Know somebody who rides the grape, climbs the vine, crumbles the cork? Put less cutely, do you have a friend who loves wine? These 10 gifts will help both experienced and new wine aficionados get the most from their wine-sipping encounters.

Corks across America | State-Shaped Wine Cork Holder

After they’ve extinguished a bottle, some connoisseurs keep the cork for sentimental reasons. Instead of letting the corks accumulate in piles in the kitchen or living room, corral them together turn them into art. This quality wood piece is cut in the shape of your favorite U.S. state — all 50 are available — with empty slots waiting to be filled with corks of wine bottles gone by. It’s a great idea, although you’d probably fill up Delaware in about a week.

Be cool | Le Creuset Wine Cooler Sleeve

Drat. Your wine’s at room temperature. All the tannin is flattened out; all the oaky undertones have turned into potted plants. It didn’t have to be this way, and with the Le Creuset Wine Cooler Sleeve, it won’t. Available in a wide range of sporty colors, the Le Creuset keeps a standard, 750-ml wine bottle in crisp, cold condition, even away from the refrigerator. Just stick it in the freezer for a while to let the interior gel packs ice over, then sheathe your wine bottle in the sleeve, and kiss lukewarm vino adieu.

Get a chill inside | Corkcicle

If only you could wave a magic wand and chill down that bottle of chardonnay that’s lingering on your counter. Splendid news: The Corkcicle is that magic wand, and you don’t even have to wave it — you just have to freeze it first. Made from top-shelf plastic and non-toxic gel, the Corkcicle actually goes into your wine bottle, chilling the wine from the inside. The Corkcicle is better than an ice bucket because it’s less messy and doesn’t get the wine too cold. Also, it’s called the Corkcicle, a word we get a strange pleasure from saying over and over.

The bible of vino | The New Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia

Sotheby’s knows a thing or two about the trappings of luxury, including wine and spirits. This exhaustive publication, which has just been updated for the first time in several years, contains everything the budding sommelier should know about the fermentation of the grape. It’s arranged in geographical order, focusing on world regions that produce the most acclaimed wine in the world: Southeast Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, Napa Valley, and Uncle Dan’s moonshine jars in the back of a hollowed-out VW van. Well, okay, not that last one. But maybe in the next edition.

Do try this at home | Craft a Brew Home Merlot Making Kit

As any seamster, gardener, or molecular scientist will tell you, nothing’s better than making things at home. But unless you own a world-class vineyard, it’s not so easy to produce a bottle of wine under your own roof. Until now, that is. The Craft a Brew Home Winemaking kit — available for Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, or Pinot Grigio — gives you all the tools, materials, glassware, and odd powdered substances called “clarifiers” that you need to make a few bottles of homemade hooch.

Hold everything | Personalized Wine & Cheese Carousel

Wine and cheese — they go together like flotsam and jetsam, peanut butter and jelly, Hall & Oates, breaking and entering. Give both of your favorite fermentable foods the spectacular showcase they deserve with this handsome carousel presentation. Made from cherry wood, it rotates like a lazy Susan, with holding spaces for six wine glasses, one wine bottle, and several blocks of cheese. You might even be able to squeeze in some figs. It also comes engraved with your family name and initial, just for posterity’s sake.

Turn of the screw | QcoQce Cordless Automatic Wine Opener

By far the most difficult part of enjoying wine is opening the bottle. Heaven knows we’ve contorted and twisted ourselves into fishermen’s knots trying to use a corkscrew. We usually end up breaking the cork, letting little bits of it drop into the wine itself. It’s harrowing. But it ends now with this cordless wine opener from QcoQce (spelled as it sounds). All you do is push a very comfortable button, and the electronic corkscrew plunges into and extracts the cork before you can say “I’ve sliced my finger trying to open this bottle of Riesling! I don’t even like Riesling!”

Steering wheels | Wine Aroma Wheel Duo

One of the great joys of being a wine expert is refining how you experience taste. You don’t just say a particular wine is “fruity,” you say it “carries a tinge of tropical fruit with undertones of basil and traces of button mushroom.” But not every wine taster can discern those qualities on their own, which is where these aroma wheels come in. Created by a doctor at the University of California at Davis (go Aggies), these cards help novice wine tasters become more discriminating, knowledgeable, and painfully specific about whatever they’re experiencing with their wine at the moment.

Hold the wine | Wine Enthusiast Lead-Free Crystal Art Series Treble Wine Decanter

There are thousands of wine decanters on the market. All of them do the same thing which, if you must be reminded, is hold wine. We looked for decanters with that extra something, and this one jumped out. It’s got a crazy looking spout, kind of a cross between twisty straw, a vacuum hose, and the number 6. It’s got a lot of surface area and portals so your wine can breathe, even as your breath is taken away by that insane spout.

Breathe it in | Aervana Original 1 Touch Luxury Wine Aerator

High-end red wine is almost always better when it’s aerated. That simply means you let it rest and “breathe” for about half an hour. But if you demand instant gratification, speed up the process with Aervana’s battery-powered aerator. Slip it on top of the bottle, press a button, and the Aervana does all the aerating it needs to do, sending it straight to a wine glass in a thin, powerful stream. Unfortunately, this product won’t work if you get your red wine in a space-bag from the local gas station.

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The Big Game is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start planning your party! Whether you’re a die-hard fan of one of the teams or you just enjoy the commercials, the Big Game is a great excuse to get together with friends and family. From snacks to decorations and activities, we’ve got everything you need to make your party a touchdown!

Top 10 Items Every Party Needs

Sony 65 Inch 4K Ultra HD TV

The biggest game of the year calls for a top-of-the-line television. The Sony 65 Inch 4K Ultra HD TV comes with all the features you need to create an incredible home theater experience. With stunning picture quality, you’ll be able to see every detail on the screen.

Cheese Board and Knife Set

This Cheese Board is an entertainer’s dream! The set includes a wooden cheese board, four cheese knives, a serving fork and an additional platter for other appetizers. Take the stress out of party planning with this all in one appetizer set. 

Football Decoration Party Kit

This Football Decoration Party Kit is the perfect way to show your team spirit! It comes with everything you need to decorate for a game day party, including plates, cups, napkins, and streamers. Not to mention, an easy clean up!

Folding Chairs

When your guests aren’t passing around high-fives after a touchdown, they’ll need somewhere to sit. If you need some extra seating, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. This set of four folding chairs are padded for extra comfort and can be easily stored and saved for later use once the party is over. 

Frito-Lay Snacks Classic Mix Variety Pack

Decision Fatigue? With this variety pack, you’ll have everything you need to satisfy your guests’ cravings for salty treats. This variety pack includes all of your favorite Frito-Lay snacks, from Cheetos to Doritos to Fritos, so you can satisfy any and all cravings.

OXO Steel Stainless Steel Bottle Opener

This bottle opener is the perfect party companion. It is durable, easy to use, and looks great. Make sure the OXO Bottle Opener is on your list of must-haves. Your guests will thank you for it!

GoPong Portable Folding Beer Pong & Flip Cup Table

Whether you’re tailgating or hosting a party in your own backyard, a beer pong or flip cup table is a must-have. Not only are they great for keeping your guests entertained, they also provide a convenient folding feature making transport easy. Plus, they’re just plain fun to use.

Igloo Legacy 54 qt Stainless Steel Ice Chest Cooler

Beverages can quickly take up an entire fridge. Ice chest coolers are the perfect way to save space while keeping your drinks cold all day long. So if you’re looking for a party essential that will keep your guests happy and hydrated, an ice chest cooler is the way to go.

Fly Fan

Hosts deserve a break too. Watch the game with ease knowing that your Fly Fans are hard at work keeping all of your dips and bites safe. Plus, it’s a fun way to add some decoration while also keeping the bugs away.

Game Day Decorations

Whether you’re rooting for your favorite team or just enjoying the party, we’ve got some fun and festive decorations to help you celebrate. So what are you waiting for? Get decorating and get ready for a great game day!

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Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for many people. After all, it’s a wonderful time to get together with friends and family and enjoy a delicious meal. However, it can also be a lot of work! As a result, it’s important to be prepared! Whether it’s your first time or your thirtieth time hosting, you need to get your Thanksgiving essentials in order.

Thankfully (no pun intended), we’ve made a list of all the essential Thanksgiving foods you need to put together an incredible Thanksgiving meal for your family and friends! Of course, in addition to the food, you need other items to create the perfect meal. These include:

• Cookware
• Dinnerware
• Table settings
• And more

We’ll highlight some of these essentials as well. 

