Everything Eater Staff Will Be Shopping for Black Friday Weekend

I am the queen of splurging on pastries at the coffee shop — you know, “for later” — and forgetting about them in my bag. But this wouldn’t be an issue if I owned the Balmuda toaster oven, which not only provides easy front-loading door access for my toasties and pastries (fishing bread out of a toaster = my personal hell), but has a rehydration feature that can resuscitate day-old croissants like a champ. — FK

I’ve written about this before: My very cool status-y KitchenAid stand mixer has been delegated to the back of the cupboards due to my lack of counter space and/or desire to craft the fussier recipes that would require it. So my strategic downgrade will be to invest in this cordless hand mixer for the (few) times some mixing muscle is required. — Erin DeJesus, executive editor

Want to be the coolest aunt over the holidays? Order this Cuisinart snow cone-maker to dazzle the little ones (and anyone nostalgic for movie theater ICEEs). It can make up to 5 snow cones in less than a minute, and the cheery red colorway feels perfect for the season. — FK

There is a world in which I swing open my new stainless steel French door refrigerator like Marie Antoinette would swing open a balcony at Versailles, and it is more attainable than ever thanks to a whopper Black Friday deal like this. At 27.8 cubic feet, this Fridigaire powerhouse is a serious kitchen investment; aside from delivering on space and an external ice and water dispenser, it has an auto-close door feature for airheads like myself. — FK

A few years ago, I was gifted this babka trio from New York City’s Breads Bakery after a major life event, and it’s now my to-go for new parents or just general gifting season: The chocolate babkas freeze well and make for a great “any time of day” treat. During Black Friday weekend (through Cyber Monday), they (and every order on Goldbelly over $50) are 20 percent off with the code BELLYJOY20. (If you’re looking for something more savory or meal-kit inspired, I’ve also frequently gifted this fresh pasta kit from Boston’s Fox & the Knife.) — ED

For the uninitiated, Bokksu is a site offering an eclectic array of Japanese snack box subscriptions, and it is having a big 25 percent off Black Friday sale with the code BLACKFRI25. This holiday season, it has also blessed us with one of the coolest (and tastiest) advent calendars on the market: a winter wonderland-themed advent calendar filled with 17 different snacks and eight different collectibles. If the site’s smorgasbord of pickled ginger crackers and Hello Kitty jellies is anything to go by, the round-up sure will be delicious. — FK

“Now I understand why kingdoms fought wars over salt” was my first reaction to Maldon’s sea salt. The flaky crystals melt on your tongue with just the right amount of zing, and transform even my most breakfasts and chocolate chip cookies into a gourmet dining experience. I can think of no greater holiday gift than a literal bucket of the stuff. — FK

I can eat this almond cookie butter by the spoonful, but it’s also delicious spread onto store-bought croissants as an impromptu almond croissant. The taste is even sweeter at 20 percent off for Black Friday. — KT

I live with a sparkling water addict: There’s always a case of something bubbly lying afoot in the kitchen, and we’ve been meaning to try the Poppi brand ever since my Eater colleague recommended them — particularly the raspberry-rose flavor — in a buying guide to nonalcoholic fancy sodas earlier this year. — ED

Made in collaboration Phở Bắc, which is touted as Seattle’s first pho shop, MìLà’s beef soup dumplings really hit the spot after a long day of schlepping around the city. They’re ready in under 12 minutes, and are filled with locally-sourced ground beef and (most importantly to me) plenty of onions and scallions. — FK

Last year, I successfully gifted Yun Hai’s dried fruit collection to a happy recipient, so this year I’m particularly excited about its newest product offering: a set of fruit jams made in collaboration with Taipei jam makers Dolly and Chin. (Yun Hai is a Taiwanese general store and shoppy shop in Brooklyn.) Through Cyber Monday, everything on its site is 15 percent off with the code WAIWANWEI15. — ED

One of the biggest culinary flexes you can have is always having yuzu juice stocked in the fridge. Use it for cocktails, to make curds and tarts, or to toss into comforting bowls of soba this winter. Right now, use the code YUZU24 for 24 percent off all orders. — KT

