Here are the things we can't get enough of this week
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All of us on the Insider Picks team do our best every day to bring you, our readers, the best deals and best quality from around the web. Throughout our time scouring the internet for new products, brands, and innovations, we've gotten the chance to try out and review many of our finds first-hand.
In many cases, we try these items, review them in an article, and then move on to the next job; the Internet economy is a fast-paced business. But some of these items work their way into our daily lives, and as we begin to use them outside the framework of reviewing for a post, we find a new appreciation for them.
Thus, we decided to put together a list of the items that stood out to us a bit beyond our initial reviews. Ranging from Bluetooth headphones to zip-up hoodies to cast-iron pans, if you've come to trust our opinions on products and brands, this is where we'll share a bit about the items that have worked their way into our lives outside of the scope of our jobs.
Below, have a look at our picks for some of the things we can't get enough of this week.
Ellen Hoffman, commerce editor: Staub Cast-Iron Pure Grill Pan
Williams-SonomaI cook dinner most weeknights after work. I tend to go for easy recipes I can complete in less than 30-45 minutes, which means I end up making a lot of grilled chicken and vegetables on my cast-iron grill pan.
My cast-iron grill pan is a faithful workhorse. I bought it two year ago, and it's easily the most useful addition I've made to my kitchen.
Its compact size is perfect for using on a stovetop or outside, and easy to store in my NYC-sized kitchen (which is, surprise, not that big). You can get bigger ones, but a small circular one is perfect for singles and couples. The more I’ve cooked with mine, the more seasoned it’s become, too, which is a common trait for cast iron. I’ve noticed the grilled chicken I cook on it getting better and better with each use.
There are cheaper options you can pick up, but this is one of those "investment" pieces that you'll have and use for years.
Staub Cast-Iron Pure Grill Pan, $99
Brandt Ranj, commerce reporter, tech: 1MORE iBFree Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones
AmazonI review a lot of headphones, but the one pair I think everyone should own are a pair of Bluetooth earbuds. They don't offer the same audio fidelity as a pair of over-ears or on-ears, but they more than make up for it in portability.
My go-to pair of Bluetooth earbuds are a pair from 1More, which make my biggest problem with earbuds (having them fall out) a non-issue. They're shaped to fit in your ear canal, keeping the seal around your ear intact, but not tight or painful. They also sound really nice, with a well-balanced sound that makes them appropriate for all genres of music. I almost always use a bigger pair of headphones because of my job, but when I'm going out with friends, this is the pair I bring.
1MORE iBFree Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones, $59.99
Kelsey Mulvey, commerce reporter: Lifefactory Food Storage & Bakeware
Amazon
I bring my lunch to work as much as possible, so I'm always on the search for durable food containers to pack it in. I have been using Lifefactory's glass containers for the past few weeks and am pretty impressed. Each container has a protective silicone sleeve that's easy to grip and a hook closure, which gives me added assurance my food will stay put and not leak into my bag on my commute to the office.
Lifefactory 2-Cup Glass Food Storage & Bakeware, $15.98
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