It seems like today, more than ever, we’re flooded with emerging trends in the kitchen world, whether it’s a gadget that boasts to change your life or a cookware item that can replace all of your other ones. These trendy items are typically short lived, but the right kitchenware always finds a way back into our hearts, no matter how “old-school” they are. Thankfully, we can always rely on our grandmother’s kitchen to steer us in the right direction, and some of her most treasured items are making a comeback.

Butter crocks, cast-iron skillets, and recipe boxes are just some of the kitchen pieces that are gaining popularity again, so we took to retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and more to find the best of the best that will help you channel grandma’s timeless taste. Our top picks start at $20, with some even on sale for up to 55 percent off.

　　 The Best Grandma-Approved Kitchen Pieces

Butter Bell The Original Butter Bell Crock, $32.95

Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast-Iron Skillet, $19.90 (orig. $34.25)

Ironwood Gourmet Acacia Wood Recipe Box, $23.67 (orig. $29.99)

Hearth & Hand with Magnolia 3-Piece Stoneware Mixing/Serving Bowl Set, $39.99

Better Homes & Gardens Juliet Arch Cabinet, $268.29

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　　 Butter Crocks

Before the majority of us shifted to storing butter in the fridge, our grandmothers kept butter on the counter in a butter crock. Butter crocks are designed with an air-tight seal and a separate space to store water at the bottom that prevents air from reaching the butter, which can lead to spoiling. The result? Soft, spreadable butter that can be used instantly on toast and biscuits, or in baking recipes for cookies, cakes, and more.

　　 PriorityChef French Butter Crock

$17 $15 at Amazon

　　 Butter Bell The Original Butter Bell Crock

$33 at Amazon

　　 Le Creuset Stoneware Butter Crock

$44 at Lecreuset.com

　　 Cast-Iron Skillets

A cookware item you’ll find in any Southern grandma’s kitchen is a cast-iron skillet. Beloved for their durability, longevity, and cooking capabilities, these skillets are versatile enough to make delicious cornbread, fluffy biscuits, fried chicken, and even a fried egg or two thanks to their cast-iron construction, which distributes heat evenly and impressively retains it. Cast-iron skillets can come enameled to prevent food from sticking, but the ones our grandmas swear by will always be non-enameled and seasoned with years of love to get that gorgeous glossy finish.

　　 Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast-Iron Skillet

$35 $20 at Amazon

　　 Lodge Chef Collection 12-Inch Cast-Iron Skillet

$40 at Amazon

　　 Field Company 10.25-Inch No.8 Cast-Iron Skillet

$165 at Fieldcompany.com

　　 Wooden Recipe Boxes

Heirloom recipes are irreplaceable and impossible to replicate, which is why keeping recipes safe in a recipe box is a must. Our grandmothers, mine included, always stored recipes written on index cards, sticky notes, or loose paper in a wooden box on the counter to reference when cooking and baking, or just to reminisce on when she missed a loved one. Recipe boxes not only safely preserve valuable recipes (and keep them organized), but they also serve as a time capsule of precious memories that help us carry on the legacy of those we deeply cherish.

　　 Ironwood Gourmet Acacia Wood Recipe Box

$30 $24 at Amazon

　　 Tidita Double Compartment Wood Recipe Box

$38 $34 at Amazon

　　 Apace Living Vintage Style Sapele Wood Recipe Box

$48 at Amazon

　　 Vintage Stoneware Mixing Bowls

Mixing bowls come in a variety of materials today, but grandma likely had a set of stoneware mixing bowls that she used to whip up her favorite meals. Stoneware bowls are making a comeback because they’re just as durable as stainless steel ones, but they tend to have a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. You’ll usually find them available in fun colors, bold designs, and vintage motifs, but outside of their look, stoneware bowls are also typically safe to use in the microwave and dishwasher, which provides an overall seamless cooking experience. 

　　 Creative Co-Op Farmhouse Stoneware Bowl

$38 at Amazon

　　 Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 3-Piece Stoneware Nesting Mixing Bowl Set

$39 at Walmart

　　 Hearth & Hand with Magnolia 3-Piece Stoneware Mixing/Serving Bowl Set

$40 at Target

　　 China Cabinets

No matter your age, grandma’s china cabinet was always a treasure to marvel at. These grandiose furniture pieces have truly stood the tests of time, as they remain popular to this day. With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more. The best part about china cabinets, though? They’re as beautiful as they are functional, so you can give your kitchen or dining room a touch of vintage style while keeping your pieces safe. 

　　 Better Homes & Gardens Juliet Arch Cabinet

$269 at Walmart

　　 Gracie Oaks Mccann Dining Cabinet

$756 $340 at Wayfair

　　 Mr. Kate Luna Tall 2-Door Accent Cabinet

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