#kitchen-gear

#kitchen-gear

Whether you've lost the lid to your favorite pan or you're trying to use less plastic wrap in your kitchen, silicone lids can play an important role in your kitchen routine. Some of these lids are large enough to cover a pan on the stove, preventing excess moisture from escaping. Others are smaller and are ideal for covering cups, bowls, and food storage containers that don't have tops.

Holiday rental homes can be a lottery for anyone actually planning to cook. Having recently spent four months in rentals around Europe and the UK, I am a battle-weary veteran of self-contained accommodation with advertised features including a coffee-maker that was just a small stainless steel milk jug, and a kitchenette that comprised a bench and an air fryer. At such times, it pays to have a truckload of resourcefulness and a small but effective travelling toolkit.

Brandt Ranj is a commerce reporter for The Verge, which means, he says, "I spend my time trying to find good deals and the best gear to recommend to our readers." He also keeps The Verge 's wearables buyer's guides up to date, but, he adds, "my role requires me to cover a little bit of everything," including deals on subscriptions. "Products are constantly coming out, so every day it is a little different."