The Physics of Fizz: Engineering Analysis of the SodaStream Source

Published on Oct. 6, 2023, 2:41 p.m.

The **SodaStream Source**, designed by Yves Béhar, presents itself as a kitchen appliance, but fundamentally, it is a high-pres…

The $200 Hand Mixer: Deconstructing the "Prosumer" Kitchen Tool

Published on Dec. 7, 2024, 6:12 p.m.

In the world of kitchen appliances, there are two accepted categories of mixers: the $40 plastic hand mixer you hide in a drawe…

The Stand Mixer's Downfall? Deconstructing the 400W DC Hand Mixer

Published on Oct. 22, 2023, 12:08 p.m.

For decades, the mark of a "serious" home baker was the gleaming, heavy, and iconic stand mixer—a multi-quart "boat anchor" dom…

Hamilton Beach 62682RZ Hand Mixer: Effortless Mixing for Perfect Baking

Published on Oct. 22, 2023, 8:37 a.m.

It’s a familiar story. You follow the recipe to the letter: the best butter, fresh eggs, the vanilla extract that costs a small…

Cozeemax HM19 2-in-1 Hand & Stand Mixer: Your Secret Weapon for Perfectly Whipped Cream and Meringue

Published on Oct. 21, 2023, 4:57 p.m.

The aroma of freshly baked bread, the first bite of a light-as-air meringue, the comforting warmth of a cake—these are small jo…

The Unseen Engineering in Your Kitchen: A Deep Dive into the Modern Hand Mixer

Published on Dec. 7, 2024, 4:56 p.m.

Before the familiar hum of an electric motor filled our kitchens, there was the rhythmic, metallic whisk of the hand-cranked eg…