This Ancient Knife Is Our New Favorite
Originally created by Arctic cultures 5,000 years ago, ulu knives were designed to make easy work of repetitive tasks. We love the modern version made by small-batch cutlery maker New England Knives. Its curved blade is ideal for mincing herbs, chopping nuts or slicing vegetables, and the rocking motion does most of the work for you. Each knife is forged from high-carbon steel that is hand-sharpened at their Massachusetts workshop. The curved walnut handle fits comfortably in the palm, making it a versatile and ergonomic tool for any kitchen. Available for $59.95 at 177milkstreet.com/jf25-ulu.
Baskets Made from Pine Needles
Meticulously crafted from longleaf pine needles and native Guatemalan pajón grass, the handwoven baskets from Mayan Hands perfectly blend artistry and function. Each is coiled and stitched by skilled Mayan artisans, who use traditional techniques to transform sustainably sourced natural materials into colorful, intricately decorated baskets. The result: centerpiece-worthy pieces that are as beautiful as they are useful and durable, all imbued with a subtle, pleasant herbal fragrance from the grasses and pine needles. Available from $14 to $150 at mayanhands.org.
Suds Your Dishes in Style
Stylish and practical, the Eva Solo dish soap dispenser solves one of the more ironic problems with washing up — the mess. Most soap bottles drip, leaving a crusty-soapy scum caked down the side. But the Eva Solo’s easy-squeeze silicone bulb and no-drip spout makes it simple to dispense just the right amount of soap with no mess or waste. Made in Denmark, the Eva Solo is sold in black, dark gray and light gray. Available on Amazon for $40.
Move Over, Sriracha! Sweet and Spicy Miso Is Here
Sumo Miso, our new favorite spicy miso sauce, is the ultimate flavor booster. Made exclusively for Milk Street by Tsurumiso (a 150-year-old miso brewery in Fukuoka, Japan), the sauce blends traditional soybean miso with garlic, chili pepper and sesame to create layers of flavor. It starts sweet and garlicky, then rounds out with deep umami notes and a spicy, tangy heat that’s bold but not overpowering. Use it in stir-fries, barbecue glazes and dipping sauces, or as a condiment dolloped directly onto sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers and more. Available for $15.95 at 177milkstreet.com/jf25-miso.
A Better Way to Sip Soup
Western-style soup spoons have nothing on these ceramic soup spoons, known as renge in China and Japan. Their deep, flat bowls hold more liquid than their Western counterparts, making them ideal for soups, brothy dishes, rice porridge and juicy xiao long bao (soup dumplings). They are popular across Asia, used for ramen in Japan, pho in Vietnam, tom yum in Thailand and laksa in Malaysia. We like the bright, playful patterns adorning these renge. Available as a set of four for $18.95 at 177milkstreet.com/jf25-spoons.
No-Fuss Garlic Prep
Garlic presses claim to make quick work of garlic prep, but they’re a nuisance to clean. That’s why we designed the Milk Street Garlic Pro, a one-stop solution for easy garlic prep. The intuitive design functions like a mandoline, only safer, as it keeps fingers away from the blade as you slice, press or grate your garlic. Simply choose your desired attachment, load the cloves into the large, grippy hopper, then press and slide back and forth. The odor-proof polycarbonate base holds more than a head of prepared garlic, which can be transferred to the mixing bowl or skillet without ever having to get your hands dirty. And cleanup is a breeze. Available for $34.95 at 177milkstreet.com/jf25-garlic.
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