1、3A Home TogetherFrom cooks tools to classic French porcelain, Williams-Sonoma hashelped countless couples choose exactly the right items for their homeitems that perfectly express their lifestyle and taste. Were pleased tohelp you create a gift registry that turns your aspirations into reality,from
2、the first meal you share together as husband and wife.This book will guide you in your registry selections, from the basics everyhousehold needs to selections for the well-equipped kitchen. All of our reg-istry items have been hand chosen for their superior quality, classic designand timeless appeal
3、. Theyre certain to provide a lifetime of enjoyment.45Your RegistryYou can register online atwilliams- or at anyone of our 250 stores. To help youwith your selections, we recom-mend making an appointmentwith one of our in-store RegistryConsultants. This person willguide you through the process,offer
4、ing personalized attentionevery step of the way.We also offer a wealth of onlineresources that make creating andmanaging your registry effortless.Our registry services are designedto save you time when youre busyplanning the main event.Features at a GlanceRegistry EssentialsItems that will always be
5、 available in our stores oronline. Everything in this book is a Registry Essential.Personal AssistanceExpert advice and personalized attention from aRegistry Consultant before and after your wedding.Registry Announcement CardsSimple notes to enclose in shower invitations to tellfriends and family ab
6、out your registry.Online ResourcesChecklists, comparison charts and other toolsthat make it easy to add, change or delete itemson your list.Instant UpdatesAdjustments to your registry are immediatelyvisible online and in the store.Gift AvailabilityGifts can be purchased at any of our stores, online,
7、or by calling 877-812-6235.Wedding FavorsThoughtful, elegant gifts for your guests to suit theoccasion and commemorate your wedding.Thank-You Note ManagerA record of what has been purchasedand bywhomas well as who has been thanked.Completion DiscountReceive a 10% discount on items remaining inyour r
8、egistry.Returns and ExchangesGifts can be returned or exchanged at any timeafter your wedding, regardless of the reasonat no charge.How to Use This BookThis book will assist you through-out the life of your registry. Useit as a workbook, marking yourselections and jotting down notesor ideas. As you
9、consider giftoptions, be sure to plan for thefutureholiday entertaining,family gatheringsso youreequipped for special occasions.The contents of the book areorganized according to productcategories. The cream tabs desig-nate cooking equipment, and thetabs in green indicate entertainingitems. Each sec
10、tion is divided intotwo categories: “Kitchen Basics”for every day, and “Well Equipped”for serious cooks. Products areaccompanied by check boxes, aswell as suggested quantities, tohelp you customize your list. Wevealso included practical tips to helpyou determine what you need.All the gifts featured
11、here areRegistry Essentials: items that arealways available in our stores oronline, so you can register withconfidence, knowing you can addto your collection over time. Atthe end of the book, youll find aspecial entertaining section thatoffers inspiration for hostingenjoyable, memorable gatherings.A
12、fter you have created your reg-istry, you can easily make changesto it online or in one of our stores.Cookware89Food for ThoughtRegister for individual pieces aswell as sets to give your guests arange of prices from which tochoose.Select materials and finishes thatreflect your cooking style.Stainles
13、s steel requires less carethan infused-anodized aluminum;both are good choices for everydaycooking. If you prefer low-fat cook-ing, choose pieces with nonstickinteriors. Copper cookware is thebest conductor of heat and isattractive for serving.Choose the right material for thetask. For example, enam
14、eled castiron is great for slow cooking andbraising, while hard-anodized,stainless and copper cookware aregood choices for searing meats andmaking pan sauces.Keep care in mind. Stainless steelrequires the least maintenanceand can go in the dishwasher.Materials and CareCopper The most responsive of a
15、ll cookware materials,heating and cooling quickly for maximum control Creates impressive presentation at the table Most pieces feature a stick-resistant, nonreactivestainless-steel interior Oven safe; hand wash; occasional polishing requiredto maintain gleaming exteriorsInfused-Anodized Aluminum Hig
16、hly temperature-responsive; conducts heatquickly and evenly Nonreactive cooking surfaces resist sticking yetallow excellent browning and caramelization Durable and easy to clean Oven safe; hand washStainless Steel Attractive and easy to care for Pure aluminum core or base ensures rapid,uniform heati
17、ng Cooking surfaces resist sticking and wontreact with acidic ingredients Oven and dishwasher safeEnameled Cast Iron Conducts heat slowly; distributes and maintainsheat exceptionally well Porcelain-enamel interiors are stick-resistant,nonreactive and require no seasoning Porcelain-enamel exteriors (
