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BuzzFeed Shopping editor Marquaysa Battle swears by this! She writes, "I needed a quick way to make breakfast that worked with the depleted energy levels I was running on. Enter, my beloved, blessed egg cooker. This thing may be small but it makes a big difference! It comes with a removable lid, a book of instructions and recipes, a tray that holds up to six eggs, a tray for making poached eggs and omelets, and a tiny container for filling up the cooker with enough water to get your eggs to the level of 'done' that you like including soft, medium, and hard. And it's so easy to use! All you have to do is fill up the container with the amount of water you need. Then, use the bottom of the container (which has a poker) to put a tiny hole on the smaller end of each egg. Once the water is in and the eggs are properly poked, it only takes one button to get the cooking started (which is my mom's favorite thing about the egg cooker). And when the eggs are done? Those babies are DELICIOUS! I threw some Himalayan salt, paprika, and a green herb mix on mine. They taste better that way to me but I also feel like a lil' chef with the presentation 🤪. I used my egg cooker the same day I got it in the mail and I have honestly used it almost every day since."
Check out her full Dash egg cooker review.
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in six colors).
This Columbus, Ohio-based shop stocks all kinds of cute (and often food-themed) graphic tees!
Promising review: "The picture does not do this T-shirt justice! It is a great looking T-shirt and the material is very soft!" —Maureen Malone
Get it from WhiteWolfeDesign on Etsy for $15.98+ (available in unisex sizes XS-2XL and in four colors).
YES, INCLUDING ICE CREAM, APPARENTLY. Check out BuzzFeed's full Mikes Hot Honey review.
Promising review: "This mixed-up honey is absolutely fabulous. I gave in and ordered three bottles more after my initial order, because it's really good on everything. And I mean EVERYTHING: soft pretzels, toast, biscuits, waffles, cereal, yogurt, ice cream, and definitely pizza. It gives everything in your kitchen a small kick of sweet heat flavor without burning your mouth up. I've told many of my friends about this magical elixir and they all agree. This is the BEST specialty honey any of us have ever had." —Jeff R. Clow
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "This cheddar cheese powder is amazing! I have added it to popcorn and used it to make a mac 'n' cheese substitute similar to the blue box variety, which came out perfect. It tastes very similar without all the chemicals and additives. I will repurchase. My child with sensory issues will only eat Kraft and she approved. Mom win!" —Aurora Cosmos
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
Meals start at $11.99/serving.
Check out BuzzFeed's full Instant Pot review.
Promising review: "There are so many people who say they can't cook, but I swear I'm on a whole new level of not being able to cook. This little appliance helps expand our menu and I have learned to do so much with it. I love how easy it is and how I throw everything in and it comes out done. No stirring and not many messy dishes. I still don't love it for meats, but I think that's just a matter of needing to experiment more with them. I seriously can't believe how many foods can be cooked in here! I found a recipe for a mac 'n' cheese that everyone loves. It's only five ingredients and only requires washing a cheese grater and the pot and it only takes 20 minutes. Before this I had never once made spaghetti with meat sauce. Now I do it all the time. Again, I only have ONE thing to clean afterwards. If I tried doing with without the Instant Pot, I would have a pan for the meat, pot for the pasta, and the strainer. It only takes about 20 minutes start to finish. Since I usually don't have to do many dishes with the Instant Pot, I tend to enjoy experimenting. My family is constantly surprised at how much this has changed how we eat. I love that when we have a last minute neighborhood get-together and I can whip up a pasta dish and veggie real quick." —Aundrea
Get it from Amazon for $63.94+ (available in three sizes).
Plus, it's got magnets on the back so you can easily hang it on your fridge! My mom has one of these and loves it.
Promising review: "This simple tool is just what I need to get dinner organized for each week. Deciding what to cook one night at a time can be stressful for me, and the added time of running to the store for the day's missing ingredients can really add up. Sometimes we'd just give up and go out for dinner. This product has saved me time and money." —minmom24
Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in three designs).
Promising review: "This makes sushi super easy to make! I never thought I could do this myself, but I'm going to save a fortune on sushi going forward. I'm vegan, but love veggie sushi, which isn't cheap. Making my sushi costs me about 95% less than getting it from my local sushi joint. Whoa. I basically get cheap sushi for life. It's worth every penny IMO." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $6.95.
I'm hard pressed to think of any. Plus, it's extra great for cooking newbies, because it comes with a book of recipes plus access to an online database with even more!
