This past holiday season, the Filter recommended gifts for temperamental tweens, skiers, minimalists, fitness buffs and of course the person who has everything. We told you about reincarnated Furbies, banned books, fermentation crocks and a giant circular treadmill for cats.
In short, we’ve recommended a lot. So, for the new year, we decided to flip the script with a different question for our writers and editors: what do you want in 2026?
It’s a little early for Santa, of course. But like asking a sommelier what elusive wine she still hasn’t been able to snag a glass of yet, we thought it might be fun to see which products our experts have scribbled away on their secret wishlists – and which we might swipe for ourselves. Here is what they told us.
Cuisinart Fast Freeze Ice Cream Maker
Cuisinart
Fast Freeze Ice Cream Maker
from $99.94
I am an ice cream lover and thus have my eye on the Cuisinart Fast Freeze Ice Cream Maker. It seems very easy to use: you freeze your base overnight, let it sit for a few minutes, use the electric wand to process it into ice cream (with milkshake, sorbet and slushy options), and then add in your desired mix-ins.
I love that you only have to commit to half a pint at a time, which is great if you like experimenting with flavors or have to cater to the tastes of multiple household members. I originally wanted the viral Ninja Creami, but as someone who lives in a city apartment with limited space, its countertop footprint has been dissuading me from purchasing. Aside from being easier to store, the Fast Freeze is also a little less spendy – who doesn’t love a deal?
– Bernadette Machard de Gramont, food contributor
Cuisinart
Fast Freeze Ice Cream Maker
from $99.94
Paramount+ streaming
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