01of 50Chef: Gordon RamsayZoe McConnellTheKitchen Nightmareshostcreated a culinary empire on sharp criticism and saucy language, but at home,the father of fiveis “incredibly sensitive” — and working on his cursing!In his cover story for PEOPLE, Ramsay opens up about his home life and fatherhood telling PEOPLE, “the kids have brought the most emotion out of me.” Of course, it’s his tougher onscreen personality that made him a global star, one with an empire that includes four top-rated prime-time shows,77 restaurants worldwide, seven Michelin stars,a frozen-food lineand 33 books.
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Chef: Gordon Ramsay
Zoe McConnell
TheKitchen Nightmareshostcreated a culinary empire on sharp criticism and saucy language, but at home,the father of fiveis “incredibly sensitive” — and working on his cursing!In his cover story for PEOPLE, Ramsay opens up about his home life and fatherhood telling PEOPLE, “the kids have brought the most emotion out of me.” Of course, it’s his tougher onscreen personality that made him a global star, one with an empire that includes four top-rated prime-time shows,77 restaurants worldwide, seven Michelin stars,a frozen-food lineand 33 books.
02of 50Service: ReplacementsStocked with the world’s largest inventory of discontinued and current tableware, crystal and silver, this is the place to turn to if your grandma’s vintage china is missing a salad plate or your wedding champagne flute took a shattering tumble. The site (there’s also an enormous showroom outside Greensboro, N.C.) sells full sets or individual pieces to complete your collection.replacements.com
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Service: Replacements
Stocked with the world’s largest inventory of discontinued and current tableware, crystal and silver, this is the place to turn to if your grandma’s vintage china is missing a salad plate or your wedding champagne flute took a shattering tumble. The site (there’s also an enormous showroom outside Greensboro, N.C.) sells full sets or individual pieces to complete your collection.replacements.com
03of 50Streaming Series: ‘The Bear’Matt Dinerstein/FX; FXIn the FX show’s second season, chefs Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and Sydney (Ayo Edebiri, pictured), along with their family and friends, race to turn a gritty sandwich shop into a fine-dining spot. From the performances and surprise guests to the food itself (Sydney’s omeletwith Boursin and potato chips will inspire your next brunch), each episode is rich, tender and worth savoring.
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Streaming Series: ‘The Bear’
Matt Dinerstein/FX; FX
In the FX show’s second season, chefs Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and Sydney (Ayo Edebiri, pictured), along with their family and friends, race to turn a gritty sandwich shop into a fine-dining spot. From the performances and surprise guests to the food itself (Sydney’s omeletwith Boursin and potato chips will inspire your next brunch), each episode is rich, tender and worth savoring.
04of 50Food Festival: Charleston Wine + FoodVisitors get a truetaste of the South—and of the city’s diverse cuisines, wines and cocktails—withceleb-chef-led cooking classes, local culinary excursions and lively big-tent events.March 6-10
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Food Festival: Charleston Wine + Food
Visitors get a truetaste of the South—and of the city’s diverse cuisines, wines and cocktails—withceleb-chef-led cooking classes, local culinary excursions and lively big-tent events.March 6-10
05of 50Mobile App: FlavrsShort, TikTok-style food videos from pros (like chefEric Ripert) and local restaurant hot spots allow users to instantly shop for ingredients or order takeout with just a few clicks.flavrs.com
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Mobile App: Flavrs
Short, TikTok-style food videos from pros (like chefEric Ripert) and local restaurant hot spots allow users to instantly shop for ingredients or order takeout with just a few clicks.flavrs.com
06of 50Cocktail: Ranch WaterGettyThe margarita-like spritz from Texas bubbled to the top for good reasons. It’s cool and refreshing, and, with only three basic ingredients, it requires no bartending skills. To make, add 2 shots tequila and 1 shot fresh lime juice to a tall ice-filled glass. Top with sparkling water, and garnish with lime slices.
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Cocktail: Ranch Water
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The margarita-like spritz from Texas bubbled to the top for good reasons. It’s cool and refreshing, and, with only three basic ingredients, it requires no bartending skills. To make, add 2 shots tequila and 1 shot fresh lime juice to a tall ice-filled glass. Top with sparkling water, and garnish with lime slices.
