Wilder Davies
Senior Commerce Writer
Wilder has been testing and reviewing appliances for home kitchens since starting at Bon Appétit and Epicurious in 2019. Beyond putting all the world’s cooking equipment through its paces, he writes about cookbooks, culinary history, gardening, and design. He endorses eating peanut butter made for dogs, giving knives to children, and bringing the weird to your white elephant gift exchange. Before joining the BA/Epi team, Wilder was the associate partnerships editor at TIME and a fact checker for 5280 magazine in Denver.
Shopping
We Should All Aspire to Be as Thoughtful a Gift-Giver as Usher
How to spread cheer this holiday season like the R&B superstar.
Shopping
The Best Mandoline Slicer for Perfect Gratins, Tidy Spring Rolls, and Stunning Salads
If you’re afraid of mandolines, don’t be.
Reviews
The Best Cordless Table Lamps for Long-Lasting, Mood-Setting Light
These rechargeable lamps deliver cozy light, long battery life, and complete flexibility.
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Need Giving Tuesday Inspo? Here Are Food-Based Charities That BA Editors Love
It's the season of giving—do some good with your spending.
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What Our Editors Are Buying This Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Fancy pans, reusable totes, and yes, even oysters.
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The Best Table Linens, Curated by Vibe
For every personality and taste, there is a piece of fabric that suits it.
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A Gorpy Gift Guide for Your Most Outdoorsy Friend
GORP is more than an acronym, it's a way of life.
Editors' Picks
Misen’s Carbon Nonstick Pan Could Make Teflon Obsolete
A better nonstick pan might actually be here—and it’s completely PFAS-free.
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Where to eat
Experience Pittsburgh Dining Like a Local With Chef Nik Forsberg's Must-Dos
The Fet-Fisk chef recommends cemetery wine strolls and late nights at the Squirrel Cage.
Shopping
The Hottest Prime Day Deal Is Currently the Ninja Slushi
It may be getting cold, but this Prime Day deal is hot.
Cooking
How to Season a Cast-Iron Skillet So That It Lasts Forever
Give a new pan a glossy black nonstick coating—or bring the luster back to a family heirloom—with this 3-step process for seasoning cast iron.
Cooking
How to Clean a Cast-Iron Skillet the Right Way
This heavy-duty pan can last forever—even if you get it all sudsy—if you follow this easy protocol.
Shopping
Coco Gauff Still Finds Time to Cook With a Jam-Packed Schedule. Here's How.
The tennis star shares her kitchen must-haves ahead of the US Open.
Shopping
Which is Better, Staub or Le Creuset?
After years of testing, the Dutch oven duel is a bit of a stalemate.
Editors' Picks
Goldilocks Is the Best Budget Cookware Set We’ve Tested
After testing a range of affordable cookware, we found Goldilocks to be a standout for performance, thoughtful design, and value.
Editors' Picks
The Best Cocktail Books, According to Our Editors
These cocktail books can teach you everything you need to know about mixing a good drink.
Shopping
It’s Not Too Late to Start a Garden—Here’s What to Plant in July
There’s still time to get down in the dirt and grow something delicious.
Reviews
The Stargazer Cast Iron Skillet Is Built to Last a Lifetime
Not every pricey cast-iron pan is worth it, but after years of testing, we think this one is.