The gritty texture of Skeppshult's hand-held grinder makes it easier to coarsely grind spices and is designed so ingredients stay in a concentrated area for efficient crushing. The softly radiused iron base fits the hand well, and the walnut-wood top provides a better grip and looks beautiful. Weighing just over two pounds, it feels great, looks great and is a pleasure to use.

The gritty texture of Skeppshult's hand-held grinder makes it easier to coarsely grind spices and is designed so ingredients stay in a concentrated area for efficient crushing. The softly radiused iron base fits the hand well, and the walnut-wood top provides a better grip and looks beautiful. Weighing just over two pounds, it feels great, looks great and is a pleasure to use.

Here at Milk Street, our favorite cookware items often double as serving dishes, but hot pans need sturdy trivets to protect tabletops. Traditionally used for cast-iron teapots, Oigen's beautiful trivet is fitted with rubber feet so it won't scratch surfaces or move around while in use. We love the elegant look of this trivet, which combines the rawness of cast iron with a delicate pattern. Solidly forged in Japan from cast iron and subtly detailed, they are as attractive as they are functional. Use solo, or group small and large trivets together.

This 4.5-quart cast-iron Dutch oven from Field Company heats evenly and is sized just right–big enough to hold full batches of soups and stews, but small enough to store away in your kitchen. While you can use it to make any dish that needs long, slow, even heat like stews or beans, it works just as well for searing thanks to its durable seasoned cast-iron surface. Our favorite feature: Field cast iron is lighter than other brands, meaning you’ll get high quality without the heavy weight when moving your Dutch oven from the stove to oven to table. And concentric ridges on the inside of the tight-fitting lid gather condensation to distribute moisture evenly and baste the surface of your food as it braises.