Joseph Joseph Y-Grinder, £32
Here's a challenge for you: look at this thing for 30 seconds, and then tell us what it is. Stumped? It's a 2-in-1 salt and pepper grinder. Joseph Joseph love an ergonomically designed, brightly coloured piece of kitchenware, and this one's a classic example. (Tip – tell your friends it's an 'interactice art piece' and see if they fall for it.) josephjoseph.com
Alessi PZ01 pepper mill, £95
If you've ever sat awkwardly in an Italian restaurant while a waiter takes an improbably long time to grind black pepper over your meal from a mill so big he has to rest it in the crook of his elbow, there's no need to worry – with this 60cm long pepper mill from Alessi, you can get used to it at home and feel nice and relaxed next time. alessi.com
Le Creuset Salt Pig, £21
Okay, we admit, we mainly like this one for the name. But even disregarding the porcinity of this stoneware salt dispenser, it's a cool thing to have in your kitchen. Just reach in and grab a pinch whenever you need it, and remember – the more casually you do it, the better your food will taste. Probably. lecreuset.co.uk
