Mace Dent Johnson is a staff writer on the kitchen team at Wirecutter. Their background is in creative writing and academic research, and they are always thinking about food.

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  • Our top pick KitchenAid stand mixer, shown with sugar, eggs, a spatula, and a dish towel.

    The Best Stand Mixer

    by Mace Dent Johnson

    We’ve baked dozens of cakes and hundreds of cookies and even taken apart a few stand mixers to find the best options for baking and beyond.

  • Seven pints of the best vegan ice cream of various brands and flavors, shown with bowls, spoons, and an ice cream scoop.

    The Best Vegan Ice Cream

    by Mace Dent Johnson

    We tried 35 pints of vegan ice cream from 16 ice cream brands. We loved nine of them, including flavors from Jeni’s, Van Leeuwen, and Trader Joe’s.

  • Our three picks for best airfryer, displayed next to each other and some plates with french fries and chicken nuggets.

    The Best Air Fryer

    by Mace Dent Johnson, Caira Blackwell, and Michael Sullivan

    After testing dozens of air fryers over the years, we like the Philips 3000 Series Airfryer L HD9200/91, which crisps food quickly and costs less than $150.

  • A plate full of fruits and vegetables, next to a vegetable brush and a salad spinner.

    How to Clean Produce

    by Mace Dent Johnson

    Cleaning produce should be part of your cooking routine. Vinegar and presoaking help, but the musts are simpler: Scrub thoroughly, rinse with cool water, and dry.