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1. A stackable deviled egg carrier that'll make everyone's favorite BBQ side *much* more travel-friendly. If the stress of transporting these bite-sized beauties has you so stressed you think you might ~crack~ then get yourself this excellent egg carrier.
Promising review: "I bought two sets and love how they all snap together with one handle. It's also cute enough to set out for serving. The egg trays come out easily too, so this carrier will gets lots of use. Happy buyer!" —Angel E. Basler
Get it from Amazon for $15.86.
2. A cast-iron Dutch oven to prepare meals outside that are sure to taste especially good inside...your stomach.
3. A pair of corn cob dishes so you can slather your corn in so much butter it becomes a full-on dairy product right before your eyes. Delicious.
4. And a kooky pair of corn holders that'll delight anyone who knows how ~ruff~ holding corn is with your bare hands.
Promising review: "These are adorable and functional. I just love these cute corn holders! I will likely buy more. " —Sheila Kilpatrick
Get them from Amazon for $12.99.
5. A beer can chicken roaster so you can put the pedal to the metal while cooking up your famous backyard BBQ masterpieces.
You can find a handful of wacky and wonderful things in this Toronto, Canada-based small biz.
Promising review: "This is so fun. It's a great gift for anyone that likes to BBQ!!" —Emma Paynter
Get it from Tom's Ridickulous Things on Etsy for $29.59 (available in three designs).
6. A spiffy watermelon slicer that'll make prepping this big ol' piece of fruit easy as watermelon pie! Which is totally a thing. Ask any Utahan.
My home state knows how to make a masterpiece out of fruit, gelatin, and whipped topping. I'll give them that.
Promising review: "This tool is so handy!! I hate cutting watermelon and this is so fast and easy to use and easy to wash. I cut a watermelon in less than five minutes. It cuts yellow watermelon, too!!! The included baller is great for the small leftover, hard-to-reach places." —Andrea Draine
Get it from Amazon for $12.37.
7. A sushi-making kit sure to keep you on a roll as you continue growing your cooking skills (without an oven...it's way too hot for that right now).
It comes with two rolling mats, a rice spreader, a rice paddle, and five pairs of chopsticks, along with a downloadable recipe guide!
Promising review: "I got this kit on a whim, basically I just wanted to try to make sushi for the first time. For the price, you can't really go wrong! The mats were great and everything else included was helpful. It comes with an online guide which is nice, but you can also go online and find a ton of videos on how to roll sushi. I've made about four rolls over the course of two nights and am really satisfied. Making rolls is a breeze and fun! A great starter kit for anyone interested in trying this out." —J. Leaver
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
8. A marshmallow roasting set, because *nothing* tastes like summer as much as a heartily burnt s'more. Grab this kit and you can torch your marshmallows to your heart's desire with some luxury tools.
These fold up for easy storage. Plus, you can get them engraved if you like!
Donebetter is based in Dennis Port, Massachusetts, and specializes in all sorts of personalized gifts, from wooden cutting boards to leather wallets.
Promising review: "These were the perfect gift for my sister's family who love to make s'mores over their fire pit! The packaging is amazing and the quality is wonderful for gift-giving. Perfect!" —Kaitlin Mercurio
Get it from Donebetter on Etsy for $29.95+ (available in two sizes, with or without engraving in 19 font options).
9. A portable Cuisinart vertical smoker for people who only cook when they can do it outside. This *treasure* slow-cooks everything from turkey to brisket. That's a smokin' hot accessory to have in your backyard-turned-restaurant, if you ask me.
Promising review: "So far I've smoked a pork tenderloin, chickens, Cornish game hens, a prime rib, and an 18-pound turkey. I couldn't be happier with the way everything has turned out. This product is incredibly easy to use: You just set the temperature, put the meat inside the smoker, and walk away. It doesn't use an open flame so it's great for apartment balconies where you might not be allowed to grill. Cooking and cleaning are both easy, and I'd recommend this product for beginners and experts alike." —William H.
