Huilerie Beaujolaise Calamansi Vinegar
We absolutely love this small-batch vinegar from French artisanal producer Huilerie Beaujolaise. With a bright and tangy vibrancy akin to tangerine, this vinegar almost tastes like a shrub, or drinking vinegar. Ubiquitous to Filipino cuisine, calamansi is a citrus hybrid between kumquat and mandarin orange.
Staub 14.5-Inch Oval Oven Dish
Staub's durable enameled cast iron cooks evenly at a broad range of temperatures and has low-stick properties for easy, no-fuss cooking—for best results, use low or medium heat. The company thickly glazes the outside of its cookware and lines the interiors with a matte-black enamel, so it's impervious to chipping. Whether you're braising browning or roasting, there’s very little you can’t cook in this dish, and we consider it an absolute kitchen essential. Staub's handsome designs and rich colors will look great on any table, and the pieces are durable enough to be passed on to the next generation.
​Poterie Renault Crème Brulée Mold — Set of 2
Though the region is best known for wine production, the Loire Valley of France also once contained a secret gem frozen in time: Poterie Renault. Dating back to 1847, the French pottery workshop was filled to the brim with stoneware pieces, all handcrafted from some of the richest and finest clay France has to offer. And while the factory shuttered its doors in 2016, it left behind a treasure trove of salt-glazed ceramics that have become collectible items. Included in that collection—reminiscent of charming French country kitchens are these scalloped-edged dishes ideal for crème brulée or other individual desserts. (They also make a handy catch-all dish for candy, rings and jewelry and other small items. This is a set of 2 molds.
Au Nain Pearlized Handle Steak Knives — Set of 4
Handmade by master artisans in the Thiers region of France, an area renowned for over 600 years for superb knife-making, Au Nain’s set of four steak knives offer elegance and razor-sharp blades. Made from durable stainless steel, these full-tang, sturdy knives boast fine-edged blades that’ll cleanly slice through even the toughest cuts of meat. Choose between stunning pearlized royal blue or pearlized champagne handles, both accented with stainless steel rivets and a bolster. And it all comes packaged in a lovely wood box, ideal for storage and gifting.
​Au Nain Rosewood Handle Steak Knives — Set of 4
Handmade by master artisans in the Thiers region of France, an area renowned for over 600 years for superb knife-making, Au Nain’s Carving Set is the perfect addition to your holiday table. Made from durable stainless steel, the full-tang knife boasts a fine-edged blade that’ll cleanly slice through turkey, ham or beef, while the fork helps keep a sturdy grip. The handles are made from stunning African rosewood accented with gold brass rivets and a bolster. And it all comes packaged in a lovely wooden box, ideal for storage and gifting.
Au Nain Carving Set
Handmade by master artisans in the Thiers region of France, an area renowned for over 600 years for superb knife-making, Au Nain’s Carving Set is the perfect addition to your holiday table. Made from durable stainless steel, the full-tang knife boasts a fine-edged blade that’ll cleanly slice through turkey, ham or beef, while the fork helps keep a sturdy grip. The handles are made from stunning African rosewood accented with gold brass rivets and a bolster. And it all comes packaged in a lovely wooden box, ideal for storage and gifting.
Au Nain Laguiole Olivewood Handle Steak Knives — Set of 4
Handmade by master artisans in the Thiers region of France, an area renowned for over 600 years for superb knife-making, Au Nain’s set of four Laguiole steak knives offer elegance and razor-sharp blades. Made from durable stainless steel, these full-tang, sturdy knives boast fine-edged blades that’ll cleanly slice through even the toughest cuts of meat. The curved handles are made from stunning olive wood accented with stainless steel rivets and emblazoned with the iconic Laguiole-style bee emblem on the bolster. And it all comes packaged in a lovely wooden box, ideal for storage and gifting.