
5 Nonessential Kitchen Tools Totally Worth the Storage Space
You really don’t need a mandoline.

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

You really don’t need a mandoline.
By Jack Seemer

At 40 years old, he had achieved some of the most astounding ascents in mountaineering history. He was seemingly invincible.
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This is Sam Calagione’s seventh consecutive nomination for a James Beard Award.
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Dyson’s first year-round product to include a heater, a fan and an air purifier.
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Sous vide cooking has never been easier or more approachable.
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