Eli London

The great state of New York is more than just New York City, despite what city folk may try to convince you. In fact, what the majority of those people omit to tell you is that they themselves are decamping north in droves — whether just for the weekend or for good — to the vibrant and outdoorsy communities along the banks of the Hudson River. Stretching from Westchester County to Albany, the Hudson River Valley is a welcome respite from the chaos of the city.

Balmuda Toaster Oven If your toaster doesn’t have a water reservoir for steam dispersal purposes, then I don’t want to hear about it, buddy. The steam ensures that the interior of whatever you’re toasting remains soft and fluffy, while the exterior gets golden and crispy. It has settings for various types of bread-based products as well, like pizza, pastry and sandwich bread. It also just looks really damn cool.