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Jul 01, 2023

29 Products For Anyone Who Specifically Loves Summer For The Food

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

It's time for hot grill summer.

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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.

Promising review: "I bought this Dutch oven specifically for camping but we’ve actually used it in the backyard at home. It is a quality product as I expected from Lodge." —Izzy_Izo

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in six sizes).

Promising review: "This is excellent for spinning and slathering butter and salt all around the corn! 'Nuf said' " —Vipe!

Get them from Amazon for $17.33.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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).

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.

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.

Promising review: "It is powerful, quick and attractive. It WORKS, and I can leave it out on my counter top. I love it!" —Carrie C.

Get it on sale from our Goodful shop for $148 (originally $165; available in three colors).

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).

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

Promising review: "Lightweight and easy to set up and use. Sturdy, even temperature, roomy surface. Love everything about it. Easy to clean, too." —LJM

Get it from Amazon for $152.99 (available in two colors).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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).

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).

Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.