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The Sunday Kitchen Edit: 8 Finds for a Slow Day of Baking
Updated September 24, 2026
A slow Sunday of baking comes down to the things you reach for without thinking: the cups you measure with, the bowl that holds the whole batch, the pin that rolls out the crust.
Eight pieces for that kind of day, from the first measure to the last slice of cake: marble, stoneware, porcelain and warm wood, plus two blades for bread and cake. Two of these listings give a size or a material more than one way, and we have said so on each.
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Copper-Color Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Spoons, 5 Cups and 6 Spoons, US & Metric
Five measuring cups and six measuring spoons in copper-colored stainless steel, from a 1/8 cup up to a full cup and from 1/8 teaspoon up to a tablespoon. Every piece has its size engraved on the handle in both US and metric, and two locking rings keep the set together. The edges are de-burred, so you do not get scratched when you hand-wash them.
Tabletops Gallery Hobnail Stoneware Nesting Mixing Bowls, 4 Piece, Blue Storm
Four embossed hobnail mixing bowls in a palette of pastel blues, made of glazed stoneware and nesting from small to extra-large, so the whole set stores in the space of one bowl. Dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe, and boxed ready to give.
Fox Run Polished Marble Rolling Pin with Wooden Cradle, 10-Inch Barrel, White
A polished marble rolling pin with smooth wooden handles and nylon ball bearings for smooth, continuous rolling, and a wooden cradle to rest it on. The barrel is 10 inches, the whole pin 18 inches, and pin and base together weigh 4.6 pounds. The marble varies, so every one is one-of-a-kind. The spec table lists the material as plastic, but the title, the first bullet and the seller's own diagram all say marble.
FE Lace Casserole Dish with Lid, 2 Quart Ceramic, Bright White
A 2-quart round ceramic casserole with an embossed lace pattern and a matching ceramic lid, made to go from oven to table. Oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe - but not for the stovetop or an induction cooker, which the seller says twice. The listing gives three different sets of dimensions, so go by the 2-quart capacity. The seller pitches it as a wedding or housewarming gift.
Tmkit 5-Piece Natural Acacia Wood Spurtle Set
Five natural acacia wood spurtles in five different kinds, one of them with holes for drainage - for stirring, mixing, flipping and serving. They are heat resistant and will not melt the way silicone or rubber can in a hot pot. The color is the wood's own, with no harmful coating. Wash them with mild detergent, let them air dry, do not soak them for long, and oil them once a month.
MALACASA 8 oz Porcelain Ramekins, Set of 6, White
Six 8-ounce porcelain ramekins, 3.9 inches across and 2.2 inches tall, for soufflé, crème brûlée, custards, ice cream and snacks, or as dipping sauce cups. Oven safe up to 500°F and dishwasher safe, with a glaze the seller calls GLIDECOAT for easy cleaning. They come without lids.
Uprichya Sourdough Bread Bow Knife with Solid Sapele Wood Handle
A bow-style bread knife: a serrated stainless steel blade held in a solid sapele wood handle, made to glide through crusty bread for clean, uniform slices without crushing the crust. Screws at both ends make the blade replaceable, and a spare blade is included. It is made for right-handed use only - the seller says so first thing.
Hudson Essentials Hammered 18/10 Stainless Steel Cake Knife & Server Set
A two-piece cake serving set: a 12-inch cake knife and a cake server, both in food-grade 18/10 stainless steel. The handles are hammered to a smooth mirror finish, and the seller promises classic curves, a heavy-weight heft and exceptional balance.
If you buy one thing, make it the marble rolling pin. If you bake bread, add the bow knife - as long as you are right-handed.