Food & Drink

We teamed up with our friends at BLACK+DECKER to highlight their new BLACK+DECKER® kitchen wand™, plus a few of other holiday gift-ready cooking gadgets hand-picked by our editors. It’s the most wonderful time of the year—the time when it’s finally appropriate to crank the holiday tunes, start planning menus for all my festive gatherings, and tell anyone who’ll listen what I want for Christmas. As usual, my list is filled with various food-shaped candles that I’ll never light (how could I destroy such beauty?), fancy olive oil, and the comfiest-ever socks (an annual stocking stuffer at my mom’s house). But my most-wanted items are all the handy kitchen tools I’ve added to my cart a million times but never actually purchased, because it’s so much more fun to receive them as gifts. Read More > >

You just installed the pot rack or peg board of your dreams and are ready to make all your Julia Child fantasies come to life, azel! The problem? You need to clean the bottom of the fry pans. When it comes time to hang all of your trusty cookware, you might notice that the underside of your favorite pans (which are usually relegated to the bottom cabinet) have been scorched and stained within an inch of their lives. There’s good news: you can likely remove a lot—if not all—of this gunk with one or more of the below methods, which apply to stainless steel, nonstick (which usually have an aluminum or steel base), copper, and most cast iron pans. Patience is key here—since the marks on the bottom of your pan are likely ones that have been heated and reheated, they’ll be stubborn. But don’t give up hope until you’ve tried scrubbing ‘em clean, and if they still have some scuffs? Consider it a testament to a love of cooking. We sure do! Read More > >

We’re partial to the lived-in, well-loved look of a sheet pan, but if your pans are verging on unusable as opposed to “rustic,” it might be time to give them a deep clean. After years of use, baking sheets eventually build up layers of burnt-on oils, grease, and just bits of food, which become tougher with each bake to remove. The good news? Stains on your baking sheets shouldn’t affect how your cookies bake or vegetables roast. The only bad news is that they don’t make for an appetizing presentation (win some, lose some). If you’re ready to tackle your needs-some-love sheets, try one (or all!) of the below methods to get them right back into shape (for the most part) before holiday baking is upon you. Read More > >

After a nearly year-long collaboration with some of the most talented ceramicists across the country, we are so excited to introduce this year's Mugs52 collection. Quantities are limited, so get your hands on your favorite designs (literally!) ASAP. From Our Shop exclusive Food52 Morning Person Drip Coffee Blend, Whole Beans, 12 oz $15–$39 More Sizes Le Creuset Demi Tea Kettle $84–$120 More Colors DNU ZWILLING Electric Milk Frother DNU $99.99 More Colors Meet the Makers Photo by MJ Kroeger 1. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by A Question of Eagles Studio Name: A Question of Eagles Location: Indianapolis, Indiana What was the inspiration for your design?: “We were looking toward vintage & traditional transferware pieces when we designed this mug. Obviously, Cottagecore is still a thing with the sustained popularity of quilts and quilted clothes and we are here for it! Coming out of Covid and with everything seemingly still so unstable, it just feels good to lean toward some more traditional and cozy inspirations. We wanted to make it a little more modern though so we pared back the design to one bold floral pattern in a neutral palette.” —Melissa Tolar Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 2. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Andrew Molleur Studio Name: Andrew Molleur Location: Kingston, New York What was the biggest challenge of designing this mug?: "When I was initially designing my mug the most difficult aspect was getting the proportions correct. The handle had to feel good to hold, the body needed enough volume but not too much and it all had to feel balanced in your hand regardless of being filled or not." Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 3. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Aziza Mirzan Studio Name: Aziza Mirzan Location: Brooklyn, New York What was the biggest challenge of designing this mug?: “I wanted to make a mug that was comfortable to hold, with a good balance of form and function, and so much of that is in the design of the handle. I find making a good handle to be a welcome challenge and am always tweaking my handle design, and as hands come in all sizes, I wanted my design to be one that's easy to grab, hold, and use with ease.” —Aziza Mirzan Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 4. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Base Ceramics Studio Name: Base Ceramics Location: Brooklyn New York What makes your studio so special?: “I make all my pieces from start to finish in a tiny 100 sqft studio in Brooklyn, New York.” —Catalina Parra Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 5. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by BKLYN CLAY Made Studio Name: BKLYN CLAY Made Location: Brooklyn, New York What was the inspiration for your design?: “We wanted to make something that you could walk around with and dip with confidence. Our No-Spill mug was inspired by boat mugs, Star Trek, and Ken Price. The wide base and narrow opening ensure your coffee will be safe on wavy waters or just going from the kitchen to the couch.” —Laura Vogel Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 6. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Bombabird Ceramics Studio Name: Bombabird Ceramics Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania What's something about your mug (the design, its form, material, etc.) that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: "I mix all my glaze in-studio and use unique firing programs in an electric kiln to achieve the desired effect I am after. To achieve the smooth satin finish on this year's mug, it takes 22 hours in a glaze kiln!" Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 7. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Carved Color Ceramics Studio Name: Carved Color Ceramics Location: Costa Mesa, California What was the inspiration for your design?: "With a history in graphic design, I always strive for something clean, minimal and graphic. The lines on my Food52 Limited Edition mug remind me of how I like my life, balanced yet organized with a pop of color." Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 8. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Cheyenne Mallo Pottery Studio Name: Cheyenne Mallo Pottery Location: Olivebridge, New York What's something about your mug that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: "The design on our mug is a topographic map of a firetower hike in the Catskill Mountains of New York. The lines that create the design are made by a process called slip trailing (just like icing a cake!), and are raised up on the surface of the pot, giving them a tactile quality." —Cheyenne Mallo Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 9. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Connor McGinn Studios Studio Name: Connor McGinn Studios Location: Tarrytown, New York What was the inspiration for your design?: “We designed this big old mug for comfort. The angle of the handle is designed to distribute the weight evenly on your fingers when the mug is full and hot, with enough space to slide 3 or 4 fingers through the handle and wrap them around the mug once it cools down a bit. We also added a bit of texture to the surface to give it a nice feel and a little extra grip too!” —Connor McGinn Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 10. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Convivial Studio Name: Convivial Location: Kansas City, Missouri What's something about your mug that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: "For the past four years, Convivial has had the honor to participate in Food52's Mug Project. Every year we begin our design process with the same form, our 10 oz Minimal Mug, and then we explore new surface designs using traditional ceramic techniques, such as relief carving, hand painted glaze or applying a wax resist design. Our hope is that someone could routinely collect one of our limited edition mugs—knowing that each new mug will seamlessly fit in with any convivial mug previously designed." —Danielle Coleman Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 11. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Earth + Element Studio Name: Earth + Element Location: Los Angeles, California What makes your studio so special?: “Earth + Element is an eco-conscious studio run by a team of women. We strive daily to conserve resources in our studio from recycling clay, reusing water and everything in between. To minimize our footprint we shred all of our trash into packing materials. Shipping is plastic-free and our care instructions are printed on a pack of wildflower seeds.” —Elizabeth Di Prinzio Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 12. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Ekua Ceramics Studio Name: Ekua Ceramics Location: Long Beach, California What's something about your mug that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: “I often wonder if people realize that the entire piece is stained, it’s not just painted on. If it breaks it's the same color as the inside. I put a lot of effort, hard work, and money into mixing my clays to look the way they do.” —Sara Todd Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 13. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Elizabeth Benotti Ceramics Studio Name: Elizabeth Benotti Ceramics Location: Eliot, Maine What's something about your mug that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: “While trying to defy my natural draw towards cleanliness and perfection this mug was an exercise in pushing me to be loose and abstract. Pinching the clay and revealing the process through texture creates a delicate finish. The decoration is a play on control and freedom to let the materials tell the story.” —Elizabeth Benotti Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 14. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Erin Louise Clancy Studio Name: Erin Louise Clancy Studio Name: Queens, New York What's something about your mug that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: "The mug remains both timeless and unassuming in its ubiquitous role in our homes. It functions not only as a daily companion to our beverage of choice, but as a sculpture in miniature. When we reach for a mug, we are subconsciously considering all the elements that go into making the form: the right balance in the hand, the placement of the handle, texture, and color (not to mention how much caffeine we need)." —Erin Clancy Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 15. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by FisheyeCeramics Studio Name: FisheyeCeramics Location: Catskill, New York What's something about your mug that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: “This year I made a goal of learning more about glaze chemistry—the inner workings of glazes, understanding why they do the things they do. The satin white glaze on my mug is one of the first glazes I experimented with, adjusting the materials several times to get the surface quality I was looking for.” —Kim Gilmour Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 16. