Around this time of year there’s always buzz about cookbooks for recent college grads who are beginning their adult lives and embarking on voyages of discovery in the kitchen. Another helpful gift to that end? This set of chef’s pencils, $11 from Etsy seller PaperPastries. With definitions for common culinary techniques and adjectives, a simple glance is all the reminder needed achieve cooking success. That grilled cheese isn’t going to cook itself! – Sarah C.