Gifts for home cooks who already have the basics.

Who we’d give it to For the garlic enthusiast who would enjoy a two-handed twist crusher.

Before you choose A little vampire-shaped twist crusher for garlic. Grip the two halves and twist to crush; hand-wash after use. Designed by OTOTO in collaboration with Lilach Eytan.

Who we’d give it to For a baker who measures ingredients and likes a playful tool.

Before you choose A set of cherry-shaped measuring spoons with a leaf-shaped egg separator. Designed by OTOTO in collaboration with Jenny Pokryvailo, for baking with a little more color.

Who we’d give it to For someone who makes a proper pot of soup and enjoys serving it.

Before you choose A turquoise monster-shaped soup ladle with a long neck and little feet that let it stand upright. Designed by OTOTO to make serving a pot of soup a bit more entertaining.

Who we’d give it to For the cook whose recipe books keep closing at the wrong moment.

Before you choose A carbon-steel book stand shaped like a sitting cat, designed by WITH creative. It props up a cookbook so the recipe stays in view while you cook.

Who we’d give it to For someone who seasons at the table and likes a bold kitchen object.

Before you choose A salt or pepper grinder designed by Dusen Dusen, with a beechwood body and ceramic grinding mechanism. Proof that everyday objects can have a point of view.

Who we’d give it to For a cook who puts a shared bowl of salad in the middle of dinner.

Before you choose A pair of serving utensils shaped like open hands. An unexpectedly playful detail for passing salad around the table.

Who we’d give it to For a cook who needs somewhere for a spoon while a pot simmers.

Before you choose Check how the holder and lid-propping function fit the cookware they use, following the brand’s instructions.

Who we’d give it to For someone determined to reach the last bit of a favorite spread.

Before you choose Choose it for jar scraping and spreading; compare the shape with their jars and check current care instructions.

Who we’d give it to For a cook who keeps reaching for scissors during everyday food preparation.

Before you choose This is the red kitchen-shears model with a bottle opener, not the separate Crabby spoon rest. Check handling and cleaning guidance.

Who we’d give it to For someone who regularly transfers ingredients into narrow containers.

Before you choose This is the standard folding mushroom funnel. Check the dimensions and intended uses rather than assuming it suits every bottle or ingredient.