07of 50Star Foodie: Cameron DiazJon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; Jen CauseyThe “avid home cook” shares approachable recipe videos on social media for her “go-to weeknight dinners” and girls’-night gatherings—often paired with a glass ofAvaline,the organic wine line she createdwith friend Katherine Power. “I lovenachosas a concept,” says Diaz. “You can create the perfect bite.” In this spin on the game-day staple, she adds layers of rotisserie chicken, charred veggies and a tangy herb sauce but encourages everyone to “use what’s available in your fridge.”
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Star Foodie: Cameron Diaz
Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; Jen Causey
The “avid home cook” shares approachable recipe videos on social media for her “go-to weeknight dinners” and girls’-night gatherings—often paired with a glass ofAvaline,the organic wine line she createdwith friend Katherine Power. “I lovenachosas a concept,” says Diaz. “You can create the perfect bite.” In this spin on the game-day staple, she adds layers of rotisserie chicken, charred veggies and a tangy herb sauce but encourages everyone to “use what’s available in your fridge.”
08of 50Grocery: Korean KimbapGettyTrader Joe’sheat-and-serve rolls—sautéed greens, root vegetables, pickles and braised tofu wrapped in sesame-oil-seasoned rice and seaweed—became a viral phenomenon in early September and sold out in stores. They’ll be restocked in October, so keep an eye out because the rolls won’t linger long.
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Grocery: Korean Kimbap
Trader Joe’sheat-and-serve rolls—sautéed greens, root vegetables, pickles and braised tofu wrapped in sesame-oil-seasoned rice and seaweed—became a viral phenomenon in early September and sold out in stores. They’ll be restocked in October, so keep an eye out because the rolls won’t linger long.
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Podcast: ‘Pack Your Knives’
10of 50Muffin Man: Gary JanettiThe comedy writer’squest for the perfect blueberry muffin—chock-full of evenly distributed berries—has captivated followers, who wait for his cross-section reveals and hilariously honest reviews.
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Muffin Man: Gary Janetti
The comedy writer’squest for the perfect blueberry muffin—chock-full of evenly distributed berries—has captivated followers, who wait for his cross-section reveals and hilariously honest reviews.
11of 50Celebrity-Owned Liquors: The Gardener GinBrad Pitt, who also hasa line of Miraval wine and champagne, debuted his dry, London-style gin at the Cannes Film Festival.the-gardener.com
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Celebrity-Owned Liquors: The Gardener Gin
Brad Pitt, who also hasa line of Miraval wine and champagne, debuted his dry, London-style gin at the Cannes Film Festival.the-gardener.com
12of 50Celebrity-Owned Liquors: Papa Salt GinVictor Chavez/Shutterstock; Papa SaltMargot Robbie’sgin was a big hit after its initial launch in Australia, and the brand has plans for an American expansion soon.papasaltgin.com
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Celebrity-Owned Liquors: Papa Salt Gin
Victor Chavez/Shutterstock; Papa Salt
Margot Robbie’sgin was a big hit after its initial launch in Australia, and the brand has plans for an American expansion soon.papasaltgin.com
13of 50Celebrity-Owned Liquors: Renais GinGilbert Flores/WWD via Getty; Renais“It is an ode to the sun-kissed vineyards of Chablis where my family has been making wine [for] 30 years,” saidEmma Watson, who teamed up with brother Alex.renais.co.uk
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Celebrity-Owned Liquors: Renais Gin
Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty; Renais
“It is an ode to the sun-kissed vineyards of Chablis where my family has been making wine [for] 30 years,” saidEmma Watson, who teamed up with brother Alex.renais.co.uk
14of 50Celebrity-Owned Liquors: Sweet Grass Vodka“The second I tried it, I knew I wanted to become a part of it,”Jeremy Rennersaid aboutthe South Carolina-made potato vodka.sweetgrassvodka,com
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Celebrity-Owned Liquors: Sweet Grass Vodka
“The second I tried it, I knew I wanted to become a part of it,”Jeremy Rennersaid aboutthe South Carolina-made potato vodka.sweetgrassvodka,com
