The Best and Worst Gear For 2023 | Gear Heads

Each year, the ATK Reviews team reviews hundreds of pieces of gear across all different categories. Hannah and Lisa review some of their favorite & least favorite gadgets from this year's slate of testing, so you can decide what you want or don't want in your kitchen in 2023.
Hannah's Picks
Buy the Oxo Good Grips Non-Stick Pro 12" Open Frypan: bit.ly/4bFrCCD
Buy our winning ceramic nonstick skillets: bit.ly/3ys5ihv
Buy the Baker of Seville Artisan Bread Lame: bit.ly/3UWEVsW
Buy the Wild Monkey UFO Bread Journey: bit.ly/3BHldr9
Buy the Engel HD20 Heavy Duty Soft Sided Cooler Tote Bag: bit.ly/3UJpqn2
Buy the Igloo Premium Self-Cleaning Countertop ice Maker: bit.ly/3QJJVic
Buy the GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice maker: bit.ly/3UXveL0
Buy the Hexclad 12" Hybrid Pan: bit.ly/4bGt3kx
Lisa's Picks:
Buy the Nordic Ware Naturals Quarter Sheet Pan: bit.ly/3ynIUGo
Buy the Nordicware Naturals Eighth Sheet Pan: bit.ly/4dGI2wE
Buy the Checkered Chef Quarter Sheet Cooling/Baking Rack: bit.ly/3WFrBdI
Buy the Taylor & NG Natural Nonstick Wok Set: bit.ly/3wDH9nN
Buy the Imusa 14" Non-Coated Wok With Wood Handle: bit.ly/3JZ55VA
Buy the Joyce Chen Classic Series 14-Inch Carbon Steel Wok: bit.ly/3UFFqq3
Buy the winning iRobot Roomba j7+: bit.ly/3UEakPD
Buy the Shark Ion Robot Vacuum: bit.ly/3QJrcTU
Buy the Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, & Sorbet Maker: bit.ly/4ajvqJ0
Buy the Ninja Nutri Ninja Pro: bit.ly/3UZLpYd
Buy the Ninja Creami 7-In-1 Ice Cream Maker: bit.ly/3UIjevj
Follow Lisa on Instagram: / lisam_atk
Follow Hannah on Instagram: / hannah_crow. .
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[@dtemp132]

These two ladies are my favorite! Suggestion: put chapters in these videos.

[@Honey-nn2wy]

Omg. Yes! Chapters in the long vids PLEASE!

[@finchhawthorne1302]

Yes! Chapters are such a useful feature!

[@mohammedpanju2236]

Ditto. The Videos are educational as well as highly informative. Very much recommended.

[@M_Ladd]

Chapter one says you love her) (You love her with all your heart) (Chapter two, you tell her you're) (Never, never, never, never, never gonna part) (In chapter three, remember the meaning of romance) (In chapter four, you break up) (But you give her just one more chance) (Oh, I wonder, wonder who, mmbadoo-ooh, wWho) (Who wrote the book of love) The Monotones wrote it!

[@musicmade6993]

You’ve gotta pay for that

[@asimplefarmer]

The hexclad review is something I've been looking for, the long term review is something I wanted to see and thanks for showing us that you're better off having a nonstick and a steel pan separately.

[@kennethyan4066]

Chris Young has a great video with more details putting it through its paces and comes to pretty much the same conclusion.

[@mariaconsuelothomen]

Thanks

[@Tokyonipon123]

its a scam...just stick to carbon steel or cast iron.

[@mariaconsuelothomen]

@@Tokyonipon123 Why, if I have stainless steel? It's easier to take care of and it's high quality. I ALREADY HAVE stainless steel, which is easier to take care of.

[@davidritchie8051]

@@mariaconsuelothomen Stainless steel is fine, carbon steel is just more nonstick.

[@brittcorley]

My quarter sheet pan is probably the most used item in my kitchen.....after the coffee maker of course.

[@tammygraham6416]

LOVE using mine in my smaller Toaster oven! I've had 2 for a couple years now.

[@smittycat359]

Same here. I love using it to freeze leftover sauces and soups (and meats like ground beef). Fill a ziploc freezer bag (or vacuseal bag), lay in the pan, and freeze. It fits in my freezer drawer nicely and the frozen flat bags store more easily.

[@francinecorry633]

Couldn't agree more, they(own 3) get used daily so I had to give up putting them away all the time.Now they stay on the counter next to the stove and the racks as well.

[@benjaminkennedy3913]

It’s hard to go wrong with anything OXO makes

[@wreckingopossum]

Except their fish spatulas, they don't have any for us southpaws

[@IMCanadian977]

Yes but do be sure to buy the extended warranty on their bea- utiful electric kettle. Mine went tits up in a year and half. I bought a 25$ star-frit to replace it. It doesnt gave the precision dial-a temp but it gets the job done

[@kitty62862]

You got that right. Incredible quality

[@greatpix]

Years ago I would have agreed with you but I've had a lot of OXO gear fail. The skillet I mentioned in another post. The side cut can opener cracked in several places. Their plastic 2 cup measuring cup's handle is longer than the bottom on the cup so it's unsteady. It also cracked but hasn't leaked yet. So, I don't trust the brand like I used to.

