Cruet, cruet world

The Vase Cruet ($16) from the Swiss company Kuhn Rikon has two compartments and lets you store and pour two liquids separately from either as the spout twists to each side. You can use it as a cruet for oil and vinegar and infuse the liquids with herbs or spices, Or use for two flavorings to add to coffee. If you remove the rubber insert at the opening, you can actually dispense two liquids together, creating some new flavor combinations that might merge into something unexpected and wonderful. Available at Bloomingdale’s,The Mall at Chestnut Hill, 199 Boylston St.,Chestnut Hill, 617-630-6000, andKitchen Outfitters, 342 Great Road, Acton,978-263-1955.