Kitchen· Microplane
The Grater That Leaves the Pith Behind
Microplane’s Premium Classic zester in black, model 46020: a narrow stainless grater for citrus zest, hard cheese, garlic, and ginger.
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Tech· SonyHeadphones for the Hours That Are Mostly Noise
Sony WH-1000XM5 in black: over-ear wireless headphones with serious noise canceling and a battery rated around a full workday.
Style· Darn ToughSocks With a Lifetime Opinion
Darn Tough’s Hiker Micro Crew in merino, style 1466: a cushioned hiking sock with the brand’s lifetime replacement promise.
Kitchen· CuisinartFourteen Cups, and the Knife Can Sit
Cuisinart’s Custom 14-cup food processor, model DFP-14BCNY: a 720-watt brushed-stainless machine for chopping, slicing, shredding, and dough.
Kitchen· OXOThe Bowl That Does the Spin Cycle
OXO’s Good Grips salad spinner, model 32480: a 6.22-quart bowl, a one-handed pump, and a brake so the lettuce can stop dripping.
Kitchen· WüsthofEight Inches, and the Others Can Sit
Wüsthof Classic 8-inch chef’s knife with the black handle: a forged Solingen cook’s knife, full tang, and the blade the cutting board actually uses.
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