[@1992pv]

They're watching these videos that's why

[@MitchDussault]

The Oxos are currently selling at Costco for $40 for a 2 pan set in store or $50 online. Edit: as pointed out below, they may be lower quality pans. I will leave this up for the conversation.

[@eyeonit469]

Love my Oxo's I got from Costco 2 years ago and there was always a good inventory of them and then all of a sudden they were gone never to return so if you see them, buy them.

[@CotesDuQ]

When Costco runs their discount on this pair (12" and 10" combo) it goes for $29. A great deal.

[@brandonhultgren5776]

They are a little different than the pan recommended, SoftWorks instead of Pro, but hopefully the quality of the pan itself is the same.

[@TheDecoCottage]

I just bought them. They’re a great deal and they are truly non stick.

[@LoriMarinoGuamGirl]

Thanks!

[@matttypes2695]

The reason for the steel and non-stick combination on the hexclad is because the steel “hexes” are raised ever so slightly above the nonstick portion. The reason for this is so your utensils do not make contact with the nonstick and scratch it. The problem with this concept is that your food sticks to the raised steel “hexes” on the pan since they are not nonstick. Defeating the purpose of being a nonstick pan.

[@AppleGameification]

A housemate bought a no name brand version of hexclad. It worked surprisingly well for a whole until the non stick coating expired. If I remember correctly, he clad is supposed to have some coating that's more durable than Teflon, not sure if I can believe that though.

[@JordanStrahm]

​@AppleGameification have had my hexclad set since they came out and have had 0 problems with them. The common misconception with them is that people think they are a non-stick pan. They are labed a hybrid, as soon as you open the box there is an instruction card that states you have to use oil or fat when cooking especially eggs or things will stick. The pros with it are that you can use metal or wood utensils in and it won't damage the pan.

[@michaelrichards7037]

have both all clad and hex clad had non stick pans that scratch and are useless and hazardous to your health if used right hex clad are the best so far I have ever owned

[@relie]

​​@@JordanStrahmPeople think they're non-stick because they market them as such. Right on their site: "...with absolutely no stick" - Gordon Ramsey "Nonstick hybrid technology." - About Page If you need to add oil for food to not stick, then it's just a regular pan.

[@JordanStrahm]

@relie "non stick hybrid technology" what does that mean. It means it's a hybrid combination of non-stick and steel. It's the best of both of them combined. These pans make it so there are no limitations on the utensils you can use. Metal, wood, and silicone it doesnt matter along with being able to cook on high heat or pre heating the pan. Something you should not do with a traditional non-stick. I have cooked everything in these pans and have had 0 issues because I follow the instructions If you think it is hard to add a little oil or butter to a pan to cook eggs, you shouldn't be cooking.

[@lindagriffin3215]

I love my Creami. I purchased it from Costco for $99.99. I am enjoying experimenting and eating delicious WFPB ice cream using only fruits, sweet potatoes and water. It's a game changer in my quest for healthy desserts.

[@yukidear8424]

Ditto - I love it!

[@armuk]

dang when/how did you get it for 100 bucks

[@Nadesican]

That was a hitjob on the Ninja Creami. I'll grant that I stay pretty close to the recipe book that comes with the unit but I've always had consistent, firm ice creams and custards. Much preferred to off the shelf ice creams.

[@bonnihill2334]

I use the Ninja Creami to make frozen yogurt. I have never had anything that looked like what you made. I use mostly yogurt, a little cream cheese, sugar or alternative, then cream or half and half and flavorings. Non fat yogurt does freeze hard. Let it sit for a little while then process. I have never had a failure. True, you have to be gentle and careful with the machine and wash the lid carefully. But I love mine. It is loud but only lasts a couple of minutes or so. It is not for everyone. But it is well loved.

[@nickprafke6664]

Yeah I have to hard disagree with them on the creami. I have never seen anything soupy, my wife makes all sorts of frozen smoothies in it. My favorite is less healthy but 1 cup heavy cream 2 egg yolks 1 tbsp sugar and 5 oreos, turns into the most amazing ice cream I have had, has a wonderful dense texture.

[@r_bear]

I am very confident that they didn't read the part of the instructions that say that you need to freeze your base for 24h or more. I've literally never seen anything like that.

[@marksafe5463]

Yeah, I’ve never made anything soupy like that in the ninja creami 😂 I think they’re just set in their ways of making traditional ice cream.

[@Syngine]

I am absolutely shocked that you guys dislike the Creami so much. I have two friends who have it and LOVE it. I have gone over multiple times to just use it. Is it as good as the Pacojet that I got to used for a few years in a kitchen I worked at? No, but it's 1/10th the price. As soon as I get into another place with enough space for one, I am absolutely getting one. We have never had issues with recipes turning out well other than occasionally needing a respin to soften it up enough. I have never seen the soupy result that you experienced there. Yes, it is super loud though.

[@regulation_d]

Yeah, I have never seen soupy results like that. Maybe they didn't freeze the base either long enough or cold enough. Love my Creami. Requires a little planning, but the results are insane.