15of 50Celebrity-Owned Liquors: Meili VodkaIt took seven years forJason Momoato make his sipping spirit a reality. “Vodka was old and tired, [so] we thought we’d dust it off a bit!” he said on Instagram.meilivodka.com
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Celebrity-Owned Liquors: Meili Vodka
It took seven years forJason Momoato make his sipping spirit a reality. “Vodka was old and tired, [so] we thought we’d dust it off a bit!” he said on Instagram.meilivodka.com
16of 50Celebrity-Owned Liquors: Gentlemen’s Cut Bourbon“It delivers a seamless sip of honey, fresh vanilla bean and rich caramel on the palate,” said NBA starStephen Curry.gentlemanscutbourbon.com
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Celebrity-Owned Liquors: Gentlemen’s Cut Bourbon
“It delivers a seamless sip of honey, fresh vanilla bean and rich caramel on the palate,” said NBA starStephen Curry.gentlemanscutbourbon.com
17of 50Theme Park: Illumination’s Minion CafeUniversal Orlando ResortLocated withinMinion LandatUniversal StudiosFlorida, the new eatery serves adespicablycute menu. Try to resist Otto’s noodle bowl (right) with udon, porchetta, tare egg and roasted corn or a melty grilled pimento cheese with Minion-shaped tater tots.
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Theme Park: Illumination’s Minion Cafe
Universal Orlando Resort
Located withinMinion LandatUniversal StudiosFlorida, the new eatery serves adespicablycute menu. Try to resist Otto’s noodle bowl (right) with udon, porchetta, tare egg and roasted corn or a melty grilled pimento cheese with Minion-shaped tater tots.
18of 50Viral Food: Cottage CheeseGettyThe obsession is real. With nearly 1 billion views on TikTok and new recipes popping up every day, the once-humblecottage cheesehas become the most in-demand ingredient on the Internet. The protein powerhouse is spread on avocado toast, mixed into scrambled eggs and evenchurned into ice cream.
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Viral Food: Cottage Cheese
The obsession is real. With nearly 1 billion views on TikTok and new recipes popping up every day, the once-humblecottage cheesehas become the most in-demand ingredient on the Internet. The protein powerhouse is spread on avocado toast, mixed into scrambled eggs and evenchurned into ice cream.
19of 50Space-Saving Gear: Nespresso Vertuo Pop+NespressoAvailable in eight colors, the pod-based machine can brew five sizes of coffee, hot or with ice.$130,target.com
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Space-Saving Gear: Nespresso Vertuo Pop+
Nespresso
Available in eight colors, the pod-based machine can brew five sizes of coffee, hot or with ice.$130,target.com
20of 50Space-Saving Gear: Drinkmate OmniFizzIt not only produces light, bubbly seltzer, but it can also carbonate other liquids, like juice, iced tea and wine.$120,amazon.com
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Space-Saving Gear: Drinkmate OmniFizz
It not only produces light, bubbly seltzer, but it can also carbonate other liquids, like juice, iced tea and wine.$120,amazon.com
21of 50Space-Saving Gear: Hamilton Beach Hand BlenderHamilton BeachUse it to easily blend soups, dressings and smoothies—it’s powerful enough to pulverize ice.$35,walmart.com
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Space-Saving Gear: Hamilton Beach Hand Blender
Hamilton Beach
Use it to easily blend soups, dressings and smoothies—it’s powerful enough to pulverize ice.$35,walmart.com
22of 50Space-Saving Gear: Nesting Measuring SpoonsSur LaMade of stainless steel, they’re narrow enough to fit inside any container, including small spice jars.$22,surlatable.com
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Space-Saving Gear: Nesting Measuring Spoons
Sur La
Made of stainless steel, they’re narrow enough to fit inside any container, including small spice jars.$22,surlatable.com
23of 50Restaurant Chef: Pinky ColeWill Sterling Photography; Jennifer Causey“When you come to the restaurant, you see old people, young people, White, Black—and I’m like, ‘Damn, this is beautiful,’ ” saysthe founder of Slutty Vegan,the plant-based fast-food chain that attracts lines of diners waiting for a taste of her meat- and dairy-free meals—likethis at-home version of her popular “Chik’N Head” sandwich.
