Kevin Gillenwater

Kevin Gillenwater

Senior Kitchen Equipment Analyst


Kevin Gillenwater has been decorated with various awards and certifications while working as executive Chef and General Manager of the Crown Uptown Theatre. After he and his wife decided to have a family he hung up his chef coat to become a stay at home father and freelance writer while also providing a service as a temporary "gun for hire" in many fine dining restaurants and private caterings.

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Best Stainless Steel Cookware Sets: 2026 Expert Picks

In just about every kitchen, there's going to be at least one or two stainless steel pots or pans lying around somewhere. Often there is going to be a whole set in most kitchens as well. The reason being is the stainless-steel pan is the mo...

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Top Nonstick Cookware Sets: Performance & Safety Reviewed

If it's about time to replace your non-stick cookware set or maybe you are buying one for the first time, then you want the best there is. There are hundreds of different sets available and some are quite expensive, so you need to know what...

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Top 10 Best Kitchen Knife Sets - See our #1 Pick for 2026

When it comes to purchasing a new kitchen knife set, there are just so many different factors to consider. You really have to narrow down the search by what is important to you.Will it be the cost, effectiveness or durability of each knife?...

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Best Slow Cookers of 2026: Tested for Ease, Flavor & Value

Slow cookers and crock pots have been around for quite some time. If you remember any type of pot roast or chicken and dumplings as a child, chances are, your mother used a slow cooker.They work really well and take hardly any attention at...

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Top 9 Best Ceramic Knives & Sets in 2026 | Expert Reviews & Our Top Choices

Ceramic knives are a whole other breed of knife, and they've become very popular among home cooks. They have several differences that set them apart from the traditional steel knives that many people think of when they're looking for a set...

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Best Rice Cookers for Fluffy Results: 2026 Reviews

Cooking rice can be a tricky process if you want to have a perfect outcome. Most chefs will cook rice on a stovetop with a regular pot, though there are some restaurants that do use rice cookers as well just because it's easier, especially...

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Best Electric Knife Sharpeners of 2026: Sharpness Tests & Buying Guide

There are many different types of knife sharpeners out there, but when it comes to achieving the very best edge retention, there's nothing better than the best electric knife sharpener that money can buy. The main reason this is true is bec...

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Best Ceramic Non Stick Frying Pans of 2026: Honest Reviews & Expert Buying Guide

It's essential to buy the very best quality when it comes to non-stick pans or ceramic pans. There are many different kinds out there and a lot of them are of very poor quality and the brand will trick you intothinking theirs is the best, b...

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Best Food Processors of 2026: Tested for Power & Versatility

Unless you're a private chef or you work in a commercial kitchen, then chances are you have never used a food processor. If that is the case, then it's about time to go out and buy yourself one. This kitchen appliance will do all...

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Best Toaster Ovens of 2026 | Performance Tests & Expert Buying Guide

If you live in a small apartment or a college dorm room, then a toaster oven is almost essential. Or maybe you just don't like to use the oven in your home all that often. Maybe you'd like to save on your energy bill by using a toaster oven...

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