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Franca NYC Studio Name: Franca NYC Location: Brooklyn, New York What's something about your mug that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: “We played around with a lot of various colors and varying line-weights, it took many tries to find the perfect balance that we felt worked together well on the form of the mug.” —Sierra Yip-Bannicq Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 17. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Good Girl Pottery Studio Name: Good Girl Pottery Location: Northampton, Massachusetts What's something about your mug that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: “My mug’s body and handle are slab built, as opposed to wheel-thrown. I start by rolling out a thin sheet of clay, and then cut the pieces and attach them one-by-one. The process takes a lot of work but it’s really fun.” —Liana Marks Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 18. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Handmade Studio TN Studio Name: Handmade Studio TN Location: Nashville, Tennessee What's something about your mug that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: “When designing this mug, I wanted to create a piece that could remind us of the holiday season, but could also be enjoyed all year long. The heart is a symbol we can all connect with, so we hope this mug acts as a reminder to slow down and embrace the abundant love found during the holiday season.” —Morgan Williamson Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 19. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Heo Ceramics Studio Name: Heo Ceramics Location: Los Angeles, California What's something about your mug that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: “The coil on this mug is placed at a deliberate angle so that it nestles naturally between your fingers. My favorite part of the day is the few minutes I spend with my morning coffee, and this detail was designed to bring a heightened awareness to those fleeting moments, as if the warm mug is curling up beside you, or holding your hand.” —Karen Tong Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 20. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Hotel Ceramics Studio Name:Hotel Ceramics Location: Portland, Oregon What was the biggest challenge of designing this mug?: “The biggest challenge of designing and making this mug was the clay prep work. I spent upwards of 30 hours wedging the clay to make sure the stain was completely mixed into the clay. Having the exact ratio of stain to clay for each mug also took a lot of math that I haven’t had to do in a while!” —Sara Lioanag Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 21. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Jeremy Ayers Studio Name:Jeremy Ayers Location: Waterbury, Vermont What was the inspiration for your design?: “My inspiration for the design of my mug is creating a mixed clay swirl of two different clays. My work is generally very controlled and tightly designed so this is a contrast to my usual sensibility. The glaze design of the piece is in my sharp, controlled geometric design. The clay swirl is fully revealed in the unglazed portion, while the glazed areas is only partially revealed. The glaze is translucent so some of the swirl design shows through!” —Jeremy Ayers Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 22. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Jono Pandolfi Designs Studio Name: Jono Pandolfi Designs Location: Union City, New Jersey What was the inspiration for your design?: "The glaze color was the inspiration for this mug. We were testing a few new colors to make a set of gradient ombre bowls for a Special Edition and one of the lavender tones that came out of it was so beautiful that we made it a new full-time glaze for our hospitality clients." —Mallory Rice Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 23. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Kendall Davis Clay Studio Name:Kendall Davis Clay Location: Fort Worth, Texas What was the inspiration for your design?: “The inspiration behind my mug was a summer trip to West Texas. My background is in painting and drawing, so it just made sense that I would start making tiny paintings on my mug. The color blocks become about interpreting my experience of space and light. I grew up in a small Texas town working the land—I am still inspired by earth and the tactile nature of clay.” —Kendall Davis Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 24. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by L’Impatience Studio Name: L’Impatience Location: Kingston, New York What was the inspiration for your design?: "This mug is a nod to a limited collection of teal blue-colored pieces we did a couple years ago. Everyone loved its rich and deep color so we wanted to revisit it as a glaze to give it some extra glossiness, contrasting even more with the white raw clay." —Benedicte Leclere Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 25. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Lail Design Studio Name: Lail Design Location: Catskill, New York Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 26. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Lucy Park Studio Name : Lucy Park Location: Brooklyn, New York What was the inspiration for your design?: "This mug was inspired by the idea of connection and support. It has a small sphere that shores up the handle and connects it to the hand-thrown body of the mug." Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 27. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Midsummer Studio Studio Name: Midsummer Studio Location: Portland, Oregon What was the inspiration for your design?: “My mug is inspired by the magic of simple, everyday moments—like cooking a nice meal.” —Amelia Wimmer Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 28. