What's Better, Manual or Electric? I Asked Chefs About 6 Popular Kitchen Tools

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While we make it our business to find the latest and greatest in state-of-the-art kitchen and home tech, we often underestimate the power of cooking and baking tools in their most basic forms. 

Though some modern electronics help cut corners and lessen the burden of preparing a home-cooked meal, many top chefs refuse to upgrade their arsenal, sticking to the originals. 

I chatted with culinary professionals across the globe for their expert opinion on six common ...