The Finest Meals Gadgets We Purchased in January 2026

As editors and writers who’re obsessive about meals and kitchen gear, we’re consistently on the hunt for brand spanking new issues to strive. Not every thing is successful, although, so once we discover a good ’un, we’re all about sharing the love. 

Right here’s every thing that our crew of meals nerds and equipment aficionados purchased and cherished in January, beginning the yr out robust with some fantastic-smelling hand lotion, a guide about Viennese delicacies, and a jar of cara cara marmalade.

“It is the lifeless of winter, and which means my pores and skin is sort of a sea sponge within the Sahara. After washing my palms or cleansing dishes, my digits and palms are in a lot want of some moisture. This inexpensive bottle of Mrs. Meyer’s hand lotion has been my salve, actually. It soothes and softens, and mine smells like snowdrops, no matter which means (however it actually does scent good).” – Grace Kelly, senior editor

“Over the vacations, I baked a variety of cookies and realized I did not have an aesthetically pleasing container to accommodate them in. (We undergo cookies far too quick for them to be stashed in a cupboard.) I ended up shopping for this canister from Le Creuset, which is classic-looking and the proper measurement for storing sugar, rice, or whatnot, too.” – Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm, affiliate editorial director

“I bought the flu over the vacation break (so unhappy), and I am nonetheless attempting to shake a cough. This tea has turn into my throat-soothing, immune-boosting go-to each afternoon. The anti-inflammatory turmeric is properly complemented by cardamom, cloves, and black pepper, and it is scrumptious with a spoonful of honey.” – Rochelle Bilow, editor

“It may be dry January, however I have been making an exception for this natural, anise-scented liqueur. I wish to drink somewhat over ice after dinner, however when my resident bartender (aka my accomplice) is at his station, I am ordering up Bee’s Knees with a splash of Flora Inexperienced combined in for a botanical tackle one among my favourite traditional cocktails.” – Ashlee Redger, author

“I’ve been utilizing my new Fable glassware set lots. It’s easy and stylish, and durable sufficient that I don’t fear about utilizing it daily. It’s the sort of glassware that feels good in your hand, works for each water and cocktails, and makes the desk really feel extra put-together with out attempting. Additionally they nest neatly, taking on little cupboard house—although they’re hardly ever put away.” – Jessie YuChen, visible editor

“This candle smells like a chocolate chip cookie…or such as you simply stepped into Levain Bakery, the scent of butter and sugar blanketing you. I like its packaging, too, and I will undoubtedly be repurposing the putting blue jar as soon as I’ve burned by the candle.”– Riddley 

“I not too long ago up to date our boxed goodies evaluation (fortunate me!) and this eye-catching, lime inexperienced field from Regular Love has turn into one among my new favorites. The goodies are attractive, however much more importantly, they’re refined and scrumptious; no duds on this field! Every bonbon has a skinny chocolate exterior that melts easily, and the flavors are enjoyable however not overly wacky. Suppose creamy Alfonso mango, New York cheesecake, and a decadent, wealthy Sicilian pistachio. Valentine’s Day is developing, simply sayin’.” – Grace

“My favourite January buy was an assortment of loose-leaf teas and tisanes from STEAP—a belated Christmas reward to myself. I’ve been shopping for from them since their store was in downtown Philly, again after I cherished stopping in simply to smell my manner across the jars. The teas are persistently wonderful, and brewing a superb cup of loose-leaf is precisely what January requires.” – Leah Colins, senior culinary editor 

“I am a sizzling sauce weenie who can’t deal with the warmth, however I’ve fallen arduous for this not-too-spicy condiment. I purchased it for my accomplice this Christmas, and he favored it a lot that he purchased one for his brother and sister-in-law. They not too long ago texted us to say they find it irresistible and put it on every thing. Truthfully, similar.” – Rochelle

“I attempted Ghia’s aperitifs for the primary time this yr, and purchased myself their full assortment for Damp January. Now I am making myself a nonalcoholic cocktail nearly each night time. I like the bitterness and complexity of the unique mixer. It is so good to have somewhat deal with earlier than or after dinner or whereas studying or watching TV.” – Megan O. Steintrager, affiliate editorial director

“I have been a fan of Good Retailer for some time (its Solar Basin physique cleaning soap bars are to die for; I am a Daydreamer loyalist, myself), however I hadn’t tried any of its Keats & Co. line of loose-leaf teas. I lastly positioned a giant order of all of the flavors I had bookmarked, and the Blooming Wild Black has been the standout. It is a black tea that will get its floral, honey-like observe from marigold petals and bee pollen. It makes for a wonderful mid-morning warm-up, and I really feel good realizing all of the income go to charity.”– Ashlee

“I purchased this mousepad for my desk, and the three olives skewered by a choose carry me infinite pleasure as I scroll, edit, and click on. I had a tough time selecting between the olives and the tinned fish!”– Riddley

“We stayed with my in-laws in Scotland for all of January, and their dysfunctional oven made it extraordinarily arduous to cook dinner or bake something. After watching my father-in-law burn salmon and undercook bacon, I took issues into my very own palms and purchased them an oven thermometer, which they desperately wanted!” – Genevieve Yam, senior editor

“Grace gifted me a trio of marmalades from this firm for Christmas. All three flavors—Pixie Tangerine, Meyer Lemon, and Cara Cara Hibiscus—are nice, however my favourite is the Cara Cara Hibiscus. I completed that jar in every week and ordered one other! My favourite method to eat it’s on toasted semolina bread or swirled right into a yogurt bowl.” – Rochelle

“In the beginning of the yr, I went again to Jordan to see my household, and one of many first stops I made was my favourite spice store. I picked up a bag of native sumac to carry again to New York with me. Jordan’s Ajloun area is particularly recognized for its sumac—exceptionally tangy and strikingly vibrant, with a deep purple-red colour. I’m not an enormous fan of many of the sumac out there within the US, however Morton & Bassett sells a strong one—it’s the model I normally suggest.”– Laila Ibrahim, affiliate culinary editor 

“My aunt purchased me this fragrance for Christmas, and it was a advice from my very cool sister, who has an equally cool group of buddies, all of whom are obsessive about this fragrance. Snif calls it its ‘flapjack perfume,’ and it actually does scent like pancakes. Buttery, vanilla-y, sugary…mainly how I wish to scent the entire time.”– Riddley

“I take my recipe analysis critically, which implies going to the supply as a lot as doable. My favourite acquisition alongside these strains is that this Austrian cookbook, written by and for Austrian cooks. Fashionable digital translation instruments make it doable to learn even in languages I do not know, which permits me to be taught from extra main sources from all over the world. Alongside these strains, keep tuned for extra Austrian recipes from me quickly.” – Daniel Gritzer, editorial director

Why We’re the Specialists

• The Severe Eats crew is obsessive about meals and cooking—we love attempting new merchandise that make our lives somewhat bit simpler and tastier. 
• Grace Kelly is a senior editor on the crew. She ate manner an excessive amount of chocolate in January to search out the finest chocolate containers and needed to share her favourite right here.