Must-Have Menu Items for Thanksgiving

To throw an extraordinary Thanksgiving party, you need to ensure you have the mainstays for your meal. For this reason, when you put together your shopping list, take the time to include these Thanksgiving dinner essentials:

Turkey and Gravy 

Food

• A turkey suitable for the number of guests you’re having over 
• Rosemary, sage, and thyme to season the bird

Prep/Serving

• Roasting Pan
• Turkey Baster
• Serving Platter
• Gravy Boat 

Stuffing and Mashed Potatoes 

Food

• Five pounds of potatoes (plenty of butter, too!) 
• Breading 
• Onions, carrots, celery

Prep/Serving

• Potato peeler
• Serving bowls
• Cutting knives 

Cranberry Sauce 

Food

• Two cans of canned cranberries 
• White sugar

Prep/serving

• Saucepan
• Serving bowls

Pumpkin Pie 

Food

• Canned pumpkins
• Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg
• Pie crust 
• Condensed milk 
• Whipped cream 

Prep/serving

• Pie pan
• Dessert plates
• Pie cutter and serving spatula 

Additional Thanksgiving Necessities

Food/drink 

• Bread rolls 
• Coffee and tea for after the meal
• Red and white wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages

Prep/serving

• Drinking glasses
• Wine glasses 

What are Thanksgiving Essentials for the Dinner Table?

Thanksgiving just isn’t Thanksgiving without some of the classics on the table. We’re talking essential Thanksgiving dishes:

Turkey

Without the turkey, Thanksgiving wouldn’t be, well, Thanksgiving. The turkey is generally cooked whole, with fruit, vegetables, or other dressing stuffed within. The stuffing is also typically seasoned, which means it’s flavored and scented with herbs.

After that, the turkey is roasted, which means it is cooked in an oven or over an open fire. Roasting a turkey takes talent, but the most incredible roasted turkeys are moist and delectable. 

If you bought your turkey frozen, let it thaw for at least one day in the fridge. Larger birds may take up to two days to thaw entirely. Place the turkey in a large container, tray, or thick plastic bag to prevent liquid from spilling into your fridge.

Gravy 

Gravy is one of the fundamental Thanksgiving essentials since it’s needed to keep the turkey, potatoes, and stuffing moist. But don’t stress over whipping up a batch on Turkey Day. In fact, you can get the gravy out of the way by making it up to five days ahead of time. If you want to give your bird an additional oomph, add the turkey pan drippings for more flavor while it’s preheating. 

Potatoes

While there’s nothing like traditional mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving, experimenting with different potato dishes this autumn can add something new to the table. Whether you want to go with the tried-and-true mashed variety or venture off into scalloped, baked, or au gratin, potatoes are among the top things needed for Thanksgiving dinner.

The Stuffing 

When one thinks of the original Thanksgiving feast,  a classic bread stuffing is almost certainly one of the Thanksgiving basics.

Whether it’s cornbread stuffing flecked with luscious pears or gluten-free stuffing enhanced with fennel and green apples, Americans are bringing diversity back to their stuffings by adopting various recipes with origins all over the country. 

What could be more American than introducing diversity to your stuffing?

Starches

Yams, sweet potatoes, and squash have a magical way of transporting us back to when Thanksgiving was a harvest festival. The warm colors of these essential Thanksgiving dishes are needed to enhance the visual appeal of the turkey, placing it right at center stage. Add some style to your basic Thanksgiving menu with a stunning mix of roasted squash and red onions with a sprinkling of fresh green herbs. It may seem out of the ordinary for Thanksgiving, but it’s a winner.

Veggies 

Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing may receive all the attention, but the holiday’s true unsung heroes are the veggies. To create the ideal balance, serve your Thanksgiving feast with caramelized onion, salted green beans or green bean casserole, a hefty serving of peas, roasted brussels sprouts, and lots of squash.

Cranberries

Cranberries are often considered part of a basic Thanksgiving meal, but only because it’s obligatory. While you’ll typically end up cutting the jelly cylinder into rounds and arranging them on a plate, as is, it doesn’t have to be left untouched. To add a bit of flourish, include a garnish like candied ginger to take it a step further. Alternatively, for a zesty twist on a Thanksgiving classic, cook the canned sauce with orange juice! Of course, homemade cranberry sauce is also delicious and fairly easy to make. 

Bread Rolls

When you’re attempting to squeeze turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and dozens of other side dishes into your belly, bread can feel like an unnecessary filler. However, bread is an essential component of the dinner; otherwise, how would you soak up every last drop of gravy or make sandwiches with the leftovers?

Drinks

Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc are popular white wine choices for a basic Thanksgiving dinner. While wine is the traditional Thanksgiving drink, we have some other suggestions. Cider, hot punch, and even sangria are all welcome at Thanksgiving. Don’t forget to grab something non-alcoholic to round out the options.

Pumpkin Pie

When it comes to Thanksgiving, we immediately look for a handmade Pumpkin Pie on the dessert table. What is there not to love about this sweet treat? It has a crispy crust, a creamy pumpkin filling, and everyone’s favorite, whipped cream. Unless you want to deal with a bunch of unhappy, overstuffed guests, it’s best to ensure pumpkin pie is on the menu.

Pecan Pie

Did you think we’d only have one pie on this list? Pecan pie is a classic dessert that’s the ideal partner paired with pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and salty! Plus, it’s so simple to create that the kids can assist with every step of the process.

The Table Setting 

Now that you have an overview of the delicious food to serve on Thanksgiving, let’s take a look at table settings. After all, you want to create a festive yet functional atmosphere for your dinner guests. 

The first thing you’ll want to select is your centerpiece. Harvest-themed centerpieces with pumpkins, pine cones, and sunflowers are sure to make your table pop. Add a stylish buffalo check table runner to enhance the look. Then, set the table with your dinnerware. For special holidays like Thanksgiving, we recommend using your fine china—or at least your festive china. Good options include the Mikasa Bone China Set and Pfaltzgraff Autumn Berry collection.  

How to Shop & Save on a Basic Thanksgiving Menu 

Now that you have all of the basic Thanksgiving essentials out of the way, you don’t want to forget to spruce up your place before dinner.

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Beer lovers are some of the best people to have around. They always make sure there’s something to drink at any party, they carry a bottle opener at all times, and you can count on them to introduce to you the best brews you’ve ever had in your life. And, you have to admit: beer drinkers are generally a fun and happy bunch.

So the next time Christmas or their birthday comes up, why not return the favor? Here are some of the best gifts for beer drinkers in your life (aside from a six-pack, that is).

The Best Gifts for Beer Drinkers

• GrowlerWerks uKeg

Often, a brewery’s best beers are limited releases that are only served on tap. But what if you wanted to take some of it home to share with family and friends?

Enter the GrowlerWerks uKeg, hands down one of the best beer lover gifts you can buy. It’s a portable keg that keeps beers carbonated for weeks. A double vacuum wall also creates an insulation layer that maintains beer’s optimal temperature for hours. And serving is easy through a built-in tap, giving you the experience of draft beer anywhere you go.

• StowCo Small Portable Cooler

Coolers are the staple accessory of any beer lover. But when the situation calls for something a little more compact and discreet, this StowCo Small Portable Cooler fits the bill.

This suitcase-shaped carrying case can store ten cans or six bottles and keeps them cold for up to five hours. The rigid outer casing also protects bottles from breaking due to outside force and keeps them snug, so they don’t bump into each other. Stylish and unique, this portable cooler is one of the must-have beer gifts for any beer lover.

• OXO Bottle and Can Opener

Bottle openers are one of the most ubiquitous companions of any beer drinker, so there are a lot to choose from. However, you want to pick a stylish and durable opener that can last for years; something like the OXO Stainless Steel Bottle and Can Opener.

This accessory features a brushed metal finish that’s both aesthetically pleasing and sturdy. A soft grip ensures you’ll feel comfortable opening bottles and cans. It’s also easy to clean and dishwasher safe, providing years of continued use.

Unique Gift Ideas for Beer Lovers

• Hoppy IPA Beer Soap

Smelling like beer might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s a dream come true for beer enthusiasts. So we’re pretty sure this Hoppy IPA Beer Soap will be one of the best beer connoisseur gifts to give.

When it comes to beer soap, using a real IPA is effective as it’s one of the most aromatic beers on Earth. So expect a lot of piney, floral, and herbal scents that smell fantastic. Pair that with its moisturizing effects, and you have the go-to soap for beer lovers.

• The BevBuckle

The problem with always having a beer in your hand is not having a free hand to do other things. Beer lovers can quickly solve this problem with the BevBuckle, a stylish belt buckle that holds a beer bottle for you.

