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How to Take Care of Your Knives Like a Professional Chef
Great knives work best when they’re cared for consistently. Professional chefs don’t do anything complicated—they just follow a few habits that protect the blade, maintain sharpness and keep knives safe to use over time. At home, those same habits make a noticeable difference....
2026 Flavor Trends We Can’t Wait to Test & Try
Every year ushers in a new, exciting way of cooking and not because home cooks are chasing what’s next, but because flavor keeps evolving. How we travel, what we watch, the ingredients we discover online or in restaurants and the comfort foods we return to again and again all...
How to Use Espresso in Your Baking
Espresso is one of those ingredients that works behind the scenes—quietly amplifying flavor while adding a richness you can taste. When added to batters, doughs and fillings, espresso deepens chocolate, balances sweetness and gives baked goods a more nuanced finish. What makes...
Stock vs Broth and How to Make It at Home
Every great soup, sauce or risotto starts with the same humble secret: a pot of something slowly simmering away on the stove. Whether it’s a rich stock or a delicate broth, these kitchen staples build the backbone of flavor that elevates even the simplest dish. Though the words...
What Is Carbon Steel Cookware (and Why Are Chefs Obsessed with It?)
If you’ve ever peeked into a busy restaurant kitchen, you’ve probably noticed a stack of dark, well-loved pans that look like they’ve seen a thousand dinners—and in many cases, they have. Those aren’t cast iron or stainless steel, but carbon steel: the quiet workhorse...
How to Make the Best Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte This Fall
When the craving for a pumpkin spiced latte hits, the last thing you want is a long line or a hurried order. Making one at home means you can skip the wait and still enjoy the best part—the aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg drifting through your kitchen, the gentle hiss of milk...
Falling Into Fall With Apple Pie: Sur La Table Chef’s Tips & Favorite Recipes
The air turns crisp, leaves start to crunch and suddenly your kitchen feels like the heart of the season. Few things capture fall better than the scent of cinnamon, butter and warm apples wafting from the oven. Apple pie isn’t just dessert—it’s tradition, comfort and...
The SLT Guide to Canning: The Kitchen Tools You Need
Lining your shelves with jars you’ve made yourself feels a little like bottling up time. A basket of strawberries turns into ruby-red jam that brightens winter mornings. A bumper crop of cucumbers becomes crisp pickles that taste like summer long after the garden has gone...
The SLT Guide to Pickling: How to Do It, What to Pickle & More
The crisp snap, the briny aroma, the way it instantly makes a sandwich or salad better—pickling is one of those timeless kitchen skills that feels both creative and practical. It preserves peak-season produce, reduces food waste and adds tangy, crunchy flavor to just about...
How to Take Care of Your Knives Like a Professional Chef
Great knives work best when they’re cared for consistently. Professional chefs don’t do anything complicated—they just follow a few habits that protect the blade, maintain sharpness and keep knives safe to use over time. At home, those same habits make a noticeable difference....
2026 Flavor Trends We Can’t Wait to Test & Try
Every year ushers in a new, exciting way of cooking and not because home cooks are chasing what’s next, but because flavor keeps evolving. How we travel, what we watch, the ingredients we discover online or in restaurants and the comfort foods we return to again and again all...
How to Use Espresso in Your Baking
Espresso is one of those ingredients that works behind the scenes—quietly amplifying flavor while adding a richness you can taste. When added to batters, doughs and fillings, espresso deepens chocolate, balances sweetness and gives baked goods a more nuanced finish. What makes...
Stock vs Broth and How to Make It at Home
Every great soup, sauce or risotto starts with the same humble secret: a pot of something slowly simmering away on the stove. Whether it’s a rich stock or a delicate broth, these kitchen staples build the backbone of flavor that elevates even the simplest dish. Though the words...