New York City’s Mah Ze Dahr Bakery is a must-visit when I’m in town (pro tip: their cookies are the best plane snack for your trip back home), and for gifting, I love sending their sampler set, “Heaven in a Box.” The box includes chocolate chip cookies, dark chocolate sable, vanilla shortbread, brownies, granola, and a seasonal bar. Much of the bakery’s nationwide shipping options are 30 percent off through the weekend, with the code MDZBF30. — ED

As we keep reading more about the dangers of plastic utensils, I’m definitely investigating the brand new kitchen tools line from Hedley & Bennett, which are made of much-safer silicone and come in a range of unsurprisingly cute colors for H&B. The large set includes everything from a microplane to a bench scraper to kitchen shears, all of which are among the most essential tools for beginner cooks. — LS

I prefer a pair of kitchen scissors to a chef’s knife whenever possible — particularly when it comes to cutting food into bite-sized pieces for my toddler. Chefs often name-drop the cultishly beloved Joyce Chen scissors as their favorite for precision cutting; their diminutive size is perfect for my diminutive task at hand. — ED

I gifted a set of these to my mother last Christmas, and they’ve become her go-to food storage set, finally replacing years’ worth of accumulated reused takeout containers. She loves them so much I might get her another set in a different color this year. — ED

I have always dreamt of owning a hearty Boos cutting board, because I grew up chopping onions, potatoes, and more for years — with not so much as a wiggle or a warp from the board — on the one in my family’s household. This hard-wearing maple number has two cutting options: there is one side with a groove around the edge for catching juices, and another without any grooves to help you maximize surface area. — FK

Maison Balzac is having a 20 percent off sale site-wide, which is the perfect excuse for me to buy this set of wine glasses that is crawling in Bordeaux-inspired glass grapes. — FK

Goodee has some seriously good deals on home goods right now. This pitcher and tumbler set from Oaxaca-based glassblowing studio Xaquixe is a full 50 percent off while a colored-glass version of the pitcher in a striking saffron shade is 30 percent off. Either would be a great gift for pretty much anyone who ever invites people into their home. — MB

For over a decade, I’ve been making do with mismatched mason jars as glassware, but after breaking a few too many, I decided to take a cue from my favorite restaurants and replace them with bodega glasses, which not only feel chic but also have the added benefit of being stackable. But unlike my favorite restaurants with their teeny, tiny water cups, I went for the slightly more reasonable 12-ounce size. — Bettina Makalintal, senior reporter

We’re hosting a ton of family at our house throughout December, and we’ve realized almost all of our dishware is chipped. Time for an upgrade. Most urgently, we need bowls, and I’m eying this extremely versatile set from Crate & Barrel (where the rest of our dishware is from) that’s on sale now and has blate/pasta bowl vibes while still being deep enough for some wintery soup or, let’s face it, cereal for dinner. — LS 

Does everyone else also have a sneaky house elf that steals various pieces of flatware in the night? Ours has been busy — I’m pretty sure we’re down to five spoons at this point. So I’m looking to bolster our supply (or perhaps just feed the elf) with something classic and versatile, like this deeply discounted Fortessa set that feels sleek and modern while not being so trendy it’ll look dated in a few years. — LS

My new strategy with my toddler is essentially schlepping around a trough for all her snacks, which she eats happily direct from the tray. This version by West Elm is nice-looking and is large enough to hold other essential accouterments, like tubs of Play-Doh and sheets of stickers, as baby dictates. — ED

Am I adding this to cart as a sorta-gag for my fellow millennial, nostalgic for the days of Dlisted friend? Yes. But admittedly, the fact that this Paris Hilton-brand charcuterie board can be shaped into a heart is pretty cute, and I do love the pink and gold utensils. — ED

For some reason I have never managed to own a salt-and-pepper set. But nevertheless there are times when I absolutely wish I didn’t have to lug my whole salt well over to the table (and despite how perfectly I try to calibrate my seasoning, sometimes things… need salt. This sleek grinder set from Sur La Table means I can still use nice salt, whole peppercorns, and is in stainless steel for easy, sanitary cleaning. It’s also over 50 percent off for Black Friday, so consider this bought. — LS

YETI’s Rambler line of mugs and cups was designed for camp use, meaning its insulation is the real deal: these things keep drinks hot or cold forever. These 10-ounce mugs are a great size for the friend whose new year’s resolution is to take more winter walks around their neighborhood. — ED