Does It Work: Soup socks keep bones out of stock

• By Michelle Ramos
• Nov. 10, 2020

Regency Natural’s Soup Socks, stuffed full of bones and scraps, go straight into the soup pot. Afterward the whole bundle can go into the trash. Read more

Does it Work: Cereal stays crisp in CrunchCup

• By Michelle Ramos
• Oct. 13, 2020

The CrunchCup is ideal for single- serve cereals, such as the small boxes in a Kellogg’s Fun Pack. Read more

Does It Work: Cheap tool produces more healthful chip

• By Michelle Ramos
• Sept. 8, 2020

During a recent trip to Daiso, I came across a micro­wave chip maker that cost just $1.50. Read more

Does It Work: Knife holder provides safety while cutting

• By Michelle Ramos
• Aug. 18, 2020

With the tip of the knife in the support, all I had to do was move the handle up and down while pushing the food under the knife, keeping my hand safely away from the blade. Read more

Clip-on spoon rests are handy, but don’t buy a cheap version

• By Michelle Ramos
• July 8, 2020

Except for one version, clip-on spoon rests do the job well and are heat-resistant. Read more

Does It Work: Grilled cheese toaster is cute, but cleanup is cumbersome

• By Review by Michelle Ramos
• June 16, 2020

This bright yellow toaster, a flashback to those groovy ’60s and ’70s, is equipped with a drip tray and two toasting baskets. Read more

Does it Work: Spoon has multiple uses

• By Review by Michelle Ramos
• May 12, 2020

Daiso’s All-Purpose Cooking Spoon includes a grater at the top of the scoop. Read more

Does it Work: Egg Pod produces perfect microwaved boiled eggs

• By Review by Michelle Ramos
• April 7, 2020

The Egg Pod cooks and peels eggs “in minutes!” and the “microwave egg cooker does all the work for you!,” leaving you with “perfectly peeled eggs!” Read more

Does It Work: Bacon Master stops splatter, but takes too long

• By Review by Michelle Ramos
• March 10, 2020

Smart Planet’s Bacon Nation Bacon Master does a great job of preventing oil burns. But it takes too long. Read more

Does it Work: Kids’ play yields sweet reward

• By Review by Michelle Ramos
• Feb. 11, 2020

The kids were extremely happy with the result, and the adults were surprised at how frozen and creamy the ice cream turned out. Read more

Does It Work: Cheese curler brings elegance to any table

• By Review by Michelle Ramos
• Jan. 6, 2020

Although there are a few problems with Kovot’s Cheese Curler with Dome, it brings elegance to a charcuterie spread or a fruit-and-cheese table. Read more

Eco-friendly grill is light and heats up quickly

• By Michelle Ramos
• Dec. 10, 2019

Growing up in Hawaii, I’ve always viewed grilling as a daylong event with lots of food to fill the stomachs of a big group of family and friends. Even small barbecues meant at least 10 people. Read more

Does it Work: Tool slices melons quickly

• By Review by Michelle Ramos
• Nov. 13, 2019

With one push, this tool produces 12 equal slices of honey dew melon, perfectly cut. Read more

Does it Work: Single appliance does work of 3

• By Michelle Ramos
• Oct. 8, 2019

Black + Decker’s 3-in-1 Morning Meal Station comes with three plates — waffle, toastie and a grill. Read more

Does it Work: Time-saving tool has many problems

• By Review by Michelle Ramos
• Sept. 10, 2019

This all-in-one cake-pie cutter and server by Sirwolf is a pretty plastic tool that is supposed to cut and serve pieces in a seamless move. Read more

Does it Work: Marinator takes too much sauce

• By Michelle Ramos
• Aug. 13, 2019

This 5-minute marinator might be good for those who marinate large quantities of food regularly, but if you only marinate a few pieces at a time, too much marinade would be wasted. Read more

Does it Work: Slicer quickly cuts watermelon into bite-size pieces

• By Review by Michelle Ramos
• July 9, 2019

Few things are more refreshing in 90-degree weather than a slice of ice-cold watermelon. Read more

Does it Work: Piggy Pop pan a fun twist on childhood classic

• By Review by Michelle Ramos
• June 11, 2019

Remember pigs in a blanket — hot dogs encased in dough? Ontel has created the Piggy Pop Bake Pan, an adorable pink silicone mold that delivers 12 “piggies in blankets,” bite-size versions of that childhood favorite. Read more