Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: The Best Buys for Foodies

If you’ve had your eye on this Vitamix for a while, now is a good time to get one. The 64-ounce container allows for batch blending, and more. Make hot soups, smoothies, frozen bevvies and anything else your foodie heart (or stomach) desires. The variable speed control along with the pulse feature help you blend your recipes to perfection. 

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Make silky-smooth foam quickly to elevate your morning cup. Handheld and cordless, the frother is rust-resistant and requires as little as 15 to 30 seconds to create cappuccinos, macchiatos, and so much more.

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A popular Amazon item, Simple Modern’s Water Bottle is leakproof and double-wall insulated to help you keep your beverages at ideal temperatures. It’s BPA-free and is dishwasher safe.

Possibly the best way to reheat pizzas, and dinners, or to toast, roast, broil, bake, keep warm and more, convection toaster ovens are a great multi-purpose kitchen staple. De’Longhi’s Convection Toaster Oven features a 14L capacity, and nine cooking functions. Its heat lock system maintains a steady temperature internally, while the nine presets help you master your cooking with precision. The LCD screen and related controls are simple and user-friendly, and cleanup is quick and easy, thanks to a non-stick, scratch-resistant interior.

Most chefs will tell you, there is nothing worse than a dull knife edge. This means that a sharpening tool of some sort belongs in every kitchen. Zwilling’s quick sharpening solution is here with its pull-through sharpener. Made of stainless steel and ceramic disks, the sharpener enables rough and fine honing.

Looking for a small but mighty mixer? The Braun MultiMix Hand Mixer will answer that call. Taking up minimal space, the 350 watt mixer now has 50 per cent more power. Its design shifts the weight of the device out of your hand and into the bowl for easier mixing. It also includes one-handed VarioControl with a speed dial that allows you to adjust the speed while you mix. The MultiWhisk is both a whisk and beater in one, helping you create volume for light, airy mixtures, while the sturdy dough hooks are perfect for homemade bread and pizza. 

This item is possibly one of the best deals around. Perfect as a wedding, housewarming or even holiday gift or as an upgrade to your own kitchen, Cuisinart’s MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-piece cookware set not only looks great, but adds to the arsenal of tools any home superchef needs. Made with professionals in mind, the set features triple ply construction, features aluminum-bonded stainless steel exteriors and stainless steel interiors. The cool grip handles don’t overheat on the stovetop so you can comfortably do what you need to do in the kitchen, to make that perfect meal.

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Made in France, this Staub 4-quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven is a great, affordable option for foodies on a budget. The tight-fitting lid retains moisture, and helps bring your recipes to life, enhancing flavours and tenderness. It is oven-safe up to 500°F (without the lid), and is super versatile — great for a wide range of dishes and techniques, from stews and chilis to breads and more. While it’s dishwasher safe, you will want to show this piece some extra love by handwashing it to help maintain its longevity and performance. 

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Calling all carb enthusiasts! If you love pasta, you likely already know that it’s hard to top fresh, homemade pasta. Cuisinart’s Pastafecto helps you create that experience in as little as 20 minutes  — all with one compact, space-saving device. Make spaghetti, rigatoni, fusilli, small macaroni, fettuccini, bucatini and bread and it comes with flour and liquid measuring cups, a cleaning tool and a storage drawer and bag.

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Extend the lifespan of your food (and save along the way) with this foodie must-have. The fan favourite comes with the added Pulse Vac feature to vacuum more delicate foods like muffins and baked goods, not just meats and veggies. It also features a Rapid Marinate Mode to help you cut down on the time from hours to minutes it takes to seal in memorable flavours. The system also works with ready-to-use-bags to spare you having to make custom bags.

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Nespresso’s Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine by Breville is a smart coffee maker that will take out the guesswork out of that barista-grade cup of coffee or sip of espresso. It’s as easy as the push of a button, and comes with an Aeroccino Milk Frother so you can also make smooth hot or cold milk froth. The Vertuo works with Nespresso Vertuo capsules only, which come in more than 30 permanent varieties in addition to special occasion and seasonal favourites.  

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Make crepes, pancakes, dosas and more with this PFOA-free Swiss granite coated Sensarte pan. The 10-inch pan features a stay-cool handle, and is compatible with induction ovens as well. 

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These beautiful, decorative bowls will add a splash of colour to any setting or season. Perfect as a gift or for your home, they’re made of porcelain without harmful plastics, cadmium or lead. You can use them in the microwave, dishwasher, oven and fridge and perfect for breakfasts, soups, salads, pasta dishes and more. They are 6 inches in diameter and hold about 23 fluid ounces. 

Give that special someone their own eating utensils that they can own and love for years to come. Perfectly shaped for small hands, the Zwilling Children’s Flatware Set is ideal for children three years and older and comes with fun decorative themes and is dishwasher safe. A bonus: the set comes in a beautiful black gift box, ready to give.  

Create your favourite cocktails at home with this double-walled insulated and leakproof cocktail shaker. Beautifully designed, the shaker comes in a variety of patterns and colours and comes with a built-in strainer and a measuring jigger to get your concoctions just right. Need inspiration? Try this Apple Cider Margarita recipe.

When a regular lunch bag just won’t do, try this heated lunch box option to level up all your lunching needs. The 60W 3-in-1 set is leakproof and includes a removable container, as well as a fork, spoon and an insulated cover lunch bag. This is a perfect gift for those who eat on-the-go and it’s also great for picnics, camping or road trips.

If you are serious about your zzas and do more than simply order delivery, then this Chef Pomodoro Aluminum Metal Pizza Peel is for you (or for whoever that pizza fan is in your life). The peel is 12 inches wide and 14 inches long, with a 10 inch foldable handle, to minimise storage space. The peel will help you transfer pizzas, breads, cakes, pies and more from your working surface to the oven and back. 

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For the littlest pizzaiolo in your circle, this pretend play wooden set from Melissa & Doug will bring odes of delicious joy. The set comes with a six-sliceable wooden pizza and more than 30 toppings to choose from. Perfect as a gift and sure to delight children and adults alike. 

Keep your wee ones’ lunches from leaking and their food neatly separated with Miss Big’s Bento Box. There are three compartments, and the box is dishwasher safe and BPA- and chemical dye-free.

If you’re a fan of home organisation, and the kitchen is your next project, now is the time to load your cart with Vtopmart’s food storage container set. Make your pantry the stuff home edit dreams are made of, and sort and store all your pastas, cereals, drygoods and more. The containers come in four different sizes — two 2.8-litre containers, 10 2-litre containers, 10 1.6-litre containers and 10 0.8-litre containers. The tops flip easily for quick access and are airtight to keep your items fresh for longer.