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.