[@leeannguynn]

We love our Creami! Superior results every time. You must use the recommended settings though.

[@peaceful3250]

I'm completely happy with mine too. Never have I had a sloppy result and I have made many different flavors, not only recipes in the book but others too.

[@michaellim4165]

You have the wrong friends

[@shabut]

This reads like an ad agency telling professionals how to cook eggs........... post a video with your results clark you lying sack

[@SummaGirl1347]

My roommate comes from a large family of ice-cream junkies. Seriously, they all need rehab. He is addicted to no-sugar vanilla and used to spend a fortune on high-end sugar-free vanilla every year. He has used every ice cream maker under the sun and was never happy with the results. Then, last year, he bought the originally Creami. He found that their SF recipe is extremely easy to make, very economical, and freezes to the perfect consistency. Plus, he can make the mix in about 2 minutes. That's all the work involved. He now makes his own SF ice cream daily and is ridiculously happy with it. In fact, he bought the new deluxe model a few days ago and will be re-homing his old one with his junkie sister. I don't care for ice cream so, I am not at all biased. I'm just repeating what he has rapturously reported to me. There are a few things your review omitted: Your pick requires a huge amount of freezer space. Your pick cannot make good sugar free ice-creams. Your pick produces a LOT of waste on the dasher and on the sides of the freezer bowl. Your pick is very hands on, requires the use of traditional ice-cream recipes, and takes a long time to make a small amount of ice cream. Your pick can only make one flavor at a time. Your pick requires that the ice cream be churned and then frozen/aged for even more time. Your pick is great if you have a huge freezer, a lot of time, and use traditional recipes. And, it can pretty much only make one thing. Your review was unfair and narrow in scope. And, no, I don't work for SharkNinja. I just find that your reviews are not as reliable as they used to be.

[@LantanaLiz]

The thing is that with you having no personal experience with these products and it's just hearsay. Your friend might have a valuable view, but you don't in recounting it.

[@greenyonder]

I'd love to see a review of stove top tea kettles, and then electric water kettles. I've just converted to an electric kettle (a gift from a friend) and I am flabbergasted with a) the energy saved (I totally plugged in my watt meter & compared them) b) the time saved c) its ease of use d) its washability e) the safety.

[@cisium1184]

Agreed, electric kettles are the shiznit.

[@bryanhikes]

Water kettles are the bomb. Even better in Europe with 230v electricity. I went one step up from my kettle and installed an InSinkerator. I love having 🔥 water any time.

[@chestersmith1384]

I would love to see this review.

[@Ma_Ba]

A coffee channel did a comparison pre pandemic and Oxo won then. (Search subject and Seattle Coffee Gear when Gail did their consumer you tube.) The variable temp and gooseneck spouts for pour over control were featured. Oxo was good for speed of reaching temp, lid fastening and hand safety, and control panel handiness on the base and features for maintaining temp and timer.

[@HH-le1vi]

Electric is always going to be more efficient compared to stovetop

[@tonyn152]

Great video. Not surprised about the Hexclad results. I've seen several other reviews by professional chefs which say the same thing, which is it's all marketing hype and the disappointing pan doesn't perform as they say it does. Also, as far as robot vacuums go, I've used several, and the best I've found are the Roborock vacuums which are constantly at the top of the ratings and a bit cheaper than the one iRobot mentioned here. Great job!!!

[@Emme4047]

Our Ninja Creami works perfectly every time. Actually, there aren’t tons of rules. I use a smoothie maker to grind fresh fruit add 2 tablespoons of sugar free instant pudding mix. Freeze overnight and process perfect strawberry low calorie ice cream👍

[@TechGorilla1987]

@22:51 - It's now 3/2024 and I purchased my Oxo 12" Pro pan like this based on your reviews from Dec 2019. I use this pan and I use a commercial quality stainless pan and a cast iron skillet. That is it. I need nothing else for the low-side pan variety. Your reviews are ALWAYS spot on.

[@signalfire6691]

I don't know why the Ninja Cremi didn't work for you, mine is working fine - the first spin turns out a powdery consistency but the second spin gets it right. What you had there was melted. The container has to be frozen solid - 24 hours to be sure the interior is just as hard as the outside, and the first spin shaves it, the second melts it a tad and provides a good consistency. I'm making super watery protein powder 'ice milk' and I'm thrilled with it.

[@GearSlut2014]

I have the Ninja Creami and it works great. I have never had anything come out soupy. You aren’t freezing it long enough or your freezer doesn’t reach 0F. I recommend re-reading the instructions.

[@ChrisBirkett]

I continue to be amazed by how many reviewers are unable to produce acceptable results with the Creami. Serious Eats had a lot of complaints too, some of which were basic issues the manual even tells you how to resolve, let alone doing a little research of your own. It's really not that hard to use, and for what it does there is literally no replacement other than a Pacojet. I have no idea how ATK even managed to make that soupy mess in the video, though some ice cream bases will give overly runny results regardless of freezing temperature. But I literally ordered a backup to sit in the box in case anything happens to my first one, because I use it so much I wouldn't want to even wait for a warranty replacement.

