POUR SCORE
Time to toss your plastic thermal pitcher: this ribbed carafe by Alfi offers graduate-level service. $248 @ The Chef’s Gallery, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater, 651-351-1144.

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Terry Brennan

Photo by
Terry Brennan
GLEAM TEAM
A dynamic duo for countertop or table. Umbra salt and pepper set, $15.95, @ The Bibelot Shops, 1082 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-0321, and three other metro locations.

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Terry Brennan

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Terry Brennan
THE BEAT GOES ON
A tool from yesterday, in a finish for today. Norpro stainless eggbeater, $27.95, @ Kitchen Window, 3001 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-824-4417.

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Terry Brennan

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Terry Brennan
SECONDS, PLEASE
Track teatime, snack time, dinnertime—any time—with this marvelously mod wall clock by Rösle. $90 @ Kitchen Window (location above).

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Terry Brennan

Photo by
Terry Brennan
MIX MASTERS
For stirring—or storing—these shapely nesting bowls by Rösle are just the thing. $18, $21, and $27 @ Kitchen Window (location above).

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Terry Brennan

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Terry Brennan
ROLLING IN THE DOUGH
Thanksgiving pies? Holiday cookies? Get a grip with this stay-cool rolling pin by Cuispro. $39.99 @ Kitchens, Eden Prairie Center, 952-943-0281.

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Terry Brennan

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Terry Brennan
BRUSH HOUR
Silicone meets stainless: a stroke of culinary genius. Sili Gourmet pastry brush by William Bounds, $13.99, @ Kitchens (location above).

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Terry Brennan

Photo by
Terry Brennan
TWIST OF TIME
Why go digital when a turn of the dial will do? Retro-style timer by Bengt EK Design, $24, @ Williams-Sonoma, Galleria, Edina, 952-285-1338.

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Terry Brennan

Photo by
Terry Brennan
STIR CRAZY
A whisk—and a cooking spoon—conveniently coiled into one. By Rösle. $26 @ Kitchen Window (location at left).