Promising review: "I LOVE this little gem. The portion size is perfect for one and you can get creative. It cooks stir-fry-size meats quickly and perfectly. It makes a grilled cheese on a small bun perfectly and cooks an egg perfectly. Clean up is so easy and quick; I love not messing up a pan and the stove. I like to eat, but for me, cooking for one is not especially fun. This is almost fun and so easy. All I really use now is this, the microwave, and a coffee pot. The kitchen stays immaculate!" —Jaiyen
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five colors).
You can also use it for savory dishes that are even better crispy, like mac 'n' cheese, lasagna, or casseroles. Plus, it comes with a spatula and some brownie recipes!
Promising review: "My mom loves brownies. Growing up we'd fight over the corners and edge pieces, because those are our favorite. I bought this pan for my mom, and she loves it. Every piece is an edge, so there are no 'bad' brownies (not that the middles are bad, just a bit inferior to the edges in our opinions). When I visit, we all get as many edges as we want. I gave her this pan eight years ago and it's still in great shape." —ANM
Get it from Amazon for $36.95.
Promising review: "I got this as a birthday present for my niece and she loved it. She's a Flamin' Cheetos fan and though this was hilarious. I can't say how it'll hold up over time, but it seems well-built and should manage against normal wear and tear." —Holly
Get it from Amazon for $27.50.
It's dishwasher safe and nonstick.
Promising review: "Hubby was not real thrilled when I decided to buy this item after watching someone in a video make a stuffed burger using one. He said his burgers were 'just fine.' Well, let me tell you, after the first use, he came inside while grilling and said 'OK, so you were right. The burgers turned out perfectly sized, and because they are all shaped evenly, they cook better and don't fall through the grates.' I loved the fact that I could stick some cheese or olives in the middle of it and have a stuffed burger. Just buy it. I think you'll love your new burger patty maker!" —Rebecca R.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
I have the popcorn version and it is one of my favorite things ever — so unbelievably squishy and cute and just makes me happy!!! BRB going to get her and put her on my lap right now.
Promising review: "This is sooo cute. I picked it out of the many different Pusheens out there for my daughter's birthday because she likes potato chips. She was thrilled and also excited to find a neat feature: squeezing the potato chip bag and the potato chip in Pusheen's hands makes an audible crinkling sound because of the material inside of it. It was a hit. Her birthday is several months from now, but with a present like this, I couldn't wait. Cute!" —Richard Pascual
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
It's dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "I have neuropathy and everything I pick up to eat turns into a squashed mess, so as soon as I saw this I ordered it. First hamburger I've eaten without it turning into a mess in years. I loaded up the burger with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, and mayo, and every bite was delicious!! I LOVE IT!!!!!" —Paul Roup
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
Promising review: "Hilarious gift. Good quality. Washes well." —Serena Lubacz
It's BPA-free and dishwasher safe! Plus, since you use less water, you can also use less seasoning and therefore reduce your sodium intake. It was presented on Shark Tank, and the company now makes rapid cookers for everything from noodles to oatmeal to desserts!
Promising review: "Possibly the best thing I have ever purchased. Like legit, it cooks the ramen perfectly and it's super easy to clean. I gave the red one to my friend who is also an avid ramen lover. I don't even put the flavoring in anymore — I can just mix in kimchi with some fish and it's like using spaghetti. Seriously sweet when you don't want to clean up a million pots and pans or wait or sweat your butt off over a hot stove." —P Y
Get it from Amazon for $10.49.
It's from a Black woman-owned brand that specializes in sustainably produced African spices, powders, and baking mixes.
Promising review: "You see 'habaneros' and expect a punch in the mouth. This is not that. It's a fragrant, almost fruity pepper that elevates shakshuka to a whole new level. I add a pinch of it into all sorts of different dishes instead of black pepper. You wouldn't know the difference if I didn't tell you what it was, except that the food just tastes better. A little goes a long way, so the pouch has lasted us for several months already. I am going to buy more soon, and will try some of this lady's other spices when I do." —Shayla Williams
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
Promising review: "This blanket is soft and warm. My 3-year-old will say 'make me a burrito' when she wants to be covered while lying on the couch and it's probably the cutest thing ever. The 60-inch blanket is big enough for my husband who's 6-foot-1 to cover his body and share with me, which I was surprised about since it's round. I'd definitely buy this blanket again! The price was great too!" —Belle Espirit
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four sizes and eight styles, including waffle and pizza versions).
