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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. deal of the day
    This Highly Recommended Compact Air Fryer Is Now Under $100If you’ve been air-fryer-curious, now’s the time to take the plunge.
  2. cookware and utensils
    This Unassuming Kitchen Gadget Makes Prepping Greens Way Less AnnoyingJess Damuck, author of the newly released cookbook Salad Freak, is a greens-stripper convert.
  3. steal my party
    How to Celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, With an Herb-Laden Feast“Anyone is welcome to partake.”
  4. deal of the day
    This ‘Elegant’ Truffle Hot Sauce (Beloved by LeVar Burton) Is on Sale for $12The reviews are standout.
  5. headphones
    The AirPod Adapter That Blew Up This Jet-Setting Food Stylist’s DMs“I just couldn’t believe how many people had never heard of it. I got literally hundreds of responses.”
  6. deal of the day
    This Bamboo Cutting Board (That I Wrote About for Bon Appétit) Is 30 Percent OffIt has a built-in slot to prop up your phone.
  7. kitchen
    Carla Lalli Music’s Go-To Steamer Will Make the Best Potatoes of Your LifeThere’s a reason her recipe is called Potato Insanity.
  8. valentines day 2022
    The Best Food Gifts for Every Type of ValentineTons of chocolate, baked goods delivered to your door, and pantry favorites that’ll last long past February 14.
  9. deal of the day
    Hario’s Very Stylish Cold Brewer Is 20 Percent Off Right NowCold brew doesn’t have a season.
  10. food and drinks
    A 5-Pound Box of California Citrus Cures My East Coast Winter BluesMeyer lemons delivered straight to my snowy front door.
  11. kitchen
    The Best Products for a Sustainable Kitchen, According to ExpertsExperts share their tips on how to make your kitchen as free of plastics, paper, and waste as possible.
  12. dining and entertaining
    The Best Stemless Wineglasses, According to Restaurant Owners and Party HostsFor casual parties, outdoor hangs, and sitting on the couch at home.
  13. deal of the day
    Great Jones’s the Dutchess Is 30 Percent Off for Strategist Readers OnlyIn fact, all of the brand’s cast-iron cookware is marked down.
  14. kitchen
    This Stove-Top Percolator Is the Best Thing I Bought This YearIt doesn’t take up any counter space, is easy to clean, and doubles as a tea kettle.
  15. deal of the day
    This Strategist-Approved Juicer Is 25 Percent OffOrder now and it will arrive in time for Christmas.
  16. dining and entertaining
    The Types of Cocktail Glasses You Actually Need, According to BartendersA copper Moscow mule mug is not one of them.
  17. deal of the day
    This Strategist-Tested Chef’s Knife Is More Than 30 Percent Off Right NowIt’s the perfect special-but-useful holiday gift.
  18. cyber monday 2021
    All the Best Target Cyber Monday DealsTarget’s 2021 Cyber Monday sale includes deals on Apple AirPods, an Instant Pot, and more.
  19. black friday 2021
    All the Best Target Black Friday DealsTarget’s 2021 Black Friday sale includes deals on Apple AirPods, an Instant Pot, a Shark vacuum, and more.
  20. steal my party
    How to Host an All-Day Tamalada With Assembly-line Precision“Not only do you want to get the fillings out of the way, but they’re actually better if you make them ahead of time.”
  21. steal my party
    How to Throw Together a Late-Night Hanukkah Party for Friends“I scatter some dreidels, confetti, and gelt on the windowsill.”
  22. dining and entertaining
    Ask the Strategist: Can You Help Me Find Durable, Reusable Appetizer Plates?In this edition of “Ask the Strategist,” we hunt for durable, decorative, and reusable plates to replace throwaway plastic ones.
  23. steal my party
    How to Host a Fancy (but Not Fusty) New Year’s Eve Dinner PartyWith caviar, flambé, and a $15 strobe light.
  24. steal my party
    How to Host a Cookie-Decorating Party for Grown-ups“No plates, no utensils. Just napkins.”
  25. kitchen
    How to Stock Your Weeklong (or Monthlong) Vacation Kitchen, According to ChefsCanned fish, a 12-in-one kitchen multi-tool, a French press for low-key coffee-making, and more.
  26. alcohol
    The Best Gifts for Whiskey Lovers, According to Distillers and Drinks ExpertsFrom specialty ice trays to their very own cask of Scottish whiskey.
  27. this thing’s incredible
    6 Waffle Irons Later, Amanda Chantal Bacon Now Makes Perfect Grain-Free Waffles“It keeps the insides fluffy and spongy.”
  28. cookware and utensils
    The Essential Pasta-Making Tools, According to Professional Pasta-MakersMaking fresh pasta isn’t hard to do when you have the right gear.
  29. home
    The Best Freezers, According to People Who Freeze a Lot of ThingsWhether you just bagged an elk or finished a Costco run.
  30. cookware and utensils
    This Nordic Ware Bundt Pan Makes Vallery Lomas’s Simple Pound Cake a StandoutWe’ve got the recipe for you, too.
  31. cookware and utensils
    Everything You Need to Bake a Pie From Scratch, According to Pie-Baking ExpertsFrom digital scales and rolling pins to pastry brushes and pie plates.
  32. kitchen
    What Is the Best Reusable Straw?Including stainless-steel, silicone, glass, and bamboo options.
  33. kitchen
    The Best Containers for Storing and Transporting Meals, According to ExpertsWhen you have the right equipment, nothing goes to waste.
  34. small appliances
    The Best Small Kitchen Appliances for Small Kitchens, According to ExpertsFrom a waffle iron you can carry in your pocket to a barely-there espresso machine.
  35. small appliances
    This Is the Only Blender the Owner of Sahadi’s Will Use to Make HummusAnd here’s the recipe you’ll need to make it, too.
  36. food and drinks
    The Best Vinegars, According to Chefs and Recipe DevelopersVinegars add dimension to cooking — and go way beyond salad dressing.
  37. cookware and utensils
    What Are the Best Cooking Tools for Kids?Chefs, parents, and the owner of a kids’ cooking school weigh in.
  38. food and drinks
    The 13 Best Honeys for Baking, Drizzling, and Everyday Use, According to ExpertsBeekeepers, food writers, and chefs give us their top recommendations.
  39. food
    The Best Miso, According to ChefsEighteen chefs on their favorites, including white, yellow, and red miso, along with more specialized varieties.