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So much more accurate than the wind-up timers, these are a basic necessity for any kitchen. Look for one with a clip-on feature and a long, loud chime or alert. If you can’t take it with you or hear it, it’s of no use. I like the very simple styling. It times only one thing […]

Indian restaurants aren’t particularly hard to find in the United States, but it’s actually quite difficult to find fine dining establishments serving dishes from the subcontinent. Washington D.C.’s Rasika, which is the project of restaurateur Ashok Bajaj and executive chef Vikram Sunderam, is one of those few and serves some of the best Indian food […]

Tiki drinks are going through a bit of a renaissance these days and thanks to books like Smuggler’s Cove that’s not a bad thing. Whereas many old recipes and iterations of tiki drinks are downright awful due to poor ingredients and improper preparation, authors Martin and Rebecca Cate offer recipes which are big on flavor and […]

A wine funnel with a fine mesh filter is a great product for catching small pieces of a broken cork and all but the finest sediment in older wines. The aeration it provides will also open up younger wines. This product can be used with or without the filter. [amazon_link asins=’B06Y1Y9T6Z’ template=’ProductAd’ store=’thec0b6-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’428602d3-f7fb-11e7-8457-03530fdd299a’]

Good kitchen shears are an essential component of any kitchen and are useful for a multitude of tasks, from trimming fine herbs to helping crack small bones and butcher chickens. This model from OXO is made from stainless steel and has microserrations on the blades to help prevent slippage. Importantly, the blades can also completely […]

Picked by
Denise Landis

SAP! soft drinks, made from 100% pure tree sap, are sparkling, organic, and have no added sugar. Bottling and carbonating maple and birch tree saps seems like the work of genius because these flavors are excellent. I fell in love with SAP! soft drinks in the heat of summer, but my affection has continued into […]

Picked by
Jacob Dean

When we speak of pairing food and beverages, most would assume the beverage to be wine. Garrett Oliver teaches us that beer is a much more versatile choice. By carmelizing, roasting or smoking grains, brewing offers a lot more versatility. In The Brewmaster’s Table we discover there is beer to complement any meal – whether […]

Picked by
Jacob Dean

First published October 2015 The term “terroir” gets bandied about with frequency in the food world but for certain products, such as olive oil, the climate, soil, and other environmental factors do have a considerable impact. Tunisian olives and their oil benefit from rich soil, a warm Mediterranean climate, and bright sunlight, and even amongst […]

Virtually all cooks have had the experience of panting over a bowl of heavy cream, whisk clenched in straining fist, arm fatigued from frantic whipping, with the cream still just not quite stiff enough. So, when you hold your iSi Thermo Whip in hand, depress the lever, and reveal a steady stream of perfectly whipped […]

Open Faced showcases simple, yet flavorful and delicious ways cultures around the world enjoy the simple sandwich. The photography is excellent and sure to inspire a quick trip to the kitchen. [amazon_link asins=’1423647432′ template=’ProductAd’ store=’thec0b6-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’7475a16e-d9ea-11e7-a484-d329fe73932c’]

Picked by
Eva Baughman

My favorite bartender (my husband) loves these little measures for cocktail preparation. Pouring is neat and easy. Set includes 4 beakers: in 2 ounce, 1 ounce, 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon increments, as well as milliliters. Their ability to nest for storage is a plus. [amazon_link asins=’B00GJSROHO’ template=’ProductAd’ store=’thec0b6-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’1205c021-d168-11e7-8ae5-694734067363′]

After 30 years as an actor, Matthew Locricchio used his passion for cooking to inspire young people to be comfortable and confident in the kitchen. The International Cookbook for Kids has dozens of recipes from Italy, France, China, and Mexico. The book has color photos and plenty of illustrations. It features tips on ingredients, nutrition […]