10 Beyond-Basic Kitchen Upgrades For the Serious Home Cook

Another smart buy for bakers: this OXO Good Grips 8-Piece Baking Essentials POP Container Set ($63). Not only do these clear, airtight containers make for an organized pantry, but they also keep your baking supplies fresher. (Check out the brown-sugar keeper, which prevents brown sugar from turning into a rock.) Whether you favor making breads, cookies, pies, or *all* of the things, this set makes the process smoother and easier.