Founded roughly 100 years ago in a small town near Cologne (with a Milan-based “style center” opened in 1991), Ichendorf Milano blends traditional glassware techniques with modern design. In their Travasi Decanter, the silhouette takes on a circular, poetic shape that—when paired with the material’s complete transparency—heightens the beauty of the glass. Capable of holding 64 fluid ounces, this refined decanter elegantly balances and endures time.
The Edible Flower Garden Kit from Plantgem comprises 15 young plants, representing five varieties: cream troika nasturtium, cats white viola, strawberry blonde marigold, black and white nigella and potomac lavender snapdragon. Capable of growing anywhere in the US, these flowers can be planted outside (after the last frost) where there’s decent sun and will be ready to bloom in the summer—when they can then be used to garnish and elevate cocktails, cakes, salads and more.
From Brooklyn-based photographer and potterer Helen Levi, the Artist’s Spoon Crock is elevated without becoming impractical, whimsical without becoming kitsch. The stoneware vessel’s speckled rainbow pattern, coated in a clear glaze, adds color and flair to any kitchen.
With 120 vegetarian recipes, Heidi Swanson’s Super Natural Simple is a refreshed yet approachable take on healthier meals. Her recipes stick to limited ingredients, while featuring time-saving tips, flavor combination ideas and make-ahead meals to streamline cooking. Packed with nutrients and whole foods—from French onion breakfast strata to blistered cherry tomato soba—these recipes efficiently guide home cooks through preparing delicious, vegetarian meals.
After China placed a ban on Taiwanese pineapples in April of 2021, Taiwanese pantry Yun Hai purchased over 14 tons of fruit form small, independent farmers from the country and thus, their Golden Diamond Dried Pineapple was born. The golden diamonds, a pineapple variety unique to Taiwan, are handpicked, sliced into rings and dried without further additives or processing. Not only do these sweet snacks support local farmers, but they also encompass the bright, natural flavors of Taiwan.
NYC-based Staff adds personality to household objects, and their oven mitts are no exception. Made from a food-grade silicone outer layer and a soft cotton fiber interior, these contrastingly colored mitts feature a joyful smile overlaid on a textured surface that improves grip. They can withstand temperatures from -40 degrees Fahrenheit to 446, making these charming kitchen essentials as functional as they are design forward.
Made by women from sustainably harvested crops, and crafted in collaboration with farmer Joanne Krueger, this apple cider vinegar uses hand-picked organic Gravenstein, Red Rome Beauty, Golden Delicious and Pink Pearl apples for a sweet, elegant upgrade to a pantry staple. Each bottle comes with a probiotic-rich vinegar mother, endowing the cider with 50% more vinegar than other speciality brands, ensuring high equality, longevity and more nuanced flavors.
Pentire’s non-alcoholic, 100% plant-based spirits bottle the beauty of the North Cornwall coastline and its unique plant life. Their original formulation, Adrift, utilizes these local plants—specifically, rock samphire, sage, lemon citrus and Cornish sea salt—for a crisp, herbaceous flavor. Serve it over ice with a seltzer or tonic and topped with lemon, rosemary or bay leaf—or in any number of other ways. No matter the style, this drink refreshes.
Triple Threat comprises three of Fly By Jing’s bestselling sauces: Sichuan Chili Crisp, Zhong Sauce and Mala Spice Mix. The first, on top of being the only 100% all-natural Sichuan chili crisp sauce, intensifies flavors with bold heat that doesn’t overpower. Zhong Sauce, on the other hand, is a sweet, tangy, umami-rich flavor, inspired by Chengdu street snack Zhong dumplings, and Mala—which translates to “spicy and numbing”—packs a punch with 11 herbs and spices. Crafted in small batches in Chengdu, each sauce is a versatile, unique addition to both drinks and dishes.
The inaugural release in the new limited edition Harmony Collection from The Macallan, the Rich Cacao Single Malt Scotch Whisky delivers a delectable profile of fine chocolates, cinnamon and dried fruits. For this first expression in what will become an annual series, The Macallan whisky-maker Polly Logan collaborated with Girona, Spain-based pastry chef Jordi Roca of three-Michelin-star restaurant El Celler de Can Roc and owner of the bouquet hotel Casa Cacao. The sustainable packaging for this release includes a 100% recyclable gift box, made from discarded cacao pod husks, and front and back labels crafted from 15% organic cacao shell, 40% post-consumer waste and 45% FSC virgin fiber.
From Chez Diane—a design studio founded by drag performer Steak Diane—comes a convivial, refreshing take on classic gingham placemats. Made in NYC, the Les Huîtres design features embroidered oysters and a lemon wedge on double layer, 100% cotton fabric. Imbued with as much joy and humor and life as Diane herself, these table settings can be purchased as either a single mat or a set of four as well as in red or blue. Price reflects a single mat.
After family members were hospitalized for alcoholism, Evan Quinn and George Youmans founded Hiyo, a healthy alcohol alternative. Hiyo’s sparkling tonics provide delectable flavors and mood-boosting, organic adaptogens, all grounded by light carbonation. Throughout their variations (which include peach mango, watermelon lime and blackberry lemon), these refreshing beverages feature a slew of beneficial botanicals, like ashwagandha to regulate cortisol levels and relieve stress, lion’s mane to fuel brain health and mental clarity and l-theanine to enhance focus and improve sleep. These herbs, in addition to others, make Hiyo a well-rounded and beneficial drink of choice.
MADRE’s handmade napkins are designed and produced in Portland from linen grown in Belgium and woven in Lithuania. Composed of rich colors, they feature mitered edges in contrasting hues. Available in different sizes and sets of two, four or eight, they work as matching collections, but the colors look glorious mixed up too.
The Sporkful’s original pasta design, called Cascatelli and produced by Sfoglini, delivers perfectly on forkability, sausability and toothability. This four-pack of Cascatelli can be divided up between family and friends—or kept for yourself.
Between the gender disparity in distilleries and cocktails that are associated with femininity, the culture of drinking has long been patriarchally dictated. Mallory O’Meara’s Girly Drinks forces a reckoning with this gendered divide, shedding light on the overlooked women behind breweries and booze. From an ancient Sumerian beer goddess to the iconic bartender Ada Coleman, this book reveals the feminist history within alcohol.
Refreshing, tart and gently sparkling, Greenpoint Cidery’s 2020 We’re Laughing boasts hints of cranberries, raspberries and green brambles. Named after a song by the Psychedelic Aliens, this limited edition cider is fermented in the Hudson Valley in a farmhouse style. This handcrafted cider—with all ingredients sourced locally—is imbued with the naturally bright terroir of upstate New York.
