Goyon Juniper Wood Le Thiers Pirou Folding knife with Leather Pouch and Box
The elegant design of the Goyon Chazeau “Thiers” folding knife was sourced from the region’s top knifemakers to best represent the long lineage of knifemaking in the city. Don’t underestimate the simple, classic shape, as it is designed as much for culinary pursuits as utility, evolving from the classic all-purpose knife carried by farmers and shepherds. With its long, slender blade, this pocket knife is a true do-it-all knife capable of everything from gathering herbs in the garden and trimming twine to opening mail, breaking down boxes, whittling or slicing sausage and cheese for lunch. The handmade knife features an ultra-tough Swedish 12c27 blade that will hold an edge for ages and sharpen up easily. The juniper wood handle packs a peppery aroma and terrific feel in the hand. The blade remains securely open with a stiff slipjoint spring, so there’s little risk of it closing during use.
Never to be caught without a knife, Matt Card, our creative director of recipe and products, has carried one of these for years—and even used it to prepare more than a few meals while on vacation. And the accompanying soft leather pouch will help keep it scratch free in your pocket or bag.
Villa Manodori "Dark Cherry" Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP 250ml
Described by our kitchen staff as tasting like “wine-soaked chocolate covered cherries,” Villa Manodori’s Dark Cherry Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP is thick, rich and luxurious. Led by 3-Michelin Star chef, Massimo Bottura, the Italian brand makes their authentic Modena balsamic using wooden barrels and juicy trebbiano wine grapes. In this rendition, the dark cherry balsamic gets its sweet, fruity flavor profile from aging in prized Vignola cherry wood barrels for nine years, which impart notes of the tangy, indulgent fruit in the vinegar. Its thick, viscous consistency and full-bodied flavor make it the perfect candidate for finishing and glazing. It pairs well with game, pork or duck, drizzled over soups, salads and roasted vegetables, or even atop ice cream and cakes.
Grand Noodle Five Colored Noodles
Handcrafted by a master noodle maker, these multicolored guksu, or Korean noodles, are infused with clean vegetable flavor. Guksu Master Kim Hyun Kyu started his noodle operation in 1987, wanting to add flavor to basic, bland wheat noodles that only supplemented other recipe components. After years of experimenting with ratios, recipes and aging, Kyu developed vibrant, vegetable-forward twists on the classic noodle. These guksu get their distinctive color-true hues and flavor from garlic chives, sweet pumpkin, beets, and white and black rice. And the ingredients are more than natural food coloring; when cooked, the aromatic noodles impart a subtle but noticeable flavor to dishes and retain a pleasant chew. Try them in pasta dishes, Korean preparations—like bibim-guksu, a spicy noodle stir-fry, or kong-guksu, a cold soy milk soup—or boiled and tossed with oil and sea salt.
Ravida Lemon Olive Oil
This unfiltered, extra-virgin olive oil from Sicily is delicately soft and fruity, with gentle spicy notes and a pleasant hint of lemon. We love its perfect balance between peppery and bitter—a feat even the best producers struggle to pull off. Rather than a sharp, pungent hit of pepper like some brands, this lemony EVOO leaves only a light tingle at the back of the throat. And unlike other lemon oils, which often taste artificial or too strong, this oil tastes simply of fresh lemon zest, with no bitterness or acidity. Family-owned Ravida Azienda Agricola makes their lemon rendition from Biancolilla olives that are handpicked in autumn then pressed immediately, along with organic Zagara Bianca lemons. The result is a complex, well-rounded finishing olive oil that has a remarkable capacity to heighten flavors, from meats and cheeses, to salad dressing, risotto, seafood, rice dishes, soups and more.
L'atelier du Vin Oeno Motion Wood & Chrome Wine Key
Sleekly modern and classic at the same time, this wine key from L’Atelier du Vin was designed in France with materials that will last. The vertical lever corkscrew is larger than other models we’ve tried and sturdily built, but what it lacks in compactness, it makes up for in style—made from graceful lines of chrome and solid walnut, the key will blend in with classic and modern bar tools. The device opens bottles and expels the cork in a single sweeping motion of the ergonomic lever (a fan-favorite feature for anyone with limited wrist mobility). A foil cutter comes built in, and the jaw is designed to fit bottlenecks in a range of sizes. The key comes with a spare steel spiral worm and a ready-to-gift box.
Goyon St. Vincent Wine Opener
Made entirely by hand in Goyon-Chazeau’s knife workshop in Thiers, France, this beautiful tool is part wine opener, part pocket knife. It comes with a full-cutting, 4.5-inch blade. It’s designed by Robert Beillonnet, a renowned French cutlery expert synonymous with beautiful, functional knives. The blade, notched lever and thin corkscrew are made from sturdy, hardened steel that will stand up to a lifetime of heavy use. And it makes an elevated gift (especially for the person who has everything)—every wine opener comes in a leather pouch and cork gift box.
