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  1. best in class
    The 6 Very Best Compost BinsFrom an easy-to-clean countertop option to a system that can handle “the crazy Frankenstein stuff in the back of your fridge.”
  2. painless shopping
    The 33 Best Gifts for Every Kind of CoupleIncluding seltzer-addicted couples, crossword-loving couples, and couples that make art together.
  3. best in class
    The 5 Very Best Wine Coolers and FridgesStep up your wine storage.
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    The 5 Very Best WoksFor your stir-fries, fried rices, stews, braises, and even popcorn.
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    The 6 Best Wine GlassesBecause a jam jar isn’t always going to cut it.
  6. best in class
    7 of the Very Best Coffee MakersFor a solid, fuss-free way to caffeinate at home.
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    The 9 Very Best Storage BinsPro tip: Muji makeup boxes work in the pantry, too.
  8. best in class
    The 12 Very Best Drawer OrganizersYour silverware deserves better.
  9. best in class
    The 8 Very Best Travel MugsCut back on waste and enjoy a better cup of coffee.
  10. best in class
    The 9 Very Best Coffee GrindersYour morning cup of coffee is only as good as the beans you use — and the beans you use will only be good if you grind them yourself.
  11. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Gifts for Beer Lovers, According to Brewers and Beer LoversBecause you can do better than a novelty beer helmet.
  12. painless shopping
    The 25 Best Food Gifts for Every Kind of GourmandThe ultimate spice collection, fancy truffle olive oil, and the best peanuts you’ve ever tasted.
  13. recommended by experts
    The Best Pots and Pans, According to ChefsMost say you want a mix of dependable stainless steel, decent nonstick, and workhorse cast-iron cookware.
  14. recommended by experts
    How to Stock Your Weeklong (or Monthlong) Vacation Kitchen, According to ChefsCanned fish, a 12-in-one kitchen multi-tool, a French press for low-key coffee-making, and more.
  15. recommended by experts
    The Best Gifts for Whiskey Lovers, According to Distillers and Drinks ExpertsFrom specialty ice trays to their very own cask of Scottish whiskey.
  16. recommended by experts
    The Essential Pasta-Making Tools, According to Professional Pasta-MakersMaking fresh pasta isn’t hard to do when you have the right gear.
  17. recommended by experts
    Everything You Need to Bake a Pie From Scratch, According to Pie-Baking ExpertsFrom digital scales and rolling pins to pastry brushes and pie plates.
  18. recommended by experts
    The Best Small Kitchen Appliances for Small Kitchens, According to ExpertsFrom a waffle iron you can carry in your pocket to a barely-there espresso machine.
  19. recommended by experts
    The Best Vegetarian and Vegan Cookbooks, According to Vegetarian and Vegan ChefsAccording to the chefs at Dirt Candy, Butcher’s Daughter, Modern Love, and more.
  20. recommended by experts
    The Best Canned Cocktails, According to Bartenders and Drinks ExpertsFrom high-end specialty cocktails to easy-drinking mules.
  21. natural hair week
    This $2 Drugstore Hair Treatment Repaired My Hopeless Split EndsPalmer’s sustainably sourced deep conditioner is the truth.
  22. natural hair week
    This Is the Mason Pearson of Natural-Hair Brushes (and It’s Just $18)The Felicia Leatherwood Detangler Brush is the only brush I’ll ever need.
  23. gifts they might actually want
    The 49 Best Gifts for Cat Lovers, According to Behaviorists and EnthusiastsWand toys and catnip galore.
  24. reasons to love new york
    Farewell to My Brick and Mortar ShopsThe now-shuttered stores that made an impression, from Staten Island to Hudson Yards.
  25. gifts they’ll want in a pandemic
    This Weaving Loom Saved Me When All My (Pre-Pandemic) Hobbies DisappearedWhen I couldn’t make ceramics or play in my community orchestra, I turned to the Schacht Lilli Loom.