Before you even get to the recipes, the book provides the 411 on everything from common ingredients to types of baking tools to tips all the best bakers should know. Another fun section? "One Brownie 100 Ways," featuring all the fun add-in ideas you could imagine.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ or Bookshop (to support local booksellers) for $18.39.
The guac in the reviewer pic on the right is SIX days old!!!!
Promising review: "We have several avocado trees and make guacamole on a regular basis. The thing I hate most is how guacamole turns color after just a few minutes of being in the refrigerator. The Guac-Lock not only kept our guacamole fresh and tasting great, but it also kept it that way for over a week! (We did it as an experiment, not to actually eat it after a full week). I'm thoroughly impressed by how well it keeps guacamole fresh and how easy it is to use. If you're a lover of guacamole but hate how quickly it turns, this is definitely what you need! We've also purchased this to be included in a few housewarming gifts for new neighbors, along with avocados and tomatoes from our garden and it's been well-received. One of our neighbors asked where we got it because she loved it so much that she wanted to purchase one for her mother." —Dani Banani
Get it from Amazon for $18.86.
Adorable jewelry line Delicacies specializes in dainty and clever food-themed pieces, but their collection of different-shaped pasta necklaces, bracelets, and earrings steal the show. All pieces donate a certain number of meals to hunger charities, depending on the price!
Promising review: "I absolutely love this necklace! As a pasta lover, this ravioli was perfect for me!!!" —Alicia Butler
Get it from DelicaciesJewelry on Etsy or Delicacies for $99. Find more pasta jewelry here.
Promising review: "I love this board. Everything so compact — no searching for serving utensils, they’re in the drawer. We’ve used many times since we received it. I put it on the coffee table with the cheeses, crackers, pepperoni, etc., all on one board, no bowls or platters!" —Theresa h.
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
Two of the most basic facts about me are that 1) I love pasta and 2) I'm lazy as heck. Cooking pasta is pretty easy, even for someone like me who rarely cooks. But still, it's a little more than I want to do when I'm feeling hungry and/or burnt out to wait for the water to boil and have to wash the pot and colander when I'm done. What I really needed was something that could have the whole process done in under 15 minutes and that I could just toss in the dishwasher.
Enter the Fasta Pasta (great name btw). I'm really amazed by what a game-changer it is, as well as how user-friendly it is. It comes with a booklet of instructions on how long to cook/how much pasta and water to use for all different shapes of pasta, plus there's an extended list on the product's website. All you have to do is measure out the pasta and fill the tub with water to the appropriate fill line, then microwave it on high for the noted amount of time. When it's done, you pop on the lid, which has convenient handles. I was nervous about using my bare hands to take this out of the microwave even with the handles, but amazingly it doesn't get that hot! The lid also has a built-in strainer, which is perfect for both helping you fill the Fasta Pasta with a precise amount of water and for straining once the pasta is cooked. Then voila! You've got pasta! Check out my full Fasta Pasta review (#2), and yes, please cast me in an infomercial about it.
Get it from Amazon for $16.98.
Happy Cutie Studio is a UK-based small business specializing in pretty much the cutest planner stickers and accessories I ever did see.
Get a sheet of 34 from HappyCutieStudio on Etsy for $3.69.
Promising review: "The price is unbeatable for what you get. These plastic cups and spoons are easy to clean and the size is good enough for two big scoops of ice cream. I bought them as a party favor and the kids love it. You get the same amount of blue, green, pink, and purple cups. My kids still use them for eating ice cream after two months" —MommyOf2
Get a set of 12 bowls and 12 spoons from Amazon for $13.89.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Emma Lord is obsessed with this stuff. She says, "This aioli is a combo of creamy mayo + slow roasted garlic + the teensiest hint of mustard, giving it a rich, umami-esque flavor with a perfect amount of tang that pairs well with pretty much all nondessert foods — a true life hack of a condiment for anyone who has no idea how to cook, but is determined to live a lie in lockdown." You can also check out her full review of this aioli.
Get it from Stonewall Kitchen for $7.95.
This cutie is from an amazing Black-owned small business that makes tons of adorable and quirky (and often anime-themed) pins, stickers, pillows, and charms. The site even features a handy list of resources of ways to get involved with and places to donate to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Get it from Teal Teacup for $16.
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