[@sceanic]

I personally love the Ninja Creami, because through trial and error, I've learned how to use it to adapt to any cold treat that I want.

[@yukidear8424]

Yup, I think they gave up way too easy on the Ninja Creami and didn't learn how to use it. Very popular and versatile for amazing healthy nice creams and sorbets.

[@sceanic]

@@yukidear8424 I'm seriously obsessed with mine and in fact made a no sugar added white chocolate & strawberry ice cream base tonight.

[@flyingsodwai1382]

It might also be good for people who routinely have overstuffed freezers and can't fit the larger freezer tub of a proper ice cream maker.

[@colechristensen]

Its just a pacojet for home users because the patent expired. Fancy kitchens use a very similar device that works just fine for them.

[@sceanic]

​@@colechristensen I'm aware of it's background. They still didn't give it a fair shake, and it's really obvious, considering I have the SAME device and many of my friends and family have been impressed with it. I've even started making ice cream bases with protein powder in them.

[@toddellner5283]

It's nice to see a return to what I loved about ATK - objective, unbiased reviews which aren't afraid to call a turkey a turkey

[@deniceiscooking]

I really think they did a disservice to the ninja creami. Did they use flavourings with anti freezing agents like alcohol? I NEVER had a soupy pint after a whole year of regular use.

[@adobongadobe]

Can you put those ingredients in a regular ice cream maker? I almost bought the creami but saw their review so just bought the Cuisinart one.

[@deniceiscooking]

@@adobongadobe I've only ever had the ninja creami, so I couldn't say.

[@InferiorPotassium93]

agree, I have it and it's excellent

[@sapphoculloden5215]

I got a Ninja Creami as an early Christmas present and I love it. I've used fruit in juice, bananas, egg nog, cream, and all sorts of things with great success. If you're getting soupy results, it sounds like you're not freezing the mix long or hard enough.

[@BitmapFrogs]

i was flabbergasted that they failed to properly use the creami, to the point it begs the question of what are they doing..

[@bozoc2572]

​@@BitmapFrogs they have been useless for a while now

[@sandiegofun1]

There is so much good stuff in this, I can't even pick a favorite! Keep it up!

[@flowerheit4512]

oh hey, the thing about the closed cell foam also applies to sleeping pads for backpacking/camping, what keeps cold in also keeps cold out when you're sleeping! the downside is closed cell foam pads tend to be heavier and bulkier. but they are usually more durable than inflatable sleeping pads!

[@toin9898]

I love love love the nordicware sheet pans. I've used them this week for the last of my Christmas baking and they are the perfect depth for fudge and other no-bake treats. Line them with parchment and use them as a mould. Much better than my 9x13 glass pans I was using before.

[@Rdasboss]

I loved hearing you talk about how messy the kitchen floor gets when cooking.

[@davidnorris8852]

I love these end of the year! Favorite pick Videos keep them up ladies.

[@Ronsonpeters]

Omg if they make a lid for my 8th sheet pans…that’s a lunch box and I’m gonna buy like 5 more

[@CLTGeek]

Stappphhh! That's the best idea of 2022! Quick, patent it! :D Like seriously. I want 5 of those too!

[@jeanettef]

I think you missed the boat on the Creami. I use mine almost daily and have NEVER had a soupy mix as shown. Pour the contents of a can of pineapples in its own juices and freeze for 24 hrs. The only real rule to follow is to freeze it on a level surface. After 24hrs, mix on sorbet and you have a delicious, healthy frozen treat. So very many recipe options and even more options to customize.

[@BrendanHeckman]

Agreed. I have used mine a lot and never had a problem like that. We actually have to blend it sometimes twice. Sounds like it's not being used properly

[@123pantburk]

Why would you think thats healthy?

[@jeanettef]

@@123pantburk Because fruit is healthy?????

[@thegreenfern]

"healthy"

[@AshesAshes44]

My brother juices and just throws out the pulp, with all that good fiber. I've gotten him to compost, but I'm concerned about *his* health, not the garden's! Maybe this could get him to change his game a bit 🤔

[@MsDollie]

Thank you! I've been thinking about the Hexclad. You saved me considerable money and frustration.

[@FunAtDisney]

A few years ago my wife got me the Frigidaire Ice Maker which looks very similar to the one you showed and makes the “bullet” style ice, large or small. It works greats but I do recommend if you have hard water to start with filtered or bottled water (We get water delivered so I use pre-chilled water right from that cooler.). If I know we have a gathering coming up I will make ice in advance. IMPORTANT TIPS: These ice makes produce very “wet” ice so once it’s made we put it in a colander for a couple of minutes to let it drain, then into freezer bags and lay them flat in the freezer. This help keeps the cubes from clumping and freezing together.

[@laura324n]

Great tips!

[@kpnitrl38]

These ladies are good...Thanks for all of the hard work along with your staff.

[@SlappytheNinja]

Chris Young from Chef Steps has a very good in-depth video on all the reasons hexclad sucks, it's great

[@Ma_Ba]

Thanks for the 411.

