Leftovers season is here, so it’s time to upgrade your food container situation

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Leftover season is upon us, which means that now is the time to invest in some solid Tupperware. 

You may be thinking that the mix-matched menagerie of lids and plastic containers you have tucked away in your kitchen will do the trick, but I regret to inform you that it will not. 

Come the end of your Thanksgiving meal, as you try to fit your leftovers into whatever food storage containers you have, you’ll wish you’d invested in some sturdy containers worthy of storing the meal you spent hours—days, even!—creating.

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The Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker is just $79.99 on Amazon right now

As enjoyable as cooking can be, there are plenty of times when it’s difficult or stressful to get dinner on the table. The right tool in the kitchen can help alleviate some of that stress and simplify some of the process. To that end, Amazon may have…

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We’re doing a really bad job of washing our hands, say government scientists

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After watching people prepare turkey burgers and salads in a variety of different kitchens, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers concluded that hand cleansing etiquette in America is pathetic. 

A government report released on June 28 found study participants in kitchens where they were actively being watched failed to properly wash their hands 97 percent of the time.

This is especially poor cleaning behavior for the kitchen, where microbes can easily cross-contaminate food with the help of our hands.

“You can’t see, smell or feel bacteria. By simply washing your hands properly, you can protect your family and prevent that bacteria from contaminating your food and key areas in your kitchen,” Carmen Rottenberg, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at USDA, said in a statement. Read more…

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It’s not delivery — it’s a Cuisinart portable pizza oven on sale for 55% off

We know you love pizza. Who doesn’t? But you deserve something better than run-of-the-mill delivery pies all the time. Treat yourself to a Cuisinart Portable Outdoor Pizza Oven and make homemade (AKA better) pizza 7 nights a week.
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Get your fry on with a Farberware air fryer, on sale today

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Friday? More like fries, yay! This Farberware air fryer is more than $20 off, so go ahead and get your fry on.

It’s called an air fryer, but it can be used for so much more than just frying (though it’s still great for French fries and onion rings). According to the product page, this air fryer is also good for baking, grilling, and roasting with little-to-no-oil — so steaks, potatoes, and veggies can be added to your menu. It uses air frying technology and rapid air circulation to give any of your food an excellent crisp. It also uses a very short preheating time to get your meals ready in no time. You can time up to 30 minutes of cooking, and it’s advertised as both easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Read more…

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Get an Instant Pot on sale for just $56, which is a *great* deal

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We love Instant Pots around here, because it can do so many different things in such a short amount of time. Which is why every time it goes on sale, we freak out a little bit and want to tell everyone we know.

Today is one of those days.

The Instant Pot Duo Mini 3 is on sale today on Amazon for 30% off, which drops the price to $56. That’s a great deal. Already have an Instant Pot? Give one to a friend. This would make a great gift — especially for graduation or Mother’s Day. 

This 7-in-1 cooker combines a rice cooker, pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker, and warmer into one compact cooking apparatus. The 3-quart pot is great for single servings and side dishes, and it’s small enough to bring around with you. It has 11 smart and programmable controls for cooking all kinds of things like stew, chili, or yogurt, just to name a few.  Read more…

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So many blenders are on sale today, including ones from KitchenAid, Ninja, Magic Bullet, and more

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Warmer weather is on the horizon, which means it’s definitely smoothie season. (Okay let’s be honest: Margarita season.)

Which means Amazon is posting tons of great deals on all sorts of blenders these days.

This blender by Cosori crushes ice, seeds, and frozen ingredients without a hassle. It’s great for juices, coffee grounds, salsas, and the aforementioned frozen beverages you’ll be sipping on all summer. 

It’s normally listed at $70, but you can pick up a Cosori 10-Piece Blender for only $48.95 — a 30% savings. Read more…

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