Rachel Wharton
Senior staff writer on the appliance team at Wirecutter. She has a master's degree in food studies and authored Wirecutter's guide to potato chips.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 32min
The Death of Durable Appliances
Rachel Wharton, a Senior staff writer at Wirecutter and James Beard Award winner, dives into the decline of appliance durability. She highlights that today's fridges and ovens often fail within a decade due to factors like planned obsolescence and complex technology. Wharton provides insights on making smarter purchasing decisions and shares practical tips for selecting long-lasting kitchen products. The conversation also explores the relationship between technology and durability, encouraging a more sustainable approach to replacing appliances.
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Jul 9, 2025 • 31min
Summer Taste Test Extravaganza!
Antara Sinha, a ketchup aficionado and writer on Wirecutter's kitchen team, joins Rachel Wharton, a food studies expert and an appliance team senior staff writer, for a flavorful journey. They experiment with 13 supermarket ketchups, revealing unexpected preferences and exploring ketchup's cultural history. The pair also taste-test various potato chips, highlighting surprising winners, and savor ice cream sandwiches, including delightful non-dairy options. Get ready for a fun and delicious summer taste test!
