Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 2

A more elegant alternative to standard coffee makers, this stainless steel percolator from Farberware has a sleek, pitcher shape. At a brewing rate of one cup per minute, this coffee pot sacrifices nothing in terms of speed for beauty. And once it has finished brewing, it will automatically switch to a safe "keep warm" temperature. Makes 4-12 cups. Comes with One-year limited warranty. Model #FCP412.

Masters of the mix. Sitting pretty on detachable silicone bases, each stainless steel bowl makes mixing, stirring and whipping a snap by suctioning firmly to the base at any angle, minimizing mess, splatter and strain. Simply remove the base and the round-bottomed dishwasher-safe bowl doubles as a boiler over a saucepan. Lifetime warranty.

9 inches (23cm) diameter and handle measures 5.5 inches (14cm)

Each pancake measures 2.5 inches in diameter

Made of cast iron

Hand wash, rinse thoroughly and dry with a paper towel - never soaked cast iron

70% easier to use than traditional staplers

Small, ergonomic shape to fit any hand

Easy squeeze stapling for up to 15 sheets of paper