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Gift Guide 2016: Editors' Picks

Our staff's picks for the coolest culinary gifts of the year. (Feel free to send these to 1 World Trade Center, 33rd Floor...)
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    Misono UX10 Honesuki 5.6" and Misono UX10 Gyutou Chef’s Knife 8.2"

    "Japanese knives are usually only sharpened on one side, making them suited for tight and precise cuts but not for general use. These, however, are a hybrid of Eastern and Western styles, making them the best of both worlds."—Matt Duckor, Senior Editor. $200, korin.com

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    2/11

    Toiro Kitchen Hakeme Donabe

    "Donabe refers to both the type of cooking (Japanese simmered stews) and the pot itself (a wide, shallow clay pot made in the Japanese tradition). I'm going all in this year with one of these gorgeously glazed, handmade pots—it'll look amazing right on the table."—Adina Steiman, Special Projects Editor. $120, toirokitchen.com

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    3/11

    Short Stack Editions: Ginger

    "Full disclosure: Mindy Fox is a friend (and former Epicurious staffer), and I tested some of the recipes for this svelte, stylish Short Stack. Another disclosure: I am completely obsessed with the double-ginger blueberry tart, the spicy ginger carrot pickles, and Mindy's warm and witty writing."—David Tamarkin, Editor. $14, shortstackeditions.com

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    4/11

    Medina Mercantile Basket Backpack

    "This market backpack has all the looks of a super cute European-style market tote, but makes shopping in the city even easier because you can throw it right on your back. Perfect for strolling through the farmer’s market, bike rides, or my absolute favorite, picnics and beach trips."—Kat Sacks, Associate Food Editor. $80, medinamercantile.com

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    5/11

    Farmhouse Pottery Laurel Pie Dish

    “I'm all about kitchen tools that make my food look beautiful without any effort from me. The unique and unusual shape of this pie plate lets me create an eye-catching pie that'll be a showstopper without the fussy decorative dough work."—June Kim, Art Director. $125, farmhousepottery.com

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    6/11

    Mushroom Adventures Shiitake Mushroom Kit

    "This kit comes with a log and spores for growing shiitakes right in your kitchen. I've made kombucha at home before, but this? This is next level."—Kat Boytsova, Test Kitchen Assistant. $26, mushroomadventures.com

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    7/11

    Willful Goods 12-Inch Nesting Bowls

    “Everyone needs a large salad bowl in their lives. This one is hand-dipped in rubber, which gives it an updated modern look and a no-slip grip."—Anna Stockwell, Associate Food Editor. $89, willfulgoods.com

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    8/11

    Finex 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet

    “This American-made beauty has all the great qualities you expect from traditional cast iron, plus smart details like a polished, naturally non-stick surface; a geometric shape that makes pouring easy; a stay-cool spring handle; and a tight-fitting lid."—Rhoda Boone, Food Director. $270, finexusa.com

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    9/11

    Le Creuset Raymond Loewy 11-inch Skillet

    “Industrial designer Raymond Loewy had a hand in designing the classic Coca-Cola bottle, the Greyhound bus, and almost everything pretty in the last 60 years—including this skillet he designed for Le Creuset.”—Tommy Werner, Editorial Assistant. $300, lecreuset.com

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    10/11

    Chamba Casserole C-S0 and Oval Roaster RS2

    "The amazing thing about this charming Colombian cookware is that you can use it anywhere--on the stove, in the oven, on the grill, even in the microwave."—Anya Hoffman, Senior Editor. $39.95, mytoque.com

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    11/11

    Artisan Bag Co. Artisan Apron

    "I usually end up with whatever I’m cooking all over my clothes, so this apron—made from a thick, sturdy material that I know can take a beating—is really going to come in handy."—Abby Rand, Social Media Editor. $98, artifactbags.com

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