~$18
Slotted Fish Spatula
Our pick: OXO Good Grips Slotted Fish Turner
Despite the name, it's the spatula chefs use for nearly everything, and most home kitchens don't have one.
Home Cookspractical

~$15 typical price
A battery-powered gadget that sits on a jar lid and unscrews it at the push of a button.
Why it makes a great gift
Opens stubborn jars for people with arthritis or weak grip, without having to ask anyone for help.
Our pick: OXO Good Grips Slotted Fish Turner
Despite the name, it's the spatula chefs use for nearly everything, and most home kitchens don't have one.
Useful for any cook, and one-hand grinding is the feature people notice right away.

It makes eggs, avocado toast and roasted vegetables taste better instantly, so it gets used up rather than stored.
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A long-standing holiday gift that is easy to send from far away and gets eaten rather than stored.