Roll pasta like a pro
with this specialty designed oak board.
The Secret to the Best Pasta
This grooved wooden pasta board is our secret to creating traditional pasta shapes by hand. The ridged patterns carved into the oak wood are surprisingly effective for shaping everything from simple ridged gnocchi and cavatelli to more advanced shapes, such as capunti, strascinati and corzetti. Each board comes with a stainless steel ferretto, a traditional Italian tool used for rolling out dough and shaping rustic spiral pastas, including garganelli. For storage, a hidden magnet clasps the ferretto to the board when not in use. Available for $120 at 177milkstreet.com/nd24-pasta.
Squeeze in Style
For a citrus squeezer with retro style and ease, we love the German-designed Cilio Positano citrus press. Combining brawn and beauty, it quickly juices everything from limes to grapefruit, with an easy lever action and grippy feet to hold it steady. We appreciate the compact design—it’s just 9 inches tall and has a smaller footprint than similar models. Best of all, it cuts down on mess, with a built-in stainless steel strainer to catch seeds and solids, as well as a precise funnel that directs the juice exactly where you want it. Available for $179.95 at 177milkstreet.com/nd24-press.
Meet our new main squeeze,
this retro juicer.
A Taste of Southern Italy in Every Jar
In Salerno, Italy, the Marrazzo family has spent nearly a century perfecting the art of preserving the region’s produce—and their Collection 1934 is a celebration of that legacy. Nestled between the Amalfi and Cilento coasts, Salerno benefits from a Mediterranean climate that enhances the flavors of its fruits and vegetables. Described as “sunshine in a jar,” their yellow Ercolano tomatoes—prized for their sweetness—grow in the fertile volcanic soil near Mt. Vesuvius. The grilled pepper fillets offer a hint of smoky char, while retaining their natural flavor and crunch. And their artichoke cream, made with Schito artichokes, wowed us with earthy richness. Available starting at $19.95 at 177milkstreet.com/nd24-1934.
A Peeling Knife with Panache
Called Japan’s “City of Blades,” Seki has been famed for its knife-making—from samurai swords to world-class kitchen cutlery—for more than 700 years. And Mitsuboshi Cutlery Company’s beautiful Nagomi knife line is a testament to that legacy, with a production process so meticulous, the knives are crafted in batches of just 20 at a time. One of our favorites is the Nagomi peeling knife, boasting a razor-sharp blade made from high-carbon stainless steel, chosen for its superior edge retention. The handle, made from waterproofed pakkawood, offers style and comfort. It breezes through delicate prep work, such as chopping shallots and garlic, peeling apples or hulling strawberries. Available for $95 at 177milkstreet.com/nd24-knife.
This Sleek Knife
is a work of art–and a kitchen workhorse.
A carousel tin
that duals as a windup music box–and actually spins!
A Cookie with a Cinnamon Twist
Spanish bakery Dulcería la Abuela Asunción is famed for its festive holiday treats, and their barquillos de canela are no exception. To make these cinnamon wafer cookies, they first spread batter onto a hot iron until crisp and golden, then roll each into a cylinder while still warm. The resulting cinnamon twirls are a nostalgic treat—with packaging to match. These barquillos come in a whimsical carousel tin, which duals as a music box that actually spins. Available for $54.95 at 177milkstreet.com/nd24-tin.
24 Days of Posh Chocolate
Count down to Christmas with Melt Chocolates’ Notting Hill advent calendar. Behind every door hides a gourmet surprise. A tribute to one of London’s most vibrant neighborhoods (and the chocolatier’s home for nearly two decades), this advent calendar features 24 mini sachets inspired by Notting Hill’s iconic pastel townhouses. Each conceals a bonbon in fittingly eclectic yet elegant flavors, such as chestnut pâte de fruit, gingerbread caramel and orange praline. Available for $145 at 177milkstreet.com/nd24-choco.
This Advent Calendar
combines gourmet sweets and London charm.
Milk Street Radio’s Best Moments of 2024
Every week, Milk Street Radio searches the globe to ask questions and get answers about cooking, culture, literature and the lives of the people who make the food we love. Here are some favorite highlights from this past year:
- “BEE-lieve It or Not! Bees Count, Dream and Even Recognize You” Zoologist Lars Chittka reveals amazing new discoveries about the mind of the honeybee—and what these insights about insect consciousness mean for people (Episode 804).
- “The Unsinkable José Andrés Feeds the World” Famed chef José Andrés returns to fill us in on World Central Kitchen’s latest efforts in crisis zones around the globe (they’ve served some 400 million meals and counting). Plus, he reveals why chickpeas are his secret ingredient for extra-flavorful chicken stock (Episode 807).
- “The Woman Who Discovered Julia Child: The Secret Life of Judith Jones” We dig into a new biography of the legendary editor behind some of the greatest cookbooks of the 20th century (Episode 811).
- “Food Fights: I Love You, But I Hate Your Cooking” Forget the bedroom! We say the kitchen is where relationships are made and broken. We explore the many ways cooking can wreak havoc on romance, including true tales of culinary strife from our listeners (Episode 813).
- “Live From Las Vegas! Dive Bars, The Best Table in Town and Old-Time Vegas Faves” We embark on a time-traveling tour through Sin City’s most notorious eateries; “Top Chef” contestant and restaurateur Jamie Tran tackles audience questions; and Al Mancini (creator of Vegas’s Neon Feast dining guide) divulges his favorite tiki rooms and hidden gems, including one unforgettable dive bar that serves shots out of porcelain toilets (Episode E301).
Listen to all of these episodes (and more) at 177milkstreet.com/radio.
