Food Made Fast: Slow Cooker (Williams-Sonoma)

Get Sunday (and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday...) off to a great start with delicious homemade waffles. Two griddles hasten cooking while extra-deep pockets produce the thickest Belgian waffles this side of the Atlantic. A rotary feature ensures even baking on the top and bottom and a browning control knob lets you pick a shade between light and dark.

Just like a downtown loft, this dinner plate from Thomas for Rosenthal has a cool and clean look - an excellent match for a contemporary table.