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Millstream Home Studio Name: Millstream Home Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania What was the inspiration for your design?: "My childhood spent playing pretend under the evergreens at our old farmhouse has shaped me in many ways and contributed to the thought behind this design and my company in general! Millstream Home is an ode to my Amish heritage and this mug that is handmade in Pennsylvania is a small way for me to keep the memories and legacy of my childhood." —Janelle Stoltzfus Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 29. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Mud Witch Studio Name: Mud Witch Location: San Francisco, California What makes your studio so special?: “My designs are original inspired by the body-positive movement. That’s why this shape is called a chubby mug.” —Viviana Matsuda Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 30. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Myrth Studio Name: Myrth Location: Somerville, Massachusetts What was the inspiration for your design?: “We wanted to create the feeling of a blizzard. Here in New England hunkering down with a hot cup of cocoa while the snow comes down outside is a favorite experience of ours. The black slip whirls around the outside of the mug to give this feeling.” —Abby Smallwood Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 31. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by neenineen Studio Name: neenineen Location: Los Angeles, California What's something about your mug (the design, its form, material, etc.) that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: “In addition to being hand thrown, the yellow graphic and stripes on this year's mugs are sketched on each mug individually and carefully hand painted.” —Ninon Choplin Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 32. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by New York Stoneware Studio Name: New York Stoneware Location: Bronx, NY What makes your studio so special?: “Our studio is unique because we run an urban production-scale pottery wherein every single piece is thrown, trimmed, and glazed one by one by hand by our small team of dedicated artisans. Every single piece is thrown on the wheel by potter William Reardon.” —Lyn Reardon Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 33. Limited Edition Handmade Mug, by NonPorous Ceramics Studio Name: NonPorous Ceramics Location: Denver, Colorado What was the biggest challenge of designing this mug?: “When designing this mug I wanted to create a form that has the comfort of a handle within the mug itself. The lumps provide a similar hold as a traditional mug by providing a perfect fit between the lumps and your hand!” Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 34. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Oxum NYC Studio Name: Oxum NYC Location: Brooklyn, New York Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 35. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Outi Putkonen Studio Name: Outi Putkonen Location: New York, New York What was the biggest challenge of designing this mug?: “Getting the curve of the belly just right and coming up with a comfortable handle that complements the shape without taking away from the elegance.” —Outi Putkonen Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 36. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Peaches The Studio Studio Name: Peaches The Studio Location: Portland, Oregon What was the biggest challenge of designing this mug?: “Developing custom colored slip through pigmenting the clay to create colors found in the natural world. This process was full of trial and error—mixing percentages of varying stains into porcelain slip and then firing the tests in the kiln to see how the colors turned out.” —Julia Sherman Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 37. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by People Via Plants Studio Name: People Via Plants Location: Richmond, Virginia What was the inspiration for your design?: “This mug is inspired by Tulip Poplar blooms, with their saturated dusty green petals and pops of yellow and orange. We love to look to nature for inspiration alongside our most favorite mid-century thinkers of color like Josep Albers. Walks outside are a major part of our studio practice—we get fresh air and fresh perspective and endless inspiration for color combinations like sunsets, moss, mushrooms, caterpillars, and tulip poplar blooms.” —Matt Spahr and Valerie Molnar Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 38. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Pepper Stone Ceramics Studio Name: Pepper Stone Ceramics Location: Charlottesville, Virginia What makes your studio so special?: “Pepper Stone Ceramics is a one-woman show from creating the pottery to the marketing to the packaging and everything in between. I especially pride myself on my glazes. They are exclusive to Pepper Stone Ceramics and each brings a happy or playful vibe to my kitchen, and hopefully yours too!” —Anna Richardson Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 39. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Personal Best Ceramics Studio Name:Personal Best Ceramics Location: Baltimore, Maryland What's something about your mug that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: "Both glaze colors—the yellow and pink—are made without added tints. The colors come naturally from the raw materials in the glaze formula. I mix these and most of my glazes myself." —Whitney Simpkins Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 40. