Noble Mick’s Just add booze and water (or club soda) to these astonishingly good single-serving cocktail mixes. The powdered natural fruit juices and cane sugar combine to make them taste freshly made. We know it’s hard to believe that a just-add-booze (and water or club soda) powdered cocktail mix is delicious, but you’re gonna have…
Sarah Kobos/NYT Wirecutter A great cheap coffee maker should consistently produce flavorful, hot coffee and be easy to use and program. To find the best model, we looked for coffee makers with the following qualities: Balanced coffee: The end product of any coffee machine — cheap or expensive — should taste good. This includes brewing…
Festive metallic socks with a fun surprise: Maria La Rosa One Ribbed Laminated Socks Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Top pick These silk-blend socks have a dazzling foil-laminated finish, and they come in over 20 rich shades. These socks are some of our favorites for gifting — not…
Without social media, I suddenly had hours of free time stretching ahead of me, and I realized quite quickly that I had forgotten what I did for fun when doomscrolling wasn’t an option. To fill my newfound free time, I resurrected the hobbies I loved in my teenage years before I became perennially online. I…
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This portable 1080p projector offers the good brightness, long battery life, and convenient features we want in an outdoor projector, but it’s bulkier than your average portable design. The Nebula Mars 3 is the best outdoor projector because it has the essential features necessary to deliver an enjoyable outdoor experience,…
I live with an 84-year-old lady who is very active. We have become very close friends and learn from each other every day (I am 27). She has a wonderful, spacious apartment in a historic building and, as she says, everything she needs. She does not wish to receive any more gifts, but I am…
Frequently checking tire pressure and oil levels will help you anticipate and hopefully abate the typical hiccups that might sideline your road trip or daily commute. Still, when a flat tire, dead battery, or disconnected radiator hose crops up, having the basic necessities (and the occasional helpful gadget) can get you back on the road…
Sarah Kobos/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This Costco favorite is a great value, with foam as dense as that of many mattresses costing twice as much. Testers loved its cuddly yet supportive feel, but some found it too firm. Who it’s for: The Novaform 14″ ComfortGrande Advanced Gel Memory Foam Mattress is best for back- and…
All year, American shoppers have feared seemingly inevitable price spikes caused by President Trump’s ever-changing tariff orders. Early on, companies scrambled to import extra goods and stockpile them stateside to keep prices relatively stable before the extra taxes took effect. Now, those buttresses have begun to erode — just in time for the holidays. “We’ve…
“You have to be aligned on your core ingredients.” That’s what my therapist advised years ago when I asked her the key to a successful romantic relationship. She was surely referring to the big stuff — you know, kids, money, faith, values. But as a food writer, my mind went straight to the kitchen. Clearly,…