The inside of a Taylor C709 ice cream machine, as seen from the back with the cover over the electronics removed. (Credit: iFixit) Raising a likely somewhat contentious topic, iFixit and Public ...

This model produces clear ice—which keeps carbonated drinks fizzy for longer—in much bigger batches than our other picks. But the machine takes up more space. Nugget ice has a cult following ...

That may not sound like a big deal, but after we tried more than a dozen portable ice makers, it made a huge difference in a machine's overall convenience. You're more likely to use a countertop ...

This is more than enough for households with four to six people, assuming there are no major ice demands (like a party). Larger households or offices may appreciate a more productive machine that ...

It might be tempting to get a coffee shop from your local cafe or Starbucks, but if you're looking to stick to a budget, an espresso machine can be a great investment. The best espresso machines ...

A kakigori machine is fitted with a sharp blade that finely shaves ice off a large (sometimes square, sometimes round) block; like Hawaiian shave ice or snow cones, it is typically made with plain ...

Each rowing machine in our list has been through at least 10 hours of workouts, using as many of the built-in features as possible.

The Browning M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun, Heavy barrel is an automatic, recoil operated, air-cooled machine gun with adjustable headspace and is crew transportable with limited amounts of ...

Our pick remains the same. September 2023 Novelty ice cube trays are cool (forgive the pun). But a decent basic ice cube tray—the kind that doesn’t dribble, crack, or cling to the ice—can ...

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Homemade ice cream can be made without an ice cream machine, but there is a wide variety of machines available. Some freeze and churn the mixture outside the freezer, while others need to be ...

Julia Skinner is a food historian, educator, and founder of Root, an Atlanta-based company focused on fermentation and bringing historic food to the modern world. She has published several books ...