  26. recommended by experts
    The Best 2020 Cookbooks to Give, According to Cookbook AuthorsFrom the ultimate guide to pie-making to one of the year’s best memoirs.
  27. gifts they might actually want
    22 of the Coziest Gifts the Strategist Has Written AboutThick socks, warm blankets, plush towels, and products that just smell cozy.
  28. recommended by experts
    The Best Pies to Buy Online, According to ExpertsBecause Thanksgiving dinner is just a means to dessert.
  29. recommended by experts
    The Best Turkeys You Can Order Online, According to ExpertsIncluding a fried turkey with a cult following, a certified organic turkey exclusively raised on veggies, and more.
  30. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: Where Should Adults Put Their Loose Change?More than 20 options for storing your coins like a grown-up.
  31. the encyclopedia of new york
    It Came From New YorkDisco. The freak show. Neoconservatism. Q-tips. They all started in the world’s most creative, inventive city.
  32. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Gifts for Every Type of BakerWhether they’re just starting out or (somehow) making their own croissants.
  33. recommended by experts
    The Best Yarns for Every Kind of Craft, According to ExpertsFrom fine worsted yarns to fluffy roving yarns and chunky knits.
  34. trust me i should know
    How I Maintain a 4C Afro on Low Porosity Hair for 10 Days at a TimeDeep conditioning, deep conditioning, deep conditioning.
  35. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Gifts for Beginners in the Kitchen, According to Professional ChefsBecause everybody has to start somewhere.
  36. painless shopping
    21 Healthy Snacks You Can Buy on AmazonWhether you’re a snacker who skips breakfast, has a sweet tooth, or wants snacks to satisfy the whole family.
  37. celebrity shopping
    What Tallulah Willis Can’t Live Without“I’m a thong girl.”
  38. micro sales
    A Bunch of Fancy Puzzles Are on Sale Just in Time for Puzzle SeasonIncluding favorites from Piecework and Areaware.
  39. black lives matter
    19 Black Lives Matter Signs for Your Window, Yard, Bumper, or FlagpoleAnd it all directly benefits Black communities and businesses.
  40. recommended by experts
    The Best Craft Kits for Beginners, According to ExpertsFrom cross-stitch to fermentation.
  41. this thing’s incredible
    This Under-$20 Stovetop Coffee Gadget Curbed My $25-a-Week Latte HabitThe moka pot may have been invented nearly 90 years ago, but it’s still the best stovetop coffee maker out there.
  42. best of brand
    The Strategist Guide to Shopping for BrevilleThe Australian-born brand has a history of crafting kitchen appliances that are pro-approved — on a home-kitchen budget.
  43. something for everyone
    10 Photo Albums, Vetted 10 WaysThe best photo albums, whether you’re digital-first or a Polaroid-obsessive.
  44. ask the strategist
    What Are the Best Over-the-Fridge Organizing Options?We help a Strategist reader organize the top of their fridge with a few easy tips from jars to extendable shelves to baskets.
  45. encounter
    Drinking With Food Media’s Flamethrower“It wasn’t like, I’m going to plot to take down Condé Nast,” says Tammie Teclemariam.
  46. the urbanist
    The Urbanist’s Guide to Approachable, Unusual HikesAvoid the day-tripper crowds at these expert-recommended trails.
  47. i keep seeing this
    Where Did All These Fancy Vinegar Brands Come From?No fewer than six new vinegar brands have launched in the last year.
  48. recommended by experts
    The Best Cold-Brew Coffee Makers, According to Baristas and RoastersAfter all, making your own cold brew is the cheapest way to enjoy it.
  49. ingenious design
    The Most Ingenious Kitchen Tools, According to ChefsThe best at-home fermenter, a steam-powered grill-cleaning brush, and more.
  50. recommended by experts
    How to Set Up an At-Home Tiki Bar, According to Tiki ExpertsRum, lots of rum.
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