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Fruit slicers, ice pop trays, veggie spiralizers, and other products to get you in the mood for springy dishes and bevvies.
Get a set of three from Food52 for $28.
BuzzFeed writer Hannah Loewentheil has this and loves it. Read her full review of it here!
Promising review: "What a fantastic kitchen widget! I actually have a large spiralizer and never use it because it is a pain to get out and clean. I saw this and bought it and couldn't be happier. Easy to use and easy to clean if you rinse and clean right away. Small and compact makes this easy to store without taking up tons of space! The option for two different size of noodles is a nice feature!" —Jamie E.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Just add up to six tablespoons of your go-to coffee beans into the filter, fill it with water, and leave it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Then, remove the filter from the pitcher and — BAM — you've got some delicious coffee.
BuzzFeed Editor Maitland Quitmeyer has this, and you can read about why she loves it so much here.
Promising review: "This was my first cold brewing experience, but this product made it easy! Just put your coffee in the filter, fill it with water, and forget it in the fridge for a day! Plus, I love that everything comes apart easily and can be put in the dishwasher." —shackelforrd
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
Promising review: "Fast and easy iced tea. I love these iced tea pitchers so much. I have three of them in my refrigerator at a time — one for black teas, one for green teas, and one for decaf or herbal teas. The pitcher's narrow width allows me to fit all three in my refrigerator with no problem. They're super simple to use — simply place a two quart iced tea bag in the bottom (or use the included infuser for loose tea), fill halfway with hot water, cover with the lid, and steep according to the tea's instructions. After the appointed time, remove the tea bag or infuser, fill to the top with ice, replace the lid, and slosh it side to side for about a minute. The tea magically transforms from hot to cold in seconds! So easy and so refreshing for hot summer days!" —delisabt
Get it from Amazon for $23.05+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
Zavery Cakes is a Black-owned small business originally created to impress a 5-year-old. Now we all get to reap the benefits of these fun pancake molds!
Get it from Zavery Cakes for $12.99.
Promising review: "Was prepping several dozen salads to bring to front liners when the cord ripped out of my last spinner. Lettuce flew everywhere and expletives flew from me. Pulling it was like starting a lawn mower or chain saw. After a year of service was it any wonder the cord that rotated the basket came apart? Enter my new Cuisinart spinner. Rotating it using the knob is so much easier and getting the basket up to speed takes so little effort. I love the window cut on the edge of the cover. Why don't they all have that? I don't need to remove the top to pour out the water, I just tilt the spinner and it pours out. Excellent! Lastly, there are two clips to hold the lid down, just in case. Not sure I'd need it since the unit spins in a rather stable way, but it's nice to have it locked down. My old rip-cord style spinner didn't have it and when pulling the cord, the top would occasionally fly off sending lettuce all over the place. To sum it up, this unit has none of the issues the other style of spinners suffer and a number of great features that makes spinning the water out of my freshly rinsed leaves a snap. It was one of the cheapest models on Amazon and it arrived in 48 hrs, just in the nick of time. Well done!" —Happy Doc
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors).
It even comes with a six-pod seed kit and plant food liquid nutrients to get you started!
BuzzFeed writer Yi Yang has this and loves it. Read her full AeroGarden review for more deets!
Promising review: "Got this a couple of weeks ago. I've wanted one FOREVER and was so happy, but didn't let my hopes get the best of me — I can't keep plants alive. At all. Ever. Easy set up with easy instructions and it was done and working its magic in 10 minutes. So imagine my excitement when just a few days later I had a sprout! Then another. Then another! While I thoroughly believe my morning affirmations to the little sprouts work, it's probably the awesome design and ease of use. It tells you when it needs water or nutrients (liquid, in a bottle). It's silent, except for a barely audible trickle sound every hour. You will not regret this purchase!" —Amy V
Get it from AeroGarden for $119.96 (originally $149.95; available in two colors).
Plus, there's a cleaning comb built into the storage cover to make removing any herbs that are stuck in the blades hassle-free.
Promising review: "These scissors are the best tool ever! Instead of chopping up my fresh herbs and scraping them into whatever dish I'm making — I just hold the herbs over the dish and clip away. Fast, convenient, no mess, no fuss. In the morning, when I'm preparing a fresh salad to take to work, instead of having to drag out the knife and cutting board I just snip the fresh basil into the salad. If you flip the cover of the scissors around, the slotted side slides out the bits stuck in the scissors. Quick, easy and no waste. Love it!" —Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $15.99.