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Restaurant Chef: Pinky Cole
Will Sterling Photography; Jennifer Causey
“When you come to the restaurant, you see old people, young people, White, Black—and I’m like, ‘Damn, this is beautiful,’ ” saysthe founder of Slutty Vegan,the plant-based fast-food chain that attracts lines of diners waiting for a taste of her meat- and dairy-free meals—likethis at-home version of her popular “Chik’N Head” sandwich.
24of 50Pantry Shortcuts: Brown Rice & Quinoa MedleyBibigoBrown rice typically takes 45 minutes to cook, but these grains steam in the microwave in 90 seconds.$3,bibigousa.com
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Pantry Shortcuts: Brown Rice & Quinoa Medley
Bibigo
Brown rice typically takes 45 minutes to cook, but these grains steam in the microwave in 90 seconds.$3,bibigousa.com
25of 50Pantry Shortcuts: Sichuan Dan Dan NoodlesMilaAvailable with pork or plant-based meat, the springy noodles tossed in a sesame-based sauce are restaurant quality.$36 for 4,eatmila.com
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Pantry Shortcuts: Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles
Mila
Available with pork or plant-based meat, the springy noodles tossed in a sesame-based sauce are restaurant quality.$36 for 4,eatmila.com
26of 50Pantry Shortcuts: Good & Gather Birria SauceSimmer meat, veggies or tofu in this Mexican-style sauce, made with chipotle, guajillo and arbol chile peppers.$3,target.com
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Pantry Shortcuts: Good & Gather Birria Sauce
Simmer meat, veggies or tofu in this Mexican-style sauce, made with chipotle, guajillo and arbol chile peppers.$3,target.com
27of 50Pantry Shortcuts: Avocado Ranch Salad KitBowerySkip the chopping! It comes with crisp lettuce, creamy dressing, roasted pumpkin seeds and tortilla strips.$5.50,bowery.co
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Pantry Shortcuts: Avocado Ranch Salad Kit
Bowery
Skip the chopping! It comes with crisp lettuce, creamy dressing, roasted pumpkin seeds and tortilla strips.$5.50,bowery.co
28of 50Pantry Shortcuts: Cheddar & Hatch Chile Mac & CheeseThe macaroni stays gooey while the cornbread crumbs keep their crunch.$11,tillamook.com
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Pantry Shortcuts: Cheddar & Hatch Chile Mac & Cheese
The macaroni stays gooey while the cornbread crumbs keep their crunch.$11,tillamook.com
29of 50Pantry Shortcuts: Jamaican Jerk SeasoningScotch BoyzThe fiery spice blend, sourced from small farms in Jamaica, gets its kick from ground Scotch bonnet peppers.$13.50,scotchboyz.com
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Pantry Shortcuts: Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
Scotch Boyz
The fiery spice blend, sourced from small farms in Jamaica, gets its kick from ground Scotch bonnet peppers.$13.50,scotchboyz.com
30of 50Hotel & Resort: Wildflower FarmsThis nature-focused retreat in New York’s Hudson Valley serves fresh, indulgent dishes using eggs gathered from their chicken coops and ingredients picked from the on-site farm. Relax with a glass of wine on the patio, feed the animals (they also have donkeys and sheep!), and learn new skills at the cooking school.aubergeresorts.com
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Hotel & Resort: Wildflower Farms
This nature-focused retreat in New York’s Hudson Valley serves fresh, indulgent dishes using eggs gathered from their chicken coops and ingredients picked from the on-site farm. Relax with a glass of wine on the patio, feed the animals (they also have donkeys and sheep!), and learn new skills at the cooking school.aubergeresorts.com
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Cookbook: ‘The World Central Kitchen’
Francois Nel/Getty
32of 50Accessory: Stanley Travel TumblerStanleyThe colorful, insulated cup has become the must-have accessory for keeping hydrated on the go. The 40-oz. Quencher keeps drinks cold for hours (ice even stays frozen!) and features a no-spill lid and tapered base to fit into cup holders.$45,stanley1913.com
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Accessory: Stanley Travel Tumbler
Stanley
