11 Things We Can't Resist Adding to Our Kitchens This Fall
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A milk frother, coffee grinder, and a pie dish, just for starters.
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In September it's not just weather that’s changing, but what we want to eat and cook, too. As the days get chillier and the leaves on the trees start to turn from green to yellow and orange, I for one start to crave creamy pasta sauces, spicy soups, and chocolate-y cookies. But I can’t tackle all my favorite fall recipes without the right tools.
Our writers and editors are equally excited to dive into fall cooking and baking projects, which is why we asked them to reveal the kitchen products they can’t wait to use in these upcoming colder months. If you’ve officially swapped iced cold brew for lattes, or have been eyeing baked mac and cheese and lasagna recipes you’ll want to add their favorites to your shopping cart too, like this stylish milk frother or this versatile baking dish.
Ready to brew a cup of tea and throw a blanket over your shoulders? Then you’re going to fall in love with these 11 editor-loved kitchen products we’ll be using all season long.
Shopping Editors’ Favorite Fall Kitchen Products
Le Creuset Pumpkin Cocotte, $368 at amazon.com
Mud/wtr Rise Mushroom-Based Coffee Alternative, $60 at amazon.com
Smeg Milk Frother, $230 at williams-sonoma.com
Nordic Baker's Half Sheet, Set of 2, $22 (originally $25) at amazon.com
Emile Henry Pie Dish, $50 (originally $55) at amazon.com
Souper Cubes 1-Cup Silicone Freezer Tray, $35 (originally $37) at amazon.com
Made In Rectangular Baking Dish, $79 at madeincookware.com
Bodum Bistro Burr Coffee Grinder, $100 at amazon.com
HIC Kitchen Tip Tea Strainer, $6 (originally $7) at amazon.com
Ember Mug, $116 (originally $130) at amazon.com
Flickr Personal Concrete Fireplace, $93 (originally $125) at amazon.com
Le Creuset Pumpkin Cocotte
Amazon
$386
“I have been toying with getting this pumpkin cocotte year after year and this is the time I'm finally grabbing it. It's timeless, and perfect for making pumpkin (or dare I say it, butternut squash) soup. Plus, it will look so good on my stovetop all season long. I'm pretty sure I'll use it after fall, too. After all, it's just a Dutch oven. Scratch that: It's an adorable Dutch oven.” — Daniel Modlin, commerce editor
Mud/wtr Mushroom-Based Coffee Alternative
Amazon
$60
“I’m used to switching back to pour-over coffee from iced as soon as temperatures drop, but so far, a hot cup of Mud/wtr Rise Cacao is hitting the spot. It’s an organic coffee alternative made with mushrooms, but it’s also reminiscent of chai with cinnamon, cardamom, and other spices. It just tastes cozy! Cacao and black tea powder give it just enough of a caffeine boost, so I'll be sipping it all season long.” — Mary Claire Lagroue, associate commerce editor
Smeg Milk Frother
Williams Sonoma
$230
$3
“Fall! Cooler temperatures! Warm drinks! I am so massively excited to make my own lattes, steamers (warmed, frothed milk plus flavored simple syrup), and even pumpkin spice lattes. For all of this, I need a milk frother. I love the retro-style look of this one from Smeg and while I got the red one, I'm definitely second guessing my decision because the green and blue frothers are highly adorable. ” — Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm, senior commerce editor
Nordic Baker's Half Sheet, Set of 2
Amazon
$25
$22
“Two of my favorite fall activities are baking cookies and roasting vegetables, and I need reliable baking sheets to do both. I just bought this set of Nordic Ware baker’s half sheets, and already love them. The size is perfect: They're wide enough to fit big patches of potatoes, zucchini, and carrots that I’ll be feeding my family all autumn. And I can already tell that they are much sturdier than other baking sheets, which tend to warp under the high heat of the oven. But my favorite feature of these baking sheets is that splattered oil and other burned-on food debris wipes away — no arduous and frustrating scrubbing required — leaving them relatively spotless even after several uses. Finally, I’ve found baking sheets that will actually last without needing to be replaced in a couple months.” — Elisabeth Sherman, commerce writer
Emile Henry Pie Dish
Amazon
$55
$50
“I've written about this pie dish far too many times, and I've finally hit the buy button for this year's holiday season. I love how simple and timeless the design is — I know it'll look beautiful on any table. Plus, it's made with ceramic, which I love for baking. It'll ideally heat up enough to hold the right temperature, but not so much that it will over-bake my pies. I’m going apple picking this weekend, and I can’t wait to bake a granny smith-filled pie in it.” — Kristin Montemarano, food commerce writer
Souper Cubes 1-Cup Silicone Freezer Tray
$37
$35
“When the temperatures start to drop, I crave comforting stews, soups, and other saucy dishes. However, I don't crave eating the same meal three days in a row. Once I get these clever trays (that have the punderful name 'Souper Cubes'), I can make big batches and freeze convenient 1-cup portions for my future self.” — Katie Macdonald, editorial director
Made In Rectangular Baking Dish
Made In
$79
“Fall basically screams baking season. I own Made In's square 8-inch baking dish and use it regularly for small-scale savory bakes, like weeknight chicken breasts or baked mac and cheese. I like its nonstick porcelain construction, so I'm not stuck scrubbing off burned bits after dinner. Ahead of the holidays, I have my eye on the brand's larger 9 by 13-inch rectangular baking dish for larger savory bakes like lasagna or chicken thighs for a crowd. I particularly love this olive green color — which is ceramic — and think it will look super pretty sitting on my dinner table.” — Danielle St. Pierre, commerce editor
Bodum Bistro Burr Coffee Grinder
Amazon
$100
“I've had my current coffee grinder for a few years now, and while it technically does its job, it's quite noisy and no longer grinds my beans consistently. I have my eyes on the Bodum Bistro Burr Coffee Grinder for my morning French press coffee this fall. This compact burr grinder has a simple and sleek design, and I trust it'll be a major upgrade for my mornings since it was deemed our favorite coffee grinder during testing.” — Danielle St. Pierre, commerce editor
HIC Kitchen Tip Tea Strainer
Amazon
$7
$6
“While in the UK this spring, I was served tea with this genius tool, and now I'm getting one for my home this fall. It's great for brewing loose leaf tea in a teapot. The base of the strainer swivels so that it does double duty: it not only keeps the strainer perched on the side of the mug when you're pouring and straining the tea, but it also swings down underneath the mesh to catch drippings when you're done (like a built-in saucer).” — Taysha Murtaugh, Commerce Director
Ember Mug
Amazon
$130
$116
"Fall signals the shift from iced coffee to hot coffee, and this smart mug helps me keep my caffeinated drinks at the ideal temperature. Seriously, you can actually set your preference, to the exact degree, in the easy-to-use app. While it's a bit pricey, you won't regret the splurge — and it makes a great gift as well (my mom adores the one I got for her)." — Taysha Murtaugh, Commerce Director
Flickr Personal Concrete Fireplace
Amazon
$125
$93
"There's just something about gathering around an open flame, especially this time of year. For those (like me) who do not have a fireplace, this tabletop option is a great alternative. It's small enough to set on your table — inside or outside — and so fun to have burning during dinners or late-night conversations. And since it uses rubbing alcohol, it's a clean, smoke-free burn that you can even roast marshmallows over." — Taysha Murtaugh, Commerce Director
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