Sofia Romano
Kitchen Product Reviewer

Sofia Romano

Sofia Romano trained in professional kitchens for over a decade before joining MustKitchenBeast as our cookware and knives lead. She has worked the line in busy restaurants, sharpened and tested hundreds of knives, and cooked on everything from cheap nonstick to carbon steel and copper. Sofia focuses on real edge retention, heat control, build quality and value, and she is the person our team turns to whenever a cookware or cutlery question comes up.

1042 Buying Guides
25 Categories Covered
8.8 Avg Editor Score

Areas of Focus

Kitchen Gadgets Cookware Knives Bakeware Kitchen Storage Coffee Makers

Sofia Romano covers the categories above, focusing on buyer questions, specifications, and how competing models compare on merit.

How We Evaluate

  • Researched and compared against manufacturer specifications
  • Cross-checked with verified owner reviews and long-term feedback
  • Weighed against published industry and safety standards (NHTSA, DOT, API, SAE where relevant)
  • Independent rankings on merit, no paid placements

Full evaluation method and disclosure.

Top-Rated Guides

Best reviews by Sofia Romano

Best Rice Cooker for a Large Family in 2026: Big Batches, Perfect Grains
Rice Cookers 9.3/10

Best Rice Cooker for a Large Family in 2026: Big Batches, Perfect Grains

The Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy 10-Cup is our top rice cooker for large families, with…

9.3
Best Kitchen Gifts for New Homeowners in 2026
Kitchen Gadgets 9.3/10

Best Kitchen Gifts for New Homeowners in 2026

The best kitchen gifts for new homeowners, from an Instant Pot to a Lodge…

9.3
Best Cast Iron Dutch Oven for Bread in 2026
Cookware 9.3/10

Best Cast Iron Dutch Oven for Bread in 2026

The best cast iron Dutch ovens for baking bread, compared on heat mass, lid…

9.3
Best Cookware Sets in 2026: Stainless, Nonstick and Cast Iron Compared
Cookware 9.3/10

Best Cookware Sets in 2026: Stainless, Nonstick and Cast Iron Compared

The best cookware set for most people is the Cuisinart Multiclad Pro. We compare…

9.3
Best Chef Knives in 2026: Japanese and German Picks Compared
Knives 9.3/10

Best Chef Knives in 2026: Japanese and German Picks Compared

The best chef knife for most people is the Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-inch. We…

9.3
Best Small Pressure Cooker for Two in 2026
Pressure Cookers & Instant Pots 9.2/10

Best Small Pressure Cooker for Two in 2026

The best small pressure cookers for two people, compared. Why the 3-quart Instant Pot…

9.2
Best Pizza Steel in 2026
Bakeware 9.2/10

Best Pizza Steel in 2026

We compared pizza steels from Baking Steel, NerdChef, and Hans Grill on thickness, size,…

9.2
Best Ten Inch Cast Iron Skillet in 2026
Cookware 9.2/10

Best Ten Inch Cast Iron Skillet in 2026

We compared weight, seasoning, handles, and owner feedback to find the best ten inch…

9.2
Best Carbon Steel Skillet in 2026
Cookware 9.2/10

Best Carbon Steel Skillet in 2026

The best carbon steel skillets from Matfer Bourgeat, Lodge, de Buyer, and Merten and…

9.2
Best Air Fryer for Spring Rolls in 2026
Air Fryers 9.2/10

Best Air Fryer for Spring Rolls in 2026

The best air fryers for spring rolls, led by the Ninja Air Fryer Max…

9.2
Best Pressure Cooker for Beans in 2026: No-Soak Weeknight Picks
Pressure Cookers & Instant Pots 9.2/10

Best Pressure Cooker for Beans in 2026: No-Soak Weeknight Picks

Beans need steady pressure and room to foam. We compared the best pressure cookers…

9.2
Best Air Fryer Microwave Combo in 2026
Air Fryers 9.2/10

Best Air Fryer Microwave Combo in 2026

The best air fryer microwave combos compared, led by the Panasonic HomeChef 4 in…

9.2