Thanksgiving Problem Solvers

3. Smoked Brown Sugar. This next item, while not exactly a kitchen gadget, is the single most awesome kitchen helper I’ve run across lately. Naturally wood-smoked brown sugar will put the crowning touch on your holiday squash and leave your guests speechless.
Sensational all year round, try it on grilled salmon, pulled pork or baked beans. And don’t rule out those sweet creations: grilled pineapple, crème brulee, or — (yowser!) mixed into peanut butter cookies. Just $16.95 for an eight-ounce bag, you can’t go wrong.