Daelia’s Biscuits for Cheese are thin, peppery slivers of savory biscotti that are made to go with all types of cheeses. The almond version — their debut – is smoky, crunchy, and a little bit spicy, studded with bits of chewy, toasted raisins. The bisuits are made without additional fat or salt, and they’re lovely on their own, but they really do pair well with nearly any type of cheese, and they stand up exceptionally well to strong and salty ones like aged parmesan, Boursin, or even a super-sharp cheddar.

Available at many Whole Foods stores.

I love salt-rimmed drinks, but I loathe dipping the glasses into a plateful of chunky salt. For one thing, I always end up wasting salt. For another, half of the salt from the plate ends up on the counter instead of the rim of the glass. But now, I let The Barmaid do it for me. Or, rather, The Barmaid lets me put just the right amount of salt — or whatever spice I want — on each rim with the touch of a button. Perfect for a summer-in-the-wintertime Margarita, or a salty-and-spice rimmed Bloody Mary at brunch.

$39.95 or $44.95 (including salt) at Limetreecove.com.

This sleek unit keeps your keys handy by literally holding on to them. No hooks to handle, and no more hunting around in a junk drawer for that lone luggage or bike-lock key or the spare to your neighbor’s house — just slide a single key into the holding slot and let the rest of the bunch hang.

$28 at Chiasso.

This is one of those things that when I saw it my first reaction was that I couldn’t believe no one has made it before. This cake cutter cuts both sides of the slice and then all you have to do is squeeze the handle and pull the entire slice right now. No mess, no randomly sized slices.

$25 at CharlesandMarie.com

Now you have no excuse for looking rumpled or wrinkled when you travel, whether you’re taking the red eye on business or hauling the kids to Grandma’s house. This water bottle-size “Go Mini” Steamer by Joy Mangano warms up within about two minutes, is much safer to use than a conventional travel iron, works on all types of fabrics. It’s also small enough to fit handily in your bag, even if you’re limiting yourself to your carry-on.

$23.95 at HSN.com

Add a little flair to your dinner table with these contemporary salt and pepper shakers. The sleek, stainless-steel design goes with any decor, and look cool enough to stay out on the table in between meals.

$36 at Out of Gray.

Dress up your weekend wardrobe with this comfy long-sleeve T-shirt with a twist. The cowlneck, the pocket and the extra-long sleeves dress up this tee just enough to help you feel more stylish.

$48 at Anthropologie.com

GoGo SqueeZ applesauce has become a staple in my road-trip repertoire, not because they’re healthy (they are) or they taste good (they do), but because of the super-cool packaging. I love it because the sturdy pouch is strong enough to withstand the jabs from whatever is in my bag; it’s also resealable, so if my preschooler doesn’t finish the all-natural fruity puree in one sitting, I can twist the cap back on and save it for later. My kids love it because they don’t need a spoon to eat it, and anything you can squirt directly into your mouth is a treat as far as they’re concerned. Win-win.

About $4 for four 3.2-ounce pouches at Whole Foods stores, or $45 for a case of 48 pouches at Cyber Cucina.

Looking for a fun, funky, functional wedding gift? This fruit bowl’s open design allows air to circulate, keeping fruit fresh. But it’s also intersting enough to sit out on it’s own, as sculpture.

$38 at Chiasso.