Forget naughty or nice—as far as we’re concerned, everyone deserves a ceramic French butter keeper this year. Find more gifts that stand the test of time—and those that don’t (chocolate covered malt balls, anyone?)—for every budget and carry-on size, in our guide to the gifts we’ve been coveting all through 2015.
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“I love how the smooth wood grain feels under my hands, and the straight dowel shape allows for maximum control and leverage while rolling out cookie or pie doughs.” —Claire Saffitz, senior associate food editor
Made the same way since 1906, this chic spice mill grinds and stores peppercorns, fennel seeds, and more.
This bottle opener just automatically makes your apartment feel so much cooler. —Carey Polis, editor, Bonappetit.com
The perfect present for any pour-over devotee. The tiny perforations allow for greater extraction of the natural oils in coffee, which means it makes a better brew.
"Nothing says, 'You’ve finally made it to adulthood' like having a separate glass bottle to pour your booze into. This design is sleek and modern enough to suit my friends (those picky millennials!) but classic enough for Dad. I’ll take five, please." —Rochelle Bilow, senior associate web editor
"I love the substantial yet slightly odd shapes of this sugar and creamer set, especially in not-so-basic black. It’s also a way to bring something affordable by this collectible London design duo into my daily life." —Christine Muhlke, executive editor
"Good shape, good color. I’d use this fireproof casserole dish in my oven during colder months, on the grill once it’s hot out again, and hopefully, at some point in my life, over an open-fire while camping." —Kurt Soller, features editor
Not everyone wants cleaning supplies under the tree. But for those who live to tidy (or really need to take the hint), there’s no cooler choice than this stainless-steel and beechwood set, made by a German family company that’s been in the business for generations.
You'll need this step-by-step guide to go along with this beautifully packaged starter set for the matcha aficionado to-be.
Is this the corkscrew for an after-work Beaujolais? Maybe not. But for the frequent host, this dramatic steel opener—made using the original 1920s press—brings something special to the party.
Not all cake pans are created equal. These heavy-duty ones won’t warp, and the ripples in the silicone walls promote even cooking and discourage sticking. The stronger-than-average cooling rack offers a surface for your now-perfect cakes.
“This is what I use at home. It has a wonderful heaviness—it’s impressive to handle—and it fits more ice than a Boston shaker, making cocktails colder more quickly. So if I shake a gimlet or a daiquiri, it turns out a tad better.” —Bobby Heugel, bartender, Anvil, Houston
Two cutting boards in one: One side is sloped to collect juices when carving; the other is flat for slicing or showing off charcuterie.
Storing knives shouldn’t require a choice between an edge-dulling wooden block or an ugly industrial magnetic rack. Enter this walnut holder, terrific for displaying custom knives from the artisans at Bloodroot Blades.
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