The colorful, insulated cup has become the must-have accessory for keeping hydrated on the go. The 40-oz. Quencher keeps drinks cold for hours (ice even stays frozen!) and features a no-spill lid and tapered base to fit into cup holders.$45,stanley1913.com
33of 50Dessert: Doan’s Coconut CakeMike Coppola/WireImage; GOLDBELLYIt’s become the gift of legend. Every December,Tom Cruisesends his friends— including Angela Bassett andMiles Teller—a white chocolate and coconut Bundt cake fromDoan’s Bakeryin Woodland Hills, Calif. The coveted confection is now available onGoldbelly, so everyone can get a taste of the sweet treat.$126;goldbelly.com
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Dessert: Doan’s Coconut Cake
Mike Coppola/WireImage; GOLDBELLY
It’s become the gift of legend. Every December,Tom Cruisesends his friends— including Angela Bassett andMiles Teller—a white chocolate and coconut Bundt cake fromDoan’s Bakeryin Woodland Hills, Calif. The coveted confection is now available onGoldbelly, so everyone can get a taste of the sweet treat.$126;goldbelly.com
34of 50Food Blogger: Dan PelosiCourtesy of Union Square & Co; Jennifer CauseyHis affability and viral vodka “sawce” recipe gave@grossypelosifollowers comfort (and comforting meal ideas!) during the COVID lockdown. Now his debut cookbook,Let’s Eat, showcases his family’s Italian American and Portuguese dishes. “We’re the kind of family that’s talking about dinner at lunch,” he says. “Cooking is in our DNA.”
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Food Blogger: Dan Pelosi
Courtesy of Union Square & Co; Jennifer Causey
His affability and viral vodka “sawce” recipe gave@grossypelosifollowers comfort (and comforting meal ideas!) during the COVID lockdown. Now his debut cookbook,Let’s Eat, showcases his family’s Italian American and Portuguese dishes. “We’re the kind of family that’s talking about dinner at lunch,” he says. “Cooking is in our DNA.”
35of 50Social Media: @cookingforleviCooking for LeviJack Zhangprepares gourmet meals from scratch—like slow-braised oxtail and seared sea scallops—for his 2-year-old son Levi, who happily digs in, asks thoughtful questions (“Did you put yeast in this?”) and offers compliments to his chef (“It’s pretty ten-dah!”).
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Social Media: @cookingforlevi
Cooking for Levi
Jack Zhangprepares gourmet meals from scratch—like slow-braised oxtail and seared sea scallops—for his 2-year-old son Levi, who happily digs in, asks thoughtful questions (“Did you put yeast in this?”) and offers compliments to his chef (“It’s pretty ten-dah!”).
36of 50Pantry Essential: Graza Olive OilsGrazaThe EVOO in the green squeeze bottle is worth the hype. Made from flavorful Picual olives from Spain, Sizzle is great for cooking at high heat while Drizzle is ideal for dressings or as a final flourish.$16 and up,graza.co
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Pantry Essential: Graza Olive Oils
Graza
The EVOO in the green squeeze bottle is worth the hype. Made from flavorful Picual olives from Spain, Sizzle is great for cooking at high heat while Drizzle is ideal for dressings or as a final flourish.$16 and up,graza.co
37of 50Top Celebrity Cookware: Eva LongoriaThe pieces inherRisa line feature gently curved handles for resting lids and are truly nonstick—foods glide right out of the pan.risakitchen.com
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Top Celebrity Cookware: Eva Longoria
The pieces inherRisa line feature gently curved handles for resting lids and are truly nonstick—foods glide right out of the pan.risakitchen.com
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Top Celebrity Cookware: Stanley Tucci
David M. Benett/Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty; GreenPan
39of 50Top Celebrity Cookware: Tan FranceMonica Schipper/Getty; CarawayTheQueer Eyeexpertbrought fashion flair to his Caraway designs, with trendy pink blush, moss green and cream options.carawayhome.com
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Top Celebrity Cookware: Tan France
Monica Schipper/Getty; Caraway
TheQueer Eyeexpertbrought fashion flair to his Caraway designs, with trendy pink blush, moss green and cream options.carawayhome.com
40of 50Top Celebrity Cookware: Selena GomezANGELA WEISS/AFP via GettyIn her second collaboration with brand Our Place, theSelena + Chefhostchose shades of powdery blue and earthy taupe.fromourplace.com
