For anyone who's ever cradled a cake in their lap on a three-hour road trip or struggled to pack a dozen cupcakes without smearing the frosting, these handy carriers are for you. More

Wine is my favorite sort of edible souvenir. OK, maybe it's my favorite souvenir, period. Nearly every time I travel I bring back a bottle of local wine. This is invariably a nerve-wracking experience, however, especially when traveling internationally. All wine has to go in checked luggage, so I spend ages swaddling it, wrapping it in laundry bags and triple layers of plastic wrap, crossing my fingers and hoping that it doesn't break and soak through the entire bag. Well, this is a worry no more, with the Jet Bag — a sealed bag and diaper for your wine. More

Spice storage is a challenge that bedevils many of us — especially those of us who use tablespoons, not pinches, of spices in our cooking. Indian, Indonesian, and Malaysian cooking often demand large amounts of spices — the average little spice bottle is gone in two cooking sessions. So I finally turned to the most practical option, and it is working splendidly. Mason jars prove their worth yet again. More

Round Glass Storage Containers from Anchor Hocking

• $15.96 for set of 3
• Sur La Table

Anchor Hocking's glass storageware was one of the highlights of this year's Home and Housewares Show for me. The classic styling, solid glass construction, and excellent price point make their glass storage sets great replacements for all those mismatched plastic containers knocking around in your cupboard.

Freezer, microwave, and dishwasher safe. Glass bowls are oven-safe.

My fiance eats his weight in cereal each week and honestly, I really enjoy a bowl of cereal from time to time as well. I really hate having the cereal boxes around and I don't even really like them in the cabinet because the cereal goes stale rather quickly. Right now I have glass jars on the counter that hold the cereal but I couldn't help but notice cereal dispensers. More

Stainless Steel Lunchbox from PlanetBox

• $34.95 to $59.95
• PlanetBox

School is out, but grownups need lunchboxes too, since work doesn't stop for summer, sadly. Tote your own lunch in this kidproof and adult-friendly stainless steel lunchbox. It has separate compartments for vegetables, sandwiches, and more. There is an optional covered bowl for yogurt or soup. It all locks up tight and you can even decorate the outside with magnets.

Purchase lunchbox alone for $34.95, or upgrade to add a set of magnets, covered bowls, and/or a carry case. Full set is $59.95.

There's a hierarchy when it comes to outdoor cooking. At one end you have toasting marshmallows on a stick you found in the woods, and at the other end you have Kanz kitchens, stoves and pantries. They're as functional as they are pretty and they win the bear resistent seal of approval — no really, that's a thing! There's a cool green seal and everything! More

The Reisenthel Carrybag is one of those products that at first glance seems nice but unnecessary. Why would I buy a $40 basket when I have a whole pile of inexpensive reusable shopping bags that can be carried around in a purse or pocket?

Then I started using one. And now I almost always use it for food shopping instead of a reusable bag, especially at the farmers market. Here's why I find it so indispensable: More

When I was growing up my mom always packed me a sandwich for lunch and luckily it wasn't a soggy sandwich. However, now that I'm older I refuse to pack a sandwich for long trips because I always have copious amounts of soggy elements (vegetables) that ruin the sandwich after it has sat for a while. There's nothing worse than making a delicious sandwich and realizing the bread is completely soggy because it has been sitting in a sandwich bag. Well, here's one very interesting new solution to this problem. More

There are some things in the kitchen that just defy organization, and plastic bags are one of the biggest offenders. Filled with bulk spices or waiting to hold sandwiches, these bags seem to spill out of whatever container we put them in. But we think we've found the perfect solution. More