Food Archives — Tools and Toys

Baking Steel — Modernist Cuisine Special Edition

A step up from the original Baking Steel without jumping all the way to the whopping 30-pound model.

Camp Chef “Explorer” Two-Burner Range

You’ll never want to buy another outdoor/camping stove, this thing is that good.

Misen Cookware [Kickstarter]

Premium stainless steel cookware at an honest price.

Smaid Non-stick Grilling Mats

Thin mats that let you grill just about anything your heart desires, without having to worry about all that annoying cleanup later.

Kuma 8″ Chef Knife

For less than $30, you get a no-frills, decently sharp knife that feels comfortable in your hand, all without breaking the bank.

Townsends Folding Frying Pan

A reproduction handforged iron skillet with a 6″-diameter bottom and an 8″ handle that folds into the pan for easy storage.

Dash of Bleu Ceramic Salt Box

An elegant salt cellar with bamboo lid that keeps your favorite seasoning close by for easy access while adding a touch of class to your cooking space.

‘The Cooking Gene’ by Michael W. Twitty

Culinary historian Michael Twitty offers takes you on a journey through African-American culinary history in the Old South.

Grubstick Campfire Roasting Kit

This telescopic roasting stick features interchangeable attachments for cooking hot dogs, s’mores, and more over a campfire.

‘Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto’ by Aaron Franklin and Jordan Mackay

A complete meat- and brisket-cooking education from the country’s most celebrated pitmaster and owner of the wildly popular Austin restaurant, Franklin Barbecue.

OXO Good Grips Box Grater

Works like any stainless steel box grater you’ve ever owned, but sports an attachable container for catching, measuring, and storing the grated foods. A small difference, but a handy one.

Pre-order ‘BraveTart’ by Stella Parks

A book filled with foolproof recipes and a fresh take on the history of American desserts, from chocolate chip cookies to toaster pastries.

ChocolateConstruction Edible T-Rex Mold [Kickstarter]

Melt, fill, excavate, and build your own edible, 6″-tall chocolate T-Rex in minutes.

Induxpert 1800-Watt Portable Induction Cooktop

A portable cooking surface that comes in handy in a surprising number of situations. As seen on Andrew Rea’s Binging With Babish YouTube cooking show.