When Justin Chao of Le Bon Garcon discovered caramels in Paris, he learned that crafting classic handmade French caramels can be a labor of love. I first tasted his buttery confections at Artisanal LA, and was so taken by the mango-passion fruit combination I reached out to Chao to learn more about his process for making such deliciously sweet caramels. To get your hands on …
Hailing from the heart of the Great Northwest, Portland, OR’s Tanner Goods is perfectly positioned to produce accessories rugged enough for a true outdoorsman but with looks good enough for city streets. To best showcase their expanding line of handmade leather belts, wallets, lanyards and canvas bags the label recently opened the doors to their first stand-alone retail store in downtown Portland. I recently swung …
Following in the tradition and quality of Japanese metal and blade manufacturing Suwada Blacksmith Works has been crafting the the highest quality bonsai shears and cutters since 1926. Simply but elegantly designed for function-specific use, the tools are comfortable to use and beautiful to look at. Working in Sanjo, Japan—a small town known for its long history of blacksmiths— Suwada crafts bonsai shears for shaping …
