Modern Kitchen Equipment

Discover fresh new ways to preserve nature’s bounty throughout the year with this modern do-it-yourself handbook, written by Liana Krissoff. Organized by season and filled with full-color photographs, the book offers detailed instructions for making more than 150 canned, pickled, dried and frozen fruits and vegetables, and includes 50 inventive recipes for dishes that use them. You’ll find all the information you need on canning along with 30 detachable gift tags for labeling your homemade treasures.

The cutlery artisans at Wüsthof have forged a masterpiece with this chef’s knife, which combines the ancient art of Damascus steel making with top performance for the modern kitchen. This true Damascus blade is hand crafted through a labor-intensive process where hundreds of layers of steel are forged and folded together, producing an extremely strong blade distinguished by its beautiful wavy, water-like pattern. Each knife displays a unique blade pattern, which is complemented by a thuya wood handle.

Made in Italy with a blend of traditional techniques and modern materials, Opus Cupra is the ultimate hybrid cookware, combining the beauty and heat conductivity of hammered-copper exteriors with the ease and durability of stainless-steel interiors. This braiser browns beautifully, then slow-cooks on the stovetop or in the oven, keeping foods moist and juicy. Hand hammered-copper exterior is bonded to polished-stainless-steel interior.

Riedel's premier collection, the Sommeliers line, includes an impressive assortment of lead-crystal glasses, each developed by expert tasters to flatter a specific type of fine wine or liquor. Representing a quantum leap in wineglass design when it was created in 1958, this glass is on permanent display at the New York Museum of Modern Art.

This pot is designed for simmering soups and stocks, with high sides to minimize evaporation and help keep ingredients submerged during long simmering. The pot is from All-Clad’s original three-layer bonded Stainless Steel cookware line, which pairs classic style with modern practicality. A new capacity engraving on the base makes for quick identification, and an improved ergonomic handle ensures comfort.

Chromed steel tops and bases give these American-made mills modern polish, while acrylic housings let you tell salt from pepper at a glance. Durable stainless-steel mechanisms provide a range of even grinds, for taste and aroma preground spices can't equal. Crank top makes grinding easy. Acrylic body lets you identify contents and fill levels instantly. Adjust the grind to your liking by cranking the lever on top of each mill. Stainless-steel mechanisms grind evenly and efficiently.

Adding convenience and versatility to the traditional stockpot, this design features a bale and helper handles to simplify the draining of liquids when cooking stock, seafood, potatoes or corn on the cob. The pot is from All-Clad’s original three-layer bonded Stainless Steel cookware line, which pairs classic style with modern practicality. High sides slow the evaporation of liquids when simmering and boiling. A wide bottom allows ample room for browning ingredients when preparing soups and stews.

A fresh, modern twist on classic designs, our wooden stand offers beautiful presentation for everything from cookies, cakes and pies to tea sandwiches and finger foods. Its timeless, style complements all your favorite dinnerware patterns. Natural variations in the tropical mango wood make each stand unique. To clean, simply wipe with a damp cloth. Tier diameters: 14", 10-1/2", and 7-1/2". 16" high. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.