Cooking is messy. Sauces splash, soups simmer, and without a little protection, stains set in. That’s why a good apron is nonnegotiable. But choosing the best apron for your needs can be tricky. That ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. When I’m in the kitchen, spills happen. I’m not especially clumsy, but I’m also not ...

Bubbling sauces, greasy meat and pigmented vegetables can all ruin your clothes while cooking, which is why having one of the best aprons handy is essential in the kitchen. Aprons protect your ...

If you can cook without making a mess, God bless you. But if you’re a mere mortal, cooking comes with drips and messes, splatters and spills. And more often than not, the mess usually finds its way to ...

Sometimes people just give me aprons. Like single-purpose kitchen gear or novelty cookbooks, they’re one of those gifts people gravitate toward for the friend or family member who makes food. Some of ...