You can also use it to slice pears!
Promising review: "I didn't know that an apple slicer can be this amazing! I no longer have to fight to get the apple slices out of the slicer and rip them apart. The bottom of this slicer pushes the slices through which separates them. Mind blown! And as a bonus, the bottom protects the blade while being stored. It just keeps getting better!" —AZMom
Get it from Amazon for $9.49.
V Smiley Preserves is a Queer-owned small business based in Vermont that puts 25% of their proceeds toward the Trans Justice Funding Project. Here's what the founder has to say about how their jam is made! "[My partner] Amy and I moved back to Vermont (to the farm where I grew up and where my mom still lives/works) to begin the slow process of 'farm transferral' with V Smiley Preserves as the recipient of the land’s productivity. Amy grows ingredients for V Smiley Preserves (berries, rose geranium, tomatoes, peppers) and together we harvest the fruit that my mother has planted on the farm over her nearly 50 years of caring for the 150-acre farm (mostly berries, rhubarb and apples)."
Get it from V Smiley Preserves for $21+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "My husband and I fight over this little guy, LOL. Fruit Smoothies, Green Smoothies, Sauces, Dips, whatever. We use it all the time. We'll be getting "replacement" cups so we don't fight over the one cup that came with it anymore, LOL." —Chrissy
*Another* promising review: "Makes smoothies, pasta sauces, dipping sauces, baby purée. The easiest to clean, especially if you rinse it right away, everything just washes off easily. It’s also machine wash safe, cups have measurement lines, and compact for storage. Buy it! You’ll find that blending fruits and veggies about to go bad, is a great way to not waste money, have a healthy drink, and feel like you’re not throwing away as much produce." —John Taing
Get it from Amazon for $48.78.
If you're always a little unsure whether or not that chicken you've been grilling is fully cooked, it might be time to invest in one of these!
Promising review: "I decided to take the plunge on this thermometer after reading many glowing reviews and finding a reliable comparison article which found it to be as accurate as popular digital food thermometers costing seven times as much! Having owned some of the most expensive models and used them in professional kitchens, I wanted something that I could leave out for general use without fear of it becoming damaged. I have since put the Habor through its paces and it has indeed delivered on the rather bold claims. Comparing to both a traditional analog meat thermometer and my scientific glass thermometer, this Habor has never read more than a single degree different than either of them. That's straight up impressive! Using it couldn't be easier. There's a single button for the power on/off and a second button that swaps between Fahrenheit and Celsius. Accurate readings appear in just three to five seconds and the protective pen-clip cover slides on and off the probe easily. Speaking of the probe, it's the perfect length...nice and long for getting to the center of thick meat cuts, but not too long to become unwieldy during use!" —Masta' C
Get it from Amazon for $11.25+ (available in seven colors).
Promising review: "These are the best. I love these popsicle holders. Easy to use — put a little warm water in the try and set the ice pop in. Don't leave to long, and your ice pop pops right out. I love that they are square as they fit in the freezer better." —David Nelson
Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "This is an absolutely wonderful product and I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't like to spend time chopping their veggies. I was awestruck by how powerful and simple the device is. It has very sharp blades. It is very easy to pull the handle all the way. I thought it might be tiring to keep pulling the handle but it wasn't. It was surprisingly very easy. I used it to chop up onions and tomatoes. This is a small device. I would say you could easily chop up one small/medium-sized onion with it or half of a large-sized onion at a time. It take about five to six pulls and 30 seconds to get absolutely finely chopped onions. You can make a puree/salsa of the tomatoes. Obviously, you can't chop the tomatoes, which is understandable. The product is also very easy to wash. All in all, I loved this device and will be using it very often! :) I think it's a must-buy for people who want to cut their veggies efficiently." —Lavanya
Get it from Amazon for $15.03+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "Best pizza atone by far. I've been making homemade pizza for more than 10 years using a regular round pizza stone. When I was searching for a larger stone, I found this 14x16 Cast Elegance stone on Amazon. It absolutely turns out the best pizza I've ever made. The crust is nicely crispy on the bottom and the pizza bakes more evenly. Because the stone is porous, it absorbs moisture from the pizza dough, which is what makes the crust so crisp. I also love the larger rectangular shape. It's a lot easier to transfer a pizza from a pizza peel onto the stone, minimizing the mess with semolina getting all over the oven. It's not a cheap pizza stone, but the results are well worth it. And it will last for a long, long time. It came nicely packaged with stiff foam pieces cushioning it; I store it in the box with the foam to protect it. Be sure to follow the directions closely — scrub it with clear water before you use it for the first time and never use soap. And download the 31-page booklet with recipes for pizza, stromboli, artisan breads and more." —Jill
Get it from Amazon for $39.95+ (available in rectangular or round and three sizes).
