Marna Silicone Piggy Steamer Lid
The Marna Piggy Steamer from Japan is the perfect combination of cute and practical. The piggy face is more than a gimmick; this silicone lid forms a tight seal over pots and containers while venting excess steam through its snout, and the ear-shaped handles make it easy to grab and lift.
Use it for stovetop steaming, splatter-free microwave cooking or even in place of plastic wrap for hassle-free refrigerator storage.
Au Nain Pearlized Steak Knives — Set of 4
These knives are a perfect gift for your friend who loves to host, or the family member whose flatware could use an upgrade. Handmade by master artisans in the Thiers region of France, an area renowned for over 600 years for superb knife-making, Au Nain’s set of four elegant steak knives are made from durable stainless steel, and boast full-tang, sturdy but fine-edged blades that’ll cleanly slice through even the toughest cuts of meat. Skip the wrapping paper—the wooden box they’re stored in is beautiful enough.
Turkish Dish Towels - Set of 2
These dish towels are almost too pretty to use. Turkish textiles are famously absorbent, and these tassel-free towels are made from 100% hand-loomed Turkish cotton. Soft and surprisingly lightweight, they dry remarkably fast after a round of dishes or mopping up spills, and each towel comes with a loop for easy hanging. The yarn used to make these towels is dyed before weaving, so the colors will stay true, even after washing.
Shortbread House x Sara Miller Tin - Ginger
The tin these cookies come packaged in is stunning, thanks to a collaboration with British home designer Sara Miller, known for her playful prints. But they're more than pretty packaging. Many store brands lack the rich butteriness of true Scottish shortbread, ending up too gritty or pasty on the tongue. These treats are truly authentic, handmade from a family recipe.
Each one of these classic biscuits is buttery, tender, and perfectly crumbly, with nubs of candied ginger sprinkled throughout that add zip and a touch of pleasant chew.
Il Colle Del Gusto Sicilian Pistachio Spread
Yes, it’s better than Nutella.
Made from Sicilian pistachios and extra-virgin olive oil, Pistacchiosa is a creamy, aromatic spread your giftee will want to put on all their desserts, or eat straight out of the jar (it’s the holidays after all). There’s a reason this spread is one of our bestsellers.
Milk Street Limited Edition Premium Kitchin-to Knife
Sure, your giftee has a quality chef’s knife, but this knife is special.
Traditional European chef’s knives are big, heavy and awkward because they evolved from Middle Ages daggers, which were designed for personal defense, not kitchen work. Our solution was to look toward Japan, where there’s a long history—and huge range—of smartly designed kitchen knives grown out of swordmaking.
By design, Japanese knives are thinner, lighter and task specific. Based on these knives and our own cooking experience, we developed an all-new modern chef’s knife that’s remarkably easy to use.
Part cleaver and part vegetable knife, prep work of any kind can be tackled—from slicing garlic to chopping squash. It’s also gorgeous, with a high-end Japanese AUS8 steel blade specially treated with a non-stick “Tsuchime” hammered surface and a grained cocobolo wood handle.
Rike & Co. Jenny Halter Apron
This apron is so pretty, they’ll never want to take it off.
Named after Milk Street founder Melissa Baldino’s big sister, the Jenny has a unique halter neck that’s less utilitarian and a bit sexier than your average apron. Like all their designs, the Jenny features two large pockets for your phone or glasses, and comes with long apron ties that can be fastened in the front or back, according to your preference. Not a halter fan? Check out the Rosa wrap, the Missy sleeveless or the Rike half-apron.
Milk Street Közmatik
Charring vegetables gives them a deep, smoky flavor, but firing up the grill for a single eggplant or couple of peppers isn’t all that appealing in the frosty winter months. Enter the Közmatik, a veggie-charring metal disk that fits perfectly over the burner of a gas stove. Evenly spaced holes allow heat to circulate around the vegetables, so you are truly roasting, rather than searing as you would on a skillet.
We saw this tool all over markets in Istanbul, but it’s nearly impossible to find outside of Türkiye, and exclusive to Milk Street in the U.S. This is one item guaranteed to be missing from their kitchen.
Cheese Grotto Classico
If your loved one is on a first-name basis with their cheesemonger—and won’t let plastic wrap anywhere near their precious fromage—they need a Cheese Grotto.
Inspired by the caves used for centuries by cheesemakers to store their wheels, this is aptly designed to preserve the aroma and taste of the cheese using natural materials and careful climate control. It’s handmade from breathable bamboo wood to prevent premature molding, and contains a clay brick humidifier on the bottom to regulate moisture (no more crumbly cheese!). A vaulted ceiling makes for ideal airflow and condensation control, and it’s large enough to fit eight pounds of cheese.
Milk Street Store Gift Card
Still can’t decide? Give them the gift of choice. Purchasing a Milk Street Store gift card creates a unique code, which you can forward via email or print out for the recipient on the intended gift date. All your giftee has to do is enter the code at checkout, ensuring they get exactly what they need (and want) this holiday season.
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