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The Best Budget Sous Vide Machines of 2026
The best budget sous vide machines of 2026 — affordable immersion circulators that hit the same precise temperatures as premium models.
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Ari Marrow
Ari is the founding editor of Cookloom and runs its test kitchen. A self-taught home cook who grew up around an improvised, multicultural kitchen, he spent years — and more money than he'd care to admit — working out which tools actually earn their counter space and which are just good marketing. Cookloom is where that obsession became useful to other people. He's not a restaurant chef, and that's the point: everything here is tested the way you actually cook, in a normal home kitchen.
Home cook & gear tester — not a professional chef. Everything is tested in a real home kitchen.
Cooking & testing since 2012.
Articles by Ari Marrow
Gear
The Best Sous Vide Machines of 2026
The best sous vide machines of 2026 — from the do-it-all Anova to the app-driven Joule and budget circulators, chosen on specs and reputation.
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How to Sous Vide: A Beginner's Guide
How to sous vide, step by step — season, bag, set the temperature, cook, then sear — plus the food-safety rules that keep your first cook safe.
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Is Sous Vide Worth It? An Honest Look
Is sous vide worth it? The honest case for and against — what it does better than any method, its real downsides, and exactly who it fits.
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The Best Sous Vide Accessories of 2026
The best sous vide accessories of 2026 — the container, vacuum sealer, and rack that make long cooks easy, plus what you actually need.
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Sous Vide vs Slow Cooker: Which Should You Use?
Sous vide vs slow cooker: both cook low and slow, but they are built for different jobs. Here is which one belongs in your kitchen, or whether you want both.
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The Best Budget Slow Cookers of 2026
The best budget slow cookers of 2026 — cheap, simple crocks that do the low-and-slow job just as well, plus the few features worth paying a little more for.
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The Best Programmable Slow Cookers of 2026
The best programmable slow cookers of 2026 — digital timers, temperature probes, and auto-warm that cook dinner safely while you are out all day.
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The Best Slow Cookers of 2026
The best slow cookers of 2026 — from big programmable Crock-Pots to brown-and-slow-cook multicookers and mini dip pots, chosen on specs and reputation.
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The Best Small Slow Cookers of 2026
The best small slow cooker picks of 2026 for one or two people, dips, and sides — compact 2- to 4-quart cookers that store easily and cost little.
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How to Use a Slow Cooker: A Practical Guide
How to use a slow cooker the right way — high vs low, how full to fill it, browning first, the lid rule, food safety, and easy cleanup.
Guides
Slow Cooker vs Crockpot: What's the Difference?
Slow cooker vs Crockpot: is a Crock-Pot the same as a slow cooker? The honest answer, the small real differences, and how to shop for the right one.
Gear
The Best Budget Rice Cookers of 2026
The best budget rice cookers of 2026 — affordable picks that still cook great rice, plus what you give up versus a premium Japanese cooker.
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The Best Japanese Rice Cookers of 2026
The best Japanese rice cookers of 2026 — Zojirushi and Tiger fuzzy-logic and induction models that set the standard for rice texture and long keep-warm.
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The Best Rice Cookers of 2026
The best rice cookers of 2026 — from fuzzy-logic and induction Zojirushis to a Korean pressure cooker and budget picks, chosen on specs, features, and reputation.
Gear
The Best Small Rice Cookers of 2026
The best small rice cooker picks of 2026 for one or two people — compact 2- and 3-cup models from a premium Zojirushi mini to the cheapest single-serve pot.
Guides
How to Use a Rice Cooker: A Practical Guide
How to use a rice cooker — the rice-to-water ratio, why you rinse, the measuring-cup trick, plus brown rice, keep-warm, and cleaning tips.
Guides
Rice Cooker vs Instant Pot: Which Should You Buy?
Rice cooker vs Instant Pot: which makes better rice, which is more versatile, and which one actually earns its spot on your counter.
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The Best Air Fryer Toaster Ovens of 2026
The best air fryer toaster ovens of 2026 — combo ovens that toast, bake, and crisp in one. Our picks across premium, value, and space-saving, on specs and reputation.
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The Best Budget Toaster Ovens of 2026
The best budget toaster ovens of 2026 — where a cheap countertop oven is worth it, where it costs you, and the value picks for big cavities, basics, and air-fry combos.
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The Best Small & Compact Toaster Ovens of 2026
The best small and compact toaster ovens of 2026 for apartments, dorms, and tight counters — space-saving picks that still toast, bake, and broil well.
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The Best Toaster Ovens of 2026
The best toaster ovens of 2026 across every size and budget — air-fryer combos, convection, compact, and cheap picks, chosen on specs, features, and reputation.
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How to Use a Toaster Oven: A Practical Guide
How to use a toaster oven the right way — first-time setup, the function dial explained, preheating, rack positions, and cleaning it so it lasts for years.
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Toaster Oven vs Air Fryer: Which Do You Actually Need?
Toaster oven vs air fryer: what each does best, where they overlap, and which one (or combo) actually earns its counter space in your kitchen.
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