Photos by 360 West staff and courtesy of the makers
Rory Macdonald, author of Bake: Breads, Cakes, Croissants, Kouign Amanns, Macarons, Scones, Tarts, will provide the baker in your life instruction on making a lot of dough and getting it right, from croissants to desserts.
$17.98, rizzoliusa.com or your favorite bookseller
Syosaku’s 7-inch santoku chef knife is a versatile workhorse thanks to its adeptness at dicing, slicing and mincing. The wide and rounded magnolia wood handle feels comfortable in the hand.
$279.99, syosaku-japan.com
Our Goldtouch nonstick pans make us feel like a professional, even with our marginal skills. Give the baker in your life some deserved upgrades. Muffin pan, $27.95; cake pan, $22.95 to $39.95, Williams Sonoma
Smithey Ironware’s carbon steel oval roaster is inspired by the artistry of blacksmiths. Hand-forged, it’s durable but lightweight.
$275, Central Market
If you haven’t added a pellet grill to your arsenal, now is the time. Traeger’s Timberline 1300 Wood Pellet WiFi Grill is high-tech but still delivers old-fashioned wood-fired flavor.
$2,199.99, Ace Hardware (free delivery and assembly available)
Known best for aluminum alloy serving pieces in silver, Beatriz Ball takes a turn with the Sierra Kioto line in a textured champagne gold finish. And, yes, it’s oven- and freezer-friendly and dishwasher safe.
Medium platter, $91, P.S. The Letter, Jordan Taylor & Co.
While 300 bucks might seem like a lot to pay for a toaster, the Balmuda uses steam to transform an ordinary slice of bread into something wonderful. Compact in size, it also works as a counter oven for baking cookies, reheating frozen food and more. Its smart looks have earned it design awards.
$299.95, Williams Sonoma or moma.org
The classic Georgian tumbler lives on in these festive re-creations. The honeycomb design at the base feels good and looks smart, too.
$20 each, Wrare
RESOURCES
Ace Hardware Multiple locations, acehardware.com
Central Market Chapel Hill Shopping Center, 4651 West Freeway, Fort Worth, 817-989-4700; Shops at Southlake, 1425 E. Southlake Blvd., 817-310-5600; centralmarket.com
Jordan Taylor & Co. Shops of Southlake, 1275 E. Southlake Blvd., 817-251-6303, jordantaylorandco.com
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams The Shops at Clearfork, 5001 Ozona Blvd., Fort Worth, 682-312-6220, mgbwhome.com
P.S. The Letter 2100 Hulen St., Fort Worth, 817-731-2032, pstheletter.com
Williams Sonoma University Park Village, 1620 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, 817-334-0009; Southlake Town Square, 172 State St., 817-416-5932; williams-sonoma.com
Wrare The Shops at Clearfork, 5266 Marathon Ave., Fort Worth, 817-885-8881, wrareonline.com