Talisman Designs Cherry Chomper

The Talisman Designs Cherry Chomper gives cherry prep a little personality, but the useful bit is its belly. Press the plunger and the pit and juice collect inside instead of becoming part of your countertop decor. That makes the goofy character more than a face attached to a kitchen tool: it gives the messy part somewhere to go.

This makes sense for a family that likes baking with cherries and wants kids involved in the prep. A protective front tooth keeps fingers away from the working components, so the chomping is aimed at the fruit. We like that the silliness has a job here, rather than just taking up counter space.

It stands six inches tall, so it can sit out or tuck into a cabinet. The BPA-free material is dishwasher safe, too. A cheerful little gift for the cherry enthusiast who enjoys a kitchen gadget with an actual assignment.