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from the July, 2008 issue

Best French Collectibles for the Kitchen

Thomas and Claire Schlesser bring 18th- and 19th-century French style to New American restaurants. Here they explain the basics of antique kitchenware, from zoomorphe-shaped hatchets to wolf’s-teeth-jointed copper pans. Read article >>

May, 2008 East-West Kitchen Wisdom With his New York kitchen, chef Suvir Saran proves that Indian equipment isn’t essential for Indian cooking.	May, 2008 Inside Chef Suvir Saran’s East-West Kitchen With his New York kitchen, chef Suvir Saran proves that Indian equipment isn’t essential for Indian cooking.
April, 2008 Modern Farmhouse Style Slate sinks, a farmhouse-table-turned-island and other salvaged elements add historical style to a Maine kitchen. Photographs by John Kernick	March, 2008 Chef Groupie’s Dream Kitchen An extreme restaurant-goer picks up cooking-equipment tips from the chefs he adores, like Joël Robuchon and Alain Ducasse.
February, 2008 More Lessons From a Kitchen Guru Designer Christopher Peacock shares his strategies for building the perfect kitchen, from the ideal island size to the right countertop finish.	February, 2008 Lessons From a Kitchen Guru Designer Christopher Peacock shares his strategies for building the perfect kitchen, from the ideal island size to the right countertop finish.
December, 2007 Kitchen Ideas: The Modern Farmhouse "The kitchen is a socially dynamic place, where you cook food and prepare for parties. Minimalism doesn't work."	December, 2007 Kitchen Ideas: The Art Lover’s Kitchen
December, 2007 Kitchen Ideas: The Tiny Kitchen	November, 2007 Getting the Most From a Slow Cooker F&W tested the latest models, then asked cookbook author and slow-cooker expert Beth Hensperger for smart and unexpected ways to use them.
October, 2007 Retro-Cool Kitchen Chef David Gingrass updated his 1970s Napa bungalow combining retro colors (burnt orange) and textures (shag) with modern style and hyperfunctional equipment.	August, 2007 House of Tile The owners of Heath Ceramics share their best design strategies, from using tile "seconds" to creating patterns with matte and glossy finishes.
July, 2007 Cooking: a Field Guide to the Future For anyone who’s ever dreamed of being a chef, here’s an insider’s guide to the latest tools, ingredients and fantasy experiences.	July, 2007 A Restaurant-Style Kitchen California chef Trey Foshee borrowed the best ideas from restaurants—wood-burning oven, separate stations for each task—for his home kitchen. Plus: pizza, pasta and other recipes from chef Trey Foshee.
June, 2007 Best Grills for Parties Inspired by traditional grills from Japan, Spain and beyond, U.S. designers are creating new kinds of equipment that are ideal for entertaining.	June, 2007 The Power of Touch Throw away your tongs and toss your food processor. Chef Daniel Patterson believes that in the kitchen, nothing can replace human hands.
May, 2007 The Experimental Kitchen Two architects explore new uses for familiar materials in three ingenious kitchens.	March, 2007 A Star L.A. Kitchen While renovating her Spanish Revival kitchen, a movie producer found inspiration in classic L.A. style.
February, 2007 Ultimate Refrigerator Buying Guide From wireless TV fridges to vibration-free wine storage units, here’s everything you need to know about buying your next fridge.	September, 2006 New Kitchen Design Trends Adjustable hoods for tall cooks, six-foot-wide fridges: The latest kitchen trends are all about oversize ambition and imagination.
July, 2006 A Restaurateur's Retreat Steve Hanson adds some restaurant touches to the renovated kitchen in his country house.	June, 2006 New Kitchen Pavilions Covered outdoor kitchens have become elaborate annexes, with big grills and even antiques.
