Carissa Stanz is a freelance writer, product tester, and kitchen obsessed home cook. She grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and earned her B.S. in Television, Film, and New Media Production from San Diego State University. Since then, she has switched gears and is pursuing an online degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences from Oregon State University.
With over ten years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Carissa has held a variety of positions including taproom manager for Oskar Blues Brewery and freelance writer for Wide Open Eats. Inspired by her mother's phenomenal home cooking, Carissa spends countless hours in the kitchen conjuring up her own recipes. She tackles TechGearLab reviews with the same inquisitive and analytical mindset she applies to cooking and wildlife conservation. When she's not writing and testing tech gear, you can find her exploring trails, cooking over a Solo Stove, and working on her tiny cabin with her lifetime adventure partner.
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Best Bullet Blender of 2023
We researched numerous products and purchased the best bullet blenders. Then we put them to the test. In this review...
Best Pasta Maker of 2023
Our expert testers are back in the kitchen to find the best pasta makers. After researching 100 pasta makers, we...
Best Trail Camera of 2023
If you're looking to find the best trail camera, we're here to help. We bought the best trail cameras on the market...
Best Portable Blenders of 2023
If you're looking for a portable blender, we're here to help. We researched countless models, narrowed down the list...
Best Weather Stations of 2023
Looking for a new weather station? We researched countless products and chose the best ones for testing. Testing...
Best Kitchen Knife Set of 2023
Our experts researched over 20 kitchen knife sets and bought the top 15 for hands-on testing. We spent hours over a...
Editors' Choice
J.A. Henckels International Statement 12 Piece Review
If you need a quality kitchen knife set that's also affordable, this is it. There are a plethora of pieces, including...
Editors' Choice
Wüsthof Classic 10 piece Review
Excellent performance and quality make this premium knife set worth the investment. No matter which knife you're...
Best Buy
Chicago Cutlery Fusion 17 Piece Review
Durable and robust, this kitchen knife set is built for daily use. It includes a wide range of pieces so you can find...
Top Pick
ZWILLING Twin Signature 3-pc Starter Review
If you want a exceptional performance out of a few pieces, this set is our first pick. The blades are super sharp and...
Top Pick
Tuo 8 Piece Review
Quality materials and construction make this a highly durable and reliable kitchen knife set. From the cleavers to the...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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