COOKING
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MULTIPURPOSE PAN
GOESM FRO ESTOVP TO TO ! OVEN
The Lodge 12" Cast Iron Skillet ($37; lodgemfg.com) is built to last a lifetime! The preseasoned pan is nonstick right out of the box. It will quickly become your new go-to for eggs, pancakes, chicken—even cornbread and pizza!
2-IN-1 MEASURING SPOONS
The narrow ends of Progressive Prepworks Snap Fit Measuring Spoons ($7.99; amazon.com) fit nicely into spice jars, while the round ends are great for liquids. They click together to keep your utensil drawer neat too.
A COLDER COOLER
READER TESTER
“The second handle made it easy for me to move this heavy pan around.”
Goodbye, ice packs! Pop the PackIt Lunch Bag ($19.99; packit.com) in the freezer overnight, and the next day food stays chilled up to 10 hours thanks to the gel liner.
FOLD U P T OS SAV S P A CE I N T H EE FREEZ ER
BERRIES FOR ALL SEASONS
You can’t beat the price of Trader Joe’s Frozen Strawberries ($1.79 for 16 oz; at Trader Joe’s stores). They’re picked ripe and quickly frozen to retain the freshest taste. Enjoy them in smoothies, oatmeal and more—no matter the time of year.
EASY, EDIBLE DECORATION
READER TESTER
Need a quick, cute dessert? Wilton Candy Eyeballs ($3.99; wilton.com) are a favorite in the WD test kitchen because they instantly bring homemade treats to life. All you need is a dab of icing or corn syrup to keep them in place.
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HANDY TRAVEL MUG
Beverages stay piping hot all day in the double-wall, stainless Thermos Direct Drink Bottle ($24.99; target .com), and the leakproof design lets you toss it in your bag without worry.
September 2015
“This mug is awesome—it kept my coffee hot from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.!” TERRI BOHAN Honolulu
BOTTOM LEFT AND CENTER RIGHT: COURTESY OF MANUFACTURERS. PASSNO AND BOHAN: COURTESY OF SUBJECTS.
DIANE PASSNO, Colorado Springs, CO
