Give mom the gift of not cooking or cleaning this Mother’s Day. It sounds simple, but it’s likely all she wants (in addition to sleeping in!) We have a menu for every sort of mom, whether she’s a casual momma, a waffle lover, a gluten-free breakfast person, or a gardener. If you’re desperate for direction on how to make her happiest this year, read on...

What do you get for your soon-to-be-married friends who love to cook? You know who we're talking about. The couple who is always in the kitchen, who have more cookbooks than space on their bookshelves, and have a fully-stocked bar cart that should probably win some kind of award. You want to get something they'll actually use in their kitchen, or something unique and delicio...

It's crazy but it's true: The right glass makes wine taste better. Williams-Sonoma, which launched in 1956 in Sonomaa historic wine-making regionhas 60 years of helping customers find the exact right wine glasses they need. Whether you're a Sauvignon Blanc obsessive or a collector of rare Napa Cabernets, there's a beautiful, precisely designed glass in our Estate line just f...

Holiday season is in full swing, which means Christmas music is playing, decorations are up and the malls are packed. Though we have participated in these holiday activities for as long as we can remember, how many of us actually enjoy these activities and how many feel obligated?To find out, we surveyed 2000 people and asked them how much they enjoy Christmas music, shoppin...

Artichokes are a study in contrasts: While the springtime thistles look prickly and unapproachable at first glance, closer study reveals that they’re actually more versatile than?most vegetables and take well to being simmered, pureed, stuffed, fried, grilled and even shaved and eaten raw.?Peak ‘choke seasonMarch through Mayhas arrived, and we’ll be ringing...

This stress-free, make-ahead twist on the Spanish staple of sangria makes for the perfect warm-weather refreshment. You may be most familiar with its blood-red and ivory-white versions of the drink, since sangria’s name derives from the Spanish word for “blood.” But inexpensive ros lends a certain glamour to this drink. We’d be hard-pressed to find a ...

Martina and Irene, two members from Williams-Sonoma’s European team, visited Sicily last year to discover the island’s rich culinary history for our latest?feature. Along with classic?arancini?and fresh seafood, they tasted an authentic Sicilian treat: cannoli, tube-shaped fried pastries filled with a sweet, creamy ricotta cheese mixture.Cannoli can be found at m...

It’s that time of year when carnivorous, vegetarian, and vegan minds alike turn to the beautiful grill.?Whether you’re a steak person, an asparagus person, or a peach person (if you haven’t tried it, don’t knock it), grills?have something for everyone. And there’s a reason chicken dishes are perennially popular. (I mean, have you seen all our fa...

For many home cooks, the word “sauce” conjures not-so-nice imagery: another dirty pan hogging the sink; a Hollandaise that might break; a Mexican mol requiring a ton of dicing. But a pan sauce is among the home cook’s best friends. Executed correctly, the making of it essentially cleans the pan you’ve used for searing meat. In the process, you’r...

Parenthood is a huge transition. Moms-to-be and dads-to-be are preparing for perhaps the biggest change in their lives. Penning a thoughtful card is one way to acknowledge this momentous milestone and share in the familys excitement.A baby shower is a retreat from the planning and preparation that goes along with a new baby, and a chance to celebrate with family and friends....