Summer is a time when the kitchen really shifts. For me, at least. The slow cooker, the Dutch oven & the coffee frother get stashed away and it’s time for fruit bowls, the large iced coffee mugs & the popsicle molds.
Hope everyone is as excited as me for summer! Can’t wait to do some swimming and host some friends and family. Anyways..lets get into it!
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Juicer
When I met my husband he had one of these classic glass juicers and of course, I completely adopted it and now I use it for fresh lemon juice and orange juice!
There is something so satisfying about using one of these. Always so satisfying to make some homemade lemonade. This is a great addition to any kitchen!
Blender
No summer is complete without some delicious smoothies in the morning. I’ve owned my Vitamix for years (I’m talking like 10 years) and even though it’s kind of pricey it is so worth it! There’s nothing it can’t do, plus…you can make soups in the winter and even grind your grains!
If you’re looking for something a little cheaper but still ultra reliable this NutriBullet is perfect! I used it for 5 days a week to make smoothies for the husband years and it held up great!
Popsicle Molds
Who doesn’t want popsicles in the summertime?! Cool, refreshing, and delicious! Make them with fresh fruit, juice, yogurt, coconut milk, or I even saw a recipe where they made them with Oreo pieces as Cookies and Cream, yuuummmm!
Not to try and totally sell you on this specific set but it’s pretty awesome, even comes with self-adhesive baggies to make them and store them in the freezer for later.
Make some pops to keep a nice cool snack on hand for when the kids are looking for something to munch on. For me, it’s when I come in from a hot walk with the dog and just need to cool down a bit! Can’t recommend enough!
Drink Markers
These absolutely come in handy. In my family we don’t really drink much wine but they will work for other glasses and they are just so darn cute for summer!
As a great alternative, these silicone-colored bands for any type of drink container will be perfect for your next summer get-together!
Though these don’t have flamingos and flip-flops on them, they are more practical in a family that is known to confuse more than just a few wine glasses. These are a win in my book!
Pick some up for your next gathering so you don’t have to hear someone say “Was this one mine?” and everyone gets that confused look on their faces. Haha! Good times…
Bamboo Salad Bowl
This is a summer staple in my family. There is always one of these beautifully filled to the brim with fresh salad (or a delicious bagged salad from Costco because who always has time to make a fresh one, am I right? =P)
There is something just so elegant about having a giant salad to serve with any meal and when it’s in one of these large bamboo bowls with its special utensils…it’s just something special.
Veggie Spiralizer
This gadget is great! While it’s summertime and you’re making fresh salads, pasta salads and other veggie dishes to keep cool, this spiralizer gives everything such a fun look and will turn any of your veggies into noodles!
I love my spiralizer so much! I use it regularly to turn zucchini into noodles to sub in to make low-carb spaghetti and it’s always a delicous, low-carb, and refreshing dish! Perfect for summer time.
Acrylic Tumblers
As much as I love glass drinkware, there is something to be said about acrylic cups when everyone is outside with their drinks. The last thing you want is someone shattering glass where there are a bunch of bare feet running around or near the pool.
This set of 8 tumblers is beautiful and would be sure to bring brightness to any gathering!
Ice Cream Maker
We talked about how great popsicles are for summer but we can’t forget about the ice cream! Over the last couple of years having homemade ice cream has become really popular. A fun activity to do with the kids or friends on a hot afternoon.
This device makes ice cream, sorbet and frozen yogurt! So worth it and so delicious!
Appetizer & Veggie Tray
This may be my favorite one…this tray has a spot to keep ice at the bottom so no more bites into warm carrots halfway through the party. I know you know what I’m talking about haha.
I fill mine with so many great snackable veggies to leave out all thru the party. It can also be used to put fresh burger toppings like pickles, tomatoes, onions & lettuce! The lid will also keep the flies and gnats out! Fantastic!
Cold Drink Carafe
I love these and have been using them since last Thanksgiving. Having fresh juice, iced coffee, or lemonade in these would be amazing.
Realistically though, being able to pour that juice I bought from Costco into one of these really trendy containers makes me look fancy when company comes over. I’ve also put my coffee creamer in them, once again, fancy factor when guests are over.
Plate Grill, the good ol’ George Foreman Grill
Alright this may be a total no go for some people who have great grills and smokers, who use them all summer, or even all year long. For me, I don’t have a good spot for a grill right now sooo I jump for the next best thing!
I’ve had my reliable George Foreman for years and years and it’s so nice to use instead of heating up the stove top when it’s 110 degrees outside! It grills things like chicken and burger patties up just perfectly and with its removable plates, it’s super easy to clean and put away after. No pans and messy stove top!
Iced Coffee or Iced Tea Tumblers
To all my coffee and tea drinkers, we all need a nice tumbler to enjoy our caffeine. Something I have always preferred is when I can see my beautiful drink. These cups are beautiful, trendy, and sure to keep you smiling while staying awake through hot summer afternoons.
Melon Baller
Make your fruit salads even more fun with this AWESOME melon baller kit! Not that fruit salad needs any extra anything because it’s always a hit anyway but this really upgrades a regular fruit salad to extra fancy!
Kitchen Colander
This colander…I watched a YouTuber about 6 years ago review this and it was something I just KNEW I had to have. It was NOT money wasted. It’s wonderful!
You set the colander inside the larger bowl to wash the fruits or veggies in the bowl full of water, then you just lift and drain. It’s awesome!! I feel it gives me such a nice way to really deep clean all the leaves of leafy greens.
Can’t recommend this enough! Of course, you’ve heard me say that a few times by now! Ha!
So that’s it! That’s my list for this summer of the must-have kitchen products to purchase today! If you own any of these things please let us know how you love them in the comments. If you have any that you think I’ve missed let me know!
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