My dad was born in Italy, and always keeps a can of San Marzano tomatoes on hand. He recommends either breaking them up by hand or throwing them in the blender briefly (not too long if you still want your sauce a lil' chunky), then tossing them in a pan with olive oil, garlic, and basil for about a half hour, stirring occasionally. The result is a simple, but full flavored sauce that outdoes any other jarred or canned marinara I've ever had, and is certainly a more authentic-tasting pairing for your favorite noods. Add some fresh chilis or flakes if you want a little heat, and season to taste!
Get it from Eataly for $3.90.
Promising review: "These flowers are amazing! They have an array of uses such as in baking, cooking, drinks or beauty products. So far, I've made a lavender lemon cupcake, lavender butter cookies, lavender pork chops and a lavender lemonade. At the moment, I am hoping to develop an alcoholic beverage and also make some homemade body butter and soap. A little lavender goes a long way. This bag of lavender flowers may be small, but unless you're making soap, you don't want to use too much. Unless, you want your food to taste like soap. Anyway, this is a bag of high quality dried organic lavender flowers. They're fragrant and dried, but not brittle. I highly recommend." —Marcela D. Valadez
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes).
All you have to do is fill the herb pod, set your dry or activation cycle, add oil or butter, set your infuse cycle, dispense, and enjoy! If you aren't sure where to start, might I recommend this deliciously springy recipe for sweet and herbaceous lavender honey butter.
Promising review: "Although it was a little over a month wait for my Levo II to come in, it has been one of the best kitchen appliances I have ever purchased. Speedy infusions & tasty creations. I will always brag on how much I love my Levo & continue to recommend it to my friends and family members for years to come ❤️ Thank you Levo!" —Peyton M.
Get it from LEVO OIL for $299.99+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "This scale has been immensely helpful in my weight loss journey (that is the reason I purchased it). It has made meal prepping and portion control almost idiot-proof. It's hard to overeat when the number is staring you in the face. The metal surface makes it very easy to wipe clean and sterilize when/if it gets dirty. It is very easy to use as well. It can show multiple measurement units (oz, fl.oz, g, lb) which is good to match the serving size on whatever package you are looking at. And if you place an empty container on it before turning it on, it will start at 0.0 so you can just add food right onto plates and/or Tupperware without having to do math, thereby simplifying the process. I cannot speak to its accuracy compared to others as this is the only one I have used. What I can speak to is its sensitivity (the numbers go up when adding single grains of rice), and its consistency (identical food items always weigh the exact same, i.e. one serving size in grams of the type of fries we buy is always 13 french fries exactly). I would highly recommend this food scale!" —Nick
Get it from Amazon for $12.88+ (available in five colors).
Plus, it's made in Mexico out of old Singer sewing machines and will look stunning on your counter. For some mouth-water spring-inspired taco recipes, check out one BuzzFeeder's list of fresh seasonal recipes to celebrate springtime (see #12 and #27 for the tacos)!
Verve Culture is a woman-owned small business based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It was founded by a mother and daughter, and they curate products that are "made in the country of origin using traditional practices."
Promising review: "This tortilla press is SO cute and lets you make delicious tortillas super easily. I love the pop of red on my counter and guests always give me compliments when I take it out for Taco Tuesday!" —Carly
Get it from Verve Culture for $48 (PayPal available).
