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NYT’s Sam Sifton and Wirecutter's Lesley Stockton reveal their pro tips for Thanksgiving success—from menu planning and hosting to the essential kitchen gear.
Guests: Wirecutter senior staff writer Lesley Stockton and assistant managing editor of The New York Times Sam Sifton
Additional Reading:
- Thanksgiving: How to Cook It Well by Sam Sifton
- The Best Roasting Pan
- The Best Instant Read Thermometer
- The Best Chef’s Knife
- The Best Gas Grills
- The Best Gas Grill Tools
Products We Recommend:
- The best chef’s knife: Mac MTH-80
- The best instant-read thermometer: ThermoWorks ThermoPop 2
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Making dinner every night can be a challenge. This week, we talk with Emily Weinstein, of New York Times Cooking, about how to overcome the monotony.
Additional Reading:
- Easy Weeknight Dinners 100 Fast, Flavor-Packed Meals for Busy People Who Still Want Something Good to Eat by Emily Weinstein and New York Times Cooking
- When You Love To Cook But Also Have a Kid, Embrace the Microwave
- The Best Sheet Pans
- The Best Air Fryer
- Best Electric Pressure Cooker
- Best Slow Cooker
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Many people unknowingly put their pet in danger while driving or flying. This week, we talk about how to keep your furry friends safe and calm when traveling.
Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Mel Plaut
Additional Reading:
- The 6 Best Travel Carriers for Cats and Small Dogs of 2024
- Flying With Your Cat or (Small) Dog
- The 7 Best Multi-Tools of 2024
Products We Recommend:
- SturdiBag Pro 2.0
- Feliway Travel Spray
- Peepeego Non-Slip Dog Pad
- Mel loves: Leatherman Skeletool CX and Leatherman Signal
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Millions of Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of noise every day. This episode we discuss how to tell if you’re at risk of hearing loss and what to do about it.
Guest: Wirecutter senior writer Lauren Dragan
Additional Reading:
- The 4 Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones of 2024
- The Best Sleep Headphones (But We Hoped for Better)
- The 3 Best Earplugs for Concerts of 2024
- The 5 Best Kids Headphones of 2024
- The 4 Best Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds of 2024
- Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kids Is a Growing Problem. Here’s How to Protect Little Ears.
Products We Recommend:
- Apple Watch with sound metering: Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
- An app for any phone to monitor sound levels: NIOSH Sound Level Meter
- Earplugs for concerts or other loud moments: Loop Experience 2 or Loop Switch
- Noise cancelling earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5
- Noise cancelling over-ear headphones: Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700
- Noise Isolating tips for most earbuds: Comply ear tips
- Earmuffs for babies: Ems for Kids Baby Earmuffs
- Earmuffs for kids and teens: Muted Earmuffs
- Earplugs for kids and teens: Loop kids
- Headphones for sleeping: AcousticSheep SleepPhones Wireless and Soundcore sleep A20
- Noise cancelling headphones for kids: Puro Sound Labs PuroQuiet-Plus
- Lauren loves: Bearaby Cotton Napper
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Quality kitchen gear can last a lifetime–but not every pot, pan, or knife is made to last. This week, we discuss how to invest in durable cookware and tools.
Guest: Wirecutter kitchen staff writer, Michael Sullivan
Additional Reading:
- How to Clean and Season Cast-Iron Cookware
- How to Clean and Care for Wood Cutting Boards
- The Best Flatware of 2024
- The 2 Best Toasters of 2024
Products We Recommend:
- Best Cast Iron: Lodge Chef Collection 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet
- Best Dutch Oven: Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
- Dutch Oven upgrade pick:Le Creuset Round Dutch Oven (5.5 quarts)
- Aluminum Cake Pans: USA Pan Rectangle 9x13 Non-Stick Cake Pan
- Tri-Ply Pots & Pans: All-Clad D3 Stainless 12″ Fry Pan with Lid
- Tempered glassware: Duralex Le Picardie Tumbler, Kähler Hammershøi Tumbler and Kinto Hibi Tumbler
- Wood Cutting Board: Teakhaus Medium Professional Carving Board with Juice Canal 109
- Toasters We Like: Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toasterand Breville BTA720XL Bit More Toaster
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