SESAME SEED TOASTER

This lightweight stainless steel pan makes it easy to evenly toast sesame seeds, nuts and whole spices without flinging them all over your stove. It features a fine mesh lid that locks securely in place so the contents stay where they belong, no matter how much you shake and toss the pan. It also has a relatively thin bottom and sides that heat up quickly and conduct heat evenly, delivering an even toast on any cooking surface—even induction. The smooth wooden handle feels solid in your hand and gives you total control over the body of the pan. We were impressed at how quickly and effortlessly this tool toasted scorch-prone sesame seeds and pine nuts; after just a few minutes on low heat, they were perfectly golden brown without a burnt spot in sight. It’s a highly specific gadget, yes—but use it once and you’ll wonder how you ever toasted sesame seeds in a plain old skillet.