From everyday prep to ambitious weekend cooking.
All the Ways to Use Your Stand Mixer
A stand mixer earns its place on the counter for baking—but that’s only the beginning. With the right approach (and a few well-chosen attachments), it becomes one of the most versatile tools in the kitchen. Think beyond cakes and cookies. A KitchenAid stand mixer can knead,...
10 Tips for Building Your Perfect Wedding Registry
Building your wedding registry is one of the more meaningful parts of planning. It’s a chance to think beyond the day itself and consider the life you’re building together—how you cook, gather and spend time at home. For many couples, that process looks different than it once...
15 Bread Terms Every Baker Should Know
Bread baking becomes easier and far more rewarding once you understand the language behind it. These terms aren’t just technical definitions. They explain why a dough behaves the way it does, helping you adjust, improve and bake with more confidence. Over time, baking will be...
At The Table With: Chelcea Dressler-Crowley and Kirsten Dressler Wilson of Messermeister
Chelcea Dressler-Crowley and Kirsten Dressler Wilson grew up in Ojai, California, where their days moved between two worlds: a working orange orchard and their family’s knife business. The orchard was hands-on: mowing between trees, fixing irrigation, feeding animals. The...
Why Roasting a Whole Chicken Is a Crucial Cooking Skill
Roasting a whole chicken is a classic for a reason. This simple, timeless dish builds confidence and unlocks skills that carry into everything else you cook; from working with a whole ingredient, recognizing doneness, carving and serving and turning leftovers into something...
These Are Our Chef’s Top 10 Cookware Must-Haves
After thirty years in the kitchen, one thing becomes clear: great cooking starts with the right pan. At Sur La Table, we’ve spent decades watching chefs cook, teach and test the tools that make great meals possible. Certain cookware always rise to the top—not because they’re...
Our 10 Must-Have Items for Year-Round Bread Baking
Most new bakers start with the same question: what do I actually need to make bread? The answer is simpler than expected. You don’t need a professional setup or a long list of specialty equipment. With a handful of well-chosen tools, bread baking becomes not just possible, but...
Our Essential Spring Kitchen Reset Guide
Spring has a way of revealing what’s no longer working, especially in the kitchen. The drawer that barely closes, the cabinet full of mismatched lids, the pan that’s seen one too many weeknight dinners. A seasonal reset is the perfect moment to clear the clutter, reorganize...
Here’s Why Enameled Cast Iron Is the “IT Girl” of the Bread World
Few things rival the quiet satisfaction of pulling a golden loaf of homemade bread from the oven. The crackle of the crust. The warm, yeasty aroma filling the kitchen. The moment you slice into it and see that airy crumb. But behind many of the internet’s most beautiful loaves...
All the Ways to Use Your Stand Mixer
A stand mixer earns its place on the counter for baking—but that’s only the beginning. With the right approach (and a few well-chosen attachments), it becomes one of the most versatile tools in the kitchen. Think beyond cakes and cookies. A KitchenAid stand mixer can knead,...
10 Tips for Building Your Perfect Wedding Registry
Building your wedding registry is one of the more meaningful parts of planning. It’s a chance to think beyond the day itself and consider the life you’re building together—how you cook, gather and spend time at home. For many couples, that process looks different than it once...
15 Bread Terms Every Baker Should Know
Bread baking becomes easier and far more rewarding once you understand the language behind it. These terms aren’t just technical definitions. They explain why a dough behaves the way it does, helping you adjust, improve and bake with more confidence. Over time, baking will be...
At The Table With: Chelcea Dressler-Crowley and Kirsten Dressler Wilson of Messermeister
Chelcea Dressler-Crowley and Kirsten Dressler Wilson grew up in Ojai, California, where their days moved between two worlds: a working orange orchard and their family’s knife business. The orchard was hands-on: mowing between trees, fixing irrigation, feeding animals. The...