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.
From the shelf
Gifts under $25
The cheap end of the shelf, limited to picks whose files already say under $25. A small game, a zester, a tube of balm. We did not guess a number to make the list longer. Prices move. The file is the receipt we are willing to show.
Picks
Beauty· La Roche-PosayThe Balm for Skin That Had a Day
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5, the 40 ml tube: a fragrance-free balm for dry, annoyed skin on the face, hands, and the rest of you.
Play· Czech Games EditionThe Word Game That Recruits Your Friends
Codenames Second Edition from Czech Games Edition: a two-team word game in a small box, well under $50, for a table that likes to argue.
Play· BananagramsThe Banana That Starts an Argument
Classic Bananagrams: 144 letter tiles in a banana pouch, a word race for about one to eight people, ages 7 and up.
Play· Exploding KittensThe Deck That Takes the Evening Personally
Exploding Kittens Original Edition: a 56-card game for 2–5 players, ages 7 and up, that lasts about 15 minutes and stays under $50.
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