18、available in multiplecolors) resist chips, cracks and scratches Attractive for serving at the table Oven and dishwasher safeKitchen BasicsCookware SetsWhen choosing cookware, start with the essentials.Our cookware sets include pieces most commonlyused in the kitchen, from saut pan to stockpot. Youca
19、n complement your set with pieces designed forspecific cooking techniques.Saucepan (quantity: 2)This all-purpose pan is designedfor cooking vegetables, rice, pastasauces, cereals and soups.Saut Pan (quantity: 2)With a rounded lid and longhandle, this thick-rimmed panis ideal for sauting, browning,st
20、ir-frying and braising.Fry Pan (quantity: 2)This pans gently curved sides andflat bottom facilitate frying andsearing. Nonstick pan releasesdelicate foods easily; traditionalpan is ideal for browning anddeglazing.Dutch OvenThis vessel has a snug-fitting lidto promote slow cooking inthe oven. It simp
21、lifies makinghearty meat dishes and stews fora crowd.Multipurpose PotThis versatile stockpot comes witha pasta drainer and vegetablesteamer. It can handle a multitudeof tasks, from steaming to sim-mering to boiling.Stockpot / Soup PotThis pots high sides and widecooking surface allow liquid tobubble
22、 up through food for flavor-ful soups and stocks; a thick baseprevents burning.Roaster / Roasting RackThis heavy-gauge rectangular pan,available in both small and largesizes, is used for roasting meatsand vegetables. Add a nonstickmetal rack for poultry and roasts.Double-Burner GriddleThis family-si
23、zed griddle is idealfor everything from pancakes,eggs and breakfast meats togrilled sandwiches.CookwareKitchen BasicsGrill PanFor quickly grilling meat, poultry,seafood and vegetables overhigh heat, turn to this pan.Ridges separate foods fromfatty drippings.Steamer InsertPerforated at the bottom, th
24、is panfits into saucepans to steam freshvegetables and fish fillets.Tea KettleUse a stovetop or electric kettleto quickly heat water to a rollingboil, ideal for steeping tea.Well EquippedDeep Saut PanWith a wide, flat bottom and highsides, this versatile pan is ideal forsearing, sauting, braising an
25、dsauce-making.BraiserUse a braiser to sear foods athigh temperatures then cook theingredients slowly and evenly inthe oven.Double-Burner GrillThis pan grills meat, poultry andfish on the stovetop, searing inflavor and juices while creatingappealing grill marks.Fondue PotAn entertaining essential, a
26、fon-due pot is ideal for cheese, meator dessert fondues, as well assavory hot dips.WokUsed for stir-frying, steamingand braising, a wok is designedto cook foods quickly over veryhigh heat.1011Paella PanThis is the classic vessel for cookingthe Spanish rice dish, with a wide,flat base for efficient s
27、auting andrapid absorption of liquids.Pizza PanOur cast-iron pan heats evenly toensure uniform baking, thenkeeps pizza warm at the table.Pizza StoneReplicating the conditions of acommercial brick oven, thisporous baking stone is the secretto a crispy crust.Crepe PanAn uptilted handle on this panfaci
28、litates swirling batter; slopedsides make it easy to flip andremove crepes.Asparagus PotThis tall, narrow pot allowsasparagus stalks to cook evenly.Stalks are boiled while tips arebathed in gentle steam, preserv-ing their texture.Egg PoacherPrepare 4 to 6 poached eggs atonce in this vessel. Its perf
29、oratedcups help eggs cook evenly sothey maintain their delicate shape.Double BoilerThis two-in-one vesselmelts chocolate and otherdelicate ingredients requiringindirect heat.Pressure CookerFoods cook in their own juices ina pressure cooker, developing richflavor and retaining nutrients.TagineUsed fo
30、r preparing slow-cookedMoroccan stews, this classic ves-sel has a conical lid to circulateheat and moisture.Fish PoacherA fish poacher is indispensable forpoaching or steaming a whole fishor large fillets; its slotted rack liftsout for easy cleaning.Electrics1415Food for ThoughtThink of your registr
31、y as an oppor-tunity to replace, update or add toyour kitchen appliances.If you enjoy baking, register forboth a portable hand mixer anda heavy-duty stand mixer. Handmixers are ideal for quick taskslike whipping cream or egg whites;stand mixers are good for largejobs like kneading bread dough.Stand
32、mixers also offer specializedfood-preparation attachments likepasta rollers and ice cream makers.For convenience, consider appli-ances that can be programmedto start cooking while youreaway from the kitchen, like aslow cooker or rice cooker.Include a food processor on yourlist. Equipped with multipl
33、e bladesand disks, this versatile applianceprepares ingredients of all typesand is a real time-saver.Kitchen BasicsBlenderA powerful blender is great foreverything from making pureedsoups to mixing crepe batter.Youll also use it to whip upsmoothies, milkshakes andmargaritas, and to crush ice.Food Pr
