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Margaret Eby

Freelance Writer, the Strategist

Margaret Eby is a writer and editor who covers food, lifestyle, and travel. Her newest book, You Gotta Eat, is forthcoming from Quirk Books.

  1. gifts
    Let Them Eat Mail-Order CakeCake says, “I think you’re special and you deserve a treat.”
  2. dining and entertaining
    The Ninja Slushi Is Definitively Worth the MoneyIt has made all my beverage dreams come true.
  3. luggage
    Cotopaxi Just Made My Favorite Carry-On Even BetterThe brand added a water-bottle pocket to the Allpa and gave it better weight distribution.
  4. cookware and utensils
    The 9 Very Best SpatulasScrapers, stirrers, flippers, turners, spreaders, and everything in between.
  5. dining and entertaining
    The Best Martini Glasses, According to BartendersThe options have evolved since the 1980s cone.
  6. cookware and utensils
    The 9 Very Best Microplanes, Graters, and ZestersTurn cheese into snow, lemons into zest, and nutmeg into powder.
  7. dining and entertaining
    I’ve Given Julep Cups for a Wedding Gift 9 TimesWhether anyone drinks from them or not, they’re great for commemorating special occasions.
  8. small appliances
    Every Chef I Talked to Loves This Tortilla PressThere is no substitute for fresh tortillas. This press makes the best ones.
  9. small appliances
    The 8 Very Best Kitchen ScalesFor when you need to get precise with your measurements.
  10. cookware and utensils
    The 8 Very Best ColandersStrain and drain with “no escapees.”
  11. coffee
    The 7 Best Single-Serve Coffee MakersOne expert swears by her machine so much that she keeps it beside her bed.
  12. dining and entertaining
    I Can’t Stop Buying Cocktail PicksThey come in any shape you can imagine — and they’re just plain fun.
  13. small appliances
    The 6 Very Best Ice MachinesYes, we tested ones that make “the good ice.”
  14. outdoor leisure
    This Utility Cart Glides Across Sand — Then Turns Into a Comfy Beach ChairIt’s like having your own mini-Transformer but solely dedicated to making summer less of a headache.
  15. luggage
    I Can Stuff a Shocking Amount Into This ‘Clamshell’ Carry-onIncluding several blocks of cheese and some vermouth.
  16. strat investigates
    How to Avoid the Hysteria and Get a Good Deal on an Instant Pot on Black FridayA guide to when that on-sale Instant Pot is actually a good deal.