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Elevate Your Kitchen, Bar, and Baking

Items that Make Cooking More Fun

We'll all be spending a bit more time in the kitchen during the fall and upcoming holiday season so why not utilize some tools to make hosting a little easier (and prettier!)

Kitchen Must Haves

1. Partanna Olive Oil - Olive oil so pretty you’ll want to leave it on the counter. PartannaFoods.com

2. The Dutchess x Flamingo Estate Dutch Oven - A Dutch Oven to rival them all. GreatJonesGoods.com

3. Shun Premier Starter Knives - A great chef needs great knives. Williams-Sonoma.com

4. Braided Handle Utensil Serving Set – A beautiful way to serve salad. ShopTerrain.com

5. Always Pan 2.0 - The most versatile pan for any type of cuisine. FromOurPlace.com

6. Cornflower Ivy Dish Towel – Because everyone loves a beautiful dishtowel. ShopTerrain.com

7. Lomi Classic Kitchen Composter - Kitchen clean up made easy and your houseplants will thank you. Lomi.com

8. All-Clad Instant Read Digital Thermometer - To make sure everything is perfectly cooked. Williams-Sonoma.com

9. OXO Good Grips Vegetable and Onion Chopper - There’s a reason this has gone viral on TikTok. Amazon.com

10. Juliska Stonewood Stripe 15" Serving Board with Spreader - Your charcuterie and appetizers will never look better. Juliska.com

11. House of Hackney Trematonia Platter - Present a feast fit for kings (and queens!) on this gorgeous platter. Anthropologie.com

12. Trudeau Graviti Electric Salt & Pepper Mills - No shaking or grinding here. The smoothest way to season your meal. Williams-Sonoma.com

Add these items to your bar for an elevated experience.

Bar Must Haves

13. Customizable Ice Cube Tray - Customized ice cubes? Yes please. Siligrams.com

14. Monkey Cocktail Stirrer - For those who preferred stirred martinis to shaken. Godinger.com

15. Estelle Colored Wine Stemware - Wine glasses that are simple, elegant, and beautifully made.  EstelleColoredGlass.com

16. The World is Your Oyster Cocktail Napkins - Cocktail napkins perfect for east coasters. Chefanie.com

17. Minute Mimosa Sugar Cube Trio - Because who doesn’t like a quick cocktail? UncommonGoods.com

18. Stainless Steel Airplane Cocktail Shaker - Ready for take off! PotteryBarn.com

Leave the best for last with these dessert enhancements.

Baking Must Haves

19. House of Hackney Peacock Cake Stand - Dessert has never felt so regal. Anthropologie.com

20. Michael Aram Anemone Cake Server - A stunning way to cut the cake.
NeimanMarcus.com

21. Goldtouch® Pro Nonstick 3-Piece Sheet Pan Set - The ultimate, hardest working baking buddies. Williams-Sonoma.com

22. Round Hand Pie Molds - If you don’t feel like cutting a cake, personalized hand pies are a big hit. SurLaTable.com

23. 24 Karat Gold Edible Shimmer - Enhance any dessert, cocktail, or otherwise!  FancySprinkles.com

24. Heart Measuring Cups and Spoons - So you can mean it when you say “made from the heart!” Williams-Sonoma.com

  • Anna Barnes