Not your mothers old Pyrex

This six-piece Bake-Serve 'N Store set comes with two containers in the most popular sizes (1.9 ounce and 4.2 cup). Each has a glass lid with a silicone rim for baking, reheating and serving - and a plastic lid (BPA free) for storage in the fridge or freezer, or for taking food on the go. Get one for yourself and another for mom.

- Dianna Marder

Pyrex six-piece bake, serve and store set, suggested $15.99 at area supermarkets.

This EcoSmart brand cutting board is made from 100 percent recycled food grade plastic and flax husk. And when you're ready to discard it, simply call Eco toll-free and they'll recycle it for you. Dishwasher safe.

- D.M.

EcoSmart Poly-Flax cutting board, 12 inches by 16 inches; available in red, natural and green; $19.99 at Fante's Kitchen Wares Shop, 1006 S. Ninth St.; 1-800-443-2683 (Tues-Fri, 9-5) or www.fantes.com.

It's small enough to tote, but dense with data - a color-illustrated reference to buying, storing, and cooking common and exotic fruits, veggies, legumes, and more. Lets you shop like an educated foodie.

- D.M.

The Visual Food Lover's Guide (Wiley Press, 2009) $16.95 at bookstores and some gourmet shops.