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12 Products for Foodie Parents Everywhere

Foodie Parents
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June 27, 2023

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Even for those of us who enjoy experimenting in the kitchen, preparing endless meals and snacks day after day can take its toll. So next time you find yourself wondering how many pizza deliveries per week is considered too many in polite society, treat yourself to some of the quality ingredients or kitchen gadgets on this list, and get excited about cooking again. And if your kids are old enough to help out in the kitchen, get them involved, too. The family that cooks together…is bound to have fewer complaints about tonight’s dinner menu, right?

Cooking pot
Our Place

The pot your kitchen has been waiting for…

With features like a steam-release lid and combination roasting rack/steamer, this 5.5-quart nonstick pot is so much more than just a Dutch oven. Choose from seven color options (plus limited editions), and keep it on your stovetop for an instant kitchen upgrade. ($165, Our Place)

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Spices
Spicewalla

A spice collection you’ll use all the time…

This 10-pack of spice blends makes a fantastic gift, for yourself or a foodie you love. With everything from jerk seasoning and garam masala to a Chinese five spice blend, you have a lot of great recipes ahead of you. ($59.99, Spicewalla)

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Olive oil
Graza

The olive oil that’s suddenly everywhere…

Maybe you’ve seen Graza olive oil on Instagram, at your local supermarket, or in a place of honor by your friend’s stove. Well, it’s time to find out what all the fuss is about. Grab a two-bottle set that comes with “Sizzle” and “Drizzle”: one oil meant for all-purpose cooking, and one “finishing oil” that adds flavor to things like salads and charcuterie boards. ($31.50+, Graza)

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waffle maker
Amazon

The cutest mini waffle maker…

This HQ’er fave is so adorable (and affordable) that it’s really a no-brainer. Choose from 20 different design options — some of which make regular waffles, and some of which make fun shapes like hearts or pumpkins — and start teaching your kids to make you breakfast. ($12.99, Amazon)

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cookbook
Amazon

A cookbook with an aspirational-but-achievable vibe…

If you follow Deb Perelman’s Smitten Kitchen blog or Instagram, you already know why you need this book — her casual, comfort-food-with-a-twist recipes look mouthwateringly good and are pleasantly easy to execute at home. From roast chicken and quiche to pound cake and apple crisp, this book has lots to love. ($19.94, Amazon)

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Sheet pans
Amazon

Basic sheet pans every kitchen needs…

These pure aluminum baking pans are made in the USA and have legions of fans (just look at their 26,000+ five-star reviews on Amazon). Whether you’re whipping up your famous chocolate chip cookies or a sheet-pan dinner for the fam, they can do it all. ($25.96, Amazon)

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Air Fryer
Amazon

An air fryer for faster, healthier dinners…

If, like us, you’ve gone back and forth on whether to get an air fryer for years, we’ll make the decision process easy. As long as you have enough space in your kitchen to leave ample room on all sides of the fryer while it’s in use, you need one. Whether you’re making wings from scratch or just reheating pizza, it’ll make just about everything quicker and crispier than you’re used to — with much less extra oil. We’re sold. ($98.49, Amazon)

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Cooking bowls
Anyday

Microwave cooking bowls so you can make gourmet food in minutes…

These borosilicate glass bowls have custom-fitting lids that seal shut with silicone rims, allowing for even cooking in the microwave — and neat storage in the fridge, too. Use them to make delicious mashed potatoes, for instance, in only minutes. They also work in the oven, freezer, and dishwasher. Thumbs up. ($85, Anyday)

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Skillet
Amazon

A cast-iron skillet you can pass down to your grandkids…

This pre-seasoned cast-iron pan is made in the USA and will work on everything from induction cooktops to campfires. Get ready to make some great steaks or the perfect Dutch Baby, and expect this to be a kitchen go-to for many years to come. ($19.90, Amazon)

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Meat Thermometer
Amazon

A meat thermometer so you can stop worrying about undercooked chicken…

Not the sexiest item in your kitchen, perhaps, but one of the most useful. Particularly if you have any anxiety about how long to cook meat or fish, this is one thing you should add to cart immediately. ($14.99, Amazon)

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Coffee
Cometeer

Frozen coffee pods to jump-start your morning routine…

With a wide selection of roasts and roasters to choose from — from NYC’s Birch and Joe Coffee to Rancho Cucamonga’s Klatch — this coffee subscription service has lots to offer. Just melt each frozen pod in hot water (or run through your capsule coffee machine on the 8oz setting) for your morning brew, or melt a pod and add it to iced water for a cold coffee treat. ($44+/box, Cometeer)

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Pizza oven
Ooni

A portable pizza oven that heats up in 15 minutes…

Turn your backyard into a pizza oasis — or bring this to a friend’s house and make their night. The Ooni Karu 12 pizza oven packs some serious heat (up to 950 degrees F) and can be used with wood, charcoal, or gas (if you buy this gas burner, too). Get this thing going and a delicious, homemade pizza is only seconds away. ($299, Ooni)

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