Among the activities I filled my time with during lockdown, cooking has been a particularly delicious one. In just a few months, my husband and I made most of the recipes in our cookbooks [1], which made for fun-filled food parties for two. It's been a joyful way of breaking up the monotony of our routines and carving out time for each other.
As spring quickly approaches, we're on the lookout for new tools, spices, and recipe books to bring more novelty to our home chef life. One site I've found myself browsing on many occasions is Food 52 [2]. The brand curates a thoughtful selection of kitchen products that not only look good, but are superfunctional.
Read on for the finds I have my eyes on.
La Boîte Indian Spice Set (5-Pack)
We're planning to make a few recipes using this La Boîte Indian Spice Set (5-Pack) [4] ($54).
Wildwood Grilling Spice Rubs
These Wildwood Grilling Spice Rubs [5] ($48) will add so much flavour to your grilling parties.
Big Spoon Roasters Mini Nut Butter Sampler Box
I bet this Big Spoon Roasters Mini Nut Butter Sampler Box [6] ($36-$40) is delicious.
Kerber's Farm Homemade Jam Gift Sampler
This Kerber's Farm Homemade Jam Gift Sampler [7] ($68) is such a sweet present.
Tomato Bliss Ultimate Heirloom Tomato Tasting Set
This Tomato Bliss Ultimate Heirloom Tomato Tasting Set [8] ($115) will make for delicious brunch parties.
TRUFF Truffle-Infused Hot Sauce
This TRUFF Truffle-Infused Hot Sauce [9] ($40-$72) will bring the heat.
Ten Speed Press Food52 Signed Cookbooks
These Ten Speed Press Food52 Signed Cookbooks [10] ($162) are the ultimate gift set.
Studiopatró Cross-Back Linen Kitchen Aprons
These Studiopatró Cross-Back Linen Kitchen Aprons [11] ($84 each) are great picks for spring.
MINNA Modern Cotton Oven Mitt
This MINNA Modern Cotton Oven Mitt [12] ($40) is a must.
Revolution Cooking 2-Slice High-Speed Smart Toaster
This Revolution Cooking 2-Slice High-Speed Smart Toaster [13] ($300) will add so much more convenience to your day.
Food52 Five Two Bamboo Cutting Board
This Food52 Five Two Bamboo Cutting Board [14] ($59) is so practical, modern, and sleek.
Dansk Kobenstyle Porcelain Teapot
This Dansk Kobenstyle Porcelain Teapot [15] ($50) will be a great addition to your minimal kitchen shelf.
Keeki Co. Beeswax-Lined Bread Storage Bags
These Keeki Co. Beeswax-Lined Bread Storage Bags [16] ($25) are an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags.
CapaBunga Multi-Pocket Canvas Market Tote
Take this CapaBunga Multi-Pocket Canvas Market Tote [17] ($50 - $65) on quick grocery runs.
Emile Henry Oil Cruet
This Emile Henry Oil Cruet [18] ($45 each) will look so good on your kitchen counter — plus, you'll get a ton of use out of it.
Stasher Reusable Silicone Storage Bags
These Stasher Reusable Silicone Storage Bags [19] ($24-$84) are so convenient.
Casafina Airtight Ceramic Storage Canisters
You'll have these functional Casafina Airtight Ceramic Storage Canisters [20] ($53-$104) on display.
Food52 Five Two Over-the-Sink Drying Rack
This Food52 Five Two Over-the-Sink Drying Rack [21] ($45) is a game changer.
Bamboozle Bamboo Compost Bins
These Bamboozle Bamboo Compost Bins [22] ($40 each) will help you master the art of composting.
Veritable Smart Indoor Garden & Herb Grower
This Veritable Smart Indoor Garden & Herb Grower [23] ($48-$200) is a game changer.
Ratio Eight Coffee Maker
This Ratio Eight Coffee Maker [24] ($495) is genius.