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.
Lisa’s Picks:
Buy the Nordic Ware Naturals Quarter Sheet Pan:
Buy the Nordicware Naturals Eighth Sheet Pan:
Buy the Checkered Chef Quarter Sheet Cooling/Baking Rack:
Buy the Taylor & NG Natural Nonstick Wok Set:
Buy the Imusa 14″ Non-Coated Wok With Wood Handle:
Buy the Joyce Chen Classic Series 14-Inch Carbon Steel Wok:
Buy the winning iRobot Roomba j7+:
Buy the Shark Ion Robot Vacuum:
Buy the Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, & Sorbet Maker:
Buy the Ninja Nutri Ninja Pro:
Buy the Ninja Creami 7-In-1 Ice Cream Maker:
Hannah’s Picks
Buy the Baker of Seville Artisan Bread Lame:
Buy the Wild Monkey UFO Bread Journey:
Buy the Engel HD20 Heavy Duty Soft Sided Cooler Tote Bag:
Buy the Igloo Premium Self-Cleaning Countertop ice Maker:
Buy the GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice maker:
Buy the Hexclad 12″ Hybrid Pan:
Buy the Oxo Good Grips Non-Stick Pro 12″ Open Frypan:
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Did you test the Zwilling Madura nonstick pans? Those are my favorite because it doesn’t have exposed rivets and works on all heat types so it’s very easy to clean
You might want to eliminate the shopping links for the products you do not recommend. It’s confusing.
Thank you so much for all your videos
A full set of safe and reliable pans for the average daily-use family kitchen. Oven safe preferable but not necessary. I will always have baking and roasting pans regardless. Just want a set with frying pans, sauce pans etc that aren’t extremely heavy, and have lids without weird construction that traps food preventing proper cleaning. Advice please!
Thank you!
Pretty sure they did NOT properly test the Creami, or ever used a drill press milling style frozen treat maker. “Soupy” texture is 100% user error due to insufficient freezing. I’m surprised at her knowledge on this and wonder if she ever heard of Pacojet before in professional kitchen settings.
The RTIC seems to be a solid option for soft coolers. Basically a Yeti rip off at a cheaper price.
Zipper is pretty stiff though.
It would have been such a good and informative video if they didn't need to use so many words. Too wordy for my liking. I got tired of watching this after 5 minutes. Come on, did we need that many words to describe sheet pans?
I still have my parent's Coleman cooler (1961)
Interestingly, when I shared the part about the hexclad skillet on FB, a trusted friend told me that she loved her hex clad and have expanded their set because the like it so much. She mentioned that it has gotten less sticky over time because the stainless steel "nubs" have become seasoned, similar to cast iron, over time. She says she can flip eggs without a spatula it the entire set works great.
You need a wok flame to get the full use of a wok at home
The creami is very effective. Gotta trust the settings
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.
7:22 – well, hello there!
You’re using the hexclad in the wrong way. I’ve never had a problem, including fried eggs, and the wok is now my main go to pan for everything. You left out so much information about how those pans work.
Gordon Ramsey's obviously in financial trouble again to recommend that rubbish. He's infamous for not paying his bills in the UKwhen his restaurants don't perform.
22:45 It's rare that I disagree with y'all. Often y'all choose what I've already selected as your top product. But with HexClad, it's clear you're comparing it where it doesn't belong. Hexclad isn't nonstick, a hybrid nonstick. It has enough areas with nonstick coating that you need much less oil compared to an uncoated stainless steel pan. Its documentation makes clear that you should begin to season the pan before use to prepare the stainless areas and that oil is necessary for items like eggs (which are explicitly called out in the documentation). I've had my HexClad pans for over two years and they're performing beautifully and still look brand new despite use multiple times a day, nearly every day. I get incredible browning to which no traditional nonstick can compare and cleanup to which no traditional stainless steel pan can compare. Honestly, the best way to address these are like regular stainless steel pans that just happen to release far more easily and with less oil and which clean up fast and effortlessly. I just wish their advertising were a bit more honest—that egg demo HexClad uses (or at least did when I was in the market) is super misleading.
So is this the products you tested in 2022 or going into 2023? The title is a little confusing.
how about in 2023 you start using Chapters in your videos.
Additionally with the Creami, the temp of your freezer is going to impact your results
My Hexclad works great, even for eggs. I suspect they did not season the pan based on their results.
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
13:15 it’s Wire Monkey for the bread lame maker.
My mom got me the gold colored nordic ware set from costco last cheisymas and i LOVE them. We use them very heavily and they are so sturdy
You use uncoated aluminium gear and brag about it? Well done. No, seriously people aluminium poisoning is a thing. You shouldn't use those, it has been linked to Alzheimer's disease.
Love these videos!! Thanks 👏👏💜💜
😱21:00 But, Hannah, would you BUY the HexClad pan?😉
Yeah. Y’all really airballed on the creami review here.
The variable you’re searching for is starting temperature. “Frozen solid” isn’t a consistent enough measurement.
I agree with almost nothing you had to say about the Cremi besides the fact that it is loud. Mine works perfectly and handles whole frozen fruit without issue. Sounds to me like you either got a bad one your didn't follow any of the hundreds of recipes that are available for it. When it comes to ease of use, you can dump in any fruit in to the cup, top up the liquid and throw it in the freezer for 12 hours. We always keep peaches, pineapple, strawberries & bananas, or fruit-cocktail in the freezer ready to go. (If you used a deep-freeze or a commercial freezier, you only have yourself to blame.)
You're wrong. The Ninja Creami is awesome if you know how to do it. Loud it is but it's also AWESOME.
I have aluminum toxicity and can not cook with aluminum pans or use aluminum foil. Do you have any non toxic Half sheet pans worth recommending?
Wire Monkey***
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.
I understand 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 but those who use the metric system may not.
I'll stick with using my round cast iron griddle for eggs, biscuits, pizza and other stuff. Sometimes I'll even pull out the wok for eggs…
My icreami machine has never made the ice cream soupy. I think it depends how cold your freezer freezes the mixture. I discovered using heavy whipping cream made too thick on the tongue. Subbed half n half for heavy cream solved the problem.
You totally used the hexclad pan wrong. It even states in the use and care to do a light coating of oil. You are suppose to treat it like a stainless steal pan hybrid. You need a slight(and I mean slight) bit of oil/butter and also heat the pan up properly. these pans cook and hold heat way better than traditional nonstick. Not only do my eggs not stick the pan is so easy to clean. When i do get a bit of charring, a light soak in dawn and water releases everything with no scrubbing. They are a bit on the heavier side but not more than traditional stainless steal. People are just not using these pans correctly at all. Yes they are slightly more work than traditional nonstick, but way easier than stainless steel. I've had mine for 6 months and still are performing like new.
Hexclad Pan FAIL! I instinctively knew it was B.S. HahahahaAHHaahahaahaAHHAAAAA…… thanks @ATK for the confirmation and validation!!
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.
Looking for a good even tortilla press and one that makes the thicker kind well too.
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.
We have an iRobot s9+ and its been fantastic.. and a great company to work with too if you happen to have any issues.