SAVA Trading Co. LIMITED Barrel-Aged Madagascar Vanilla Extract
SAVA combines the woody, earthy complexity of their Madagascar Vanilla Extract with smooth, slightly sweet J. Rieger & Co. Kansas City Whiskey (a blend of straight bourbon, light corn whiskey and straight rye with a dash of 15-year-old sherry) in this limited-edition vanilla extract. About 40 pounds of vanilla beans are placed into a fully infused whiskey barrel filled with grain alcohol and water before being aged for eight weeks to let the flavors bloom. The oaky, bourbon flavor from the barrel gives way to a delicate sweetness that gives this vanilla a unique sense of depth.
Folkroll Medium Rolling Pin Snowflakes
Folkroll Medium Rolling Pin Snowflakes
Available in festive prints—wintery snowflakes and a folksy, traditional Polish floral—these engraved rolling pins from Folkroll imprint a traditional Polish rosette on cookie dough or fondant. Made from solid beechwood and finished with food-safe oil, the pins engraved designs are deeper and more defined than other decorative rolling pins that leave only a faint or partial stamp. The imprint is clean and sharp, but the pin doesn’t stick to cookie dough if you dust it with a light sprinkle of sugar. While the pin’s most popular function is for cookies and baking, try it to emboss chocolate and marzipan, or even ceramics and clay..
Trudeau Structure Silicone Pro 12-Cup Muffin Pan
Trudeau Structure Silicone Pro 12-Cup Muffin Pan
These pans—available with 12 or 6 cups— are our top pick for muffins and cupcakes, as the silicone prevents food from sticking and eliminates the need for greasing the pan. Each Trudeau pan is made from silicone with an internal steel frame around to top rim for added structure, so it won’t flop around like other silicone bakeware. And silicone is generally known for being easy to clean and for providing exceptionally even browning. We love that you don’t need paper liners, since treats will come out much easier—although a light layer of butter isn’t a terrible idea for more delicate cupcakes. Note: Silicone does heat differently than glass or metal. Your bake time may be a few minutes longer than the recipe suggests.
KüchenProfi 3-Piece Mixing Bowls Set
KüchenProfi 3-Piece Mixing Bowls Set
This three-piece set of heavy-gauge stainless steel mixing bowls has a more durable construction than others. Each bowl has a black silicone lining on its bottom, which prevents the bowls from shifting and slipping during prep work. They are fairly tall-sided, rather than widening further from the base toward the rim; this means less food spilling out and a generous capacity to prepare large batches of food at a time. We also appreciate how the non-slip linings are tightly adhered to the bowls; on poorly made models, this rubberized base may detach and fall off over time.
Soom Premium Tahini
Soom Premium Tahini
Many supermarket tahinis are over-roasted, which gives them an unpleasant, bitter flavor. They are also too thick and hard to stir into a creamy blend. Soom's tahini has a full, nutty flavor as well as a pourable and well-balanced texture, made from single-origin white sesame seeds from northwestern Ethiopia that have an ideal oil-to-protein ratio.
GIR Silicone Spatulas
GIR Silicone Spatulas
GIR's silicone spatulas are beautiful, durable and heat-resistant up to a whopping 550 degrees Fahrenheit, so they won't warp or melt when you're cooking. They have a unibody design, with a layer of pharmaceutical-grade, BPA-free silicone wrapped around a heat-resistant polymer core, so they will never break. We like that the nonporous material is easy to clean and antimicrobial—it also won't pick up any odors or flavors, unlike wood. The thin blade is sturdy yet flexible, perfect for scraping food from the edges of your containers. GIR offers these spatulas in both an Ultimate and Skinny size, so you can use them with your largest mixing bowls or narrowest jam jars.
Cuisipro Measuring Spoons
Cuisipro Measuring Spoons
Every element of these stainless steel measuring spoons was thoughtfully designed to conveniently reach the bottoms of your most narrow spice containers, from the oval bowl to the long, slender handle. Their durable stainless steel feels sturdy and balanced in the hand, and the contours of the handle are comfortable to grip. We especially like that the spoons feature a gentle curve at the end that keeps them upright on countertops—no more spilled salt—and helps the spoons neatly nest into each other for compact storage.
Cuisipro Measuring Cups
Cuisipro Measuring Cups
Because of their robust construction and fine machining, Cuisipro’s award-winning precision tools are elevated kitchen essentials and a pleasure to use. These stainless steel measuring cups are our favorite brand because their perfectly flat rims make it easier for leveling off ingredients with a knife, while their elongated elliptical shape can fit into narrower containers. We found that the longer handles are useful for scooping ingredients—with these cups, you won’t need to stick your hand deep into a bag of flour each time you bake. These cups are also visually appealing; both the eyelet hole at the end of the cup and the handle shape have contours that echo the clever oval design.