This unique holder fits any 1.5″ belt bracket, so your beer-loving friend or family member can use it with their favorite belt. It’s also made with zinc and finished with antique silver to boot for a stunning look and durability.

• Beer Cap Trap

Beer lovers are often natural collectors – amassing anything from pub coasters to beer labels. But beer bottle caps are some of the simplest to collect. And what better way to show off a cap collection than with this Beer Cap Trap shaped like the United States?

This beautiful wall art allows beer lovers to display up to 77 standard domestic and international caps. In addition, slots are easily swappable so that you can update the cap trap anytime you have a new beer to add to your collection. What’s more, each Beer Cap Trap is handcrafted by skilled artisans, so you’ll get a unique display with each purchase.

• Reef Bottle Opener Flip Flops

These might seem like your regular (albeit comfortable looking) sandals, but they have something unique for the beer lover. A nifty little bottle opener is underneath the sole, ensuring you always have a way to open beer bottles no matter which island you end up on. Talk about survival gear! 

Christmas Gifts for Beer Lovers

• A Year in Food and Beer

Recently, food and beer pairings are enjoying the spotlight as more people realize that the beverage is just as versatile with food as wine. You can help introduce your beer lover to the art of food and beer pairing with this helpful guidebook. A Year in Food and Beer is a fantastic resource filled with hundreds of pairings and recipes for every season, and yes, that includes Christmas. Help spice up the holiday dinner celebrations with the best Christmas gift for beer lovers.

• 0.8L German Beer Stein

Up your buddy’s drinking experience with this authentic German beer stein, and feel what it’s like to down beer in Oktoberfest! The highly decorative exterior gives this mug a very festive atmosphere and a colorful history of medieval Germany. It also has a metal cover that keeps your beer cold and protects it from any debris. Great for drinking outdoors while enjoying a winter scene. 

• For The Beer Lover Gift Crate

Good beer is best paired with equally delicious food and snacks, which is what this crate delivers. This box contains various beer-infused snacks, sauces, chocolates, and cheeses. Everything is curated and lovingly prepared by food experts. For The Beer Lover Gift Crate is a mouth-watering gift not just for beer connoisseurs, but for foodies as well.

Top Gifts for Craft Beer Lovers

• Brooklyn Brew Shop’s Beer Making Kit

Brewing beer at home can be a fun and rewarding experience, especially for the beer lover. However, most don’t pick up the hobby for fear that brewing can be expensive and complicated. The truth is that it’s very easy to get started, as Brooklyn Brew Shop’s Beer Making Kit can attest. Everything is provided in the kit; it’s as simple as following the instructions. And the results are as delicious – or even better – than what you can buy at the store.

• The Craft Beer Brewery Guide to All 50 States

If there’s one thing craft beer lovers are passionate about more than the beer, it’s the thrill of the hunt. The idea of going on a beer trail and scouring the country for the best breweries will get any craft enthusiast excited.

You can help them along with this book, The Craft Beer Brewery Guide to All 50 States, which lists every brewery, taproom, and beer garden in the United States. That way, beer lovers will never have to miss out on a great pint no matter where they are in the country. The book also covers beer history in America, beer etiquette, and other interesting facts for both novices and craft beer experts alike.

• Teku Beer Glass

Glassware is something that craft beer connoisseurs find nearly as important as the beer itself. That’s because, like wine, the glass has an impact on the drinking experience. And when it comes to beer glasses, Teku is one of the most sought after. 

The remarkable angular shape and lip are designed to maximize the beer’s aroma, while nucleation points at the bottom create a steady stream of CO2 bubbles to maintain a good head of foam. Finally, the stemmed glass is not only visually stunning but also prevents your hand from warming the beer too fast.

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Discover the best BBQ essentials to buy for your next family gathering. 

What does every BBQ need?

A great barque starts with good company. Invite your friends and family to your next soiree and see all the memories you have in store. Before your backyard can handle large crowds, make sure you have the right amount of space and seating to accommodate guests. In addition to comfort, adding just the right amount of decorations can take your backyard from bland to outstanding at low costs. 

Invest in some stylish outdoor furniture for your guests to relax and enjoy the day. The SUNCROWN Outdoor Furniture Wicker Dining Set makes the perfect addition to your backyard or patio. With seating for four, you can congregate here and enjoy the tasty treats as they come off the grill. 

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Having kids join in on the BBQ? Consider buying a kids picnic table or fold up table for your little ones. At prices as low as $84.62, your family can feel relief knowing the kids have a safe and stable seating area. On top of that, you can use the kiddie table for future birthdays and outdoor events. Its convenience is priceless! 

Add some outdoor lights to your backyard to create an unforgettable ambiance. For example, LED Outdoor String Lights transform your backyard into an oasis for friends and family to enjoy. 

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You can literally light up the night and keep the party going with this popular purchase. At $21.95, you really can’t beat the price for the perfect BBQ atmosphere.

What should I prepare for a BBQ party?

To become the ultimate hostess with the mostest, there are certain items that make a BBQ easy to setup. Check out these must-have items for your next BBQ:

Meats and vegetarian options 

A trip to the local grocery store or butcher is the first step to a great family BBQ. Get a wide variety of meats and vegetarian options for those who don’t eat meat. From hot dogs to hamburgers to chicken and pork, these BBQ essentials are at the core of every good cookout. Your guests are sure to appreciate the wide variety too.  

Can you imagine having a summer cookout without BBQ sauce? Condiments are almost as important as the hearty meats. Don’t miss out on this BBQ essential, browse a variety of sauces and choose the one that best fits your grilling style. The Blues Hog Tennessee Red BBQ will keep mouths watering for more. Its vinegary and smoky taste is the essence of a home cooked meal. 

Side dishes

To accompany a perfect BBQ, side dishes are ideal. Easy sides include grilled vegetables, potato salad, baked beans, and Mac and cheese (every kid’s favorite). If you want to spice things up, make elotes instead of classic corn on the cob. 

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This traditional dish is so yummy. You’ll likely never want to eat corn any other way after getting a taste for this Mexican specialty. Not to mention, the recipe is extremely easy to follow. Even the most novice of cooks won’t have trouble sorting out the right ingredients.

Drinks for adults and children

Purchase an Igloo Cooler for just $79.99 and you’ll have all the space you need to store refreshments. From sodas to beer, you’ll want all the right BBQ essentials at your dispense. To make things easy, grab extra containers of ice to make sure the drinks stay cool throughout the gathering. 

What is the best thing to bring to a BBQ?

You never want to show up empty handed to a BBQ. While it’s always a good idea to ask the host ahead of time, these recipes are instant crowd-pleasers. The best part – they are easy to make and keep refrigerated until its time to eat. 

To compliment the burgers and grilled vegetables, consider bringing a classic salad like Caesar or Cobb to go with the main courses. For a spicy twist on a summer salad, try out this Love and Lemons recipe for Watermelon Tomato Salad. 

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It’s as appetizing as it looks. With the freshness of the fruit and spicy jalapeño, the flavors will bring your BBQ event to life. Just remember to grab a cold refreshment in case the heat begins to build! 

What tools do you need to put a BBQ together?

For BBQ masters, the grill is the heart of your home. It is the place you pour your pride and joy into decadent creations. However, no level of mastery can be properly completed without the the right tools. Whether you prefer charcoal or gas-powered grilling, the tools are all the same. However, let’s start with the basics. 

For those who grill for large groups, a grill basket is a must-have. The WolfWise Portable Grill Basket retails for just under $10 and makes a flawless addition to your grilling experience. Made of stainless steel, this BBQ essential includes a locking grate for easy flipping. You’ll never want to cook without it after seeing its efficient use. 

The Kaluns Deluxe Grill Set is the way to go if you’re a first time BBQ master. Also, for a cook in need of some BBQ essentials that aren’t outdated. This 21 piece set contains items such as a basting brush and grill brush. It even includes an apron to keep your clothes protected while grilling. 

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If a grill set is not your thing, here are a few BBQ essentials to buy individually. The Rosle Stainless Steel tongs are great for flipping meats. These heavy-duty tongs include a smart locking mechanism to keep storage simple as well. Equally, a quality grill fork and flame-resistant glove are just the right items to make your summer BBQ as seamless as possible. 

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Price.com, the all-in-one money savings platform, provides a free cross-platform experience for consumers that combines advanced comparison shopping, cashback, coupons, price history and price drop alerts. The Company’s patented, AI-powered matching algorithm enables real-time discovery of new, white label, used, local, refurbished, and rental products – taking comparison shopping to new heights. Price.com is available as a desktop and mobile website, browser extension, native app and chatbot.

