Kitchen Universe has served home cooks in the USA since 2003. This season, find a gift they'll use for years from a curated catalog of brands like Le Creuset, Staub, Shun, Ankarsrum, Peugeot and Laguiole en Aubrac.
Gift ideas for every kind of cook
Japanese knives from Shun and Miyabi, and French and German blades from Michel Bras and Güde. A great chef's knife is the one tool every cook uses daily.
Shop chef's knivesNot sure which? How to choose a chef's knife: Japanese vs German
Enameled cast iron from Le Creuset and Staub goes from stovetop to oven to table, for braises, roasts, soups and bread.
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The Swedish-made Ankarsrum turns the bowl instead of the beater, and the Bosch Universal Plus kneads up to 14 one-pound loaves at once. Both are built for big batches.
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Sets from Le Creuset, Demeyere and Mauviel in enameled cast iron, 7-ply stainless steel and copper. Every essential pan, made to work together.
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Steak knife sets from Laguiole en Aubrac, with handles in horn and wood, each knife marked with the bee. A gift that comes out for every dinner party.
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Bistrot flatware from Sabre Paris, with handles in dozens of colors and finishes. Give a place setting, a serving set or a full table.
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Breville espresso machines with built-in grinders, from the Barista Express to the Barista Touch and Oracle Jet.
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French-made mills in wood, stainless steel and electric styles. Many models have u'Select, which lets you set the grind from fine to coarse.
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Jacquard-woven tea towels from Le Jacquard Français, 24 x 31 inches, in patterns from Provence lemons to Paris landmarks.
Shop tea towelsRead more: All about damask tea towelsA chef's knife, a Dutch oven or a pepper mill are gifts most cooks use every day. For bakers, look at stand mixers built for dough. For coffee lovers, an espresso machine with a built-in grinder.
Le Jacquard Français tea towels, Peugeot salt and pepper mills, Rösle kitchen tools and Mauviel M'Mini copper pieces. The Under $100 page shows everything in that range.
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Most items can be returned new and unused within 30 days for a refund of the purchase price. Fully automatic espresso machines follow the manufacturer's policy. See our refund policy for details.
Both are enameled cast iron and last for years. Le Creuset has a light interior that makes it easy to watch food brown. Staub has a black matte interior and spikes under the lid that baste food as it cooks. Read Le Creuset vs Staub.
A gift card lets them choose for themselves. Questions about a gift? Our team is happy to help.
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