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42 Gifts for Everyone in Your Family

Now that we’re officially settled into November, people who don’t procrastinate (I’m jealous of you) and want to avoid the mild panic that comes with last-minute holiday shopping (a feeling I know too well) are probably already starting to cross names …

Now that we're officially settled into November, people who don't procrastinate (I'm jealous of you) and want to avoid the mild panic that comes with last-minute holiday shopping (a feeling I know too well) are probably already starting to cross names off of their gift list.

If you're one of these proactive holiday shoppers and have begun the gift hunt—or keep telling yourself this is the year you'll finally become one—you're in luck. Shopping for family members can feel daunting, especially if you're someone with a large family. So to help, we've rounded up 42 gifts that are bound to be a fit for at least a few of the family members on your list.

Cheese Board 101: How to Build the Perfect Plate

Many of us are obsessives when it comes to cheese, but the thought of composing a balanced cheese plate is daunting. What’s the best surface for serving cheese? What is the difference between all those little knives? How many cheeses should I choose? V…

Many of us are obsessives when it comes to cheese, but the thought of composing a balanced cheese plate is daunting. What's the best surface for serving cheese? What is the difference between all those little knives? How many cheeses should I choose? Variety is important, but at what point will my taste buds get overwhelmed? Can I mix and match different regional varieties? Which cheeses pair well with the wine I’m serving?

To calm our cheese board insecurities, we turned to Christopher Hanawalt, former cheesemonger of Brooklyn’s famed Bedford Cheese Shop. He shared invaluable insights on how to pick the perfect selection of cheeses, reassuring us that cheese board curation is far from a rigid art. The most successful selections stem from a set of basic guidelines, but ultimately rely on a heavy dose of personal creativity.

9 Travel-Friendly Gifts for Your Friend Who’s Always on the Go

As the holiday shopping season quickly approaches, we’re putting together gift guides to help you shop for the friends, coworkers, and family members in your life. We’ve covered the friend who’s an aspiring sommelier, the neighbor who loves to garden, and your coworker who’s always down for an old fashioned. Now, it’s time to shop for the person you know who’s always on the go.

Whether they’re always mid-flight, constantly planning road trips, or their packed schedule has them running in circles, here are nine items we think they’d love.

8 Food52-Approved Essentials to Make Thanksgiving a Breeze

To make this year’s Thanksgiving extra special, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Finish, the #1 recommended detergent brand in America by dishwasher manufacturers*, to highlight some of our most essential products and tools.

As a cookbook author …

To make this year’s Thanksgiving extra special, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Finish, the #1 recommended detergent brand in America by dishwasher manufacturers*, to highlight some of our most essential products and tools.

As a cookbook author and recipe developer, I spend most of my time thinking about food: what I want to make, how to improve recipes, dishes I want to try, and how to make cooking more accessible. When it comes to the holidays, I’m menu planning and scheming months ahead to ensure the best possible day with the lowest stress levels. A key part of this process is making sure my kitchen has all the tools and gadgets it needs to make Thanksgiving prep as easy as pie. From roasting racks to storage containers, I’ve rounded up eight of my favorite go-to items that I’m sure will make your holidays the celebration that they should be.

5 Tools We Use to Make the Perfect Pie, Every Time

Pie season is here (did it ever leave?), and as you break out your pie dishes and rolling pins, you may decide it’s time to upgrade those tools you’ve been baking with for years (if not decades). Whether you’re still using the same pie dish you bought 15 years ago, or you’ve never owned one in the first place, we’ve got you covered. Here’s everything you need to refresh your pie-making toolkit in advance of the biggest pie day of all, Thanksgiving.

1. Rolling Pin

Yes, you could technically use a wine bottle to roll out a pie crust—we won’t stop you. But if you’re looking for an easier, more efficient experience, reach for a rolling pin. Whether you choose a tapered, French silhouette or a more classic, handled shape, we like ones made with sturdy, durable hardwood. Marble is another great option, as it has the added benefit of keeping your doughs cool—a must when making pies.

Your Best Turkey Begins With These 10 Tools

You might think it’s a bit early to start talking about Thanksgiving, but we disagree. It’s never too soon to start drafting your holiday menu, sketching out your table setting, figuring out who to invite, or how you will prepare the holiday’s main ch…

After scouring the virtual shelves of our Shop we've pulled together 10 of our top tools and accessories for perfecting and presenting your bird. From a ceramic baking dish perfect for stuffing to the best roasting pan and rack, these turkey essentials have got you covered.

11 Gifts for the Bourbon Lover in Your Life

We’re not exactly sure how the year has flown by this quickly, but the holiday shopping season is here. The summer-to-fall transition has begun, the autumn holidays are approaching, and before we know it, dining tables across the country will be set fo…

You probably know someone who is always happy to enjoy a cocktail with you, but do you have any friends or family who specifically love bourbon? Most likely yes. For anyone who isn’t a seasoned whiskey drinker, you might be confused about the differences between whiskey, bourbon, and Scotch. You might also be a little unsure of which at-home bar gifts your bourbon-loving friend would adore. Well, we’re here to help.

How Andrew Pearce Makes Bowls the White House Loves

Andrew Pearce—a third generation craftsman living and working in Vermont—isn’t quite sure how he started making gifts for the White House.

“We know that somebody in the Biden Administration reached out and specifically requested our product,” he told …

Andrew Pearce—a third generation craftsman living and working in Vermont—isn’t quite sure how he started making gifts for the White House.

“We know that somebody in the Biden Administration reached out and specifically requested our product,” he told me over the phone from his workshop, which now has the tools to engrave the official seal and signature of the President, First Lady, and Secretary of State onto any White House custom order.

Here’s How We Actually Use This Cute Dansk Butter Warmer

If you’ve taken a peek at Dansk’s Købenstyle line, you’re probably already familiar with the butter warmer—the tiny (we’re talking 0.59-quart capacity), surprisingly versatile pot that rarely leaves our stovetops.

Designed by Jens Quistgaard in 1956, this butter warmer was made for, well, warming butter. Think: melting butter to pour on popcorn, or browning butter for chocolate chip cookies. But it’s good for much more than that. Here are seven of our favorite ways to use this handy piece of cookware—none of which have to do with butter.

Oh My Gourd: 8 Fabulous Fall Pieces to Welcome Pumpkin Season

With September speeding by, now is the time to embrace all things fall. That means it’s time to dust off the Halloween decorations, pick up a pumpkin or two, and watch from your window as the leaves change color each day at a time. But there’s no reason why you can’t bring the season into your kitchen and onto your dining room table, too: Our Shop is stocked with so many fall favorites, from the newly arrived, autumn-themed baking pans from Nordic Ware to pumpkin-shaped cocottes from brands like Staub and Le Creuset. Not sure where to start? Here are eight festive pieces of cookware and decor to bring all the fall feels to your home.

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1. Nordic Ware Harvest Bounty Loaf Pan

To make this year’s pumpkin loaves extra festive, bake them in this Harvest Bounty Pan from Nordic Ware: It’s decorated with pinecones, pumpkins, and acorns, and will make any loaf cake or quickbread you bake look instantly fall-ready, with no extra effort on your part.

1. Rolling Pin

Five Two Essential Kitchen Towels $35–$95 $19.99–$69

Five Two Bamboo Double-Sided Cutting Board $30–$119 $19.99–$89.99

Five Two Essential Kitchen Knives $39–$49 $24.99–$44.99

1. Nordic Ware Harvest Bounty Loaf Pan