[@rainsoakedpuppy]

Watching Hannah gesticulate wildly while holding a razor blade in one hand for three minutes ranks at about the top of my list for most anxiety-inducing cinema sequence of 2022.

[@domg7359]

Glad I wasn't the only one.

[@TheScooter58]

Ladies, I just found you! I’m learning how to bake, not cook. Every single time I watch you, I learn so much. The honesty and straight talk is so very welcome. You are both excellent teachers.

[@davidcolin6544]

ATK! I normally love your reviews and take them to be authoritative. I own so many of the items that you recommend. But you could not be more wrong about the Ninja Creami. This thing is literally my favourite of all my appliances! I am shocked that you had “soupy” results, because that is one thing I couldn’t even get if I tried with this machine, and of all the reviews I’ve watched, not one of them has had this complaint. This is definitely user error. This machine makes beautiful scoopable ice cream every single time. I can’t imagine life without it!

[@deepathediva]

You two ladies are my absolute favorites! I’ve loved all the recommendations you’ll have made and my kitchen is testament to that 🤗 Looking forward to 2024. Happy Holidays and a Wonderful New Year to you two!

[@gregstevens2917]

Great stuff...I was super curious about Hexclad, so thanks!

[@BrendaHendrickson]

I your reviews have helped me SO MUCH as I’ve established my kitchen, and I am all the better for it. Thank you!! Please don’t ever stop making these videos!!

[@dianeschuller]

I bought the Joyce Chen wok a year ago and absolutely love using it. Thanks for this video -- always so very helpful.

[@moishglukovsky]

I use my 1/8th sheet pan as a spoon rest on busy days at the stove.

[@samantha6564]

I love Nordic Ware pans! I've been using them for years and they truly hold up beautifully.

[@PattiWinker]

I love these ‘Best and Worst’ features! The ‘Worst’ are so fun - calling out failures, especially of big brand name and/or highly touted products, is so refreshing! You go, ATK!! 👍

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

My general stance when it comes to celebrity endorsements is...yea that is junk I'm avoiding. Knew the hexclad was going to be garbage the moment I saw it.

[@billiejones781]

Except it isn’t. They didn’t use them properly.

[@8cupsCoffee]

You're not really supposed to use a nonstick dry either, they are testing it in extreme circumstances. What's the point of having the worst of both worlds though, ya know? Sounds like a gimmick

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

@@8cupsCoffee While you are correct, they are also correct in that it is in fact a standard form of testing how they did it. The thing they are pointing out is that it claims to be non stick. In reality it is only partially non stick and basically has all the weaknesses of non stick and few of the strengths. At that point a well seasoned cast iron or carbon skillet are more non stick than it while having far better cooking properties. Much like the green or copper ceramic pans it is just a gimmick to sell to bad cooks.

[@mgfroyo]

I like how after 13:28 they tighten the shot in case she does slice her finger. Live television, folks! Great video as always Hannah and Lisa

[@noracharles80]

Another excellent review by Lisa. Thank you. I bought the Shark for my sister for Christmas as a result of Lisa’s review. I trust anything she recommends. She is my ATK influencer.

[@darrenwells3642]

Thank you for the review on the hexclad pan. I saw it everywhere on social media too and I was very curious about it.

[@siggylev4268]

First, the fact that the hexclad is textured tells me it isn't nonstick. Second, just because celebrities (including celebrity chefs) promote something doesn't mean that product is good. Remember, they are being paid by that product. Years ago, I learned that lesson.

[@user-ke4kz3in9j]

Totally agree with the Nordicware 1/4 and 1/8 sheet pans. Love them and use them more often than the half sheet!

[@platinumphone]

The cleaning is like nails on a chalk board though, at least for me it is.

[@seanspikach0]

Thank you Lisa and Hannah for great reviews! Always a pleasure to hear your insights on products.

[@davidlewis1474]

I’m a private chef and I own 2 ninja creami - for what I want to do- it is amazing. Just a little planning ahead and I have fresh spun ice cream for my client.

[@barryhaley7430]

I use the ⅛ sheets for breaded items such as schnitzel. Flour, egg, breadcrumbs. Just the right size, fits small counter space.

[@ardenthebibliophile]

I love my quarter sheet pans. I use them all the time in our toaster oven or for resting a loaf of bread while it cools

[@JovialJinx]

I can attest that the hex pan is a big DUD. Too late for me, but you guys can avoid my mistake. 😊

[@billiejones781]

I can attest that HexClad performs exactly as advertised. They are great pans..

[@BoringTroublemaker]

@@billiejones781 you are in every single thread shilling for Hexclad - what is your deal? They performed the _industry standard_ test and the pan failed. If the plan requires oil to be non stick then it isn’t up to industry standard. Period.

[@clairenigro1676]

There is a 10 yr warranty it shouldn’t be too late

[@svn5994]

@@billiejones781 Worse performance than any non stick, carbon, and stainless.