The Company’s core team consists of industry-leading data scientists and data engineers. Price.com founder RJ Jain sold his previous company to Google where today it powers Google Test Labs. Previously, he held senior engineering roles at Sidecar (acquired by GM) and Zynga, and served as an in-house Entrepreneur in Residence at Foundation Capital.

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Easter’s on the way. While some egg hunts may look a little different in 2021, one thing that won’t change is the influx of candy. Except for Halloween and maybe Valentine’s Day, no holiday demands the consumption of candy and chocolate than Easter does. It’s an annual commemoration of everything that is egg-shaped and pastel-colored. (In fact, we believe Easter may be the only appropriate time for pastels in general. Check local legislation.)

Whether you’re going ahead with the traditional egg hunt or just filling up baskets and handing them out like army uniforms, you’re going to need lots of supplies. We’ve looked around the internet for this mix of 10 traditional candy favorites and tasty, natural alternatives that are all surefire crowd-pleasers. Fill ‘em up.

Get It Twisted | SweeTARTS Ropes Twisted Spring Punch Easter Candy

If you’ve never tried these mashup treats, you’re missing out. They’re sweet licorice ropes filled with that one-of-a-kind, classic, chalky SweeTARTs flavor. These Ropes are special candies made just for Easter. Someone in the flavor lab went a little nuts and twisted the licorice in a combination of several fruity colors. If your Easter basket strategy is dangling by a thread, tie it up with these delicacies.

The Marshmallow of Tomorrow | SMASHMALLOW Cookie Dough 3-Pack

If you’re looking for an alternative to those jet-puffed, oversized pencil erasers passing as marshmallows, enter the SMASHMALLOW. This package contains 3 packs of cookie dough-flavored, all-natural, non-GMO marshmallows. Should cookie dough not be your thing, SMASHMALLOW treats also come in mint chip, cinnamon churro, toasted vanilla, and more unusual flavors. Best of all, they’re all made from organic cane sugar and are gluten-free. At only 25 calories per serving, you could spend all Easter on a marshmallow cloud.

Put All These Eggs in Several Baskets | Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Eggs

The world shifted on its axis when a shipping foreman for the Hershey Company came up with blending milk chocolate with peanut butter. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are now the top-selling candy brand in the USA. Although the puck shape of the original will always be our first choice for year-round gorging, the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Eggs have long been an egg hunt staple. This 38-ounce bag will ensure every basket will get a couple.

Unfurl the Swirl | Rainbow Unicorn Candy Swirl Pops

When you throw rainbows and unicorns together, you’re practically inviting magic to waltz into your life. Resistance is futile. Rainbow Unicorn candy is almost ridiculously festive. It’s tailor-made to turn an Easter gift basket from a forlorn box of negative space into a mélange of pure joy. Any kind of Rainbow Unicorn treat will do the trick, but we suggest the Swirl Pops. They’re colorful, magical, and nearly hypnotic.

Don’t Settle for Imitations | M&M/Mars Egg Hunt Assortment

M&M/Mars is the kind of company with whom we would entrust our lives. They make the iconic products that powered our childhoods and still do today: Snickers, M&M’s, 3 Musketeers, Twix, and Starburst, among others. Having an egg hunt without something from M&M/Mars is like serving gumbo without okra: technically allowed, but confusing. Stock up on your favorites with this assortment of the above-mentioned chocolate staples.

Heeeey, Macaron | Macaron Gift Box

Macarons are having a moment. People are flipping out for these almond-flour cookies that sandwich a creamy or jam-like filling. This 24-unit box from Macaron Bites in New York is an excellent way to sample macarons if you haven’t yet done so. They come in enough flavors and colors to fill a rainbow, which we’ve already established is a shortcut to magic. If you’re seeking a break from Easter baskets past, toss some macarons in the mix.

Good Eggs | Russell Stover Marshmallow Egg Crate

Russell Stover is one of our favorite candy companies that’s just outside the mainstream. They’re celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2023. They make some very satisfying confections, including their annual Easter treats of marshmallow-filled milk chocolate. This Russel Stover gift package includes 3 “egg crates” for a grand total of 36 delectable, gooey, individually wrapped additions to your holiday baskets. Easter isn’t over ’til you’ve had some Stover.

Nature Wins Again | Organic Easter Food Gift Basket

There’s no escaping the sugar rush that’s about to erupt on Easter afternoon. But this basket may be a welcome alternative to the corn syrup flood. It contains a great variety of natural Easter treats that will satisfy kids and make parents feel a tad less guilty. They include chocolate truffles, gummies, jellybeans, cookies, and even an organic, less moody milk chocolate Easter bunny. This basket also comes with some items crucial to the complete Easter experience, including plastic eggs, a dyeing kit, and a coloring book.

Fresh Squeezed | Welch’s Fruit Snack Easter Basket Eggs

Easter doesn’t have to be all chocolate and marshmallows. You can always shake up your basket game by throwing in some fruit-based treats. And Welch’s, if anything, are Monsters of Fruit. They’ve produced this massive collection of 6 individual Easter eggs, each one containing 6 packages of Welch’s Fruit Snacks. These gel-snacks are entirely satisfying since they’re made with actual fruit instead of a chemical you can’t pronounce. They’re also a great, gluten-free source of Vitamins A, C, and E, which we’re sure kids are extremely concerned about on Easter.

Coming Home to Roost | Peeps Variety Pack

Come on — you didn’t think we were going to talk about Easter candy without mentioning Peeps, did you? The surprisingly controversial marshmallow Easter classics are the elephant in the room. Or, rather, the chicken in the room. If an Easter basket doesn’t contain at least one of these colorful marshmallow chicks, it’s probably going to get reported. Stave off that possibility with this variety pack of 30 individual treats. It contains enough marshmallow chickens to start an invasion. A Peeps stampede. A Peeps infestation, the likes of which we’ve never seen and will likely never see again. At least not until next Easter.

About Price.com

Price.com, the all-in-one money savings platform, provides a free cross-platform experience for consumers that combines advanced comparison shopping, cashback, coupons, price history and price drop alerts. The Company’s patented, AI-powered matching algorithm enables real-time discovery of new, white label, used, local, refurbished, and rental products – taking comparison shopping to new heights. Price.com is available as a desktop and mobile website, browser extension, native app and chatbot.

The Company’s core team consists of industry-leading data scientists and data engineers. Price.com founder RJ Jain sold his previous company to Google where today it powers Google Test Labs. Previously, he held senior engineering roles at Sidecar (acquired by GM) and Zynga, and served as an in-house Entrepreneur in Residence at Foundation Capital.

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There are few things in life as comforting as a home-cooked meal. But for some of us, the prospect of making our own food is clouded by complicated steps, insufficient guesswork, and the unappetizing mess that takes over the kitchen once we’re through. Happily, the top gadget and utensil makers are always developing tools that make food preparation and cleanup more manageable, more automatic, more consistent, and even more fun. Here are ten of our favorite, newer kitchen tools and time-savers.

Roll with It | Sushi Maker Roller Equipment

Many of us who love a good sushi roll are utterly terrified of making it ourselves, and for good reason. A great sushi chef has spent years learning their craft at the feet of exacting and surly masters. But now you can approximate their delectable results all by yourself with this foolproof sushi-rolling apparatus. Just line up your seaweed roll, cooked rice, and raw or prepared fish onto this virtual press, and in no time, you’ll be churning out an assembly line of fresh sushi like a maestro of the seas.

Wrap It Up | FoodSaver FM2435 Vacuum Sealer Machine

Don’t let your leftover ingredients or meals linger in a flimsy container in the jungle of your refrigerator where it will decay and degrade. Give them a new lease on life with this vacuum-sealing device. It tightly confines around excess meat, vegetables, or prepared meals, suffocating them in an airless environment so they’ll keep for longer in your freezer. It’s a great way to save leftover food, thereby saving you extra trips to the grocery, in turn saving you cash.

The Perfect Mix | Chef’n Emulstir 2.0 Salad Dressing Mixer

Homemade salad dressing is almost always better than pre-packaged, but getting oil and vinegar to emulsify is a thankless and often ineffective task. The Chef’n Emulstir is the perfect instrument for making superior dressing every time, forcing all the elements to get along with each other. Just load up the bottle with all the ingredients, then pull on the outside “trigger” repeatedly until all the additives become one, unified river of flavor. Includes recipes on the side if you’re stuck for ideas.

