(CBS) The weekend before Thanksgiving is a good time to take stock of your kitchen equipment and perhaps buy a few new pieces or upgrade some older items. Tanya Steel of Epicurious has selected some essentials that are "Just Perfect," as well as some fun gadgets that save time and aggravation.

Essentials:

Roasting Pan: KitchenAid Five-Ply Stainless-Steel-Clad Roaster with rack, $150; KitchenAid.com

Carving Set: Wüsthof Classic Carving Set; $140; alfi.com. Wusthof is known for quality and this set has a long blade and tines for easy gripping and slicing.

Carving Board: Crate & Barrel Turnabout Carve-Serve Board; $49.95; www.crateandbarrel.com

Innovations:

Wireless Remote Meat Thermometer: Maverick Redi-Check remote meat thermometer, $36 at Amazon.com.

Silicone Oven Liner: Sur La Table Silicone Oven Liner, $24.95. www.surlatable.com

Leftover Set: OSO Fresh Container Set, $94.99 for 23-pieces, but also comes in smaller sets; www.costco.com

Peeler: OXO i-Series Y Peeler, $9.99; www.oxo.com

Magnetic Trivet: Kuhn Rikon’s Magnetic Trivet Set, $49.95; www.cooking.com

Champagne Hibiscus Pods: Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup, $11.00; amazon.com

Serving Tray: OGGI Hot/Cold Thermo Tray, $40; www.surlatable.com

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