[@davidbuben3262]

I got my Oxo pan before the Hexclad reviews came out. I thought there was something sketchy about it. Love the Oxo. Of your first best pick non stick, with the big red dot in the middle, I only kept the largest. It's my toaster, instead of a counter top, pop up model. 🙂

[@tabithabasye2440]

I have had an iRobot mop & vacuum the S9 series I think…. Worked fabulously for 6 months & then the updates in the app began to change it. I have 10 cats (not all in the house except at night) & 2 dogs, 3 adults. This thing is more of a headache than it’s worth. $1300 on sale. The vacuum is always getting clogged & it doesn’t take a lot of hair. The battery did the whole house (1520 sq ft) in 1 go when we first got it. Now it needs to charge 1/2 through just 3 rooms. The rubber brushes and bristle brush is always needing to be replaced as well as the vacuum bags… did I mention the clogs? The mop works pretty well especially when company is coming & you don’t have time. I recommend the Dyson Animal DC14. We bought it in 2006 for $400. I was tired of buying a new $100 vacuum every year. Came with a 5 year warranty so we figured it would be the same cost if it died after 5 years. It is now 17 years old, we have replaced the brush 2 times, a couple $10 gaskets & a couple filters & just recently replaced the cord. One time it wasn’t sucking as hard but o barely noticeable. A writing pen was stuck in there & a big clog but it was still WORKING! The Dyson is a beast! I don’t know about the newer versions. I wish I would have save up & got the Dyson version called the Eye or something like that. Who the iRobot will work for is someone with no animals or maybe one animals that is taken to the groomers. Also someone without children. Like retired people, my in-laws love theirs… no kids, no pets, mostly hardwood flooring. Hope this saves someone $$$$$.

[@zippygirdletush]

Loved it ladies. Thank you so much for doing these to your viewers💐♥️🙏

[@homehelpheart7440]

A thousand times thank you just for the hexclad review alone! I keep seeing the ads too and I was so tempted but I held back and now I'm so glad I did!

[@davidmccarthy6061]

Please broaden your research. Hexclad is great if used correctly! I'm adding more to our kitchen.

[@homehelpheart7440]

@@davidmccarthy6061 so you're saying that America's Test Kitchen did not use the Skillets correctly in their testing?

[@Greanestbean]

Listen to ATK hexclad is the worst of both worlds.

[@davidbrookes8324]

So you admit to having bought it, and now need to defend the puchus. The point ATK is making is there is no point to this pan. It doesn't have the non-stick qualities of a non-stick pan, and if you have to use it like a stainless steel, then why lomit yourself with a non-stick coating that will either wearout, or not be able to handle a broiler. Face it, you bought into a gimmic. Hexclad is hype, and can't do anything anyother stainless or carbon steel can't do, except go inder a broiler. Tell me what is the point of this pan if it isn't any more non-stick than a cast iron, carbon steel or stainless steel pan?

[@kostum9800]

@@Greanestbean try it yourself first and then listen to nobody. ATK is not an expert to judge here! Moreover to cook with no oil! Who the hell cooks with no oil

[@JerryGDawg56]

Great job ladies! Y’all are both awesome! 🥰

[@ellove370]

I love how you all explain things, I appreciate that so much!!💕

[@kiaya.stories]

I did some full time traveling with my family in an RV. I love my little sheet pans! Very versatile and you need that when living in an rv

[@onocoffee]

Hannah hitting hard on the HexClad! I just saw that at Costco last week and thought the raised SS was interesting but I too wondered about the effectiveness. Great to let you use metal utensils and protect the nonstick but looks like it protects the nonstick from the actual food!

[@prophetessoftroy]

We use the 1/8th sheets on practically a daily basis- checkered chef does actually make racks for them now, same as they do the larger pans. No sign of lids anywhere that I’ve seen, though.

[@bluegirl4079]

Great information as always! We bought an IRobot Roomba from Costco very similar to your favorite. We love it, love it, love it. Our original IRobot is about 10 years old. My husband is handy and has kept it running, replacing parts as needed. We have it running upstairs now and the new one runs downstairs. These machines have been game changers for my husband and I. We run them 5 days a week and are shocked at how much they pick up even though we no longer have kids running in and out. They have been fantastic for our allergies, especially in our master bedroom and bathroom. I highly recommend. We do a little prep of the floor area before they run, but we would have to do that if we were using regular vacuums, too.

[@davidhalldurham]

Very helpful video as always!

[@josephchamberlain3681]

I love Lisa. She's my favorite 🤩

[@noracharles80]

Mine as well!

[@mywaterfountain]

Same!

[@bartoscar]

Chris Young (@ChrisYoungCooks) did a deep dive on both Hexclad (bad) and the Creami (good, unlike ATK). Both videos are worth watching!

[@mungbean345]

For many months, I have been considering robo vacuums and skillets, so I thoroughly appreciate this sum-up episode!

[@kristaself126]

Love watching you two.

[@lindatyler4331]

Great! I have to shop again! You do have the best reviews and suggestions. I love how you challenge me to shop to be a professional home chef!

[@susancanty2017]

I think your opinion on the Ninja Creami is not accurrate. I have one and you can find it for under a $150 if you shop well. I use mine everyday and like the outcome. Depending on your freezer you may have to freeze the base longer. The only time I have had the base come out like soup is because of not freezing it long enough. Also, you can use lite and sugar free canned fruit to make sorbet. I do it all the time. I live in an aprtment and do not have a seprate freezer.

