The Aeropress is one of the best things to ever happen to coffee. This $25 device is capable of producing an espresso-like brew that rivals even the best espresso machine, and it does so in a fraction of the time and effort. When I woke up this morning in need of some coffee, I knew that it would be the perfect thing to use for my first “Tools and Gadgets” post.

Crystallized ginger gives this steel-cut oatmeal the glitz to be the star of any breakfast table, while the spices and creamy texture keep it grounded in the world of comfort food.