Mama Knows Best | Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner

Meet Angry Mama. She’s pretty ticked off. What ticks her off the most is a filthy microwave, strewn with the exploded remains and streaks of previously nuked food. Thankfully, she’s proactive about cleaning up microwave ovens. Take off her plastic wig, fill her up with a water-vinegar solution, replace the wig, and put her in a microwave on high for seven minutes. Angry Mama uses her unchecked rage to steam-clean every internal surface with gentle mists of cleaning fluid that emanate from the top of her head. She’s like that.

Crazy Eight | Butefo 8 in 1 Kitchen Tool

Why throw your hard-earned money away on multiple kitchen tools when you can have eight different gadgets and a wine-bottle-like vessel to hold them all? Anything else is just an organizational nightmare. The Butefo gadget package includes a juicer, an egg cracker, an egg separator, a can opener, a grater, a shredder, a funnel, and a measuring cup, all of which stack neatly together in their container with nary a whiff of complaint.

Worth the Whisk | Whisk Wiper

Few handheld kitchen instruments are as effective as the humble whisk, but it’s got issues. After you’ve blended a batch of ingredients together, there are always streaks of your mixture left over on your whisk, and it’s never easy to clean. The Whisk Wiper takes care of both these problems. Slide it onto your whisk and mix away. When you’re done, slide the Whisk Wiper back down to effectively remove all the remains from your whisk and into your bowl as intended — no fuss, no mess, and very little if any cursing.

Take Appropriate Measures | Digital Kitchen Food Scale and Measuring Cup

Precision is crucial when you’re measuring out ingredients for a recipe, whether it’s by volume or weight. This combination of measuring cup and digital scale ensures that you’ll never scrimp or splurge when you’re putting a meal together. Keep the cup attached to measure out liquids, granules, powders, or other like substances. Detach the cup and use the base as a scale, with a digital readout of precise weights. This device also has a few “modes” for more accurate measurements of water, oil, milk, or flour.

Full of Hot Air | Ninja Air Fryer

Air-frying is one of the greatest advances in fried food since the invention of baskets. You can produce succulent, crispy foods with up to 75% less fat than their oil-fried counterparts. The Ninja Air Fryer is one of the most serious air fryers you’ll ever encounter. It’s got a mammoth capacity of four quarts, four different settings for frying, strict temperature control, and the aforementioned basket. With just a couple of settings, you can make French fries, fried chicken, roasted veggies, dehydrated fruits or jerky, and more items that rival the appetizer menu from your favorite casual dining joint.

Hold the Line | Onion Tomato Vegetable Slicer

Onions and tomatoes are your cooking cutlery’s worst nightmares, offering lots of opportunities for inconsistent dicing and slicing, sloppy pulp, and overall messy post-surgery residue. This implement makes those side effects disappear. Just plunge it into your onion, tomato, or similarly shaped vegetables or fruit. Cut between the teeth for uniform slices; then rotate it to make perfect, evenly sized dice with no headaches, hang-ups, or excessive paper towel usage.

Rise and Shine | Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker

The last thing you want to do after waking up is assembling a breakfast sandwich through the hazy mental fog of morning. But you might not want to wait in line at a drive-thru either. Hamilton Beach has made that conflict moot with this ingenious unit. Put the bottom bread layer inside one compartment and top it with cheese and cooked breakfast meats. Then crack an egg in the upper compartment, top it with another slice of bread, and push a button. Within five minutes you’ll have a hot breakfast sandwich that stacks up nicely against those fast-food mascots.

About Price.com

Price.com, the all-in-one money savings platform, provides a free cross-platform experience for consumers that combines advanced comparison shopping, cashback, coupons, price history and price drop alerts. The Company’s patented, AI-powered matching algorithm enables real-time discovery of new, white label, used, local, refurbished, and rental products – taking comparison shopping to new heights. Price.com is available as a desktop and mobile website, browser extension, native app and chatbot.

The Company’s core team consists of industry-leading data scientists and data engineers. Price.com founder RJ Jain sold his previous company to Google where today it powers Google Test Labs. Previously, he held senior engineering roles at Sidecar (acquired by GM) and Zynga, and served as an in-house Entrepreneur in Residence at Foundation Capital.

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Building a civilization takes vision, wisdom, and a lot of hard work. But most importantly, it takes coffee. Nothing gets started until the river of java gets flowing. Coffee connoisseurs are discerning, sophisticated, occasionally jittery folks who appreciate the subtle flavors and caffeinated jolts only a cuppa can provide. If someone you know has maintained a lifelong, committed relationship with coffee, they’ll appreciate the extra effort you make when you give them one or more of these gifts.

Warming Up | Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug²

From a distance, this caffeine conveyance device looks like any other minimalist coffee mug. Observe it more carefully, though, and you’ll see that you’re dealing with a coffee mug specimen that’s just a bit more evolved. It keeps your coffee at your preferred temperature for a long, long time: up to 90 minutes for a 10-ounce mug on a single battery charge, or endlessly if you leave it on the charging coaster. When it comes to electronic temperature maintenance, this is no ordinary smart mug. It’s practically got a Ph.D.

Espresso the Hard Way | Flair Signature Manual Espresso Maker

Some espresso makers are preprogrammed machines that mindlessly turn out routine, unexciting shots by the minute. This manual espresso maker makes you put a little English into it. Just load up ground espresso, add hot water, connect a pressure gauge, place your shot glass, and press the level down for about 40 seconds. You’ll witness the miracle of espresso birth right up close as the elixir drips progressively by the power of your own hand, not some uncaring robotic wand.

Chilled Out | OXO Good Grips 32 Ounce Cold Brew Coffee Maker

If you wander into your neighborhood chain coffee establishment, you’ll notice they offer cold-brew coffee drinks. Such a product would have been unthinkable 40 years ago when one measure a good cup of coffee was how much it scalded the roof of your mouth. Concentrated cold-brew coffee delivers the same jolt, but also allows you to bathe in smooth coffee flavors, minus the bitterness. This 4-cup coffee maker is perfect for creating cold-brew drinks on your own without barista supervision.

Joe in a Box | Creative Coffee Lovers ‘Coffee Therapy’ Gift Set

Everything your caffeinated friend needs to enjoy multiple, dependable cups of coffee is in this five-piece gift set. There’s an enamel mug, a pour-over coffee block, some state-of-the-art coffee filters, and ten ounces of primo Colombian coffee. There are also some letter magnets that you can play around with while you’re waiting for your brew to finish. That’s as complete a “coffee therapy” set as you can get without visiting a psychiatrist.

Higher Grounds | Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

It’s amazing how much better your coffee tastes if you grind the beans yourself instead of contracting a freelance grinding specialist. The Baratza grinder makes the process as idiot-proof as it can humanly be. It’s got a whopping 40 different settings from coarse to fine grinds, so there’s no excuse for not getting the grind you want. All the grounds are dispensed into a handy plastic container to keep the mess at a minimum. The perfect gift for the coffee drinker who’s determined to exert quality control over every sip.

Brew Up Healthy Skin | Coffee Exfoliating Foaming Sugar Body Scrub

Coffee’s not just for drinking anymore. It’s also for exfoliating your skin. But if that’s the path you choose, you can’t just pour drip coffee all over yourself in the shower. Rather, the coffee needs to be repurposed into a body scrub. That, we’re relieved to report, is exactly what this is. The secret is the blended-in sugar, which not only makes coffee taste better, but also attacks dead skin cells and moisturizes your body in its wake.

Go for the Kiln | BergHOFF Ceramic Coffee Bean Roaster

If you really want to take your D.I.Y. coffee abilities to the next level, you’re going to have to start roasting your beans the way the pros do. But you don’t need one of those space- and energy-hogging electric roasters. You just need this device, which admittedly looks like a pipe for sophisticated Hobbits, but is actually a full-fledged manual bean roaster. Load up the kiln with fresh beans, find a compatible heat source, and shake it around until you get a light, medium, or dark-roasted batch of beans.

Rest in Power | Death Wish Coffee Beans

Is your coffee puny? Is it weak? Is it spineless? Does it even put up a fight against tiredness, sleepiness, or inattention? If your coffee blend isn’t meeting your demands, then it’s time to choose Death. Death Wish coffee, that is. It’s billed as “the world’s strongest coffee.” It flows from the filter down to your cup in a hostile war march. It assaults your taste buds and hogties drowsiness. It will turn you from a 90-pound weakling into a menacing, task-focused machine. It’s pure, uncut liquid fury that also takes cream and sugar.

