Culinary Gifts for Serious Cooks

Looking for a great gift for your favorite chef? Discerning home cooks will always appreciate fine cookware. We scour the globe to bring you the best culinary utensils, pots, bakeware and serving dishes available. You can be confident that any item purchased from Didiriks will surely please savvy cooks and foodies alike. Here are some great gifts in a range... [Read more...]
Talking Turkey – Roasting the Perfect Bird

When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner all eyes are on the Turkey. Here is Ina Garten's recipe for roasting an exceptional bird. Barefoot Contessa's Perfect Roast Turkey Ingredients 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 fresh turkey (10 to 12 pounds) Kosher salt Freshly... [Read more...]

Summer's bounty has hit the farm stands and farmer's markets so it is a great time for entertaining. We want to help you make cooking and entertaining easy with these great serving pieces from Didriks. All these items go from oven to table beautifully. This means less mess in the kitchen and more time gathering with friends and enjoying the meal. Bon Appetit! This... [Read more...]
Life’s a Picnic with Fried Chicken: Pots for Cooking with Hot Oil

A summer picnic isn't complete without fried chicken. At least in my book. And the homemade variety beats out KFC any day. To get started you'll need a large cast iron skillet or pot or a deep, heavy saute pan. The thickness of a heavy pan made of either steel or cast iron or ceramic is important: they hold a lot of heat so that when you put your room temperature... [Read more...]
Mauviel Copper Cookware Featured in Finishing Notes Blog
Mauviel copper cookware was featured in the fabulous Finishing Notes Blog today. The Finishing Notes blog has a philosophy that is right up our alley: Finishing Notes was created in response to a desire to foster little bits of pleasure in everyday life; rediscovering the pleasure of living regionally, embracing craftsmanship and credibility, living with... [Read more...]
