Cooking at home has in some ways become a lost art. The convenience and speed of take-out, fast food, and other available options means that spending time cooking at home isn’t always the most ...

Grilling is a fantastic way to prepare food. There’s just something about a nice grilled burger, steak, or even some hot dogs or smoked sausage. While I prefer a charcoal grill myself, that’s not ...

Decluttering your kitchen countertops sounds great until you discover yet another new countertop appliance that’s faster, better, or turns out tastier or healthier food. Consumer Reports tested the ...

When the microwave was first introduced it seemed like it would be the perfect all-in-one kitchen appliance that made cooking as easy as setting a timer. But rubbery meats, scalding hot beverages, and ...

Ashlee spent time as a newspaper reporter, AmeriCorps VISTA and an employee at a healthcare company before she landed at CNET. She loves to eat, write and watch "Golden Girls" (preferably all three at ...