Pump It Up | UniTerra Nomad Espresso Machine

This device may look like a prototype for a piece of Scandinavian playground equipment, but it’s actually a manual espresso machine that cranks out consistently tasteful shots for hours at a time. Available in a few designer colors, the UniTerra espresso machine is relatively simple to operate. Tamp down your espresso grounds, put them in place, add boiling water to a well, and use the pump to gently massage the finished product out, keeping the pressure within a reasonable range by checking a gauge. It’s all manually operated, which your electrical grid will appreciate.

Use Your Words | Jabuka Coffee Bean Word Puzzle Game

Like the super stimulant it’s based on, this puzzle game takes your grandparents’ old-fashioned, tile-based word game and thrusts it into over-caffeinated, impossible high gear. Jabuka letter tiles are in the shape of coffee beans. The stamped-on letters are designed in such a way that you can actually change them during gameplay — a “w” becomes an “m,” or a “j” turns into a lowercase “r.” This can alter the course of the game to a nerve-wracking, utterly unpredictable extent and push your vocabulary to the brink. Enjoy!

About Price.com

Price.com, the all-in-one money savings platform, provides a free cross-platform experience for consumers that combines advanced comparison shopping, cashback, coupons, price history and price drop alerts. The Company’s patented, AI-powered matching algorithm enables real-time discovery of new, white label, used, local, refurbished, and rental products – taking comparison shopping to new heights. Price.com is available as a desktop and mobile website, browser extension, native app and chatbot.

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Grilling is an art form we inherited from our primitive ancestors, who dug holes in the ground and rubbed sticks together so they could enjoy mesquite-tinged woolly mammoth. Contemporary grillers, in general, are more sophisticated and usually have matches on hand. They also have many products, tools, and devices that turn amateur grillers into stunning chefs who can tame backyards full of hungry guests. Here are ten can’t-miss items for the grillmaster on your gift list.

Burn Baby Burn | BBQ Dragon Fire Supercharger Fan

Just like human beings and land-dwelling animals, the flaming fuel source in your barbecue needs oxygen to thrive. That’s exactly what the Dragon Fire Supercharger Fan delivers in droves. Clip it onto the rim of your grill, adjust the fan so it points directly at your lit coals, and let the fan blow at your choice of adjustable speeds. It brings your barbecue to perfect grilling temperature within mere minutes, without any stinky charcoal lighter fluid or drawn-out negotiations.

Raise Your Hands | Artisan Griller BBQ Heat Resistant Insulated Gloves

Ordinary kitchen gloves can’t deal with the awesome fury of an open-flame barbecue. The Artisan Griller BBQ Heat Gloves are not ordinary kitchen gloves. They’re 17 inches of heat-mocking protection, coated with neoprene rubber, reinforced with insulation and anti-slipping elements. Put them on and feel confident as you thrust your hands into the fire, picking up large chunks of hot meat without feeling so much as a tingle in your extremities. It even keeps your hands safe in boiling water if that’s something you’re into.

Respect the Goat | This Little Goat Cooking Sauces

This gift pack for the discriminating pit master includes five bottles of sauce and/or marinade created by James Beard Award-winning chef Stephanie Izard. Inspired by the cuisine of Asia and Mexico, the This Little Goat 5-pack brings the sweet, salty, tangy, spicy flavors of the world straight to your sizzling rig, without you having to obtain a passport or smooth-talk customs officials. Use these sauces in conjunction with the recipes on This Little Goat’s Pinterest page for most lip-smacking results.

We Did Start the Fire | Zippo Flex Neck Utility Lighter

Most lighters are stiffer and more inflexible than Buckingham Palace guards. It’s hard to get a lighter where it needs to go in a mound full of charcoal at the bottom of your kettle. Zippo turns that problem into mincemeat with this premium lighter with a bendable neck, as you see in some desk lamps. Fill this lightning rod full of butane, twist the neck so it fits in those troublesome gaps and crannies, and hit the switch. Soon your world will be in flames.

Hot or Not | MEATER Block WiFi Meat Thermometers

This groundbreaking barbecue set will never allow you to undercook meat on your grill ever again. Just stick one or all of the four probes straight into the food on your grill. They connect to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth. Open up an app, and you’ll get full reports on the going temperature of each food item and estimates on when they’ll be done. Should you not wish to hunker over your smartphone, the app can also send push notifications when everything’s hunky-dory.

Smoke ‘Em if You Got ‘Em | Weber Stainless Steel Smoker Box

Smoke is more than just a vapor. When deployed in a grilling situation, wood smoke adds a whole new layer of flavor to any meat it brushes up again. But you can’t just saw down an apple tree and stick it in your gas grill. You need a smoker box, like this one. Fill it with damp wood chips, place it atop one of the burners, and set your food down. Within a few moments, smoke will pour out of it and surround your food with freshly charred goodness.

Tool for All Seasons | TNK Stingray 7 in 1 BBQ Grill Multitool

No more grabbing around for the right barbecue implement like a lunatic. The TNK Stingray is a combination of seven different, very necessary grilling tools all in one stainless steel contraption. It’s a double-pronged fork. It’s a spatula. It’s a flipper. It’s a pair of tongs, one of which has teeth. It’s a releasing mechanism. And just to show off, it’s also a bottle opener. Pick up the Stingray and throw away every other barbecue implement you have or melt them down to make an attractive bracelet.

Grill by the Book | How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques

Even the world’s master grillers started off burning chickens and accidentally setting doghouses on fire. But if they had this award-winning how-to guide and cookbook by Steven Raichlen, perhaps they could have mastered their craft even sooner. It’s got easy, step-by-step instructions for those brand new to the flame game, along with tons of mouth-watering recipes for grilling virtually every item under the sun, from meat, fish, and poultry to vegetables and desserts. If you get only one awe-inspiring grilling bible, make it this one.

Build Your Brand | Personalized Miniature Steak Branding Iron

What’s the good in having a signature dish if you can’t actually sign it? This personalized branding iron gives every item you grill your own stamp — literally. It comes personalized with three letters of your choice (we suggest your initials). Hold this iron in your fire as your food nears completion. When it’s hot enough, sear your initials onto the surface of the food. Then there can be no mistake about who made dinner.

Fire in the Coal | HOMENOTE Rapid Charcoal Chimney Starter Set

If you’ve been dousing your charcoal with noxious lighter fluid all these years, stop that nonsense right now and get yourself a charcoal chimney. It lights up a column of charcoal in minutes with none of the rank odor or taste of chemical fuel. This amazing gift set includes a chimney, some fire starters, heat-resistant mitts, and a portable air fan if you want to get nasty. You will never eat another burger that tastes like diesel gas ever again.

About Price.com

Price.com, the all-in-one money savings platform, provides a free cross-platform experience for consumers that combines advanced comparison shopping, cashback, coupons, price history and price drop alerts. The Company’s patented, AI-powered matching algorithm enables real-time discovery of new, white label, used, local, refurbished, and rental products – taking comparison shopping to new heights. Price.com is available as a desktop and mobile website, browser extension, native app and chatbot.

The Company’s core team consists of industry-leading data scientists and data engineers. Price.com founder RJ Jain sold his previous company to Google where today it powers Google Test Labs. Previously, he held senior engineering roles at Sidecar (acquired by GM) and Zynga, and served as an in-house Entrepreneur in Residence at Foundation Capital.

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Looking to make meals at home without spending hours in the kitchen? It doesn’t have to be a day-long affair! We’ve got 10 gadgets that will make cooking delicious meals a faster and easier process, so you can enjoy your food instead of spending your time watching it cook.

Chop it like it’s hot | Fullstar Vegetable Chopper

Spending time chopping vegetables is so last year. The Fullstar Vegetable Chopper has a set of four different safe-to-exchange blades, you can chop, spiralize, and julienne your way to a delicious (and beautiful!) meal in no time. Turn your zucchini into a long ribbon for an Insta-worthy at-home meal or chop potatoes into evenly diced blocks that all cook evenly at the same rate (finally!). A cut above the rest, the Fullstar Vegetable Chopper comes with an attached 1.2 liter container so you can catch all those tiny pieces of fruits and veggies without making a mess and store your ready-to-go ingredients until you need them.

An egg-cellent choice | Dash Rapid Egg Cooker: 6 Egg Capacity

This handy little machine will make cooking egg-straordinarily easy! Prepare hardboiled eggs or use the additional trays to craft perfectly poached or scrambled eggs in no time – no standing by the stove required. You can even make personal omelets with the touch of a button and add other ingredients to cook alongside your eggs. Weighing in at just one pound, the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker is the perfect appliance for RV travelers, students in dorm rooms, or those with small apartments. Even picky eaters can be egg-cited by this handy kitchen gadget!

