Hey sure, why not? With all the other dystopian madness going on in the world, it only stands that a mere three months after Amazon’s last deal bonanza, we would find ourselves at the precipice of yet another Prime Day event, happening October 8 and 9.
But of course this is Amazon, and their deal-making cannot be bound in by the primitive rules of space and time — and so those October Prime Day deals have already begun to roll out.
Do we need this? Do we even want it? Hush now, these are not matters for your concern. And besides, we dug through the early sales to find a handful of discounts that are so good they’ll help you forget that you just blew a few hundred on a new air fryer in July. Here, then, are a few of the best early Amazon Prime Day deals on cookware, kitchen gear, and general food fodder — get ‘em while they last. (Or y’know, until the next one.)
Conical burr coffee grinder with scale
All the coffee experts agree: A burr grinder is the only way to crush those beans. And you’re going to need a stiff cup to get you through the looming holidays. Oxo is ol’ faithful when it comes to kitchen gear, and their conical burr grinder comes complete with a scale for super precise brewing. This is a whopping 40-percent off for Prime Day take two, so now’s the time.
Ceramic storage canisters
It’s baking season again, and these cute, gingham-ish countertop storage containers with wooden lids are giving Mom’s apple pie. At 45-percent off, it’s an easy seasonal swap for your autumnal kitchenscaping.
Nespresso Vertuo Pop system
If you are a Nespresso person — and that isn’t necessarily everyone — this 35-percent off deal is pretty amazing for the full Vertuo POP system complete with milk frother. My sister has this as her daily machine, and whenever I visit I do marvel at the ability getting a pretty great latte without having to know anything about espresso grinds and tampers or foam wands.
Glass microwave popcorn maker
Yes, I know TV seasons aren’t what they used to be, but there’s something about it getting dark earlier that has me settling into my couch in the evenings to stare at yet another screen. This of course requires popcorn, and this microwave popper is glass, not plastic, for those worried about those sorts of things (which is all of this at this point, right?). It comes in a slew of very cute colors and is currently rocking a 30-percent discount.
Cosori 6-quart air fryer
This is the tried-and-true air fryer of our special project director, Lesley Suter. She says she’s used it almost daily for going on three years and swears that this sucker can cook a whole chicken better than any rotisserie situation you’re getting at the grocery store. It’s reliable, heats up quickly, has a big capacity, and — if this means anything — has fed a family of four without busting. Get it now, 25-percent off.
Whether or not you’re the one cooking the turkey this year, everyone needs a probe meat thermometer. This one is a solid foldable option with a light up display that’ll come in clutch during outdoor grill season that’s a whopping 40-percent off.
Plastic cutting board set
I know, I know, I’m supposed to be using wooden cutting boards to protect all my fancy knives and generally avoid plastics in my food but I also cut raw chicken, and I also love to not wash things by hand. This set of plastic cutting boards have everything I think makes for a decent one: no-slip feet, a deep groove for juices, and machine-washability. They also happen to be 45 percent off.
