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Just in time for your spring home refresh, chef, host, and cookbook author Eric Adjepong just dropped a stunning kitchen collab with Crate & Barrel. The collection, which comes with 60 pieces of cookware, glassware, serveware and home decor items, is a cool combination of Adjepong’s Ghanaian roots and the flavor of his hometown, New York City.
Host of Alex vs. America and Wildcard Kitchen on Food Network, Eric Adjepong has an impressive resume which includes working in several Michelin-starred restaurants, becoming a finalist on Season 16 of Top Chef, and a contestant on Top Chef All-Stars. Adjepong says he couldn’t ask for a better partner than Crate & Barrel to help bring the pieces he designed to life.
“The expertise Crate & Barrel brings to the table is unmatched, so I couldn’t imagine a better partner to seamlessly bring the sky-high vision for my first kitchen collection to life,” Adjepong said in a statement. “The food, clothing and jewelry that influenced this collection bring important parts of my past to people’s kitchens and living rooms to make cooking and entertaining pieces as functional art.”
Check out some of our favorite pieces from Adjepong’s collection. Everything is available online now.
Earth-Toned Elegance
What we love most about Adjepong’s collection is the neutral color palette that allows you to integrate the pieces seamlessly with pieces you already own.
Didi Ketoa Black and White Terracotta Appetizer Plates
Say goodbye to paper plates and level up with these terra cotta appetizer plates ($49.95). The hand-painted plates are dishwasher safe and come in four unique designs so your guests won’t lose track of their apps.
Didi Mu Canisters
Organize your kitchen supplies in style with the Didi Mu Canisters in small ($24.95), medium ($29.95) and large ($34.95). The neutral textured ceramic jars make it ok to keep your flour on the kitchen counter.
Decorative Market Basket
Can’t you see your fresh veggies, flowers and bread this handwoven decorative market basket ($129.95)?
Twa Dark Acacia Wood Stackable Cutting Boards
Your charcuterie board will be the star of the show with these stackable cutting boards ($49.95 – $189.95). They are made from sustainably sourced acacia wood and come in a choice of three sizes.
Kyense 4-Qt. Burnt Orange Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
The cast iron dutch oven ($79.95) is made for soups, stews and roasts. The pot is safe in the oven up to 500 degrees and so beautiful you’ll want to bring it right from the oven to your table.
Ndwono Ne Ya Dark Acacia Wood Mill
These salt and pepper mills ($34.95 each) made from wood sourced from responsibly managed forests, are a work of art, so they look great on your kitchen counter for cooking or on your table when you’re entertaining.
Sobolo Glass Punch Bowl and Marble Stand
Impress your guests when you serve your boozy beverages in this glass punch bowl and marble stand ($89.95). The bowl is made of hand-blown glass with a subtle hammered texture. And the marble base is everything.
Hammered Glassware
The stunning glassware in the collection, which includes the tumbler ($9.95), double old fashioned glass ($8.95) and pitcher ($19.95), is made of hammered glass, giving it a cool texture.
Didi Yellow Recycled Clay Serving Bowl
Made with 90 percent recycled clay, this beautiful serving bowl ($49.95) will make your salads and sides the star of the show.
Ashanti Tall Brown Ceramic Footed Decorative Bowl
Add some flair to your table with flowers inside this ceramic footed decorative bowl. ($79.95)
Nea Onnim Gold Metallic Trivet
Protect your table from hot dishes with this beautiful gold metallic trivet ($24.95). The design is inspired by the Nea Onnim, a Ghanaian symbol of knowledge and learning.
Cape Coast Hammered Brass Taper Candle Holders
These hammered brass candle holders ($49.90 for set of 2) will make you want to dine by candlelight every night.
Kata Organic Cotton Apron
Even if cooking isn’t your thing, the Kata Organic Cotton Apron ($49.95) will help you look the part. It’s made of 100 percent organic cotton with a waxed coating that can be wiped clean when it’s stained. You can even have it personalized with your initials.
A Stunning Combination of Style, Texture and Color
We love household items that work overtime, especially when you don’t have enough storage for the “good china” you only use twice a year. Chef Eric’s collection is a beautiful combination of style, texture and color that make the pieces perfect for weeknight family dinners and weekend entertaining.
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