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Jennifer Zyman is a Testing Editor at Food & Wine, where she tests and reviews everything a home cook could ever need. She is also a freelance food and travel writer and video creator. Her work has appeared in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Magazine, Bon Appétit, Eater Atlanta, The Kitchn, National Geographic, Serious Eats, Southern Living, Thrillist, and Travel + Leisure. She also hosted the podcast The Food that Binds.

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Jennifer Zyman
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Food & Wine: The Breville Grind Control Is the Only Grind and Brew Coffee Maker I’ll Ever Buy
Apr 5

Apr 5 Food & Wine: The Breville Grind Control Is the Only Grind and Brew Coffee Maker I’ll Ever Buy

Jennifer Zyman
Food & Wine

I love Breville's The Grind Control and I actually repurchased it after trying a bunch of units that didn't cut the mustard for my morning cup of coffee. This is the right machine if you like the taste of freshly ground beans and a strong cup of coffee. While it takes a little bit of dialing in, the resulting brew is absolutely worth the result.

Food & Wine: The 12 Tools You Need to Bake Better Bread at Home
Mar 28

Mar 28 Food & Wine: The 12 Tools You Need to Bake Better Bread at Home

Jennifer Zyman
Food & Wine

From dough whisks to bench scrapers—here are the essentials for a more old-school, hands-on approach when making bread.

Simply Recipes: This 2-Minute Salad Dressing Will Make You Feel Like You’re in a French Bistro
Feb 23

Feb 23 Simply Recipes: This 2-Minute Salad Dressing Will Make You Feel Like You’re in a French Bistro

Jennifer Zyman
Simply Recipes

You'll need the microwave for the brilliant trick.

Food & Wine: The 6 Best Rice Cookers for 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Feb 2

Feb 2 Food & Wine: The 6 Best Rice Cookers for 2023, Tested and Reviewed

Jennifer Zyman
Food & Wine

These time-savers make moist, fluffy rice every time without scorching and are easy to clean.

Food & Wine: The 8 Best Mortar and Pestle Sets for Herbs, Spices, and Sauces
Feb 1

Feb 1 Food & Wine: The 8 Best Mortar and Pestle Sets for Herbs, Spices, and Sauces

Jennifer Zyman
Food & Wine

How to pick the best mortar and pestle set, whether you're grinding spices, herbs, or mashing avocados.

Food & Wine: The 5 Best Sous Vide Cookers for Precision in the Kitchen
Feb 1

Feb 1 Food & Wine: The 5 Best Sous Vide Cookers for Precision in the Kitchen

Jennifer Zyman
Food & Wine

The Anova Culinary Wi-Fi Immersion Circulator is our overall winner.

Food & Wine: The Best Vitamix Blenders for Every Kitchen, According to Our Tests
Dec 1

Dec 1 Food & Wine: The Best Vitamix Blenders for Every Kitchen, According to Our Tests

Jennifer Zyman
Food & Wine

From smoothies to soups, we break down which Vitamix blender is best, depending on your cooking habits and kitchen needs.

Simply Recipes: Taquitos de Pollo (Chicken Taquitos)
Nov 22

Nov 22 Simply Recipes: Taquitos de Pollo (Chicken Taquitos)

Jennifer Zyman
Simply Recipes

Taquitos are always a family favorite. Filled with leftover shredded chicken and pan-fried, taquitos de pollo are easy to make and fun to eat. Serve with lots of fun toppings like salsa and crema.

Simply Recipes: Why Trader Joe’s Pie Crust Is the Only One Worth Buying
Nov 17

Nov 17 Simply Recipes: Why Trader Joe’s Pie Crust Is the Only One Worth Buying

Jennifer Zyman

Real butter, a homemade look, and two pie crusts for just $4.49. What's not to love?

Food & Wine: The 11 Best Pasta Bowls of 2022
Nov 7

Nov 7 Food & Wine: The 11 Best Pasta Bowls of 2022

Jennifer Zyman
Food & Wine

These bowls are great for more than just your average carbonara.

Food & Wine: The 11 Best Baking Tools of 2022
Nov 3

Nov 3 Food & Wine: The 11 Best Baking Tools of 2022

Jennifer Zyman
Food & Wine

We asked expert pastry chef Claudia Martinez to weigh in on her must-have home baking tools.

An Unremarkable Friday Morning in 2011 Gave Rise to the Comfy Biscuit
Oct 25

Oct 25 An Unremarkable Friday Morning in 2011 Gave Rise to the Comfy Biscuit

Jennifer Zyman
Eater Atlanta

How crispy fried chicken sitting atop a big old Cathead biscuit covered in savory sausage gravy became an instant classic at Home Grown.

Food & Wine: The 12 Best Tagines of 2022
Oct 21

Oct 21 Food & Wine: The 12 Best Tagines of 2022

Jennifer Zyman
Food & Wine

From stoneware to cast iron, we found the best tagines for all types of cooking styles.

Food & Wine: The 7 Best Instant Read Thermometers of 2022, Tested and Reviewed
Oct 14

Oct 14 Food & Wine: The 7 Best Instant Read Thermometers of 2022, Tested and Reviewed

Jennifer Zyman
Food & Wine

Whether making a favorite weeknight grilled chicken recipe or prepping a Thanksgiving turkey feast, an instant-read thermometer is an essential tool for home cooks. These are our favorites.

Food & Wine: The 15 Best Outdoor Dinnerware Sets of 2022
Oct 13

Oct 13 Food & Wine: The 15 Best Outdoor Dinnerware Sets of 2022

Jennifer Zyman
Food & Wine

The best outdoor dinnerware for every style or occasion.

Food & Wine: The 6 Best Stand Mixers for Serious Home Bakers for 2022
Sep 23

Sep 23 Food & Wine: The 6 Best Stand Mixers for Serious Home Bakers for 2022

Jennifer Zyman
Food & Wine

The 6 Best Stand Mixers for Serious Home Bakers for 2022.

Resy: Kevin Rathbun Thinks Fine Dining Is Doing Just Fine
Sep 15

Sep 15 Resy: Kevin Rathbun Thinks Fine Dining Is Doing Just Fine

Jennifer Zyman
Resy

Kevin Rathbun has established himself a loyal fan base among both customers and the restaurant industry, where he’s known as a chef’s chef. These are just the sort of traits that don’t make for news these days, but do make for a long and healthy career.

Food & Wine: The Best Bread Knives for 2022
Sep 15

Sep 15 Food & Wine: The Best Bread Knives for 2022

Jennifer Zyman
Food & Wine

The 6 Best Bread Knives for Effortless Slicing, According to Our Tests.

Resy: Where to Find Spectacular Middle Eastern Food in Atlanta
Aug 28

Aug 28 Resy: Where to Find Spectacular Middle Eastern Food in Atlanta

Jennifer Zyman

Persian food dominates, and there’s been a notable increase of casual spots like Yalla, Jerusalem Bakery, and New York transplants Mamoun’s Falafel and Halal Guys. The recent proliferation of upscale Modern Israeli and pan-Middle-Eastern restaurants rounds out Atlanta’s dining scene nicely.

Resy: The Essential Atlanta Restaurants For Oyster Lovers
Aug 22

Aug 22 Resy: The Essential Atlanta Restaurants For Oyster Lovers

Jennifer Zyman
Resy

Whether you want fast-casual or fancier dining with white tablecloths, Atlanta and its surrounding suburbs have plenty of variety when it comes to Middle Eastern cuisine, which encompasses food from Iran, Israel, Iraq, Lebanon, Turkey, and beyond.

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