I'm a sucker when it comes to kitchen tools and gadgets. Some are a triumph of form over substance, but some neat little kitchen tools are both cool and functional. Here's a list of 8 great stocking stuffers for the healthy cook in your house. If that person happens to be you, send this list to family and friends.

1. Days Ago Digital Day Timer

It's all too easy to lose track of when you opened a carton of milk or how long your leftovers have been lingering in the refrigerator. Attach and set one of these day timers to the food in question, and end the uncertainty of how many days have passed since you made that tuna salad or opened that fat-free half and half.More »

2. Le Creuset Petite Casserole

These are just too cute to resist. These miniature Le Creuset casseroles are lovely for display, but also make nice serving dishes for warm dips, salsas and one-serving desserts.More »

3. Williams Sonoma Collapsible Measuring Cups and Spoons

My drawers are chock-full of kitchen tools, so it would be nice to have some items that store completely flat. These colorful, collapsible, silicone measuring cups fit the bill.More »

4. Oxo Good Grips Silicone Oven Mitt

Protect your hand and wrist from hot pots and pans with this colorful silicone mitt, which is oven safe up to 600 degrees. When you're done, you can attach it to the side of your refrigerator, thanks to a handy magnet.More »

5. Silvermark Herb Snips

Chopping herbs with a knife isn't always easy. It’s far more efficient to use a good pair of kitchen scissors that can strip or snip herbs in a flash.More »

6. Prepara Trio Tri Blade Peeler

This handy peeler comes with three blades: one for soft items like tomatoes, one for hard foods such as potatoes and carrots, and a julienne blade to help make your salad veggies look fancy.More »

7. Chef'n Garlic Zoom Chopper

Some kitchen gadgets are just plain fun to use. My Oxo salad spinner comes to mind. Well here's another fun gadget, a garlic chopper that you run back and forth like a motorized toy car. You have to have one.More »

8. Play With Your Food Wall Calendar 2010

So it doesn't quite fit into a stocking, but this Play With Your Food wall calendar, is a great small gift for cooks of all ages. Colorful and fun, with vegetables cleverly disguised as animals and other objects, this calendar is sure to brighten any kitchen.More »