Whether you’re hoping to zhuzh up your arsenal of kitchen tools (like me) or commit to your New Year’s resolution to finally start cooking at home, look no further than Material’s 6th Annual Birthday Sale. During the event, the retailer behind our favorite cutting board and some of our most beloved cooking sets is offering discounts up to 25 percent off, the highest it will offer all year. While the actual sale runs from March 12 to 19, Strategist readers are getting early access to the event starting today. To take advantage of the savings, use the code STRATBDAY at checkout. Also, don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter, and never miss an exclusive sale.
Emma Wartzman, our kitchen-and-dining writer, uses this cutting board multiple times a day and named it the best cutting board overall. She recommends it as a gift for foodie fathers (and their special day is only a few months away).
Wartzman has also waxed poetic about Material’s kitchen shears and convinced me to grab them on sale. “They’re beautiful, incredibly sharp, and comfortable to hold,” she says. “The biggest plus: They come apart for easy cleaning yet never detach while you’re using them.”
This whisk, which is a fusion of ball- and balloon-style whisks, inspired former Strategist writer Chloe Anello to get rid of all the other whisks in her kitchen. While Anello has found that the whisk is ideal for pumping air into her gluten-free goodies, she says, “I found it perfectly suitable for everything else I could possibly need it for: fluffier-than-ever omelets, perfectly smooth stracciatella alla romana, and unbelievably consistent red sauce.”
Our deals editor Sam Daly loves this soft-edge spatula, which, she reports, “is wonderful with everything from eggs to stir-fries.” Plus, its silicone exterior won’t scratch your beloved pots and pans.
Keeping a well-stocked kitchen can be expensive, so it’s critical to invest in tools that last. Recipe developer and cookbook author Hetty McKinnon says this skillet is the most durable one in her arsenal. Wartzman named it the best nonstick skillet for high heat.
Another stellar piece of cookware from Material is this saucepan, which Wartzman says is “really well built, feels super-sturdy, and still looks brand new with regular use.” She appreciates the pot’s small spout, which is ideal for draining the saucepan without a spill.
If you’re hoping to overhaul or expand your cookware collection, consider our favorite less-expensive cookware set. It includes Material’s coated pan and sauce pot (see above), along with a sauté pan, for $75 less than it would cost to buy the pieces individually. You’ll save even more with the Birthday sale discount.
According to Wartzman, the key to buying a kitchen-utensil set is “choosing a collection that doesn’t overwhelm your space with stuff you won’t end up using.” This set includes just about everything you’ll need to cook at home: a small paring knife, a serrated knife, a chef’s knife, a stainless-steel spatula, a wooden spoon, a metal spoon, a slotted spoon, a pair of tongs, an air whisk, and a magnetic storage container to keep everything tidy.
If you’re looking to upgrade your knife collection, check out Material’s trio of kitchen knives, which includes an eight-inch chef’s knife, a six-inch serrated knife, and a 3.5-inch paring knife. Wartzman says this small-but-mighty knife set “will comfortably take care of pretty much any cutting, chopping, slicing, and dicing you’ll ever need to do.”
This classy kitchen organizer has earned the approval of Diane Lowy, a longtime professional home organizer, who recommends this sculptural piece to folks with small kitchens.
This richly colored bowl is integral to Strategist contributor Scarleth Aguilar’s tamalada, or tamale-making gathering, but this 2.75-quart bowl, made with renewable and recyclable materials, is the ideal size for a wide range of mixing, serving, and storing needs.
This mini spatula and whisk set comes with a kids’ cooking card game (and makes a perfect gift for kiddos).
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