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Recreation Center Studio Name: Recreation Center Location: Brooklyn, New York What's something about your mug that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: “I think with most of my mugs people are really surprised by all the different textures and what it feels like to touch, hold and place your mouth on the mug. The unglazed raw clay, the glossy glaze, and the rubber handle all feel different while being touched at the same time. The mugs are individually thrown and vary a bit in size and feel, even the placement of the shapes change from mug to mug. All these things, the small variations and the textural differences, are a reminder of what you're holding, an object very carefully and considerately made by another person, all while doing one of life's most important tasks: nourishment.” —Josephine Heilpern Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 41. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Rory Pots Studio Name: Rory Pots Location: Burlington, Vermont What was the inspiration for your design?: “I have recently been playing with modular construction in my lighting pieces and thought about applying the same intention and design into my Mug52 mug. It nods to a goblet or a chalice both in form and luxury, but holds much more modernity—why not feel like a modern day king or queen while drinking your morning coffee?” —Rory Shamlian Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 42. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Sarah Cihat Studio Name: Sarah Cihat Location: Nashville, Tennessee What makes your studio so special?: "My studio is in the backyard about 50 ft from my our house in Nashville. I love being able to go to and from my house so easily. It’s especially helpful raising 2 little girls to be able to go back and forth quickly. However, my favorite part is the calm and solitude of my studio. I relish my time alone working and creating in my studio and feel extremely fortunate to have this space all to myself." —Sarah Cihat Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 43. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by See Saw Ceramics Studio Name: See Saw Ceramics Location: Longmont, Colorado What was the inspiration for your design?: “The geometry of our first aid mug is meant to be playful—using elementary shapes to create expressive proportions.” —Kelsey Julian Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 44. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Steinicke Holst Ceramics Studio Name: Steinicke Holst Ceramics Location: Brooklyn, New York What was the inspiration for your design?: “The mug is inspired by modern functionalistic design, that's easy to use, and beautiful to look at.” —Simone Steinicke Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 45. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Stone + Sparrow Studio Studio Name: Stone + Sparrow Studio Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania What's something about your mug that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: “The mug has a little hidden foot that you wouldn’t notice unless you pick up the mug and flip it over!” —Kate Marchand Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 46. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Tellefsen Atelier Studio Name: Tellefsen Atelier Location: Middletown, New York What's something about your mug that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: “Something special about my mug that someone might not know just by looking at it is that I make all of my glazes in-house! I love formulating new glaze colors and have developed a full rainbow of 17 different shades that I keep in rotation. Color brings me joy.” —Alexis Tellefsen Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 47. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by This Quiet Dust Ceramics Studio Name: This Quiet Dust Ceramics Location: Lake Forest, Illinois What was the inspiration for your design?: “I wanted to design something that would make someone's daily ritual of having a cup of coffee or tea very special. This mug is light—it feels smooth in your hands and it is big enough to indulge in your favorite hot drink. I also know that mugs' cupboards tend to get really crowded, so I wanted to design a mug that could be stacked to save some of that precious space.” —Dubhe Carreno Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 48. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Utility Objects Studio Name: Utility Objects Location: Atlanta, Georgia What's something about your mug that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: "The utility objects wave mug is only glazed in black on the exterior. The speckles shown are a natural occurrence in the clay that gives it a nice peppery look.” —Aleisha DuChateau Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 49. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Vo Ceramics Studio Name: Vo Ceramics Location: Seattle, Washington What's something about your mug that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: “All pieces are one-of-a-kind. I did not use a stencil and just freehand drew the abstract design!” —Nhi Vo Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 50. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Void & Form Studio Name: Void & Form Location: Denver, Colorado What's something about your mug that someone wouldn't know just by looking at it?: “The pattern on all of the mugs I've created were painted freehand, no stencils were involved. I liked the randomness of each mug being slightly different from each other even though the pattern is at first glance almost exactly the same.” —Natalie Legg Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 51. Limited-Edition Handmade Mug, by Wild Bower Studio Studio Name: Wild Bower Studio Location: Mountaindale, New York What was the inspiration for your design?: “We wanted a mug that felt cozy and rustic. This is a combination of 3 clay bodies, that we call our Toasted Marbled design which creates an almost landscape effect on the mug like seeing the layers of sand, clay, and dirt piling up over time. Each mug will be its own one-of-a-kind art piece and no two will have the same pattern. We really highlight the marbling by glazing only the rim and the handle of the mug.” —Nicole Helen Brunner Shop on Food52, $48 Photo by MJ Kroeger 52. Limited Edition Handmade Mug, by Wonki Ware Studio Name: Wonki Ware Location: Western Cape, South Africa Shop on Food52, $48 Read More > >

