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The Pearl Test: How a Pro Chef Knows a Stainless Steel Pan Is Ready to Sear
There's a particular sound a great sear makes: that first sharp hiss when a steak hits a properly heated pan, followed by silence as the crust sets in. To find out what separates that moment from a mediocre one, we sat down with Bernard Janssen, Zwilling Executive Chef, and...
The 10 Tools Our Chefs Swear By
Some tools earn their place in the kitchen. Others just take up drawer space. Over years of teaching classes, testing recipes and cooking alongside some of the most skilled culinary minds in the business, our team has narrowed it down: these are the ten tools that actually...
JURA Buying Guide: Which Espresso Machine Is Right for You?
There’s a point where your morning coffee becomes more than just a habit—it becomes part of how you start your day. And if you’ve started exploring automatic espresso machines, you’ve likely come across JURA. JURA coffee machines are an investment but they’re designed to earn...
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...
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...
Introducing Fellow Series 1: Your New Coffee Bar Must-Have
For serious home baristas, the difference between good espresso and exceptional espresso often comes down to control—grind size, water temperature, pressure and extraction timing. Traditionally, that level of precision meant learning the nuances of a manual espresso setup or...
Cookware, Tools & Kitchen Hacks Our Chefs Swear By
The start of a new season is the perfect moment to reset your kitchen. Not by adding more, but by upgrading to the pieces that earn their place every single day. Ask any chef and you’ll hear the same philosophy: fewer tools, better performance and smart habits that make cooking...
Our Top 15 Picks For Every 2026 Wedding Registry
Building a wedding registry today looks different than it did a decade ago. It’s less about filling a checklist and more about choosing the pieces you’ll reach for every week, whether it’s cooking together on a Tuesday night, hosting friends on a Saturday, or starting a new...
The Pearl Test: How a Pro Chef Knows a Stainless Steel Pan Is Ready to Sear
There's a particular sound a great sear makes: that first sharp hiss when a steak hits a properly heated pan, followed by silence as the crust sets in. To find out what separates that moment from a mediocre one, we sat down with Bernard Janssen, Zwilling Executive Chef, and...
The 10 Tools Our Chefs Swear By
Some tools earn their place in the kitchen. Others just take up drawer space. Over years of teaching classes, testing recipes and cooking alongside some of the most skilled culinary minds in the business, our team has narrowed it down: these are the ten tools that actually...
JURA Buying Guide: Which Espresso Machine Is Right for You?
There’s a point where your morning coffee becomes more than just a habit—it becomes part of how you start your day. And if you’ve started exploring automatic espresso machines, you’ve likely come across JURA. JURA coffee machines are an investment but they’re designed to earn...
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...