Smoky, the Canned Tomato

Fire-roasted tomatoes add a lot of flavor to soups, stews, chili and dips. Muir Glen organic tomatoes have a distinct smoky sweet flavor and a real charred appearance. This is an especially great product to use when tomatoes are not at their very best or you just don’t have the time to roast your own.

Muir Glen organic tomatoes, diced or crushed, 14.5-ounce can, $1.59; 28-ounce can, $1.99, from Albertsons, Bristol Farms, Gelson’s, Wild Oats and Vons stores.

I’m Thermal, and I’ll Be Your Coffee Saver

Krups’ sleek new Aromacontrol automatic 10-cup coffee maker steeps the coffee with the water one to two minutes for full flavor. And no more stale coffee; the stainless steel thermal carafe keeps the coffee fresh and hot up to five hours.

Aromacontrol coffee maker, $129.95, from Sur La Table stores and major department stores, or order from Chef’s Catalog, (800) 884-2433 or https://www.chefscatalog.com.