This Week’s Finds

Summer is right around the corner and with that comes lots of outdoor entertaining, including grilling, pizza parties, pool parties and BBQs. I found some of the most beautiful outdoor dinnerware, glassware (or should I say, acrylic ware?) and serving pieces that are sure to spruce up your table.

I’m loving these beautiful acrylic glasses. They come in so many colors, won’t break, and add a real pop to any tablescape. Mix and match with the Dakota line of bamboo melamine dinnerware from Anthropologie for a fabulous table. Multiple colors available like these bright Dakota Bamboo Melamine Bowls or Lavender Dinner Plates.

Serving wine, these acrylic wine glasses come in multiple pastel colors and will just dazzle in the summer sun.

Summer also means ice cream…lots and lots of ice cream!! If you haven’t invested in an ice cream maker, now might be the time. A good one will last a lifetime and is great to pull out every summer to make all kinds of treats. I like Cuisinart’s 1 1/2 Quart Classic Ice Cream Maker (the pink is kind of cute too!).

You’ll need all the accessories like ice cream scoopers, and fun ice cream dishes. Then try one of my two favorite ice cream recipes: Nutella Peanut Butter Ice Cream or Almond Milk Pistachio Ice Cream.

Nutella Peanut Butter Ice Cream in a cup.

a cup of almond milk pistachio ice cream.

I am excited to partner with Flannery Beef out of San Rafael, CA. I’ve had the most incredible experience working with their steaks – so tender, so delicious and so big!!! 😂 Their ribsteaks are 3-inches thick and come in two sizes; 28-ounce and 32-ounce. If you want to dazzle dad this Father’s Day, try their Jorge Ribsteak. Check out my recipe for Reverse Seared Ribsteak with Herb Butter for the perfect steak!

Just in time for Father’s Day, I found lots of “must have” items for grilling and BBQs. First up, Thermaworks is discontinuing the Classic Thermapen in grey for $59! This is a discontinuation of the color only! A great opportunity to get this digital thermometer at a steal.

They also have their biggest sales event of the year planned for this Memorial Day weekend. Starting Sunday, May 26, everything on the site will be 18% off. Check out their ChefAlarm Cooking Alarm Thermometer and Timer now.

Grilling season is here, and I’ve found all kinds of tools to make that just a little bit easier. These would make great Father’s Day gifts too. Everything is under $50 and perfect for a summer of grilling fun! The kabob grilling baskets are just $20 and will keep things from falling through the grates. If you want to have some fun on the grill, an outdoor popcorn maker is the way to go!

Everyone needs a grilling tool set and Dad will appreciate a new wooden handle set. (13 pieces). On sale now! When working on a flat top, you need a different set of tools and I found this set for under $20! A steal.

Lodge Cast Iron has some big deals happening May 25 – May 27: 15% off sitewide when you use the code SKILLETSUMMER How about this cast iron skillet with the American Flag or this fun Wanderlust Cast Iron dual handle camper pan for Father’s Day?

If you can’t to the outdoor grill, don’t let that stop you from grilling this weekend or on Father’s Day. A great cast iron grill pan is a must and can be used on the stove or in your oven. This 12-inch square grill pan from Staub is on sale for 67% off! Grab it now for a grilling option all year long.

If you are going to make one major investment in outdoor entertaining this summer, the Ooni Outdoor Pizza Oven is the way to go. It’s been on my bucket list for awhile. When everyone thinks they are coming over for burgers, and you whip up fresh pizza with all the toppings, your house is going to be “THE” place to hang all summer!

Stock up on all the pizza tools you’ll need to deliver the perfect pie every time. The pizza cutter is a must. The pizza stone gets you the perfect crispy bottom crust when baking.

You’ll want a pizza peel to move your pizza to and from the oven. If you decide to try your hand at making pizza on an outdoor grill, you’ll want the perfect outdoor pizza pan from LeCreuset.

If you are going to set up your home for pizza parties all summer long, you are going to want my authentic, NYC Style Pizza Sauce. It took me years to perfect this, and the secret is in the tomatoes used…I’m not kidding! Check out the recipe below. You’ll need a a pizza dough recipe too…try my Skinny Pizza Dough to lighten this family favorite!

If it is time to buy dad a new grill, there are a couple of sales happening now. The 34-inch charcoal grill is a portable outdoor grill and on sale now at Walmart. Save 27% on the electric char-broil grill at Amazon.

You can never go wrong with the Big Green Egg…a coveted outdoor grill among grillers everywhere.

Made In Cookware (some of the finest cookware in the country) offers a lifetime warranty on most of their products – unheard of!

Just in time for Father’s Day, they have a couple of items on sale, like their 3-piece Stainless Clad Frying Pan set and their 8 Quart Stainless Clad Stock Pot Pasta Insert set.

I’ve been excited about this indoor smoker from Demeyere for weeks, and now it is on sale with a 32% discount (Dad will want this..plan ahead for Father’s Day).