Gifts for the cook
Shear pleasure. I have to be honest, when someone gave me these Cutco scissors as a gift I thought it was a bit odd. But then I started using them. They are fantastic! They have a great weight, come apart, and can be thrown in the dishwasher. I have had them for over 20 years and they still look and work like new. It’s a gift that will last forever - like Rapt reusable gift wrap! Also like Rapt, they are made in the USA.
Pepper Mate the Great. This pepper grinder from The Pepper Mate is a cinch. It’s easy to use and is self-contained so you don’t get pepper all over the place. The versatility of being able to adjust the coarseness makes it delicious for steak au poivre or a fine flavoring for a velouté soup. It makes a good gift for any cook. Ina Garten and Jacques Pepin are fans, too!
Inspired by nature, the Nest cast iron pans are pretty enough to leave out. As their site says, it’s “art at your table.” We are big fans of cast iron and love the taste and crisp of food cooked in it. Like Rapt, they are made in the USA. Nest is based next door in Providence, Rhode Island.