Get it from Amazon for $192+ (available in electric or propane smoker).
10. A Traeger Flatrock 3 Cooking Zone Flat Top Propane Griddle with three different cooking zones, folding side shelves, a nonstick cold-rolled steel surface, and an EZ-Clean Keg, because it's finally time to trade in your ancient charcoal grill for something a little more sophisticated. You (and your bratwurst) are worth it.
Promising review: "I never knew that cooking on a flat top was so fun. The Flatrock has great temperature control including having cool zones and hot zones. It heats very quickly and has a really nice lid that has hinges for easy open close. Love the propane tank fill meter as well." —Doug Scheiding
Get it from The Home Depot for $899.99.
11. An onion holder for cleaning and seasoning your grill in the best way possible. This tool has a spike in the center of the spoon for making sure the onion half stays in place. Rubbing half an onion across dirty grill grates removes charcoal buildup better than cleaning products *and* it makes your food taste great! Who would have thought?!
This small business specializes in a handful of metal grilling and smoking tools. The company is located in Rio Grande Valley.
Promising review: "Great, heavy duty quality. I’s better than I expected and a great tool. I bought two!" —Lupe
Get it from Sanchez Fabricators on Etsy for $49.99+ (available in two sizes).
12. A KitchenAid shaved ice attachment (you read that right!!) so you can give your KitchenAid a new job when it's way too hot to be baking. I am about 13 seconds away from buying this for myself. Snow cone season is officially in full swing!
Check out a TikTok of the KitchenAid shave ice attachment in action.
This attachment is compatible with all KitchenAid mixers. And don't forget to grab some syrups while you're at it!
Promising review: "Don’t bother wasting your money on other kitschy snow cone makers. If you have a KitchenAid, get this. It’s fabulous! My daughter uses this almost daily!! It’s a great little gadget if you love snow cones." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $74.99.
13. An immersion blender, because cold soup season is finally here and we should all plan on eating gazpacho...daily. Grab this and you can have delicious chilled soup without the extra dishes!
This blender includes a whisk and milk frothing attachment.
Promising review: "In looking for a new hand blender I felt fortunate to find this. At 500 watts, this one is more powerful than most, the steel feels substantial, and the attachments are very easy to change. I am impressed with how fast it is and cleanup is super easy. This one is perfect for my needs, no frills, just a very sleek tool for a serious cook!" —farm folk
Get it from Amazon for $29.97.
14. A Beast blender that'll have your kitchen lookin' upscale and elegant when on display *and* help you make nutrient-dense, hydrating smoothies with the push of a button. Deal.
15. A campfire fishing pole so you can ~fish~ for a laugh while cooking up dinner and dessert during a camping trip or bonfire night.
Promising review: "This has been a hit for years, so I bought another one for my son. It is actually more functional than any of the other styles that are way boring! I take it camping and even strangers are entertained. It takes a little practice to get the fish to flip the hot dogs over but it is so worth it and fun once you get the knack of it. My 6-year-old granddaughter loves it because the hot dogs don't fall off." —Pony Expressed
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in four colors).
16. A set of stackable ice cube trays for hosts who are sick of old school ice cubes. Make your best brunch beverages yet by filling the cubes with coffee, fruit, or juice. After that simply freeze, flip, and plop your perfect ice cubes into the storage container!
One TikToker fills the tray with lemon and ginger for their water.
Promising review: "I don't usually make reviews, but I am so impressed with this that I had to! I make homemade cold brew/iced coffee every morning and go through a lot of ice. So I have been thinking about making the splurge and buying a countertop ice maker or something. I saw the video of someone using this on here and was like whoa...whaaaat. Bought it immediately. And I am the happiest of happy. The ice stays covered as it is freezing. And then you just open, flip it upside down, and push the cubes into the box at the bottom and put the lid back on! It also came with the cutest little ice tings and scoop. 100 million % recommend!" —Sarah Lackie
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in three colors).
