Cast Iron Cookware Restored by Best Made Co.

Sought-after, durable and quality century-old goods are given a new life

A longtime staple in kitchens and mess-kits across the US and worldwide, cast iron cookware is lauded for its durability, simplicity and downright great cooking experience. Around 100 years ago, production of cast iron cookware in the US was in something of a golden age. Today, only one producer remains in the US, and vintage cast irons have become something of a collector’s item; largely …

Homemade Pies from Jam Jar Bakery

Binge-worthy bites baked in single-serving jars, ready to eat

Baking pies right in mason jars isn’t a new concept, but you’d be hard pressed to find those as well as executed (both inside and out) as the offerings from NYC’s Jam Jar Bakery. Created by Abby Lavin—an alum of the French Culinary Institute (as well as famed restaurant Colicchio & Sons and perennial baked goods favorite Magnolia Cupcakes)—the rich, all-natural pies are simply delicious …

Chimpanzee Bars

Going beyond natural ingredients, the Czech company takes a user-centric approach to their products

In the world of energy bars, the use of all-natural ingredients has become commonplace. While it’s a largely positive shift for a host of reasons, the use of those ingredients doesn’t necessarily result in a healthy product and can umbrella some rather nefarious sweeteners. The team at Prague-based Chimpanzee Bars, however, takes every single one of their ingredients and the nutritional value behind each component …