Kitchen Gear

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A high-quality wooden cutting board with a chef's knife, representing a durable and plastic-free kitchen essential.

Top 6 Wood Cutting Boards for a Plastic-Free Kitchen in 2026

While a premium maple chopping block can cost upwards of $450, it's an investment designed for decades of use, outperforming cheaper alternatives in both performance and longevity.

Kurt Zimmerman·June 4, 2026

A selection of beautiful, non-toxic cookware including cast iron, stainless steel, and ceramic pots and pans on a kitchen counter.

Kitchen & Gear

What are the best non-toxic cookware options to reduce microplastic exposure?

Despite claiming to be PFOA-free, one Swiss Diamond pan tested by Consumer Reports contained an average of 4 parts per billion of the chemical in its coating, alongside hundreds of parts per billion o

Kurt Zimmerman·June 3, 2026

Futuristic coffee brewing station in a modern kitchen with a new gadget grinding beans for perfect home-brewed coffee.

Kitchen & Gear

New coffee gadgets released in 2026 simplify home brewing

A quick spritz of water on whole beans can reduce static cling in plastic coffee grinders, ensuring more grounds end up in the dose.

Kurt Zimmerman·May 31, 2026