[@sandrah7512]

Did you read ATK's full review of the Creami? There were a number of things they quite liked about it, they just couldn't get consistent results making a simple ice cream base recipe using either one that came with the Creami or one of ATK's own recipes. They did, however get it to make excellent strawberry ice cream and raspberry sorbet. That it was also heavy, loud and more expensive than their favourite ice cream maker (Cuisinart) and personal blender (by Ninja) combined worked against it as well. Their conclusion was if you have limited freezer space and have money to spend to start making your own sorbet and are willing to tinker to achieve good ice cream, the Creami might be right for you. However, ATK has categorized it as "recommended with reservations".

[@signalfire6691]

@@sandrah7512 They should post that review, then.

[@AmandaRedmond919]

Super excited to see your countertop ice maker review. I really want to find good square ice maker for the countertop. Thanks!

[@kham634]

Thank you for your honest review of the hexclad! This is why I trust Lisa's reviews on everything!

[@carolc9654]

I got something similar to the hexclad over 2 years ago, and I love it. But it's not a nonstick pan that you'd use with little to no oil. It's like a well seasoned cast iron pan without the maintenance.

[@Billothy69]

Is it the diamondclad ones from amazon or whatever they're called? I've seen those and wondered if they're any good.

[@laurenbeckerle7977]

love those quarter sheet pans! I use them a lot. I haven't even taken the plunge on a Roomba. They're just so expensive, I always end up back on a Dyson stick vacuum. I like that I can use it for other tasks, like cleaning the car etc. Roomba is kinda like just for the one task. Feel like I get more value for my money.

[@IntriguedLioness]

I actually have (still working!) the original Roomba .. Old school as you have to dump it by hand Etc but it has been a godsend because I also have a LABRADOR! A definite must have!

[@lizcademy4809]

A broom is also a single-job tool, but I bet you have one anyway. I had a 1st generation Roomba, but it got lost along the way ... last year I got an i3+, and it's so much better than R1. If you're happy with the amount of work you do cleaning your floors without a Roomba, don't get one. I'm not willing to sweep and dust mop 1275 square feet of flooring 3 times a week, so I feel R2 is earning its keep.

[@XavierKatzone]

The Nordic Ware sheet pans (including the "big" 2/3-size pan) are GREAT!

[@amberh3077]

I have been eyeing the Taylor and Ng wok for almost two years and I couldn't justify spending $50 let alone the current price of $78!! Thank you so much for the other suggestions, I bought one immediately!

[@oesterle6]

Hadn’t heard of the hex lad yet. Thanks for the heads up. Had gotten the blue diamond, against my better judgement but wanted PFAS-free, it worked great for about two months of freq use until it was quite not non-stick. I was still useable, but I moved on.

[@IMCanadian977]

I use a single-edged paint scraper razor blade as a lame. They are super cheap and sharp enough to give decent results. I live on minimum wage so every little bit counts 😉. Just be sure to wash and dry it well before and in between uses 👍

[@juliengroulx3096]

I would recommend double-edged rasor blades, you can get those around 10 cents per blade and they are scary sharp.

[@IMCanadian977]

@@juliengroulx3096 yes, and also scary to hold onto as well 🤓🙀

[@afolsom685]

Love you two! Happy Holidays!

[@beatricedillon8381]

Thank you for the picks. I needed to now what works and what does not work.😀

[@RebelCowboysRVs]

The ice makers are big in the RV community. I was looking for something for my dad a few years ago for christmas. He had just moved in to an RV. Those kind of ice makes kept poping in my "RV christmas" searches so I bought a budget one not knowing if he would even use it. This year I asked him what he wanted an got the usual nonreply. I asked him about the battery powered ratched I got him last year. He didnt even remember it. He started raving about how great that ice maker was though. I dont even remember how long ago it was I bough that thing but thats the present he remembers I got him an is still using every day.

[@sahej6939]

this made me laugh. The old timers are odd.

[@lss8713]

The Taylor & Ng wok is now over $77! Thanks for the affordable alternatives!

[@amberh3077]

I'm so excited to get one of the alternates, I've been wanting a Taylor and Ng for years now!!

[@bradb8062]

I ordered one last year when I think they were $50? I got tired of waiting for them to fulfill order so I ended up canceling.

[@MSRWorkshop]

Interestingly enough, I went to a state fair recently, and they had a knock off brand to the hex clad. The sales person used oil on every demonstration to make it “nonstick” . It looked very appealing, but I resist the temptation before I did more research…. And I’m glad I did.

[@SergioZymen]

So glad to see someone not getting paid look at this hex-clad thing.

[@leeannguynn]

I’m so sad that you were unable to get desirable results with the Creami. It’s amazing if you use it correctly. Read the manual carefully and try again! You’re missing out . Best gadget ever.

[@BaqTalk]

So happy everybody has turned against Hexclad. It looked like snake-oil from the start.

[@vwynnr]

Nordic Ware sheet pans are the way to go - I love seeing that there are accessories and will look for the lid. The counter top ice maker is great if you entertain a lot, also for RVs or large boats!

