We strongly encourage grinding whole spices fresh for your recipes. Sure, it’s an extra step, but the flavor boost is transformative. That’s why we designed a Ratchet Grinder with Kuhn Rikon and these accompanying stacking spice jars, which snap onto the bottom of the spice mill for less mess and easy storage. These 3-tablespoon containers are just the right size for holding a small amount of spice without letting it go stale. We also love the containers for transporting small amounts of spices and seasonings in our lunch or picnic containers. A desk lunch will never be boring again.

We consider a set of tongs indispensable in the kitchen and collaborated with Kuhn Rikon on what we consider to be the perfect set. At 12 inches long, they are just the right length for both outdoor and indoor cooking (tongs designed for just BBQ are usually awkwardly long for anything but grilling). The scalloped, concave tips provide a firm yet gentle grip on most any food—they won’t tear delicate goods the way more aggressive serrations can (like most tongs on the market). We use them for everything from sautéing and grilling to baking, stirring pasta and even juicing--closed tight, the tips form a terrific citrus reamer. Consider them a heat-proof extension of your hands.

Our Serrated Pocket Peeler will easily help you remove smooth or fuzzy skins from tomatoes, peaches and more that would usually require blanching to loosen the skins. We think it’s a necessary tool for making fresh tomato sauces in which the thick skins would otherwise mar a silky texture or a peach cobbler where all we want are chunks of perfectly tender peach.

Our five-ply cookware has three layers of aluminum sandwiched between two layers of nonreactive stainless steel. The aluminum core heats evenly and retains that heat well, eliminating hot spots, while the magnetic stainless steel exterior makes this premium cookware ideal for any cooking surface, including induction cooktops. The skillet's heavy-duty construction also ensures that it won't warp over time, unlike thin metal pans that become raised in the center. And the rounded, oven-safe handle feels comfortable and well-balanced in the hand, even when handling a full pan of food; plus, the handle's hollow core is lightweight and stays cool during stovetop cooking. We use an 8-inch skillet for a wide range of kitchen tasks from toasting nuts and spices, to breakfast duty, to omelets, to smaller jobs such as steak for one.

Add farmhouse charm to your cookware with these oven-safe, stainless steel lid handles, available in cow, pig and rooster designs. Iconic French company Staub designed these knobs to fit any of their cocottes with a diameter of between 18 centimeters and 41 centimeters. They're a great way to add individuality to your cookware or distinguish your pots from others in a crowd.

If you only purchase one saucepan, this is it. Made from 5-ply professional grade stainless steel sandwiched around a pure aluminum core that provides superior heat conductivity, this saucepan produces professional chef results. No burning. No hot spots. Even heat conductivity. (If you answer a phone call, your oatmeal or onions won’t burn.) The magnetic stainless steel exterior makes this premium cookware ideal for any cooking surface, including induction cooktops. The brushed stainless steel finish also makes cleaning easier and keeps the saucepan looking new longer. Oven safe up to 500 degrees and made from 18/10 stainless steel.

Evoking the earthy, floral flavors of India's garam masala, this blend combines buttery coconut with spicy ginger and other warming spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and coriander; its creamy caramel finish is great for sweetening black tea and rum-based cocktails. You can also use this blend to make a variation of our Spiced Orange Shortbread—dust over the shortbread before baking instead of the cardamom-sugar mixture.

Don’t let the name fool you—this coffee sugar is great as a pantry ingredient as well. At breakfast, we dust it over our morning cereal—hot or cold—as well as toast slathered with melted butter, nut butters or ricotta. Or sprinkle some over yogurt, smoothies and fruit salads, or as an alternative to syrups on pancakes, waffles and French toast. For dessert, we fold Coconut Cream Coffee Sugar into whipped cream or use it to spice up cakes, cookie bars and other sweet treats.

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.

Available in a rich red, this enamel utensil holder is equal parts durable and elegant—featuring a white interior and stamped Staub logo across the front. 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.