There are several hacks for peeling kiwi quickly and easily, but none are as fast as one unexpected kitchen tool you likely ...

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of enjoying a rerun of a Julia Child cooking show, you’ll know she was a fanatic about having a variety of whisks. And who can blame her? From whipping cream and eggs ...

Pick the right whisk for the job. The balloon whisk, which is used in this week's guacamole recipe (see "South to North," page F6), usually has a wide teardrop shape and is best suited for ...

For achieving smooth, velvety sauces while preserving nonstick and glazed enamel cookware, you need one of the best silicone whisks. While there are many whisk types, a balloon whisk is the most ...

If you find cooking and kitchen space limited by plump balloon whisks, this collapsible version called Twist 2-in-1, by Joseph Joseph, may solve the problem. Use it balloon-style to whip egg whites or ...

Powerful kitchen appliances like stand mixers, blenders, and food processors have made it easier than ever for home cooks, but there's still a place for the versatile hand tools that preceded them. In ...

The sound of a balloon whisk beating egg whites rhythmically in a china bowl evokes a sense of pleasure in many cooks. As you begin to whip the raw egg whites you can feel their transformation from ...

The whisk is an utter workhorse in the kitchen and worth its weight in batter. It was invented in the mid-1800s but grew to prominence in the late 1960s after Julia Childs whipped it out during her ...

As an essential part of any kitchen utensil lineup, the whisk blends, mixes, and aerates ingredients, allowing you to easily make batter, creams, and sauces. While they may seem like a simple device — ...