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Top Celebrity Cookware: Selena Gomez
ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty
In her second collaboration with brand Our Place, theSelena + Chefhostchose shades of powdery blue and earthy taupe.fromourplace.com
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Restaurant Pop-Up: Chain
Courtesy of Chain LA Restaurant
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Airline: Hawaiian Airlines
43of 50Organization: Fresh & Save CubesZwillingSoggy snacks are a thing of the past. A vacuum pump pulls all the air out of the stackable canisters, sealing in freshness and flavor.$13 and up,zwilling.com
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Organization: Fresh & Save Cubes
Zwilling
Soggy snacks are a thing of the past. A vacuum pump pulls all the air out of the stackable canisters, sealing in freshness and flavor.$13 and up,zwilling.com
44of 50Fast Food: Dairy QueenDairy QueenThey say the Blizzard—soft-serve ice cream blended with mix-ins—is so thick it can be tipped upside down and not spill. Whether that gravity-defying claim is true doesn’t seem to matter toDQloyalists, who enjoy the expandingmenu of seasonal flavorslike pumpkin pie and snickerdoodle cookie dough.
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Fast Food: Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen
They say the Blizzard—soft-serve ice cream blended with mix-ins—is so thick it can be tipped upside down and not spill. Whether that gravity-defying claim is true doesn’t seem to matter toDQloyalists, who enjoy the expandingmenu of seasonal flavorslike pumpkin pie and snickerdoodle cookie dough.
45of 50Kitchen Gadget: SmartSharp Knife SharpenerFaberwareGive your blade a new edge! Run a knife through the LED sharpness detector (a red light means it’s dull; a green light indicates it’s ready for use), and then pull it through the coarse sharpening grooves until it’s razor-like again.Farberware, $60,hsn.com
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Kitchen Gadget: SmartSharp Knife Sharpener
Faberware
Give your blade a new edge! Run a knife through the LED sharpness detector (a red light means it’s dull; a green light indicates it’s ready for use), and then pull it through the coarse sharpening grooves until it’s razor-like again.Farberware, $60,hsn.com
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Celebrity Food Launches: Snoop Dogg
JC Olivera/Getty; Dr. Bombay
48of 50Celebrity Food Launches: Ed SheeranGilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty; Tingly TedThe musiciancreated Tingly Ted’s because, “I felt like something was profoundly missing in my life, and after much soul-searching, I realized it was a proper hot sauce.”tinglyteds.com
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Celebrity Food Launches: Ed Sheeran
Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty; Tingly Ted
The musiciancreated Tingly Ted’s because, “I felt like something was profoundly missing in my life, and after much soul-searching, I realized it was a proper hot sauce.”tinglyteds.com
49of 50Celebrity Food Launches: Tom HanksMatt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock; HanxProfits fromthe Oscar winner’sHanx for Our Troops coffee linego toward foundationsthat support the military veteran community. “Good products for good reason,” he said.givehanx.com
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Celebrity Food Launches: Tom Hanks
Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock; Hanx
Profits fromthe Oscar winner’sHanx for Our Troops coffee linego toward foundationsthat support the military veteran community. “Good products for good reason,” he said.givehanx.com
50of 50Beauty Trend: Food-Inspired MakeupGettyFrom glazed donut skin and“strawberry girl” makeup(a dewy palette of fruity pinks and reds) to smokey latte eyes andblueberry milk nails,the latest beauty looks are truly delicious.
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Beauty Trend: Food-Inspired Makeup
From glazed donut skin and“strawberry girl” makeup(a dewy palette of fruity pinks and reds) to smokey latte eyes andblueberry milk nails,the latest beauty looks are truly delicious.
source: people.com
