For the Kitchen

Remember going to your grandmother’s house for a meal and she always had homemade bread sitting on the counter in a bread box? You would sneak a slice with a big slab of soft salted butter sitting on the countertop and sneak off to eat it in delight. Why don’t we use bread boxes anymore? Heck, where do you get bread boxes? The good ones made of steel like grandma’s? Here you go. And, it’s German so it will probably last for generations.

https://wesco.de/Grandy-Brotkasten/8036031

And check out their trashcans, I am getting one for the garage.

https://wesco.de/Pushboy-Muelleimer/S05183

 

Did someone say Gin?

No, not that kind. The kind where you go down after the second draw and watch your opponent melt down. The classic Gin card game! Or any card game for that matter. Physical playing cards can be boring. Why not find some that match your style or that of your gaming parlour. These are super cool gifts you can give year round. TONS of different styles to choose from.

https://www.artofplay.com/collections/playing-cards

 

Too many flashlights?

What’s wrong with you, there is no such thing as too many flashlights. Sheesh. Check out this little power burner. 7,000 lumens baby! That will throw a beam more than a quarter mile away. Shazam! See and be seen. Lot’s of cool features, this should be a fun one to keep around the house or in the glove box.

https://www.olight.com/marauder-mini-powerful-led-flashlight

 

Keys are noisy, and kind of a pain

With this little caddy, you can keep the jingle down to a minimum in your pocket. There is a cool flip feature that will fold out your most used key. It is small details like these that you most appreciate day to day.

https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/all-keys/products/key-organiser-pro?variant=41276830580832

 

Perfect large clear cocktail ice

This is cool gear. Fill it with water and it will make 6 large clear ice balls for your favorite cocktail or drink. Keep a few dozen in the freezer for guests when they arrive. This is a pre-order item and will be shipping in 2026. I think it will be worth the wait.

https://www.wintersmiths.com/products/juniper-ice-maker

 

Espresso at home, just a little different

 

If your idea of coffee is a Mr. Coffee with coffee you don’t care about, all you want is a hot cup to grab and go, skip this one. It ain’t for you. If your idea of coffee is to dive into the process of making a perfect espresso (or Americano, or Latte), then have a look at this. These espresso presses are hand-made in Brazil by a small manufacturer that cares about what they are selling. They make it for you when you order it. Comes with two-sized filters for a single or double. Perfect to take on a camping trip or leave it on our countertop at home to admire its elegant and straightforward design.

https://aram.coffee/product/aram-espresso-maker-experience-copy/

Toast done right

 

Did you know that you have been making your toast the wrong way for years? These folks figured out the secret to bringing out the most flavor from the bread you use to make toast. When to add a splash of water to the toasting process. So, if you want to take your homemade sourdough bread to the next level when you make a slice of toast, this is for you.

https://us.balmuda.com/collections/toaster-pro