Francesca Krempa
Francesca Krempa is a writer and editor based in Salt Lake City. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Kentucky and a master’s degree in journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, where she specialized in health and science reporting. She was previously the commerce editor at Well+Good, where she covered the latest wellness trends and products, including healthy snacks, beverages, cookware, and kitchen gadgets. She's never met a ravioli she didn't love.
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36 Beautiful Bedside Carafes That’ll Make Your Space Feel Like a 5-Star Hotel
All that's missing is room service.
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So, You Just Got Your First Apartment—Here’s What Your Kitchen Actually Needs
A starter kit to save your money, brain, and, most important, cabinet space.
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The Best Grill Brushes to Tackle Greasy Drippings and Gunked-Up Grates
We pitted 15 grill brushes against two dozen pounds of sticky BBQ chicken to see which was best at cleaning the grime off the grates.
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I Went Through Gallons of Milk Searching for the Best Milk Frothers
Here are the ones I trust for barista-quality clouds of foam at home.
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Why Christina Tosi Swears by This $10 ‘Gem Scale’ for Baking
For accuracy and precision, this scale is the real deal.
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How to Clean Your Grill and Make Sure It’s Always Ready for Action
No one would know more about this than a lifelong Texas pitmaster, so I talked to one.
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There’s a Lot of “Compostable” Packaging Out There; What Does That Actually Mean?
What the label means, what it doesn't, and what you're supposed to do with it.
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If You’re Reading This, Please Bring Back the ’90s Chicken Kitchen
It’s the nostalgic hug I want right now.
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I’m So Sick of Screens I Got an Old Fashioned Kitchen Timer
And it brings me more joy than any kitchen timer should.
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The Best Garlic Presses for Home Cooks Who Are Sick of Sticky Fingers
Crushed cloves without the mess.
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I’ve Been Skeptical of Meal Delivery Services for Years—Tempo Changed My Mind
Is it possible for a heat-and-eat meal to taste home-cooked?
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‘Cool Blue’ Is Coming for Your Kitchen—Here’s What to Get If You’re Tired of Beige
From the oven to the countertop, to the tabletop, you can add a bit of chill everywhere.
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I’ve Been Drinking Dose's Internet-Famous Wellness Shot for a Month—Here’s How I Feel
It tastes great—but do you really need a liver supplement?
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The Best Filtered Water Bottles for Fresh, Pure Drinking Water Anywhere You Go
From sketchy airport taps to backcountry streams.
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Bite-Sized Baking Is Having a Moment, and We Love These Teeny-Tiny Tools
Small bakes, big flavor.
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These Juicers Prove That ‘Fresh-Squeezed’ Doesn’t Have to Be a Hassle
It’s time to invest in a machine you’ll actually want to use—and won’t hate to clean.
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The Best Pizza Stones and Steels for Crispy Pies in Your Oven
Your pizza night just got an upgrade.