The VAIN "Original Baker's Blend" vanilla is well rounded with a warm, slightly floral, marshmallowy flavor. We like the depth - not as bold as other brands, but we found...
Finely crafted of organic American cotton, these French terry bags are designed to replace plastic bags when shipping and prolong the life of stored produce. The fabric has a soft,...
Fruity, subtly cumin flavored and only moderately spicy, coarse-ground Aleppo pepper is used throughout Middle Eastern cooking. We use it frequently and consider it a valuable flavoring for all manner...
Harissa is originally from Tunisia and is a very spicy chili paste, although other ingredients are often added as well. We love this particular harissa because it packs a punch...
This North African spice mix has no set formula, much like garam masala in India. Literally translating as “top of the shop,” it can contain up to two dozen different...
Inky black and silky smooth, this intensely flavored paste packs a uniquely deep sesame flavor. A little goes a long way in both sweet and savory applications. Try a drizzle...
Good sesame oil can be hard to find. Many grocery store brands have sat on the shelf too long and can be over the hill and potentially rancid. And overpriced....
White pepper has a warmer, more floral, earthier flavor than black peppercorns and is used broadly in Scandinavian and Southeast Asian cooking. Try it in our Chiang Mai Chicken or...
The seeds of cilantro, coriander packs a clarifying, citrus-like flavor that mellows as it cooks. We use them liberally whole—their texture softens when cooked—and freshly ground (its flavor fades fast)....
Cumin is one of the most widely used spices in the world. For good reason: its husky, earthy, slightly smoky flavor accentuates the flavors of meats and galvanizes vegetables like...
These limited-production dried thyme flowers come from thymus capitatus, a wild variety of thyme unique to the Greek coasts, and have a bolder presence than other brands. We love their...
The E5 Upgrade Kit takes the sharpener to the next level with 15 and 20-degree blade angle guides, which are easily swapped out with the E5’s 17-degree angle guides. Fifteen degrees...
A recent Milk Street survey found that 70 percent of home cooks never sharp their knives! And that’s why so many of us do not like knife prep—it is both...
The M3 Knife Sharpener is a manual system that combines the fine ceramic rod from the E5 kit with an interchangeable diamond sharpening rod, which is fully capable of putting...
Yuzu is the best-tasting citrus fruit you’ve never heard of and is used broadly in Japanese cooking as an accent note. Yuzu Kosho Green is a Japanese condiment prepared from fermented...
A Japanese spin on classic marmalade, this Japanese jam is made from yuzu, an Asian citrus with a complex flavor falling between lemon, lime and grapefruit with a touch of...
This small, gorgeous cast-iron griddle set from Japan is just the pan to sear scallops, a few jumbo shrimp, filet mignon or asparagus. The thin yet sturdy construction heats up...
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Christopher Kimball 3-Piece Knife Set
$99.99
In order to make your time in the kitchen more fun and more productive, we sat down with the folks at Zwilling J.A. Henckels to design three knives based on...
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Christopher Kimball Cook's Knife, 7"
$92.00
I sat down with the folks at Zwilling J.A. Henckels to design a lighter, easier to use Chef‰۪s Knife that would be perfect for someone who is not a professional...
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Christopher Kimball Paring Knife, 4"
$50.00
We designed a long 4-inch paring knife that is also good for slicing, mincing and the like, not only for the smaller jobs. Having interviewed many chefs over the years...
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Christopher Kimball Serrated Utility Knife, 5.5"
$67.00
We recently did a survey of home cooks in the Boston area, and 70 percent of them said that they never sharpen their kitchen knives. Once I pulled myself up...