10 Best Costco Buys For Foodies This July

What’s better than a warm cup of coffee to kickstart the day? A cup of coffee that stays warm. Enter: Ember Mug² Temperature Control Smart Mug. With a built-in, rechargeable battery, you can enjoy your favourite bevvy at the optimal temperature for longer. It requires a companion app (available on both iOS and Android), is safe to hand-wash, and comes with a charging coaster that provides 80 minutes of battery life on a single charge. You can also simply keep your smart mug on the coaster if you plan to keep coming back to your drink all day while the mug keeps that perfect temperature (anywhere from 120°F to 145°F) from the first sip to the last drop. Bonus? The companion app can also help you track your caffeine intake, save presets for your favourite drinks, customize LED colour and more. 

With its 1400-peak-watt motor and speed, the Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ brings good value for your food processing and chopping needs, from quick to-go smoothies, frozen cocktails, to large batches and even mixing dough. The system includes a 2.1 L pitcher, three 710 mL single-serve cups, and an 8-cup Precision Processor bowl, along with chopping and dough blades as well as lid. The crushing blades make ice for a slushie or other refreshing blends, while the single-serve cups sport spout lids to minimize spills. Ninja’s recipe book comes included. 

If your pantry is looking for some TLC, you’ll do your future self a lot of favours by organizing its contents in these nine clear, stackackable containers to make the most of your space. They feature airtight seals with a push-button mechanism and are designed to be modular, so you can come up with any combination to fit your countertop or pantry. Store dry goods such as rice, grains, sugars, cereal, flour and more and you’ll never be left asking, “where did I put that?” Included are two small square containers, two rectangle containers, two big square containers, two rectangle containers and one small square container.

Make meal-prep or marinating easier using FoodSaver’s Quick Marinate Container system, designed to help you shorten your prep time. The containers are BPA-free, microwave-safe, and leak-proof featuring a vacuum indicator, which helps marinades absorb more quickly into your veggies, meats, fish and more and helps foods stay fresher for longer. Made BPA-free and without odours, the containers are also stain-, leak-, crack- and shatter-resistant. The three sizes are nestable as well as stackable to help you stay organized in the kitchen.

If you’re hanging at local farmer’s markets this summer, or making more frequent grocery jaunts to your local market to help beat “shelflation“, you’ll need something efficient to help you lug those items back. Need further reason? With Canada banning some single-use plastics, you’ll need something to put those groceries in anyway. Rolser’s Shopping Trolley features an extra-large 51-litre bag with water repellent fabric, and a drawstring closure. The bag can hold 55 pounds, has two interior pockets and one exterior rear pocket with zipper, is extra lightweight and easy to carry, and includes large, wide wheels for stability. The trolley is foldable so it can be stored away flat.  

The handcrafted wrought iron stand features three removable baskets – also perfect to store your produce and other kitchen staples in an easily accessible way. Adaptable and practical, they’re made of durable steel. They can be converted to either two or three tiers and come in a durable matte black powder coat finish. 

Deliver the perfectly-grilled steak every time with Polder Deluxe Safe-Serve Instant Read Thermometer. The thermometer includes a long, foldable probe to keep hands safe from heat, a built-in torch light and can range from 32 to 212°F (0 to 100°C) to deliver the best results every time. There are 15 presets for different types of meats matching USDA-recommended doneness temperatures, as well as one open customizable setting. The thermometer comes with 2 AAA batteries and probe cover. 

Serve your favourite summer dishes or snacks in these Signature Housewares stoneware bowls. They are durable, dishwasher- and microwave-safe and stackable for easy storage. There are six bowls in total and each features a unique decorative design to dress up any table. 

Elevate your favourite tipple with this new way to enjoy an “on the rocks” beverage. The decorative rock formation at the base of the Final Touch On The Rocks Glasses is not only eye-catching, but has a functional purpose too; it helps create a natural liquid motion, increasing the nosing aromas. The set also features a silicone ice mould to help you create the perfect spherical slow-melting ice, perfect for rolling inside the specially-crafted glass shape to avoid spilling, while evenly cooling your drink to perfection.

Get Mary’s Organic Original Crackers now at a great value. They are gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, with a perfect crunch to complement any dip or spread.