When I asked my new husband what his favorite wedding gift was so far, he said, “I like the finger bowls.” “Finger bowls?” I asked. “The little glass bowls? The, um, uh….” We aren’t really the kind of household that needs finger bowls, but we did get some pretty excellent prep bowls from my friend Alison. She’s a great cook, so she knows exactly what sorts of things will be useful in the kitchen.
This set of eight glass prep bowls by Williams-Sonoma have only been in our house a week, but so far they have had garlic roasted in them, …read more

Since you’re getting married, people will want to buy you things. It’s better to try not to feel weird about it, because it’s totally inevitable. And even if you’re the kind of person who has known for years what would be on your wish list, here are a few tips for actually getting what you want, instead of 6 Japanese breadmakers.
1. Register at stores you like, even if they’re small or local.  This may seem obvious, but the pressure to register at huge department stores that are conveniently located is intense. You can resist if you include at least one …read more