Don’t strain yourself | Kitchen Gizmo Snap N Strain Strainer

Looking for a space saver that leaves you with fewer dishes? The Kitchen Gizmo Snap N Strain Strainer is a clip-on silicone colander that takes up a quarter of the traditional strainer’s space. Instead of continually transferring vegetables and pasta from one place to the next, clip this strainer onto any pot, pan, or bowl to make meal prep a snap.

Mix things up | The Pampered Chef Mix N Chop and Mix N Masher Bundle

It’s the handy device you didn’t know you needed. The Pampered Chef Mix N Chop and Mix N Masher Bundle gives you two tools to break apart hamburger meat in a frying pan, mix mashed potatoes to the perfect consistency, and separate cooking vegetables. Prep all types of fillings, sauces, and syrups without squishing your whisk or inefficiently trying to squeeze ingredients with a fork. Dishwasher safe and made to withstand up to 428°F, this tool has unlimited uses in the kitchen.

A pretty big dill | Herb Scissors Set

Add healthy herbs and leafy greens of all kinds to your meals in a snap. The Herb Scissors Set lets you cut five times as fast directly into your dish with no cutting board cleanup. Simply hold a bundle of herbs over your bowl or pan, and hack away with the herb scissors to your heart’s content. With a no-slip grip that is both righty and lefty friendly, this rust-free and dishwasher-safe set of scissors is the perfect addition to your easy cooking routine.

Rack up the savings | 17.7″ x 15.5″ Large Dish Drying Rack

Don’t let the name deceive you – this thing can do it all. This drying rack by Attom Tech Home is made to stand strong over your kitchen sink so your drying dishes or freshly washed fruits and veggies have the ventilation they need. No more constantly wet counters or molding towels here! Use it as a cutting board or a trivet for fresh-from-the-oven cookie pans. It’s BPA-free, can support up to 70 pounds, and is non-slip and rust resistant. The best part? It’s foldable design. Roll up your drying rack, tuck it away until next time, and maintain a clutter-free and fully accessible counter space.

Hot and steamy | Hamilton Beach Digital Programmable Rice Cooker & Food Steamer

This rice-cooker does the work for you. Let the Hamilton Beach Digital Rice Cooker know what type of rice you’re cooking, add the water indicated in the included measuring cup… and then walk away. Simply come back to perfectly fluffy rice! The Hamilton Beach Digital Rice Cooker also comes with a steaming basket so you can make full meals with this miniature gadget, and it is the perfect option for hot cereal and whole grains.

I need to vent | PPINA Microwave Cleaner Steam Angry Mama

One of the most time-consuming parts of the cooking process is cleaning. Don’t leave your kitchen a mess, only to find cooking more difficult later on. The PPINA Microwave Cleaner Steam Angry Mama is a chemical-free way to get tough on leftover crud with a comical steam-coming-from-the-ears device. Pop off the head and hair of this tiny statuette and fill to the indicators with water, vinegar, and a quick squeeze of lemon. Microwave for three to seven minutes and let the baked-on microwave splatters loosen for easy clean-up.

Keep it clean | Bezrat Vented, Silicone and Glass Microwave Plate Cover for Food

Stop messing with sticky plastic wrap with this microwave plate cover. By keeping food juicy and tender, this dishwasher-safe splatter protector also ensures even cooking and proper ventilation. Made with a silicone grip for easy pick-up and safe for up to 450° degrees, the Bezrat Plate Cover is the better choice for the environment, and its BPA-free materials make it the safer choice for your next microwave meal.

Weight it out | Etekcity Food Scale

New year, new you. And no more quarantine snacking, right? Easily keep track of your health goals in the kitchen with the Etekcity Food Scale. Made of stainless steel and sporting anti-skid padding to prevent messes, this food scale can measure food, small items, and liquids. Top-notch and ready to perform, you can use the tare function to subtract the weight of your container from the total weight, so you’re only measuring your food. With an easy-to-read LED display and a compact design made for small spaces and travel, you can stop guessing on portions and get a jump on your health goals.

About Price.com

Price.com, the all-in-one money savings platform, provides a free cross-platform experience for consumers that combines advanced comparison shopping, cashback, coupons, price history and price drop alerts. The Company’s patented, AI-powered matching algorithm enables real-time discovery of new, white label, used, local, refurbished, and rental products – taking comparison shopping to new heights. Price.com is available as a desktop and mobile website, browser extension, native app and chatbot.

The Company’s core team consists of industry-leading data scientists and data engineers. Price.com founder RJ Jain sold his previous company to Google where today it powers Google Test Labs. Previously, he held senior engineering roles at Sidecar (acquired by GM) and Zynga, and served as an in-house Entrepreneur in Residence at Foundation Capital.

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Tired of getting your foodie friends and family gift cards to their favorite restaurants every year? Give them something they’ll use again and again, all while appealing to their tastebuds! Whether they have an acquired pallet or enjoy cooking up everything under the sun, these gifts are sure to make them say, “Let’s eat!”

So many pastabilities | Foodie Dice®

Let your foodie take a chance with the Foodie Dice. No matter their cooking skills, the Foodie Dice will challenge their creativity and help them have fun in the kitchen. Each meal plan begins by rolling five dice to find their next creation featuring a protein, grain or carb, herb, bonus ingredient, and cooking method. The Foodie Dice also come with four seasonal veggie dice, so they’re not only mixing things up, but also keeping it fresh. Additionally, the protein dice have both meat and veggie options to allow for dietary restrictions. The perfect date night idea, these dice help spice up a foodie couple’s next meal!

Food love is pho real | Mappinners The Greatest 100 Foods of The World Scratch Off Travel Print

If you’ve got an adventurous foodie on your hands, you know that they discover the world through cuisine! Prepare your food-lover for their post-pandemic food parade with this scratch-off print from Mappiners. Hiding gorgeous illustrations of their favorite foods, the scratch off squares invite a traveling foodie to find the best cuisine in the area and keep a record of their discoveries. Ideal for on-the-go, their favorite new travel accessory comes with a convenient case. From paella in Spain to ramen in Japan, this print will be sure to act as a helpful guide in any traveler’s quest for the best cuisine on Earth!

Meat your heart out | Barbuzzo BBQ Branding Iron and Dinosaur Meat Claws

Know a voracious barbeque fan? Let them put their name on their handiwork with the Barbuzzo BBQ Branding Iron and dig up some legendary recipes with the Dinosaur Meat Claws. Unexpected but incredibly useful, the Barbuzzo Dinosaur Meat Claws are the ideal tool to help them really dig into their meal. Beyond being fun to use, the Meat Claws easily shred, cut, and serve their barbeque and can even lift an entire chicken, turkey, or brisket without the wobbly mess of forks or tongs. Heat resistant to 500 degrees and dishwasher safe, these handy kitchen claws are tougher than their namesake!

We’ve got beef | Foodie Fight: A Trivia Game

Let your foodie strut their stuff with this exciting trivia game. With other 1,000 questions, Foodie Fight is the perfect way to get the good times going. From celebrity chefs to food history to famous regional dishes, this is the time to battle it out and discover who has the lowdown on high-quality food knowledge.

Spice things up | Nando’s PERi PERi Hot Sauce Foodies Flavor Pack

Tired of debating whether to get them the Jelly of the Month (again)? Try out this spicy and exciting gift for your topping afficionado instead! These hot sauces from the widely loved UK chain, Nando’s, are sure to heat things up for your food-lover. With delicious and unique flavors like coconut and lemon, you’re providing flavor for every meal. Keto-friendly, low carb, Whole 30, kosher, and vegetarian-friendly, the peppers and ingredients that go into Nando’s sauces are ethically grown in Mozambique, so you can be sure that your health-conscious and socially conscious chefs are using only the best.

We’re gouda together | Home Euphoria Natural Bamboo Cheese Board and Cutlery Set

Help them take their charcuterie combinations to the next level with the Home Euphoria Natural Bamboo Cheese Board and Cutlery Set. Made from 100% bamboo and featuring a slide-out drawer to hold their cheese-specific utensils, this is a great gift for foodies who love to entertain (or finish a whole charcuterie board themselves – who doesn’t?). With little grooves to hold grapes that insist on rolling and enough space to display ample amounts of food while still looking fancy, this cheese board also comes with two wine glasses that remind you to do your “Wine Aerobics,” complete with picture instructions sure to get a laugh.