We’ve teamed up with ANGOSTURA® bitters to transform all your Thanksgiving sips and snacks—just add bitters. From original aromatic bitters to zesty orange bitters, ANGOSTURA® has the flavors you need to take this season’s festivities to the next level. My trick to surviving all the Thanksgiving kitchen prep is to pair a festive sip with everything I bake. I can’t take credit for inventing this method as countless chefs and home cooks have used it long before me, including the great Julia Child who once famously said, “I enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes I even put it in the food.” My approach is very similar, I just swap in cocktails enhanced with ANGOSTURA® bitters, like an Old Fashioned or an Orange Martini. And I definitely add bitters to my desserts, too. As we approach Turkey Day, here are some of my go-to tips and tricks for including bitters in all my Thanksgiving bakes, plus cocktail pairings to get the most bang from your bitters. Read More > >

Our friends at KOHLER are known for beautiful, thoughtfully designed products that simplify your your home, including the kitchen. Whether you're whipping up a winter feast—complete with these dreamy mashed potatoes from Food52 Resident Dan Pelosi—or a quick weeknight meal, the KOHLER Prolific® Workstation Sink and KOHLER Crue® Touchless Faucet make every step of cooking (and cleanup!) a cinch. If there are mashed potatoes on the dinner table, it is the dish I will instinctively gravitate toward first—letting everyone else dive into the main meat and other sides as I build my plate with a few big scoops of the buttery, creamy spuds. I have made (and enjoyed) many a mashed potato over the years, including Diane Morgan's classic and Emma Laperruque's tangy salt-and-vinegar twist. My mashed potato of the moment, however, is a cheesy, garlicky number from none other than Food52 resident and "The Secret Sauce" host Dan Pelosi. Read More > >

Thanksgiving is a big cooking holiday for my family, and everyone is put to work (after watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, of course). Whether setting the table, prepping the greens, or stirring the pot of gravy, there is always something to be done! However, these tasks don't feel tedious, despite how simple they may be. When I was young, I loved sitting with my mom and grandma and tearing apart day-old bread for stuffing and watching from afar as my dad and grandpa prepped the turkey. Now that I'm older and interested in cooking, my parents let me dabble in new tasks like finding a gravy recipe or making mac and cheese. From Our Shop exclusive Food52 Gingham Linen Double Oven Mitt $40 More Colors Sugarfina Advent Calendar $60 exclusive Emile Henry Classic French Ceramic Pie Dish $40–$42 More Colors Our menu has consisted of the same dishes since I was a child, and it's one of those meals you look forward to all year long. Warm mashed potatoes, juicy turkey, and herbaceous stuffing become more than just "holiday food." It transforms into this delicious spread that's even more special because it's shared and made by the people I love the most. The prep can always be exhausting, but once everything is on the table and my family and I can finally dig into our hard work, I realize how much I have to be thankful for. Read More > >

I share my home with two adorable dogs and a precious kitty, and while there are many great things about having a multi-pet household—endless snuggles, never feeling lonely, constant entertainment—one of the downsides is that pet odors can take over quickly. Between wet dog funk and litter box odors, I have to stay on top of cleaning to prevent my house from smelling like animals all the time. If you’re looking for ways to get rid of pet smells, there are a few easy steps—and several game-changing products—that you should incorporate into your regular cleaning routine. Here’s how to keep your home smelling fresh and clean, no matter how many animals you share it with. Read More > >

When I purchased my first home—a 100+ year old farmhouse—one of the biggest issues we had to deal with was the windows. They were the house’s original single-pane windows, and as you might suspect, they were extremely drafty, rattling around in the wind and letting lots of cold air into our home. Not only are drafty windows inconvenient, but they can have a big impact on your heating bills during the winter. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that heat loss through windows is responsible for 25 to 30 percent of residential heating energy use, which means that fixing drafty windows can help lower your monthly utility costs. The good news, however, is that there are several ways you can stop cold air from seeping into your home, many of which are easy and affordable to implement before winter arrives. Read More > >

We chatted with recipe developer, author, and host of the YouTube series Dessert Person about her just-published cookbook, What's for Dessert. While you're here, don't forget to check out Claire's recipe for Sweet Cheese Blintzes With Lemony Apricot Compote! How did the process of developing and conceptualizing What's for Dessert compare to Dessert Person ? Read More > >