I am extremely proud to share this guide to all the brands available on ChefTools.com that
make their products in America. I was actually surprised by how many brands still make their products here. If you’re into shopping local, or just want to
support American workers, look to these brands and their outstanding products.
Ateco: Founded in 1905 in Long Island –
where it’s still located today – Ateco is known for its high quality,
affordable bakeware and baking tools. Not all Ateco products are made in
America, but many are. Airbrush coloring, cake decorating sets, pastry
decorating sets, food coloring markers, decorating bags, and more all American
made.
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| Architec bowl sets |
Architec: Stylish, durable, and
infinitely useful, all Architec bowls, cutting boards, and cups are made in
America. Even better, Architec uses 98% recycled materials to make its bowls.
AmeriColor: Are you a patriotic candy
maker? Then try AmeriColor. These Kosher, oil-based candy colorings are made to
blend with chocolate and hard candy and other oil-based foods.
Bar Keeper’s Friend: Invented in
Indianapolis in 1882 by a chemist looking to clean a rhubarb-stained pot, Bar
Keeper’s friend is still made in the Circle City. And, as a frequent cleaner of
pots, I can tell you that it cleans stainless steel and enamel quickly and
easily (plus, tile, linoleum, porcelain – most kitchen and bathroom surfaces).
Bag Adapter Kit: This handy device
allows you to reuse pastry bags no matter how big of a hole you’ve cut in it.
Invented by a baker and mother from San Diego. Two percent of all Bag Adapter
Kit sales go to the Autism Speaks foundation.
Bread Armor: The Bread Armor artisan bread bags help bread stay fresh
longer with a multi-layer barrier that keeps out mold-causing moisture and
drying oxygen. This bread bag is perfect for low-moisture, gluten-free breads
and artisan breads that do not contain preservatives.
Bella Cupcake Couture: Posh and chic textile-inspired cupcake
wrappers for all sizes and shapes. Designed and made here in Washington State.
Best Manufacturers: A leading manufacturer and supplier to the restaurant industry
and for 4 decades has made its famous whisks and cooking tools in America.
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| An example of a cake spruced up with a Cake Vase |
CakeVase: Add flowers to you cake with this interesting tool. Great for weddings
and anniversaries; made in America and it’s dishwasher safe.
DecoLace: Fancy and fun paper flowers for cheese platters and other appetizer
spreads, plus cupcake wrappers, and doilies for serving pastries.
Dexter-Russell:
From sandwich spreaders to granny forks, Dexter-Russell products are made of
stainless steel and feature riveted walnut handles. These are beautiful and
durable USA-made kitchen tools that you’ll be able to pass down to the next
generation.
Epicurean Cutting Boards: Epicurean boards are made in America of Richlite, an
eco-friendly, natural wood fiber from certified U.S. sustainability managed
forests. Approved by the NSF (National Sanitary Foundation), durable Richlite
resists and prohibits bacterial growth. Pick up an Epicurean board
before we’re all sold out!
Hammerhead Products: This company makes the famous – you’ve seen it before, trust me –
Eggsact Eggtimer. This handy little egg-shaped egg timer goes right in the
water and gives you perfectly hard boiled eggs every time.
Jaccard:
Meat tenderizers and ceramic Y and swivel peelers – these high quality
professional tools are available at an affordable price.
Jaz Innovations: Maker of the Perfect Crust Beaded Pie Chain (available in 2 sizes),
which lets you bake perfectly flat crusts every time. Simply place the chain in
the bottom of your pie and bake as usual. No more uneven or warped crusts.
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| From the LamsonSharp Fire Forged series |
LamsonSharp:
As a native of Massachusetts, I’m particularly proud of this cutlery company
located along the banks of the Deerfield River in Shelburne. LamsonSharp has
been constructing knives practically since the time of Paul Revere. Some products
are now made overseas, but a majority of LamsonSharp products are still
handcrafted in Massachusetts. All LamsonSharp knives are covered under the
Sharp For Life program, which entitles owners to have their knives sharpened by
the craftsmen who made them - for life.
Lucks:
Makers of simply the cutest cake and cupcake decorations, cake toppers, sugar
decorations and more – all made just a couple of miles south of ChefTools.com
in Tacoma, Washington.
Parrish Magic Line: Hand machined and made in California, Magic Line pans and baking
tools are affordable and high quality. These are the pans that you’ll one day (far,
far in the future, of course) pass down to your grandchildren.
Microplane:
For fine zests, grated cheeses, shredded carrots, and much more, turn to a
Microplane grater. Constructed and honed in Georgia (they also make many excellent
woodworking tools).
Pourfect:
Need a mixer attachment for your KitchenAid stand mixer? Pourfect Scrap-A-Bowl
attachments fit perfectly and they gently scrape the sides of the bowl so you
won’t have to.
Range Kleen: Keep your stovetop kleen with a Range Kleen chrome or porcelain drip
pan. These fit under your burner and prevent food, oil, and other hazards from
getting inside your stove. They also make cleanup easier: simply throw them in
the dishwasher when they get too dirty.
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| Raw Materials Design aprons |
Raw Materials Design: Yet another Washington company, Raw Materials’ aprons and
linens are designed and assembled here in Seattle in the hip Georgetown
neighborhood. These farm chic items are gaining popularity in boutiques and
national media.
SatinIce: Practically the only name in fondant, Satin Ice is renowned for its taste
and texture, perfect for intricate or simple cake and cupcake decoration.
Seattle Popcorn Company: Makers of Uncle Woody’s, not only is its gourmet popcorn
unequivocally delicious, but it’s made within a couple of feet of our office.
We literally see the popcorn makers with their aprons and hats walking to the
local coffee stand. Sometimes the smell of delicious caramel drifts in through
our air vents!
Stone-Buhr:
Grown, ground, and packed in Washington state, Stone-Buhr is one of America’s
oldest and most recognizable flour brands. Use to make everything from birthday
cake to gnocchi.
Ultimate Edge: Look to this company to protect your knife blades (and your hands). The
Ultimate Edge Blade Savers come in all sizes and sets, keeping knives sharper
longer.
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| USA Pans signature corrugated baking pans |
USA Pans: It’s all in the name – USA Pans makes high quality bakeware here in
America. Check out the pans with a unique corrugated bottom, which aids in the
nonstick properties. And the most popular USA Pans product that we sell? The
Nonstick New England Hot Dog Pan.
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| Mario Batali's Vic Firth salt/pepper grinders |
Vic Firth: Not just a drumstick maker, Vic Firth makes beautiful Mario Batali
designed salt and pepper mills and rolling pins. All are handcrafted in Maine.
Zeroll:
The world’s best ice cream scoops? Probably. Visit your local ice cream shop
this summer and you’ll probably see the person behind the counter using the classic 2-ounce
scoop.