34、ocessorUse this tool to quickly chop, sliceor shred fresh fruits and vegeta-bles. Its also ideal for gratingcheese, mixing batters and blend-ing ingredients for pastry crusts.Mini PrepThis compact processor is handyfor smaller food-prep tasks, suchas mincing herbs and garlic,grinding spices, choppin
35、g nuts orblending salad dressings andmarinades.Stand MixerA must-have for the home baker, aheavy-duty stand mixer is ideal forcake batter, cookie dough, whip-ping cream and more. It features alarge work bowl, powerful motorand planetary mixing action toensure professional results.Stand Mixer Attachm
36、entsTransform your stand mixer into aversatile food-prep center withthese attachments: juicer, grinder,mill, ice cream maker, pasta rollerand slicer.Hand MixerPortable and easy to store, thislightweight tool is ideal for every-thing from whipping egg whitesand emulsifying sauces to blend-ing batters
37、.Stick BlenderA handheld immersion blenderbrings blending power to yourworkstation, so you can pureesoups, gravies or sauces rightin the pan.ToasterGet mornings off to a great startwith bread, bagels and Englishmuffins toasted precisely theway you like them. Some of ourtoasters also offer defrost an
38、dreheat functions.Electrics1617Convection Toaster OvenUp to 30% faster than conventionalovens, this energy-efficient coun-tertop appliance is a convenientway to toast, broil, bake or reheatfoods. It also offers additionalcooking capacity for entertaining.CoffeemakerOur coffeemakers are availablewith
39、 programmable timers, ther-mal carafes, built-in grinders andother advanced features. Each isdesigned with different brewingpreferences and serving needsin mind.Coffee GrinderAvailable in blade and burr mod-els, a coffee mill grinds wholecoffee beans to the perfect consis-tency for your preferred br
40、ewingmethod.Espresso MachineFrom manual to fully automatic,these appliances offer an easyway to prepare espresso in yourkitchen. Many models include amilk frothing attachment.Citrus JuicerEnjoy the delicious flavors offresh juices with a citrus juicer,designed for lemons, limes,oranges and grapefrui
41、ts.Juice ExtractorChoose your favorite fruits or veg-etables, then drop them into thismachines extra-wide feed tubeno peeling is required. It extractsfresh juice in just seconds.Waffle MakerIn just a few minutes, these easy-to-use machines turn out delicioushomemade waffles in a variety ofshapes.Wel
42、l EquippedElectric Tea KettleA speedy way to prepare an invig-orating cup of tea, a cordlesselectric kettle brings water to arolling boil in just a few minutes.Indoor GrillThis countertop appliance makesit easy for you to enjoy grilledflavor regardless of the weather.Fat drippings drain away for ahe
43、althier meal.Rice CookerThis machine takes the guessworkout of cooking rice and othergrains, ensuring perfect resultsevery time. After cooking, mostmodels automatically keepfoods warm.Slow CookerIdeal for soups, stews, roastsand braises, an automatic slowcooker spends hours in thekitchen preparing d
44、eliciousmealsso you dont have to.Bread MachineWake up to the aroma of freshlybaked bread. Just program ourbread baker the night before, addingredients, and let the machinedo the work.Electric Deep FryerA restaurant-quality deep fryermakes it easy to cook light, crispyfrench fries, onion rings andtem
45、pura, as well as deliciousdoughnuts and fritters.Ice Cream MakerWhip up a batch of homemadeice cream, sorbet or frozenyogurt in your favorite flavorin less than 30 minutes. A greatdessert for entertaining oreveryday indulging!Cutlery2021Food for ThoughtHold different knives to see howthey feel in yo
46、ur hand. Choose astyle that feels secure, comfortableand well-balanced in your griplike an extension of your arm.Consider registering for a set ofknives as well as individualknives. A set provides the basics,and individual knives offer versa-tility for special tasks.Add two of the same knife to your
47、registrya chefs knife, for exam-pleso you and your spouse canwork together in the kitchen.Be sure to include a carving knifeand meat fork on your list if youplan to serve holiday meals.Register for good-quality steakknives. They usually come in setsof four, so be sure to add enoughsets to accommodat
48、e all yourguests.To keep all your cutlery in topcondition, include a honing steeland knife sharpener on your list.Knife CareHoningYour knifes blade develops imperceptible distortionsover time. Honing straightens and realigns theblade. A handheld sharpening steel appliedperiodically will keep your kn
49、ife in top condition.SharpeningWith each use, a knifes blade becomes slightlyduller. Sharpening restores the original angle of theblade. An electric sharpener is the easiest way togive back cutlery its razor-sharp edge.CleaningFine cutlery should never be washed in the dish-washer; the intense heat
50、and radical temperaturechanges will dull the knife blade and may cause thehandle to deteriorate. After each use, carefully washknives by hand in warm soapy water, then rinse andthoroughly dry them with a soft towel.StoringNever keep your cutlery loose in a drawer or in con-tainers with other utensil
