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Emma Wartzman

Kitchen and Dining Writer, the Strategist

Emma Wartzman is the Strategist’s kitchen and dining writer. Previously, she was an editor at Bon Appétit.

  1. sales
    Our Favorite Air Fryer Is Less Than $100 TodayIf you’re a skeptic, now’s the time to give it a try.
  2. sales
    One of Our Favorite Coffee Subscriptions Is Half Off Right NowAs soon as you run out, get a new bag of beans delivered right to your door.
  3. sales
    These Reusable, Washable Beeswax Wrappers Are Half Off Right NowJust rinse and repeat.
  4. sales
    Great Jones’s Dutch Oven Is 30 Percent Off for Strategist Readers OnlyAs are its mini Dutch oven and cast-iron skillet.
  5. year in review
    These (Many) Enamel Trays Were the Best Things I Bought This YearThere’s now one in almost every room of my apartment.
  6. cookware and utensils
    What Is This $200 Pepper Mill So Many Chefs Are Using?I spied this pepper mill on Carla Lalli Music’s YouTube — and then went on a hunt to find it.
  7. deal of the day
    Staub’s Tall Dutch Oven Is a Whopping 71 Percent Off TodayOrder now to get it by December 25.
  8. steal my party
    How to Host a Lasagna-Making PartyA cozy evening of kneading pasta dough, shucking oysters, and drinking.
  9. cookware and utensils
    Everything You Need to Bake Cakes, According to Professional BakersWhether your cake is layered or in a Bundt pan, these are the tools that will take you to perfection.
  10. strategist hive mind
    63 Holiday Shopping TipsHoliday-related proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist’s staff and contributors.
  11. cyber monday 2022
    54 of Our Favorite Cyber Monday Kitchen DealsFind major discounts on big-name appliances, chef-approved tools, and stylish tableware.
  12. celebrity shopping
    What Molly Yeh Can’t Live Without“Snow falling outside, soup simmering on the stove, figure skating on the TV: That’s my happy place.”
  13. deal of the day
    Ghia’s Strategist-Approved Bitter Aperitif Is 20 Percent Off Right NowAnd so is everything else on its site.
  14. steal my party
    How to Host Friendsgiving for 25 in a One-Bedroom ApartmentIf you plan well, you’ll still end up with leftovers.
  15. deal of the day
    Great Jones’s Coveted Dutch Oven Is 40 Percent Off Right NowAn even bigger discount at Nordstrom than the brand is offering on its own site.
  16. deal of the day
    Great Jones’ Pie Dish Is 30 Percent Off — Until MidnightYour baking never looked so good.
  17. deal of the day
    Le Creuset’s Beautiful, Durable Deep Dutch Oven Is More Than 30 Percent OffIt’s a piece of cookware worth investing in — especially at this price.
  18. steal my party
    How to Host a Kid-Friendly Diwali CelebrationWith homemade diyas baked from roti dough, DIY decorations, and sparklers to end the night.
  19. october prime day 2022
    All the Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale Home Deals (So Far)Shop our edit of décor, furniture, kitchenware, and more.
  20. october prime day 2022
    Two of Vitamix’s Ultrapowerful Blenders Are Marked Down for Prime Early AccessThe Professional Series 750 and Vitamix One will have you well on your way to perfect soups, smoothies, and sauces.
  21. deal of the day
    Great Jones’s Chef-Favorite Holy Sheet Two-Pack Is Nearly 40 Percent OffTrade in your warped sheet pans for two shiny new cobalt-blue ones.
  22. coffee
    Drop These Frozen Coffee Pods in Water and You’re DoneThey’re the fastest way to a barista-level cup of morning caffeine.
  23. deal of the day
    This Charming Kate Spade Tea Kettle Is Just $38 Right NowThat cherry print makes it cute enough to leave out all season.
  24. celebrity shopping
