JANUARY: The Art of Compartmentalization in Three Unique WaysWith every new year comes a renewed desire to make meaningful change, find things that spark joy, and invite order after holiday chaos. For those looking to narrow their focus on the kitchen, consider the power of compartmentalization. From meal planning to zero waste efforts and refrigerator tidiness, refining your culinary workflow is easier than you think.FEBRUARY: For the Love of All Things CheeseWith the proliferation of artisanal cheese and the theater of display, shopping for it has transformed from being a simple task to a luxury experience. From the colorful displays at Tableaux in Paris, to the highly tailored Fromaje in Madrid, and the shrine-like Maison Morand in Dubai, each of these establishments intersects with design to elevate cheese to a cult status. Whats more, each finds a way to give food craftsmanship proper visibility with the product taking center stage.MARCH: Goldie : The Sourdough Starter Warmer Worthy of Counter EnvySourdough is serious business. Cultivating a sourdough starter demands intuition, patience, and a willingness to embrace unpredictability. Here to help is Goldie by Sourhouse, a convenient and minimally invasive countertop device for warming or chilling your sourdough starter, which addresses the critical need for consistency in keeping your starter active and healthy. Consistent fermentation results in proper flavor development, and now, it is much easier to achieve.APRIL: A Spirited Journey to La Casa Dragones in San Miguel de AllendeSan Miguel de Allende, Mexico a UNESCO World Heritage City filled with colorful colonial architecture is home to Tequila Casa Dragones, a small-batch producer known for its ultra-premium sipping tequilas. The brands reinvigorated space, La Casa Dragones, was recently awarded the prestigious Crateurs Design Award and LIV Hospitality Design Awards thanks to a collaboration between multidisciplinary design studio Meyer Davis, leading design curator Ana Elena Mallet, and craftsman curator Raul Cabra.MAY: Michelin-Starred Chef Elena Reygadas Partners With R+D.Lab for Rosetta CollectionJust this May, Michelin-recognized chef Elena Reygadas was celebrated as one of Mexicos top culinary talents, among other things, which included various accolades and a collaboration with R+D.Lab. Together, the creative partners drew upon a shared vision for glassware expressive of everyday luxury. The resulting Rosetta Collection comprises the Rosetta Sour, the Rosetta Martini, and the Rosetta Acqua, each handcrafted in Italy with Borosilicate glass, and shaped through a traditional mouth-blowing technique.JUNE: Capturing Taste: A Visual Journey Through 2024s Culinary Award SeasonTaste is deeply personal and highly subjective, whether in the context of flavor or aesthetic preference, and varies widely by human experience. Because of this, awarding excellence in the culinary world presents a unique challenge and an elastic palate. Interested in broadening your range? Experience new flavors through the accolades and celebrations at the James Beard Awards, The Worlds 50 Best Restaurants, and the 2024 Michelin Star recipients, as well as some winners of the Pink Lady Food Photography Awards. Theres a little bit of something for everyone.JULY: Rose McAdoo Shares Climate Change Science With Her CakesClimate change is a heavy topic, but artist Rose McAdoo makes discussion of this existential crisis more digestible through her tasty confections. From crafting cake atop a glacier to whipping up treats while out at sea, each creation tells a story with the goal of communicating information that might affect action. Playful recipes and hopeful desserts are sciences new methods of reaching stomachs and changing minds.AUGUST: Delectable Coconut Tapioca Pudding With Passion Fruit Gele [Recipe]Food fragrance, taste, and even texture seemingly have the power to fuel our imaginations with summertime bearing the sweetest associations. And for some, even sweeter memories. This piece mixes personal notes from the margins of Girards storied romance with foods and a recipe that is equal parts refreshing and nostalgic. Tropical fruits take center stage in this recipe for a delicious make-ahead dessert.SEPTEMBER: Rokusho: At the Crossroads of Soft Brutalist Design + Culinary Creativity in LASome consider exotic food experiences to be those which showcase cuisine in its purest form, while others enjoy the novelty of fusion. If you happen to appreciate both approaches, Rokusho, the newest culinary sensation to hit Los Angeles, offers a menu featuring beloved Japanese classics alongside inventive new dishes tailored to local tastes. Its a sensorial experience worth the wait from the minds of Michelin-starred chefs.OCTOBER: Designing Delight: The Artful Cakes of Yip.Studio and A.R.D BakeryFood has always been a canvas for artistic experimentation and conduit for emotional expression. But recent years have seen it becoming much more mainstream, a bit more accessible, and of increasing allure to professionals looking to cross over from other fields. The cultural shifts reflect a curious consumer base with a taste for visually striking food experiences. Amid these upward trends, cake artists Alison Dunlop of A.R.D Bakery and Amy Yip of Yip.Studio are redefining what it means to create a cool confection.NOVEMBER: 2024 Best Modern Gifts for Cooks, Chefs, and the Culinary CuriousFor culinary curious friends or family, offering something delicious displayed with something cool the host can keep is a winner move. Whether you are shopping for someone early on in their culinary adventure or for the person who has every cooking gadget, Design Milks TJ Girard shared 10 modern gift ideas to make any foodie happy this holiday season.Check out the rest of Design Milks end of the year coveragehere!