SPECIAL MENTION: Having the right kitchen tools always makes home cooking more rewarding. OXO, known for the satisfying hand-feel of its pan handles and potato peelers, has cracked the code for avoiding countertop mess with its Good Grips Stainless Steel Spoon Rest with Lid Holder ($10.99). It’s an elegant unit where drippy pot lids and messy stirring spoons can sit on the sidelines together while stovetop dishes simmer. —Don Steinberg
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