    What Beverly Nguyen Can’t Live Without“I think it’s very important, along with new underwear, that as an adult, you should have a ton of scissors laying everywhere.”
  25. deal of the day
    Our Place’s Coveted Always Pan Is 25 Percent Off Through the WeekendNine vibrant colors, one very good deal.
  26. assistant files
    What a World-Renowned Chef’s Assistant Buys for Her BossYes, that’s a $4,800 bottle of cognac.
  27. steal my party
    How to Host a Yakitori Party“First, I make sure guests have a drink and then I put them to work.”
  28. deal of the day
    Great Jones’ Pie Dish Is 25 Percent Off for Strategist Readers OnlyNow you know what to do with all that summer fruit.
  29. best in class
    10 of the Very Best Chef’s KnivesThe kitchen essential, to suit any budget.
  30. deal of the day
    These Oxo Food-Storage Containers Are the Cheapest They’ve Been Since Last YearThey’re stackable and easy to clean, and have tight-fitting clip-on lids.
  31. strategist hive mind
    71 Summer Shopping TipsAn accumulation of proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist staff.
  32. deal of the day
    The Instant Pot Vortex Air Fryer Is More Than 50 Percent Off Today OnlyIt’s the cheapest it’s been in more than a year.
  33. saw something said something
    We Admired, Then Tracked Down the Jars in HAGS’s BathroomThe new East Village restaurant put an unusual level of detail into its restroom.
  34. deal of the day
    Great Jones’ Expert-Approved Holy Sheet Pans Are on Sale for 25 Percent OffPro cooks tell us these are the best of the best — and now you can snag two of them at a discount.
  35. prime day 2022
    The Best Amazon Prime Day Kitchen DealsStock up on essential dish soap and a beauty of a steak-knife set at the same time.
  36. travel
    Natasha Pickowicz’s Week of Hot Springs and Green-Chile Everything in New MexicoJames Beard Awards–nominated restaurants, mineral baths, and Earthships.
  37. deal of the day
    Fly by Jing’s Trio of Spicy, Savory, Umami-Rich Condiments Is 20 Percent OffThere’s little you can’t do with them.
  38. deal of the day
    Our Most Recommended Water Bottle Is Up to 25 Percent Off TodayInsulated, secure, and sleek.
  39. this thing’s incredible
    This Funnel Will Save Your Wine From Cork Bits (and Make It Taste Better)Camille Lindsley, beverage director at NYC’s HAGS, says the gadget comes in handy more often than you might think.
  40. gifts
    The Best Food Gifts for Every Type of DadFrom Maryland crab cakes to New York cheesecake.
  41. best in class
    The 6 Very Best Rice CookersFrom the luxury Japanese model to the best for crowds.
  42. deal of the day
    KitchenAid’s Pro Stand Mixer Is More Than 30 Percent Off Today OnlyIt’s a piece of equipment you’ll have for decades.
  43. food and drinks
    Rick Martínez’s Recipe for ‘Mind-Blowing’ Tortillas Starts With This IngredientIt’s made from heirloom corn grown in Mexico.
  44. deal of the day
    Great Jones’s Perfect Sheet Pan Is 25 Percent Off Right NowIt’s a very good excuse to upgrade.
  45. deal of the day
    Fly by Jing’s Runaway-Hit Chili Crisp Is 25 Percent Off Right NowThere’s so much you can do with it, we’d snag two.
  46. cookware and utensils
    The Clever Tool That Makes Sure Your Cakes Come Out Perfectly Every TimeNo more sticking.
  47. deal of the day
    Our Place’s Much-Beloved Always Pan Is 20 Percent Off Right NowThere’s nothing this pan can’t do.
  48. this thing’s incredible
    The Jarred Sauce Grub Street’s Diner-at-Large Uses When She Has a Rare Night OffWriting deadlines don’t leave time for intricate dinners.
  49. the strategist
    This Chef-Approved Set of Grilling Gear Is Now Under $15All you need are tongs and a spatula.
  50. deal of the day
    Misen’s Nonstick Pan Is 40 Percent Off Right NowFinally, some good supply-chain news.
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