I wanted to recommend a list of gadgets to make cooking easier and more enjoyable every day. But I realized that the things I reach for are the simplest, most ordinary things.
I'm not a huge coffee drinker and I'll admit that the sole reason for me wanting this piece is because it's so damn cool. How beautiful would it look on the table in a dimly lit room at the end of a long meal with friends?
I got by happily without a timer for years, so I know it's possible. But I promptly went out and bought my own after my first experience with one--you might too!