Good Things Come in Small Packages

Stocking stuffers that'll make any cook's holiday
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Need a present for a friend who loves to cook as much as you do? Here are some fun and functional stocking stuffers for the kitchen gadget-obsessed.

No more searching for that one missing measuring spoon; this magnetic set stays together in a drawer. $8 at Amazon.com.
Perfect for tea for one: Scoop up tea with the wide end of this infuser; then set the narrow end into a mug of hot water. $9 at BroadwayPanhandler.com.
These silicone measuring cups are flexible; just push the cups out to remove sticky or packed ingredients, like brown sugar. $18 at LaPrimaShops.com.
Breakfast in bed? Try these clever egg cups—the top holds one egg, while a second stays warm hidden in the base. $7.50 for two at SurLaTable.com.
For Asian food novices, beginner chopsticks make eating easier and more fun. $3 at Pfaltzgraff.com.
Cuisipro’s Accutec rasps come with a cover that’ll catch and save the zest you grate. From $12 at Amazon.com.
The Page scale is super compact, so it’s ideal for small kitchens. About $45 at LeifheitGoods.com.
Seafood lovers will appreciate these lobster crackers, which slide on a hinge to widen for large claws. $25 at ChefCentral.com.
A glow-in-the-dark meat thermometer takes the guesswork out of nighttime barbecuing. $7 at Store.BbqProShop.com.
Photos: Scott Phillips
From Fine Cooking 89, pp. 20

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