Promising review: "Best manual juicer ever. It's that simple... I know this juicer has been reviewed a zillion times, but it's cool enough that I have to add to the praise. I've used a number of juicers over the years, some work great but are a pain to clean. Some work poorly or break, and those wind up in the trash. The Zulay juicer does an outstanding job with minimal effort, and is really easy to rinse off or toss in the dishwasher. You can produce a whole bunch of "real fruit" margaritas or similar concoctions, and not wind up with sore hands from squeezing pounds of lemons and limes. I really like the ability to switch back and forth between fruit sizes without worrying about losing the "lime adapter." Something really cute and practical about the yellow & green color scheme... reminds me of that furniture store with no words in their assembly manuals:-) Great product, can't recommend it enough." —Darkhill
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in nine colors).
The kit includes a dishwasher safe sushi mat for making perfect rolls, a nonstick paddle for scooping and smoothing out the rice filling, and a roll cutter for slicing evenly-sized pieces of sushi (P.S., the end caps turn into little soy sauce holders for dipping!).
Promising review: "I'm very happy I invested in this kit. I was paying $5 per roll whenever I bought sushi from a local store. I figured I should teach myself how to make sushi. This makes it foolproof, and I'm saving a lot of money on lunches now by making my own sushi." —Brittany
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
It can also help you avoid a trip to the emergency room with a case of "avocado hand," which Healthline says "resembles a stab wound" — YIKES.
Promising review: "Makes preparing guacamole an easier, less messy task. I use it frequently and it makes preparation of avocados much less work and effort. Reduces mess on my hands, on counters, etc. It also slices avocados nicely for inclusion in sandwiches. The tool makes for nice, even slices for presentation, too, when I serve avocados plain. Avocados are good for you so anything to make them easier to prepare and serve is a win. I enjoy giving this product as a gift. Anything that promotes good health is a thoughtful gift." —Hippie Chick
Promising millenial review: "I'm a millennial and can't live without my avocado toast a few times weekly. Thank goodness for this little gadget that is literally getting me through this quarantine. #bravocado!" —Alissa Nemnich
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "I had been craving some homemade fresh spring rolls and these definitely didn’t not disappoint! I packed mine with raw veggies, teriyaki baked tofu and paired them with some peanut sauce. The packaging was great no broken ones), not to mention a great deal for a three-pack! I would definitely recommend and will be buying again once I get close to running out!!" —Now I know
Get a pack of app. 60 sheets from Amazon for $5.95+ (available in eight styles).
The Artisan Variety is a POC-owned small business based in San Fransisco and run by Aahlada Chennupati. Check out all of their gorgeous home goods!
Promising review: "Great quality and fast shipping!" —Rebecca
Get it from The Artisan Variety on Etsy for $45.
Splendid Spoon ships anywhere in the continental U.S. and offers a breakfast plan with five smoothies weekly, a breakfast + lunch plan with five smoothies and five bowls weekly, a breakfast, lunch, and one-day soup reset plan with five smoothies and bowls weekly, plus a one-day soup reset, *and* a breakfast, lunch, dinner, and one-day soup reset plan with five smoothies, bowls, and noodles weekly, plus a one-day soup reset.
Sign up for a meal plan from Splendid Spoon starting at $ $9.
Promising review: "We bought this ice cream maker to try, because we were tired of store-bought ice cream that's mostly air and chemicals. I have used this three times in the first week and really love it. It's very easy to use, clean, and store. I also got an extra bowl to keep in the freezer so I can make two flavors in a day for guests. The texture is wonderful, and the recipes are, for the most part, mix and pour, with four to five ingredients only, and no preservatives or flavoring chemicals. One-half cup of this is quite filling, since there is no air whipped in. Today I tried a peanut butter ice cream from an internet recipe and it is heavenly. Each batch of ice cream has been very consistent in texture. I highly recommend this Cuisinart ice cream maker. You won't be sorry!" —Ayn Fan
Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in two colors).
Pastrymade is a woman-owned small business based in Warsaw, Poland that offers a unique and beautiful array of embossed rolling pins to bring your baked treats to the next level. Your kitchen? About to become a 5-star bakery.
Promising review: I now have my fourth beautiful rolling pin from Pastrymade! They are all well made, arrived by the estimated date, and are very carefully wrapped to prevent damage! The designs are stunning and if you follow the directions regarding the egg wash and freezing the pastry for 20 minutes you will delighted with the finished cookies or pie crust. Thank you so much for these wonderful pins!"—Cathy Kearns
Get the garden of paradise, flores, strawberry, fleurs, flory, and bee rolling pins from Pastrymade on Etsy for $24.95+ (available in two sizes).
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