As people who write about food and kitchen gadgets for a living, Bon Appétit editors are constantly surrounded by a wide range of products. Between our own purchases and the endless stream of samples sent our way, it means there’s always something new coming across our desks and into our homes. Each month we round up the standouts we tested or bought ourselves that changed the way we cook and eat.

This month, a holiday-ready serving bowl, the best skillet for cooking eggs, and the seasonal snacks and drinks we can’t get enough of.

Read on for all the products we obsessed over in October.

Field Company No.5 Cast Iron Chef Skillet

Field Company

No.5 Cast Iron Chef Skillet

As a product reviewer, one of the most common questions I get is which nonstick pan to buy. My answer is always cast iron, which is never what people have in mind.…