If you live in the Southwest or California, you may have heard whispers about a new kind of grocery store starting to pop up next door to your old one. One where farm-fresh, organic produce can be found any day of the week and where farm-raised beef is actually an affordable option. This is Sprouts Farmers Market. Their mission: "Helping America eat healthier, live longer, and spend less." More

This is the market I visited as a kid, and the stalls full of strawberries and pistachios still look just the way they did over twenty years ago. Not much has changed at Soulard over the years, which is a good thing. First opened in 1779, this is one of the oldest public markets in the US. Since 1838, it's existed in its current location in the French riverfront neighborhood of Soulard. More

Looking forward to a season of ice cream, popsicles, milkshakes, and more? Check out our guide to the best high and low options for specialty tools. It covers popsicle molds, ice cream machines, blenders, juicers, and cream whippers — everything you need for a sweet, cool summer.

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If you're someone who likes to bake a lot and needs an online resource for specialty loaf pans, cake decorations, and edible sugar flowers, this is a good one to bookmark. Based out of Seattle, ChefTools.com carries most major brands — Le Creuset, Rosle, Victorinox — as well as more specialized items like AeroPress coffee makers, Atlas pasta machines, and Fat Daddio's pastry cutters. More

There's no better way to get a sense of a region's real flavor than visiting the place where local farmers sell fresh produce. We read through the Kitchn's farmers market reports, scanned our go-to farmers market guide, and read through reader comments and reviews to pull together a subjective but solid Top 10 list of the country's best markets.

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Even if the brand name Bialetti doesn't ring a bell, you probably recognize the little aluminum stovetop coffee maker shown above. Included in the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection, the 'Moka Express' was originally designed in 1930 by Alfonso Bialetti and it remains in production today. The Bialetti company proudly states, "You will find this little stovetop coffee maker in 90 percent of Italian homes." More

We're a month away from Memorial Day, the official start of BBQ season, and some of us might be thinking about buying a new grill. Beyond the well-worn charcoal versus gas debate, there are other considerations to take into account when shopping for an outdoor cooker — here's a brief guide to help you find the best grill for you.

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The Kitchn tested Fuego's Element Grill a while back and summed it up as a "really, really pretty" design with a small footprint and an "easy, straightforward" cooking surface. A similar design approach extends to the rest of Fuego's product line, which includes a new portable grill and a modular outdoor kitchen. More

There's something so appealing about the "all in one" kitchen unit — it's like a well-oiled engine on which the whole home runs. While not always practical (high-end kitchenettes can end up costing as much or more than their full-sized counterparts) mini kitchens are at the very least inspiring in their space saving ingenuity. Here are 10 of our favorites.

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Nothing like an inbox full of eye candy to start the week off right. Australian interior design firm Wrightson Stewart (formerly Phorm Interiors) sent us an announcement that their Brisbane-based consultancy is rebranding. Sporting a new name, their online portfolio is worth a look for kitchen renovation inspiration. More