A cutting board is destined to join a family and become part of their stories, because the kitchen is the heart of the house, and the cutting boards are the hands of the kitchen. This is where the stories start.

This is a short post to share with you a tool that we love – an olive oil sprayer.

This Paderno cookware is my go-to choice when non-stick isn’t needed and cast iron is too much.

I love a handmade item, whether it was an amateur labor of love by someone I know, a commercial product from a skilled artisan, or somewhere in between. 

My inherited Matfer mandoline is a beloved instrument involved in making marvelous meals.

The corn scraper is a very useful –
and inexpensive – kitchen gadget. Mine is an antique, inherited from my grandmother.

A cooking class opens up a world of homemade pasta possibilities at Glover Gardens.

Father’s Day Gift Ideas, AKA Gifts for Any Occasion for Anyone Who Loves Outdoor Cooking

This vintage Krups juicer is the go-to for getting every last drop of citrus juice. It has powered many a margarita.

I have a bias for wood because my Dad makes beautiful wooden cutting boards, so I decided to revisit the wood vs. plastic research.

41 years ago, my Dad made cutting boards for Christmas gifts in a lean year. This year, he outdid himself with a new one as a gift for me. Awesome.

Every Wednesday is Sandwich Wednesday at Glover Gardens. Here are links to our equipment and panini cookbooks.

The Grill-Meister is also a Smoke-Meister. His wood-smoked salmon is truly awesome. Even people who don’t like fish love Tom’s Smoked Salmon. It’s just that good.