These elegant glass cruets with oak stoppers from Sagaform are based on a simple Swedish design, and they dress up your table as well as your salads. Use them to make your own infused oils and vinegars, or for mixing dressing. About $30 at kitchen stores or from www.huset-shop.com.

From the beloved writer of the New York Times “Minimalist” food column, this book provides basic directions for everything from dicing carrots to roasting chicken. A great reference guide for beginners and seasoned cooks. $35 from www.surlatable.com.

This rainbow quinoa contains gold, black and red varieties, so it’s a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. What’s more, Alter Eco gives Bolivian farmers a fair price, so everyone shares in the bounty. $7 at natural markets or www.alterecofoods.com.

This peppery, fruity fair-trade olive oil gets its supreme flavor from Nabali olives, a Middle Eastern variety that is widely recognized as one of the world’s most delicious. $16 at natural markets or from www.equalexchange.coop.