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13 Gifts Any Thanksgiving Host Will Love

We all know it’s common courtesy to not show up to any dinner, holiday, or party empty-handed. Whether it’s flowers, a dessert, or a bottle of wine, whoever’s playing host that evening will usually appreciate the small gift saying thank you.

When it c…

We all know it's common courtesy to not show up to any dinner, holiday, or party empty-handed. Whether it's flowers, a dessert, or a bottle of wine, whoever's playing host that evening will usually appreciate the small gift saying thank you.

When it comes to holidays, the host gift can get a little tricky, given the scale of the event. Even if you're just going to a mellow Friendsgiving, you might walk in and find eight bouquets of fresh flowers scattered across the kitchen counter or dining table with only four vases in sight. If you're heading to a friend or family member's house for Thanksgiving this year but are unsure what to give them, we can help. We've rounded up 13 small gifts anyone running this year's turkey-day dinner will appreciate.

13 Gifts Small Enough for Any Stocking

The winter holidays are creeping up on us, and some of you may be thinking of starting your gift shopping early. Our advice? Start small. It’s easy to put off shopping for the little things that typically fill Christmas stockings, are handed out during Hanukkah, or fit the bill for Secret Santa and white elephant exchanges. But why add unnecessary stress by procrastinating?

Treat your friend who loves to host a cocktail hour to an electric corkscrew or give your game-obsessed niece a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Here are 13 small-but-meaningful presents to get that gift-shopping ball rolling.

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.

27 Thanksgiving Groceries You Can Buy Right Now

Thanksgiving is like a middle school book report: It’s not difficult, so long as you get ahead. Less demanding than a five-paragraph essay on the symbolism of A Wrinkle In Time, much of your Thanksgiving shopping can be knocked out weeks in advance wit…

Thanksgiving is like a middle school book report: It’s not difficult, so long as you get ahead. Less demanding than a five-paragraph essay on the symbolism of A Wrinkle In Time, much of your Thanksgiving shopping can be knocked out weeks in advance with a quick visit to the grocery store.

In conjunction with our Thanksgiving timeline, we’ve highlighted everything that you could buy between now and the start of November to best prepare your kitchen. This list includes ingredients, equipment, and beverages that will not expire nor lose utility if they sit around for weeks. Before you dive in, we encourage you to heed our general Thanksgiving shopping advice: take inventory of your pantry, consider your menu, then hit the store.

No Reno Refresh: 3 Simple Ways to Update Your Living Room

This article originally appeared on Schoolhouse, a Portland-based company in the Food52 family of brands.

As lifelong students of interior design, we’re always looking for simple ways to spruce up our living space. From swapping out throw pillows to…

This article originally appeared on Schoolhouse, a Portland-based company in the Food52 family of brands.

As lifelong students of interior design, we're always looking for simple ways to spruce up our living space. From swapping out throw pillows to rearranging art, small changes can make a big impact when it comes to updating a room. If you're looking for a few easy interior upgrades to tackle this fall, we've got you covered. Scroll below for our top 3 tips for refreshing your living room without renovating.

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.

The Le Creuset Pieces All ‘Supercollectors’ (Even Gen Z) Will Love

For cookware collectors, Le Creuset might just be the holy grail. The French brand has created a legacy for producing high-quality, beautiful, one-of-a-kind cookware pieces that are cherished enough to have a Reddit group and a fan club of “supercollec…

And now, Salon reports, Gen Z is a huge fan, too. “The French enamel cookware company has managed to effortlessly blur the line between functional cookware and home decor. Some are in it for efficiency. Others, mainly for the visuals and design,” writes Joy Saha.

Our Newest Limited-Edition Dansk Cookware Colors Just Dropped

Home cooks and design fans alike love our Dansk Købenstyle cookware for its iconic, mid-century modern looks and bright, bold colors. And now, we have two new limited-edition hues to light up your collection: Deep, earthy Chestnut and glossy, green Arugula, available for our Dansk butter warmer, saucepans, baker, and casserole. You may recognize them from our recent Dansk Købenstyle pitcher color drop. Both capture the spirit of fall and the holidays, with that signature Dansk pop of style.

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Aside from these vibrant new colorways, it’s very telling that little else has changed about Købenstyle since it debuted in the 1950s. Artist Jens Quistgaard designed the cookware to be as beautiful as it is functional, with details such as sculptural-yet-practical teakwood handles that stay cool on your stove. He also used enameled carbon steel for his pieces to provide a lightweight counterpart to heavy cast-iron. The lids are famously designed to double as trivets—lay one on your table, and its raised handle provides a pedestal for your Købenstyle butter warmer, saucepans, baker, or casserole. When dinner’s done, the lids then make it easy to stack (and admire) your cookware—preferably on an open shelf.

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

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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

Dansk Købenstyle Wrapped Handle Water Pitcher

$95