What gadgets, treats, spirits, and kitchen crafts do you have on your wish list this year? This week on Seasoned, we talk about the kitchen gadgets that end up in every cook’s stocking. James Hines, co-owner of Cookshop Plus in West Hartford, tells us what’s flying off the shelves right now and what local, highly giftable items he loves. And Emma Wartzman, writer at The Strategist shares her top gifts. We also talk to local folks who make handmade things we think anyone would be proud to give and happy to receive: beautiful cutting boards and wooden spoons, beer-infused brownies and blondies, and Poire Prisonniere, a pear brandy distilled in Ashford, Connecticut. There’s a sweet green Bartlett pear floating in the bottle.
This show was produced by Robyn Doyon-Aitken and Catie Talarski.
Guests:
- James Hines – Co-owner of Cookshop Plus in West Hartford, Conn.
- Emma Wartzman – Kitchen and dining writer at New York magazine’s The Strategist. Co-author of “35 Best Gifts for Every Type of Home Cook”
- Steve Yopp – Owner of Timbercraft Designs in Bristol, Conn.
- Stephania Halverson and Jessica Oen – Co-owners of The Drunk Alpaca (mobile)
- Louis Chatey – Co-owner of Westford Hills Distilling in Ashford, Conn.
James Hines' Favorite Local Gifts & Gadgets from Cookshop Plus
More Photos from Guests in the Episode