Wrap it up | Jorbest Burritos Tortilla Blanket

The ideal blanket for foodies who like to stay cozy, the Jorbest Burritos Tortilla Blanket is a larger-than-life round blanket that allows the user to become a burrito themselves! Made with extra-soft flannel and eco-friendly, fade-resistant dyes, you can be sure that this blanket will be the perfect couch companion for years to come. The Burritos Blanket 2.0 is double-sided, meaning your favorite foodie can wrap themselves in complete tortilla comfort while they munch on their favorite snack.

Call me old fashioned | Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist

Books are a classic gift, and this one has a special twist for your food and drink afficionado (who just might happen to enjoy a literary adventure). Tequila Mockingbird is the ultimate drink destination for foodies who enjoy reading-based fun! With a Tequila Mockingbird bartender’s jigger and two cocktail stirring sticks, you’ll find 15 delicious drinks filled with puns from some of your foodie’s literary favorites.

Really a fungi | Back to the Roots Organic Mini Mushroom Grow Kit

Whether they have a green thumb or can hardly keep their houseplant alive, the Back to the Roots Organic Mini Mushroom Grow Kit is the perfect gift. Organic and non-GMO with the ability to grow year-round with minimal care, this is not only the perfect addition to any food-lover’s fresh dishes, it’s a great choice for foodie teachers. As part of the Grow One Give One campaign, all your foodie has to do is share a picture of their mushrooms on social media, and a kit will be donated to a classroom!

A colorful plate | A Cozy Coloring Cookbook: 40 Simple Recipes to Cook, Eat & Color

Got a stressed foodie? Keep things calm and delicious by gifting them an adult coloring book full of delicious recipes they’ll be sure to try out! Coloring as they cook, they’ll find feel-good foods like pizza for breakfast and delicious tarts that will allow them to explore their creative side through color and cooking.

About Price.com

Price.com, the all-in-one money savings platform, provides a free cross-platform experience for consumers that combines advanced comparison shopping, cashback, coupons, price history and price drop alerts. The Company’s patented, AI-powered matching algorithm enables real-time discovery of new, white label, used, local, refurbished, and rental products – taking comparison shopping to new heights. Price.com is available as a desktop and mobile website, browser extension, native app and chatbot.

The Company’s core team consists of industry-leading data scientists and data engineers. Price.com founder RJ Jain sold his previous company to Google where today it powers Google Test Labs. Previously, he held senior engineering roles at Sidecar (acquired by GM) and Zynga, and served as an in-house Entrepreneur in Residence at Foundation Capital.

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Mixology is one of the most rewarding forms of DIY craft-making you can possibly enter. It’s diverse, sensual, and experimentation-friendly, and will also make you instantly popular with a group of sophisticated, slightly desperate people. Whether you’re entering into the magical kingdom of cocktail invention yourself or know someone who is, these ten items are guaranteed to make whatever mixologist uses them into a local hero.

The base of operations | 25 Piece Mixology Bartender Kit With Stand

Every would-be mixologist needs a set of standard equipment with which to work because making new concoctions with plastic spoons and baby tumblers kind of takes the mystique out of the equation. This 25-piece bar set is a great set to get started. It’s got a shaker, a bunch of spouts, a long-handled mixing spoon, a jigger, a strainer, ice tongs, industrial-strength coasters, and a few items about which we have no idea what they do or how they work. Everything is held together with a polite and accommodating bamboo stand.

Bartender’s bible | The Ultimate Bar Book

This 476-page behemoth could be called The Joy of Mixing. It contains recipes for a mind-blowing number of cocktails and beverages — over 1,000, in fact. James Beard nominee Mittie Hellmich has collected complete instructions for just about every mixed drink known to humankind: the Singapore Sling, the Moscow Mule, the New Orleans Fizz, the Mississippi Mist, the Tokyo Mary, the Louisville Stinger, the Long Island Iced Tea, the London Fog, the Detroit Carburetor, the Philadelphia Insult, the Western Australia Malaise, the Vatican Excuse, and several more whose names we didn’t make up to meet the word count.

Playing with flavor | DO YOUR WHISKY Infusion | DIY Kit

Infused spirits are cornerstones of every budding mixologist’s practice. It’s not enough to serve a whiskey neat and call it creation. Nowadays, that whiskey has to have a bouquet of jasmine or essence of cardamom just to pass muster. This infusion set contains everything you need to give ordinary whiskey a character all its own: breathtaking botanicals, three kinds of whiskey chips, two glass bottles, and a recipe book to help stimulate the imagination.

Make bitter choices | Fee Brothers Bar Cocktail Bitters

Ordinary, excessively polite beverages may lack that certain edge — a simple addition that helps turn them from tame, lifeless palette-deadeners to vibrant, tingly, out-of-control tongue exploders. Enter bitters, high-proof spirits that are kind of the MSG of the cocktail world. Fee Brothers has a special six-pack of cocktail bitters that will pump instant life to your prized concoctions. Included are bitters infused with the essence of grapefruit, orange, lemon, peach, and mint, as well as the original, old-fashioned kind that’s just infused with more bitterness.

Exotica in a cup | Tiki Mugs Set

At some point in your journey toward mixology myth, you’re going to come face to face with tiki culture. We’re not entirely sure how alcoholic drinks got mixed up with the exotic symbolism of the sea-drenched South Pacific, but that mystery has never stopped cocktail makers from producing fanciful drinks served with bamboo implements in mugs carved like faces that look like they’re taunting you. This set of three fine-looking tiki mugs will add a sense of native allure and typhoon warnings to your ordinary glass cabinet.

Cooling with style | Silicone Ice Cube Trays

Ice is a mixologist’s best friend. There is absolutely no better way to decrease the temperature of a cocktail than an ice cube. Believe us, we’ve tried everything else. Blowing, freezing, shipping it to the Arctic Circle, being emotionally distant — none of those work to cool a drink off more quickly with less hassle than an ice cube. Make your stash of ice a little more interesting to look at with these silicon ice cube trays, which produce ice units in the shape of an orb, a hexagon, or the internationally acclaimed cube format.

Smoke gets in your glass | Smoking Gun Wood Smoke Infuser

One of the more interesting, recent crazes in the realm of mixology is infusing hard liquor with the essence of smoke. This pistol-shaped device puts the power of smoke within your grasp. Just load up the included wood particles, light the fire, point the spout into a glass of whiskey, and shoot the smoke in. It adds a completely new dimension to the aroma and tannic experience of whiskey cocktails, the same way it gives depth to barbecue sauce, slow-roasted pork, and a few frat parties we’d rather forget about.

On the road again | Barillio Travel Bartender Bag

When you’ve attained a certain level of bartending expertise, you’re going to be in demand. Your skills may be contracted out by outsiders or foreign entities to bring some life to their social functions or official galas. And when that happens, your nylon backpack or hard-shell suitcase isn’t going to be enough to haul your wares across the globe. You’ll need this specially designed, roll-up travel bag to get all your mixing apparatuses, shakers, bitters, and whatever else you need from gig to gig.

On the (actual) rocks | Beverage Chilling Stones

Some whiskey drinkers — not the ones who just drink to forget — are a little more discriminating about their spirit of choice. They don’t appreciate the way ice cubes (which are world-class drink-coolers) melt as they get incrementally warmer, emitting flavorless water that dilutes the taste of their scotch. These insufferable types often insist on chilling stones. They’re made of pure soapstone. Just stow them in your freezer the way you would frozen vegetables. When they’re ready, pop them into a whiskey drink to keep it sufficiently chilled.

You and Meehan | Meehan’s Bartender Manual

Jim Meehan is one of the most lethal bartenders in the world, kind of a cross between Yoda, a samurai warrior, and an oak barrel with hands. Everything you could ever want to know about cocktails is lodged in his brain, and a lot of it can be found in this exhaustive book filled with history, philosophy, and professional insight. Don’t dive into the world of swizzle sticks, decanters, or paper parasols without it.

About Price.com

Price.com, the all-in-one money savings platform, provides a free cross-platform experience for consumers that combines advanced comparison shopping, cashback, coupons, price history and price drop alerts. The Company’s patented, AI-powered matching algorithm enables real-time discovery of new, white label, used, local, refurbished, and rental products – taking comparison shopping to new heights. Price.com is available as a desktop and mobile website, browser extension, native app and chatbot.

The Company’s core team consists of industry-leading data scientists and data engineers. Price.com founder RJ Jain sold his previous company to Google where today it powers Google Test Labs. Previously, he held senior engineering roles at Sidecar (acquired by GM) and Zynga, and served as an in-house Entrepreneur in Residence at Foundation Capital.

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