17. A tomato knife to make chopping up this pesky piece of produce tomat-oh so easy if you plan on eating them on the reg the entire time they are growing in your garden.
Promising review: "I love this knife! I stumbled upon a description when I was shopping for a sushi knife. It was so cheap, I decided to take a chance. Wow. It is such a great little knife. Yes, it works perfectly on soft tomatoes. But, to be honest, I use it for many other fruits and vegetables. It is amazingly sharp, the serrated edge is very effective, and it has a great feel in my hand." —Jane S.
Get it from Amazon for $15.60.
18. A smokeless portable fire pit for inside folks who think a campfire sounds nice, in theory. The 360-degree airflow design guarantees a perfect flame for cooking and chilling out, even if your fire-making skills aren't exactly going on your resume anytime soon.
For additional gadgets and gizmos, including different stove sizes, check out Solo Stove's homepage!
I have a Solo Stove and it is SUCH a hit! We use it on our back porch almost every night. My husband and I have been remodeling our kitchen and we use the stove with the pizza oven and wok attachments to make dinners outside. We also love that we can take it with us when we go camping. Don't hesitate...you want this.
Promising review: "This is really great. So nice to be able to sit anywhere around it and not have to deal with smoke in you face. No more moving your chairs around to avoid the smoke." —Kelly Ciccocioppo
Get it from Amazon for $229.99.
19. And a Bonfire Pi Fire pizza oven attachment you can place right on top of your Solo Stove to make Michelin-worthy pizzas in minutes!
For additional gadgets and gizmos, check out Solo Stove's homepage!
I wasn't kidding when I said we've been using this instead of our (currently non-functioning) kitchen. The image on the right is the stove on our back porch. The pizza it makes? Perfection.
Promising review: "This is a very good wood fired pizza oven. With minimal effort and nine minutes per pizza we made 12 pizzas that were fantastic! Tip: use good dry, hard wood like oak or hickory to get a hot oven and add wood as necessary. The crust was wonderfully smokey and charred with beautiful professional color on top and bottom." —George D.
Get it from Amazon for $259.99 (available in three styles).
20. Or a Solo Stove cast iron wok top that'll help you whip up some awe-inspiring stir fry from your backyard or a campground. Cooking inside the house is so last season.
For additional gadgets and gizmos, check out Solo Stove's homepage!
Promising review: "I love this cast iron wok. It was exactly what I’ve been looking for. If you like to cook and want to have a throw-down at your home, then this is the best wok money can buy. In my humble opinion, others just don’t come close." —Picasso
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
21. Or grab a classic Coleman camp stove if that's more your style. This is designed with two burners and heat control, so you're gonna be able to cook up something stellar every night under the stars.
22. A variety pack of six Heyday Canning Co. Beans with kimchee sesame navy beans, apricot glazed baked beans, coconut curry chickpeas, harissa lemon chickpeas, tomato alla vodka cannellini beans, and *breath* enchilada black beans for the outdoorsy among us who make sure their campfire dinners are downright delicious, no matter how easy they are to make.
This small biz was founded by home cooks Kat and Jamie, who wanted to add a little oomph to canned food; encouraging folks to buy food with less packaging waste while getting greater flavors than traditional canned foods have had to offer. The company was founded in 2020 in Capitola, California.
Get them from Heyday Canning Co. for $40.
23. A bag of Tattooed Chef tortilla chips — these spiffy chips are grain-free, dairy-free, and flavorfull. If you're lookin' to add more plant-based treats to the fresh produce you eat all summer long, these chips are the snack attack you've been waiting for!
I don't recommend these chips lightly — they kept me going most of my second trimester. The only food I could stand eating was hummus and Doritos (yum, right??), but I wanted something slightly more nutrient-rich than an all-Dorito diet. These curbed that craving and have kept me satisfied while snackin'! I'll be picking these up for BBQs and movie nights from now on.
Promising review: "These are so good and the closest I’ve had to Doritos! I love love love them!" —Jacks
Get it from Target for $4.99.
