So you’ve been gifted or treated yourself to one of our gorgeous tea kettles, but now what? Obviously use it to make tea to your heart’s content, but admit it, you’re a little nervous on how to keep that stovetop stunner in tiptop shape. But really, less is more when it comes to caring for […]
Nothing says spring quite like the bright green of fresh peas. We’re growing Sugar Ann snap peas on the farm this year…if we can get the deer to leave it alone! Normally an add-in to a main dish, make this flavorful veggie a star instead. Sautéed with garlic and olive oil then spread onto a […]
Mom we love you! We owe moms all the presents and all the hugs for always being there—big and little moments are her specialty after all. So show her how much you love her by picking up something as special as she is. Just in case you’re short on time we’ve rounded-up a few of our favorite […]
Bountiful beds full of flowers and lots of veggies—spring, summer, and fall on the farm are each a thing of beauty. Responsible for all of this goodness is Corinne Bowman, the estate manager at MacKenzie-Childs. Approachable and equal parts knowledgeable and self-deprecating, no one can make you feel like you can garden more than Corinne.
Did you know that we’ve partnered with fellow upstate New York brand Beekman 1802? “Wonderful things happen when neighbors get together,” says Rebecca Proctor, our creative director. “We’re huge fans of what the Beekman Boys are doing.” The Beekman Boys developed two recipes to make in the Courtly Check enamelware container that accompanies […]
Do you feel that warmth in the air? Spring is here and with it comes the possibility and renewal that always accompanies a brand new season. In that spirit of change, we’d like to introduce you to our blog: From the Farm. It’s a peek behind the scenes of our beautiful Aurora campus […]
Jessica, the blogger and cookbook author behind How Sweet Eats, has created three mouth-watering one-pot recipes especially for MacKenzie-Childs lovers! Enjoy these wonderful dishes and show them off in our cookware. Please share your photos of Jessica’s recipes along with your MacKenzie-Childs cookware photos on Instagram and tag @MacKenzieChilds, #MCcookware, and […]
We recently partnered with Chef Ryan Pfeiffer of Blackbird Restaurant in Chicago. Using our new cookware, he developed two exclusive recipes for you to create as you gather with family and friends. We would love to see how you enjoy the dishes and our cookware. Please share your MacKenzie-Childs cookware photos on Instagram and […]
Our inspiration for the new Honeycomb Tables came directly from the amazing honeybees at our farm in Aurora. Each table is completely made by hand in the Philippines and then further embellished in our New York studios with three-dimensional brass bees and handmade ceramic feet. My trip to the Philippines really brought this product to life, especially […]
“Paris is always a good idea.” I’ve referenced this quote before but don’t think I’ve ever expressed why I adore this line so much. Oh Sabrina, you took your girlish heartbreak and disappointments and laid them at the feet of the great City of Lights; the charm, the elegance, and the passion for style transformed you. […]
A few weeks ago, I was honored to be featured on WGN TV Chicago’s “Lunchbreak” segment! I was in town visiting our new shop inside Bloomingdale’s Medinah Home Store, and was asked to share some of my favorite holiday recipes. Palmiers with Parsley Pepita Pesto These light puff-pastry appetizers couldn’t […]
So how did our beloved Courtly Check get its name and what is its origin? Who knows where the spark actually ignited—might it have been Italian black and white marble floors from a Venetian Palace that started it, or ancient handwoven textiles from Africa? Was it inspired by a chess tournament, or Jean […]