Norður & Co Garum Fish Sauce Infused with Nordur Sea Salt
Originally used as a condiment by the Phoenicians and ancient Romans, garam is a fermented fish sauce that adds a rich umami flavor to savory dishes, oftentimes using oily fish. We especially love this version from Danish producer Norður & Co, which only uses autumn mackerel from Breiðafjörður. Autumn is the ideal time to catch mackerel, since it’s at the end of their fishing season and the fish have had time to develop a rich, fatty flavor by then. Mackerel is also a much more mild fish than those that typically are in fish sauces (anchovies, sardines, etc.), yielding a more mellow flavor and a light sweetness without the abrasive, too-salty kick that some fish sauces have. It’s also made with Iceland’s famous Norður salt—which is evaporated from arctic seawater and has an unmatched, clean taste.
TartufLanghe L'Oro in Cucina Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Black Truffle Slices
While most truffle oils just use flavorings and aromas, TartufLanghe’s Black Truffle Oil actually contains real truffles. Produced in the heart of Italy’s truffle region, Alba, Italy, this truffle oil starts with a punchy green extra virgin olive oil base that combines notes of fresh vegetables, almonds, fresh flowers and fruit. The result is a fruity and delicate flavor that pairs beautifully with small slices of freeze-dried black winter truffle—packed full of deep, earthy, musky notes. Use sparingly, as the rich heady taste of truffles, plus hints of allium, make this truffle oil a phenomenal but powerful finisher for pastas, pizza, meats, vegetables, eggs and more.
[description-break] Ingredients [/title] Ingredients: Italian extra virgin olive oil 99%, freeze-dried black winter truffle (Tuber melanosporum Vitt) 0.15% (like 0.75% of fresh truffle), natural flavor.Allergens: None[/accordion] Specifications [/title] Net Weight: 100 milliliters
Place of Origin: [/accordions-break] Drizzle over pasta dishes, risottos, cheese dishes, pizzas, beef tartare or carpaccio, mashed potatoes, eggs, or steamed fish. [/how-to-use-break]
Goyon 24 Piece Cutlery Set Laguiole Avantage - Wooden Handles
Handcrafted in France, this matte finish cutlery set offers both style and functionality all wrapped up in a sleek beech wood box. Complete with 6 knives, 6 forks, 6 soup spoons and 6 coffee spoons, Goyon’s set is ideal to pull out for holiday entertaining or before a special dinner party. We love the refined look and high quality materials, like erosion resistant stainless steel, that will ensure a great addition to your table for years to come.
Cheese Grotto Mezzo
Inspired by the caves used for centuries by cheesemakers to store their wheels and wares, this cheese grotto is aptly designed to preserve the food’s freshness, aroma and taste using natural materials and careful climate control. It’s handmade from Baltic birch with breathable bamboo wood shelving to prevent premature molding and contains a clay brick humidifier on the bottom that, when soaked in water regularly, regulates moisture (no more crumbly cheese!). An adjustable back panel and special air channels promote extra breathability. Plus, you won’t waste any more plastic wrap on cheese that’ll only make it slimy. Also, the plexiglass windows and pull-down door let you easily access and keep an eye on your cheese. Includes a 2oz bottle of mineral oil to help care for the wood. Holds up to 2 pounds of cheese.
Steelport Knife Co. 3-Piece Knife Set
Made in downtown Portland by a small team, Steelport knives are heirloom quality, handmade from classic materials with modern methods for an elegant aesthetic that synthesizes elements of Japanese and Western design. This 3 Piece Set features a 8-inch Chef’s Knife, a 6-inch Chef’s Knife and a 4-inch Paring Knife. Forged from 52100 carbon steel, a tried-and-true steel produced for more than 100 years, all three knives feature a blade that’s tall at the spine, then tapers gently. They stay wickedly sharp thanks to a heat treatment followed by rapid cooling, or cryogenic quenching, that aligns and toughens the blade steel to create an edge with 65 Rockwell hardness, significantly tougher than the 57 to 59 hardness of most kitchen knives. The knives’ integral bolster and full-length tang lend them a pleasant heft. The locally sourced Oregon maple burl handles are fully stabilized with resin, so they’re impervious to moisture (though not the dishwasher!). And the ergonomic shape fills the palm but remains neutral enough to shift back for leverage or forward for control in perfect balance. Plus, each knife comes with custom-fit magnetic Japanese wooden knife guard, called saya. Beyond protecting the edges during storage or transport, it’ll absorb and wick away any moisture, preventing potential rust spots.
Wadaman Organic Golden Sesame Oil
This organic sesame oil, pressed by one of Japan’s top sesame growers, is without equal—earthy, clear, bold and strong. We consider sesame oil a pantry staple and use it in innumerous dishes like our Hot Oil Chard, easy and rib-sticking Sesame Stir-fried Pork with Shiitakes or sesame sauce for noodles.
Vermicular 10.2 inch Oven Safe Skillet with Lid
Our kitchen team was, quite frankly, stunned by the Vermicular 10-inch skillet. Weighing in at 2.4 pounds, it is at least 50% thinner than other cast-iron skillets, making it the lightest skillet we’ve tried. Durably designed and nonreactive, it features a heat-resistant enameled surface and an oven-safe aluminum handle. The pan cooks more like stainless steel than cast iron thanks to its thinness, which makes it heat more quickly, but it offers the nonstick and cleaning