored mayo, and peak-season tomatoes, as noted by Bonappetit .
Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Top 11 Amazon Prime Day Kitchen Deals You Can Get Right Now
During Amazon Prime Day 2026, the Ninja Creami ice cream maker drops to $170, a 22% discount.
Jun 23, 2026 · 5 min read
Master Crispy Tuna Patties With This Simple Searing Technique
Forget endless flipping: crispy tuna patties, a common challenge, are perfectly achievable in just 2 minutes per side.
Jun 20, 2026 · 2 min read
Discover 19 refreshing cold soup recipes for summer
This summer, home cooks can create vibrant, gourmet meals in minutes, often just by pressing a blender button, without ever turning on the stove.
Jun 20, 2026 · 2 min read
What Cutting Board Materials Offer Superior Hygiene in 2026?
Plastic cutting boards shed significant levels of microplastics into food, a fact reported by The Guardian that demands a re-evaluation of kitchen tools.
Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Win Your Dream Trip to Anguilla Vacation Giveaway in 2026
A single, all-expenses-paid luxury vacation to Anguilla, valued at over $15,000, is currently up for grabs.
Jun 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Home Cooking Habits Could Slash Dementia Risk, Study Finds
Adults who cook at home five or more times a week slash their risk of cognitive decline by 20% over a decade, a simple habit proving more potent than many expensive supplements, according to the Journ
Jun 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Why Home Chefs Are Embracing Space-Saving Gear Over Traditional Appliances
The Ninja Crispi glass air fryer, priced at $180, has been recognized as the best overall air fryer for two consecutive years by CNET , a significant achievement in a crowded market.
Jun 17, 2026 · 5 min read
Mastering Galette Crusts: Avoid Soggy Bottoms with These Techniques
Even a galette with a soggy bottom can be salvaged with a scoop of ice cream or fresh herbs, according to Bon Appétit.
Jun 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Discover easy weeknight grilling recipes for faster, healthier meals
Sixty-five percent of American households now grill at least three times a week, a 40% jump from last year, according to the National Grilling Association.
Jun 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Taste Test Reveals Top Picks in Coffee Ice Cream
Bon Appétit's taste test of 10 popular supermarket coffee ice cream brands revealed no single champion, but instead two distinct winners catering to opposite ends of the coffee flavor spectrum.
Jun 10, 2026 · 2 min read