A wine rack is only as good its name. That is to say, wine racks are boring. You put a bottle of wine in or on one and then walk away. A rack for wine. Not to be consumed (at least at that time). The Ennospace Wine Shelf Rack Set Espresso improves upon this basic design by adding functionality. After installing the set of two shelves, pick a bottle and open it and enjoy. Now that’s my kind of wine rack: one that is meant to be used for drinking wine.

Popcorn is fun. It always has been and it always will be. As a snack food that can also be healthy, the nutritious little morsels that explode forth from the kernels are about as exciting as health food gets. (Just kidding.) Unsurprisingly, popcorn makers come in all shapes and sizes, and tend to slant towards serious fun. The Little Bambino 2-1/2-Ounce Table Top Retro Style Popcorn Popper by Great Northern Popcorn mixes classic styling and important features into one fun unit.

Featuring a “revolutionary” (seriously—that’s how it is described) serving tray that settles in the base of the unit, the popcorn maker pops up to one gallon of popcorn per batch. A built in stirring system keep the kernels moving, while a handle mounted on the outside lets users pour the finished product out.

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Kids aren’t particularly good chefs, but that’s not (entirely) their fault. Often, nobody has taught them what to do. If the very real concern of letting them use the grown-up tools is the issue, then perhaps setting them loose on their own kitchen gear is the way to go. The Curious Chef 27-Piece Foundation Set is a (knifeless) kid-friendly set of kitchen tools designed for small hands. While the good news is teaching kids in the kitchen will provide valuable life long skills, the better news is that with their own gear they will stop messing up the good stuff.

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Bacon may not be healthy to eat every day, but wearing it should pose no health risks. And besides, bacon never goes out of style. Check out the Hand-Painted Silk Bacon Scarf over at ThinkGeek.

There is no comparison between fresh tortillas and those found on the end-cap at the supermarket. Tortillas are not necessarily difficult to make at home, but specialized equipment provides the best results. One could use a rolling pin, and one could use a fry pan, but to get the best results, a tortilla press and a griddle are recommended. Or one appliance that serves as both.

The CucinaPro Flatbread Maker is a 1000-watt combination griddle/tortilla press. Producing 10-inch tortillas of your own creation, the gadget makes it easy to enjoy fresh tortillas without a trip to the store. Considering the non-stick aluminum cooking surface and convenient vertical storage, it may even be easier than getting in the car. Certainly tastier.

Drinking wine-in-a-box is a time-honored tradition that everyone has partaken of at some point in their lives. Cheap, portable and plentiful, the ultimate party wine is an easy choice for entertaining on a budget. Which is why the Jakob Wagner Baggy Wine Coat from Menu makes so much sense. Featuring room for an ice pack, along with a rubber base, the wine accessory offers a stylish alternative to the bulky box that the wine comes in. And considering that many winemakers are now putting better quality wines into bags, your friends will never have to know exactly what the swill is you decided to serve them.