[@lisaboban]

When I get done cooking, my kitchen floor is a mess. Right there with you. Lovey Roomba I3

[@SeriouslyJaded]

I used to spend a fortune on non-stick frying pans and they never lasted long. Eventually I gave up on expensive pans and resigned myself to buying cheap pans and changing them often - imagine my surprise when I brought IKEA and found that they were not only inexpensive and nice to use but also lasted years and years. I always buy IKEA now. This is Europe though so perhaps they are different in North America. Also, I’m talking of the premium IKEA pans which are still way cheaper than traditional makers.

[@mattw7949]

Not just a Europe thing. I found the same thing with IKEA pans here in the US. Good pans.

[@jasonwood8023]

I mean, cast iron, stainless steel, and carbon steel pans will last a lifetime. One time purchase

[@patrickdurham8393]

I was going to try a hexclad skillet but a bud who works in a hotel kitchen waved me off and gave me a Tramontane commercial non stick skillet. Saved me many dollars and headaches.

[@DietBajaBlast]

Tramontina is good stuff

[@Greanestbean]

Got some great tramontina myself. It’s no accident that you’ll never see a professional kitchen using hexclad.

[@cherylcalac8485]

Thank you for this great information happy holidays

[@MovableNu]

Oh yeah! I was waiting for this! Thank you!

[@xfactor3000]

Man, I love my Ninja Creami. I got a ton of recipes that came out amazing. The only thing I can't stand is how loud it is.

[@mixeddrinks8100]

yep and we use the Creami to mix store bought ones and it taste lovely too.

[@prestonburnett5410]

I think the problem is that they compared it to a traditional countertop ice cream maker, which isn't really the intent. It's meant to duplicate the multi-thousand-dollar PacoJet, so while you can't just chuck in ingredients and wait for it to reach the right consistency, it can do other things better and faster. Once you have the recipes and temperature down, you can store half a dozen mixes in your freezer and make them rapidly to have a variety of fresh ice creams, sorbets, etc available in just a few minutes, which no home ice cream maker can do. It's like comparing a jet to a Hyundai for your daily commute - the jet is obviously worse, but because you're not testing its intended use. All that said, I totally understand the frustration because the Creami is marketed towards home cooks, and the majority of us (myself included) had no use for a PacoJet and thus have no real use for the Creami. There's never been a situation where I've wanted to have half a dozen freshly-made ice creams available, so a home ice cream maker would suit my purposes just fine.

[@CinHK]

Thank you!! I really wanted a set of hexaclad! Sticking with my OXO pan instead

[@billiejones781]

Maybe if they had followed manufacture instructions then the eggs would not stick. I have these pans and none of my eggs have ever stuck.

[@DietBajaBlast]

@@billiejones781 what instructions? Enlighten us.

[@aolson1111]

@@billiejones781 Maybe if you had bought carbon steel you could have gotten decent nonstick instead of paying for overpriced garbage.

[@billiejones781]

@@aolson1111 I’m happy with my HexClad.

[@HJHecking]

I just bought my hubby a counter top ice maker for Christmas. IT'S THE BEST!!! Hubby likes that he can put in bottled water as opposed to tap and it makes enough ice quickly for two or three drinks each night. It's easy to work, just load water and push a button. Plus it has two different size options. Only drawback is that most do NOT keep the ice cold. You have to put the ice in your freezer reasonably soon. Love our countertop ice maker.

[@mamak2066]

Loved this video! Thank you !!!

[@lisabishop133]

I bought a 1/4 and an 1/8 sheet pans last month finally after seeing so many use them. They fit perfect in my air fryer,toaster oven and convection ovens. Yes, I know, I don't need all 3, so I actually did just give away my toaster oven. But being single, they really help me from cooking way more food that I end up being able to eat or store. I think some of my friends wish I never got them, cause they don't get as many care packages 😆😆 But I REFUSE to give away any of my big dutch ovens or soup pots!!!!!!!

[@johnhpalmer6098]

Some good stuff here and I love having a Qtr sheet pan and it's great when you need to cool a small batch of say, nuts down quickly by putting it in one and spreading it out, the aluminum helps the food to cool down quicker and great for quickly partially freeze something before you freeze it for the longer haul, this way, the items stay separated while being kept in the freezer. The little 8th size pans are fantastic for using as spoon rests. Dan Souza has been doing that for a while and I saw him using them for that, and now do similar when cooking. Allows for a pile of utensils to be parked, keep them corralled and the food mess to one spot.

[@pakdiva21]

I saw him do the same thing and followed!

[@julianvickers]

The only problem with that is that raw aluminium can’t go in the dishwasher. I prefer my spoon rests to be made of something I can chuck straight in the dishwasher along with all my spoons (except my wooden ones).

[@johnhpalmer6098]

@@julianvickers the "trays" I use are the same size, but are desk trays from Poppin. Occasionally, I find them at places like TJ Maxx or Marshall's. I have a blue one, and a red one, and both are shallow and I can pop them into the dishwasher.

[@dkf8116]

Love these informative videos!!

[@alancovel2093]

i love and admire your work. i wish i could test products like you . keep it up!