A very giftable … fish
Plus: The best canned tuna ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  
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The Recommendation

October 5, 2026

Today: A very whimsical pot. Plus …

A piscine pitcher

A green Gurgle Pot Fish Pitcher.
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter

This ceramic fish is so delightful that we think it would please just about anyone. The stoneware pitcher comes in a kaleidoscope of colors, and works great for pouring lemonade, storing flowers, or simply sitting pretty on the kitchen counter.

Its pièce de résistance? It makes a soft gurgling sound as it pours, almost like a babbling creek. Says newsletters editor Isoke Samuel: “The smile it elicits from anyone who pours a drink and hears its signature glugging is what makes it truly special.”

A little sculpture in your kitchen→

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Plus: More lovely vases

A geometric blue and green collage including photos of vases with flowers in them.
Source photos by 54Celsius, NYT Wirecutter, Sullivan Owen

Almost any empty vessel could hold your flowers, but the best vases can make a supermarket bouquet look like a professional hotel-lobby arrangement. And we’ve found a few — made from ceramic, glass, and even paper — that are pretty enough to display on their own, too.

Including a tiny cast-iron vase and a bright, waterproof paper option→

What’s hot at Wirecutter

We tested IKEA’s new limited collection

They’re not all winners, but our home-decor expert found a few standouts, including stackable stools and a playful bookend→

A collage of different IKEA Kompishäng products on a cork board.

People swear by prescription retinoids. But store-bought can be just as great.

If you’re new to retinoids, it may be best to start with a gentle over-the-counter option→

Different textured creams displayed on a green surface.

A bidet is one of life’s greatest upgrades

After testing almost 40, these are the very best→

Wait, is instant coffee good now?

Our favorites smell and taste pretty close to a freshly brewed cup→

A collection of products we recommend in our instant coffee guide on display in front of a sea-foam blue background.

Your daily deal: A firm, supportive mattress

A light gray Casper The One mattress with a navy blue corner block sits on a black metal frame. A small white nightstand with a potted plant and yellow lamp is in the background.
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter

This memory-foam mattress doesn’t feel sinky, so it’s great for sleepers who want a firm surface. Our testers found that its solid support made it easy to move around and shift positions (without falling off the edge). As one put it: “Not too hard and not too soft, just right.”

It’s nearly $100 off right now→

Gift of the week: A trendy but timeless tote bag

The L.L. Bean Boat and Tote® hanging on a the shoulder of a statue
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter; styling by Megan Hedgpeth

This bag is a classic for a reason. With its simple and durable design, it’ll last a lifetime. It can also be customized with a monogram, making it a delightful and fun gift for all kinds of occasions. Sure, it was originally made for hauling ice, but it’s now cool enough to trend on TikTok.

An heirloom-quality bag→

One last (fish) thing: The best canned tuna

Several cans of tuna on display next to different dishes filled with crackers, chips, pickles, vegetables, eggs, and rice.
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter

Our kitchen experts tasted nearly 40 cans of tuna in search of tins that were the most flavorful, snackable, and tuna-salad-able. They came away with five delicious favorites — including a rich, sweet yellowfin and a fresh-tasting can that our testers scraped clean.

We’re living through a canned tuna renaissance→

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