In light of this culinary season, see some early oddball kitchen gadgets. According to this 1939 article in Popular Science, Russell E. Oakes was an advertising man who, in his spare time, came up ...

The stainless-steel unit is easy to clean, heats quickly, and can accommodate turkeys up to 20 pounds. Safety features include a magnetic break-away power cord. The rotisserie fryer is a standout for ...

Infrared cooking has been around for some time, but the technology has taken off lately. Infrared light cooks from the inside out, so it crisps and browns foods, unlike a microwave. Its speed is ...