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Includes: four salad forks, four dinner forks, four knives, four soup spoons, and four teaspoons

Promising review: “Beautiful, unique, quality. I love this set.” —Cheryl S

Promising review: “Gorgeous scent in a beautiful glass container. I bought three of them.” —Vivian A

This five-piece set comes with a ladle, a solid spoon, a slotted spoon, a turner, and a storage caddy. The utensils are also dishwasher safe!

Promising review: "Beautiful and functional glass for everyday and special occasions. Survives the dishwasher like a dream! I ordered the white wineglasses this time, but will be replacing all my wineglasses with this style. I love it!" —Sandra P

Price: $17+ (available as a single, set of two, or six)

Promising review: "I replaced my old scale, which I had for years, with this sleek little black glass scale by Escali. It's so slim, I can keep it tucked away behind my microwave, in easy reach in the kitchen. I find I use it a lot more often if I don't have to rummage in a drawer for it, and it is already making a difference in my cooking skills." —Florence E

Promising review: “I love this bowl so much, I have it in every color! Not only are they pretty, but they're a perfect size and can be used in so many ways. They're nice and sturdy! I highly recommend adding them to your dish collection.” —Vicky A.

Promising review: "This thing is an absolute unit!! It's clearly built with extremely high-quality standards. The enamel is flawless, and the color match between my other pieces is excellent. Overall, the even heating and moisture distribution has worked exactly as advertised, and I can't wait to continue using this for many years to come!" —Talon

Price: $299.96 (originally $671; available in 13 colors)

Promising review: "I've been wanting one of these cutting boards for a while and finally purchased one. It's wonderful. Substantial. Well-made. I have it sitting on my counter since I use it all the time. A functional part of the decor." —Susan S

Price: $99.95+ (available in three sizes) 

Promising review: "I love these, use them as everyday napkins. Don't save them for just fancy! I line dry them, and they look nice enough. I've got different colors, have never had them show stains." —Robin V

Price: $49.95 (for a set of four; available in 10 colors)

Promising review: "I've had the same set of knives for 35 years — it is pure pleasure to work with these wonderful additions to my kitchen." —Regina C 

Price: $349.96 (for a 14-piece block; originally $847)

Promising review: "Maintains even steady heat at a variety of temperatures. Arrives seasoned and ready to use. Great for stove top to oven use. Easy to clean. Second grip makes up for the weight necessary for the performance of cast iron." —Kenneth E

Price: $34.95+ (available in four sizes) 

Promising review: "The Kitchen Aid mixer is a delight to work with. It has a strong motor, [is] consistent at all speeds, and folds in mixes beautifully. I can recommend this mixer to any home baker. It's an important kitchen utility that works on its own." —R Jennings M

Price: $499.95 (available in 11 colors) 

Promising review: "There is very little waste or mess. Definitely exceeded my expectations. This design took things back to a time when devices were simple and worked the way they should." —Nora A

Price: $199.95 (available in black and white) 

Promising review: "I absolutely love my Moccamaster coffee maker. It looks beautiful in my coffee station and I get complimented on it often. It makes a consistently strong and flavorful coffee. I also love how hot the coffee stays even once the machine has turned off. It's simple to use and I actually enjoy the morning ritual of making coffee with it. 10/10 would recommend." —Lorelei R

Promising review: "Use it almost daily. The preheat time is about 5 minutes compared to 20 minutes for our oven. Toast, bake pies, brownies, muffins; roasting, air frying..." —Barbara S

Promising review: "Changed my life. Beautiful wok, heats up well, and keeps the heat. Perfect size. I use it continually." —Amy W

Price: $32.96+ (available in 12" and 14") 

Promising review: "This is the most beautiful set of plateware we have ever owned in our entire lives collectively! Stunning shades of blue help transport you to a Greek restaurant in Santorini. Truly high-quality plates and bowls that bring us joy with each use in our new home!" —Beth B 

Price: $141.96 (for a 12-piece set; available in three colors)

Price: $399.95 (originally $650; available in nine colors)

Promising review: "Easy to use, good safety features, easy cleanup. The reliability of Cuisinart products is evident in this food processor. It makes food prep so easy!" —KCFK

Promising review: "Fast, easy, perfect waffles every time! Once ot heats up, the light comes on, and it chimes, you're assured that your waffles will come out perfectly." —Stephen Dietz

Promising review: "Not only do I get perfect bread each time, but I save a ton of time. Plus, I can customize things. Since I use freshly milled flour instead of store-bought, the tweaks make all the difference in the world. I can incorporate this bread maker into both my 'put ingredients in; walk away; come back to bread' mode as well as the 'I just need you to knead and rise' mode where I do more manual things myself." —WayneH

Promising review: "This is a great ice cream maker. The ice creams I've made (both custard and non-custard based) have been delicious. It isn't the quietest machine, but it makes ice cream more quickly than I anticipated and is fun, too. We just make our own - and everything tastes even better." —Sara 

Promising review: "These are fabulous measuring cups! Heavy, sturdy, long handled, easy to use and stack well. The only con is that they are somewhat pricey. But I won't have to ever buy measuring cups again. This is a buy-it-for-life purchase." —Rebecca R 

Promising review: "I like this kettle a lot — water comes to a boil quickly because of it's broad, flat bottom, cleaning inside it will be easy because it's so accessible and the kettle is stainless through and through, it whistles well and the mechanism is not complicated so I think it'll last a while." —Ann H

Promising review: "Love these! I have them in Gold and Espresso. They really elevate a table with or without the use of a tablecloth. I always get so many compliments!" —Gina M

Price: $14.96 (available in four colors)

Promising review: "I don't think I'll ever buy another casserole dish. It seems incredibly sturdy. I love the clean, simple look, and it retains heat so well, serving its purpose perfectly. Dishwasher safe, too — such a breeze for stuck-on stuff." —C Ward

Price: $59.96 (available in six colors) 

Promising review: "Love this! I now make homemade tortillas every week, and they are the best; so much better than buying them. This press makes it easy to do, and I can get eight tortillas done in a snap." —Ann B

Promising review: “This is a perfect companion for our charcuterie/fondue/snack or all-around party treats and, of course, cakes and pies. The base has weight, so we don't worry about it sliding on any surface. We get lots of comments on its appearance.” —Joe E

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