December, 2005 Home - The Bespoke Kitchen Chicago's Mick De Giulio rethinks everything from the refrigerator door to the kitchen sink.	November, 2005 Cooking Without a Kitchen: Home Renovation A kitchen renovation doesn't mean cooking deprivation—not when you can make French onion soup in a microwave and leg of lamb in a fireplace
October, 2005 A Napa Chef's Dream Kitchen An architect steals elements of restaurant design, from a stainless steel island to a superfast dishwasher.	April, 2005 Buying Guide: 25 Ways to Save or Splurge Whether you have $25,000 or $150,000 to spend, Cincinnati-based architect John Senhauser reveals his top sources for a luxe-looking, ultrafunctional kitchen.
November, 2004 Material Girl \| A Feel-Good Kitchen - Tina Ujlaki When planning her kitchen, F&W's Tina Ujlaki picked materials that would look—and feel—great.	January, 2004 Tool Splurges & Steals You can spend thousands on a spectacular grill—or $60 for a good one. Here, equipment at every price for the health-minded cook.
November, 2003 Holiday Helpers A multitasking timer, a slip-proof carving board and other essentials.	September, 2003 Our Kitchen Makeover The F&W test kitchen finally gets a long-needed renovation. Here are the best ideas, plus smart tips for making any kitchen a better place to cook.
August, 2003 10 Best New Tools These innovations for the kitchen are fast and strong—and better yet, they multitask like crazy.	July, 2003 Bobby Flay's Way For his new country kitchen, the Food Network chef combined natural materials like slate and granite with a cooler, '60s aesthetic
June, 2003 Top 10 New Tools The best innovations, picked from thousands of choices at the Chicago Housewares Show.	May, 2003 Travel Trophies Executive Joe Sherman travels the world to find tools for the Viking Culinary Arts Center. Here, some of his best discoveries.
April, 2003 Detailed Directions From a glass backsplash to apple-green drawers, this kitchen by Chris Smith and Claire Baldwin of CMS Architecture & Design is unique. Here, more than a dozen of the best ideas.	February, 2003 A Cleaning Guru's Tools \| Cheryl Mendelson Cheryl Mendelson, author of the sleeper hit "Home Comforts," ignores fancy packaging to find housekeeping marvels at supermarkets and hardware stores.
January, 2003 Healthy Helpers 10 key kitchen items for the nutrition-minded cook	December, 2002 Teacher's Tools \| Cooking Equipment for Kids Rob Seideman of the Cooking School of Aspen names his favorite equipment for kids.
November, 2002 Architect's Picks \| Richard Meier Richard Meier's taste in kitchens reflects his signature style: bold, linear, versatile.	September, 2002 What's In Store Bloomingdale's housewares guru Lester Gribetz names ten trends. F&W offers kitchenware to match.
August, 2002 Best of Show Top 10 The best introductions from the Kitchen & Bath show, where companies compete to debut the next big thing.	July, 2002 Mexico Master's Top 10 Chef-scholar Rick Bayless of Chicago's Frontera grill recounts his favorite tools and sources.
April, 2002 Chic & Thrifty Top 10 Katie Brown--author, do-it-yourself queen and host of a new tv program--names the things she adores.	September, 2001 Kitchen Show's Top 10 Our market editor scouts out the new kitchen introductions before they even hit the stores and names the 10 that made her personal wish list.
August, 2001 Designer's Top 10 Kitchen Designer Florence Perchuk adores new technology almost as much as old-fashioned comfort. Here, she names 10 things that epitomize her style.	July, 2001 Trotter's Top Ten Chicago chef Charlie Trotter is a famous perfectionist. Here, the 10 kitchen essentials that help him meet his own impossible standards.
Setting a Stylish “Green” Table From trays and trivets made from sustainably harvested materials to a table made from “reclaimed” hardwood, it’s easy to set an eco-friendly—and beautiful—table.	Six Green Ideas for Home Design Recycled materials like tires, wood and magazines are repurposed and “upcycled” into striking and ingenious furniture, glassware and fabrics.

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