With a $1,499 price tag, the Thermomix TM6 is not just a splurge, it’s a commitment. However, if you’re a fan of geeked-out, do-it-all kitchen appliances, the German-made Thermomix is the best of them ...

I didn’t think I needed the KitchenAid Rice and Grain Cooker. It seemed superfluous to my kitchen, given that I already own a fleet of Zojirushi rice cookers in the five- and ten-cup sizes, plus a ...