Bar Tools & Glasses Nest Bet Spiegelau 19-Ounce Cognac Glasses, Set of 6 Features:

• Set of six cognac glasses, designed to maximize the flavor of brandies
• Each glass has a 19-ounce capacity and stands 6 inches high
• Glasses are 7% lead crystal
• Machine-blown glass
• Made in Germany

Cookware Best Bet Fiestaware Casserole with Lid Timeless classic design, Choice of 10 colors, Industry's most durable body, Lead-free for safety, Mom had Fiesta.

Knives & Cutting Boards Best Bet Hamilton Beach 74250 Carve 'N Set Electric Knife No special expertise is required to cut professional-looking slices, thick or thin, from roasts, ham, turkey, and bread with the powerful 100-watt electric knife in this carving set. Just grasp the handle, pull the trigger, draw the knife in a straight line, and let the two serrated blades, which saw back and forth at high speed, do the work. It's effortless and safe. The knife comes with a two-pronged fork in a compact (15 by 5 by 2-7/8 inches) storage case made of flexible plastic, with a foam insert molded to hold the set. The 7-1/2-inch knife blades and the 12-inch fork are made of stainless steel. The fork is dishwasher-safe, but the blades should be hand washed in hot, soapy water.

Small Appliances Best Bet Hamilton Beach 25300 Meal Maker Express Indoor Extra Large Contact Grill Preheat this electric grill for 5 minutes, and it will cook steaks in about 5 minutes--both sides at once because the lid is fitted with a 12-by-6-inch nonstick grill just like the bottom. Burgers, chicken breasts, and fish cook about as quickly, while pork chops require 10 minutes. That's with the lid closed.

Tableware Best Bet Fiestaware Cereal Bowls, Set of 4, Black Original Fiestaware dinnerware, created in 1936 and continued through 1973, is highly collectable and can cost thousands of dollars for a rare piece. Today's Fiestaware--reissued in 1986 with the same streamlined retro styling and new contemporary colors--is affordable and durable dinnerware that adds panache to any kitchen or casual dining room.