Crunchy Corn Puffs

Tumaro’s crunchy baked snacks are made from organic corn. They’re kosher, contain no hydrogenated oils and have half the fat of regular potato chips. Twenty-two chips have 110 calories. There are four flavors: natural corn, Cheddar, tangy BBQ and ranch & herb. Eat them as is or use them for dippers with your favorite recipes.

Tumaro’s Gourmet Snacks, 3.35-ounce bag, $2.59, from Erewhon Natural Food Market, 7660 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, (323) 937-0777; select Whole Foods Markets; Joan’s on Third, 8350 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, (323) 655-2285; Vicente Foods, 12027 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, (310) 472-5215; and Bristol Farms stores.

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The Built-in Colander

This 5-quart nonstick stockpot from Meyer Corp. has a lock-on lid with large holes on one side and small holes on the other for easy straining of hot pasta and vegetables. Call it a stockpot with a colander lid--no colander is needed. The handles are oven-safe to 350 degrees, though you’ll need potholders for removing hot pots from the oven.

Circulon 5-quart covered Straining Stockpot, $100, from select Macy’s stores.