24. An herb savor pod that'll 1) make your fridge look like the future and 2) keep your bushel of herbs fresh long enough so that you'll get the chance to use them in more than one measly recipe.
Promising review: "I use fresh herbs all the time. Too often they go bad before I finish them. I’ve tried multiple things to try to help them last longer to no avail. I bought fresh basil a week and a half ago. I immediately used a bit, then put them in this handy-dandy container. I changed the water once. Last night, I decided to make a little fresh pesto with the basil I had left. It was in perfect condition, and the pesto was amazing! Every kitchen needs at least one or two in it. I’m buying them for my daughter-in-law who also uses a lot of fresh herbs. She’s the gadget queen, so I know she’s going to love them." —Treese
Get it from Amazon for $7.44 (also available in a three-pack).
25. A decadent olive oil cake kit with a vanilla and lemon mix and a bottle of Greek extra virgin olive oil. This sophisticated dessert is sure to be a light, citrusy treat perfect for brunch or a BBQ.
To bake, the only other ingredients you need are two eggs and 8oz. of buttermilk. Be sure to check out all the entire cake collection. Believe me, you'll be hitting "add to cart" faster than ever before. These are well worth the impulse purchase.
Founder Candice Hunsinger is a home baker turned professional bakery owner. Elia's cake mixes are prepped so that home chefs can bake with simple instructions and high quality ingredients, letting folks enjoy a divine dessert from the comfort of their own kitchen.
Get it from Elia for $30.
26. An Oxo 3-in-1 avocado tool to split, pit, and slice avocados with ease. Guacamole is the sustenance we humans need all summer long, and using this tool just might make the prep a satisfying cinch!
Promising review: "I love avocados, but hardly ever buy them because they're so inconvenient to deal with. This tool ABSOLUTELY changes that. I knew I was getting something that would make it a little easier to pit and slice my avocado, but I had no idea HOW MUCH EASIER it would be. This thing is amazing!" —Edianter
Get it from Amazon for $11.90.
27. A silicone ice pop mold you can fill with fruit purees, yogurt, or juice and simply pop in the freezer so you (and perhaps, more importantly, your toddler) can have a cold snack on a hot day.
Promising review: "These are great! We used to use rigid plastic molds, but it was always difficult to remove the frozen ice pop. Because these are flexible, you can easily push up from the bottom to dislodge your frozen treat!" —Bob B
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in three sizes and three colors).
28. A Cuisinart ice cream maker that'll create homemade frozen yogurt or ice cream in 20 minutes! They say patience is a virtue, but I'd rather enjoy ice-cream-o-clock in an instant.
It includes a replacement lid, 2-quart double insulated freezer bowl, paddle, and a recipe book.
Promising review: "Got one for me, for my sister, and my parents, and we all love it! It’s easy to use, easy to clean, and best of all it makes some amazing ice cream. For best results on the consistency of your ice cream I recommend not filling it to full capacity. I always go 1.75 quarts, since some ingredients make the ice cream expand and spill over the edge. I also freeze the container a day prior to using it. I wouldn’t attempt to make more than one batch in one day, the container needs to be as cold as possible." —Beatriz
Get it from Amazon for $79.95+ (available in two colors).
29. And finally, a picnic basket filled with everything you're gonna need on a summer picnic. We're talkin' dishes and utensils for two, a wine opener, salt and pepper shakers, and a waterproof blanket! Go ahead, spend all summer eating outside.
Promising review: "I bought this to take on short trips with my girlfriend and it's worked out pretty well. The basket part is pretty sturdy, the fake leather snap that holds it closed feels a bit flimsy but it has held up nicely and hasn't shown any sign of wear. It's definitely just for two people and mostly for snacks and a few drinks if you keep an ice pack in it. We just took it up to Big Bear for a day trip and we got a ton of compliments on it and it kept our snacks, sandwiches, and sparkling water nice and cold." —Gabe Escobar
Get it from Amazon for $41.89+ (available in five styles).
My plans, allll summer long:
