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CTV News
14 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- CTV News
How To Build Your Meal Prep Kit For Summer
Keep up with the fast pace of summer while still eating healthy with meal prep tools from Our Place, Zwilling, Bentgo, and more. When the sun is shining and the weather is inviting you to spend more time outdoors, meeting up with friends, and having fun, healthy eating can sometimes take a backseat. But just because summer speeds up your life doesn't mean you have to throw proper nutrition or your healthy eating habits out the window. You can do both—enjoy the season and eat delicious, nutritious homemade meals. To help you keep up with your meal plan, we've searched the web, high and low, and sifted through reviews to find you the best meal prepping tools to get your kit ready for the summer. Here's how to build your meal prep kit for summer: 18 Things From Amazon Canada That Are Both Useful And Budget Friendly The Absolute Best Spice Racks You Can Get In Canada Right Now Sustainable Summer Swaps: Eco-Friendly Versions Of Products You Use Every Day Disclaimer: The prices displayed are accurate at the time of publication. We'll do our best to keep them as up-to-date as possible, but you may see slight changes.
Eater
17 hours ago
- Business
- Eater
This Sleek Set of German-Engineered Zwilling Steak Knives for 61% Off
I'm a big proponent of thoughtfully curating which kitchen gadgets you actually need, and an even bigger champion of investing in high quality when it comes to essential dining tools, such as a set of German-designed steak knives. Lo and behold, I'm adding-to-cart this sleek set from Zwilling, which is already a whopping 61 percent off on Amazon in anticipation of Prime Day: If you're new to Zwilling, it's a legacy brand with a serious history; founded in 1731 in Solingen, Germany by blacksmith and knife-maker Peter Henckels, it's one of the oldest trademarks in the world. But to understand its continued commitment to quality in modern times, you need only read the company's enthusiastic description of its knives on the set's Amazon product page. 'WE KNOW MORE ABOUT KNIVES THAN ANYONE ELSE IN THE WORLD,' it declares. In fact, Solingen has been dubbed the 'City of Blades' thanks largely to companies such as Zwilling that have been smithing swords, razors, and knives for centuries. A set of steak knives can be a game-changer for dinner parties and home dining; even if you think you can get by with whatever cutlery you have lying around, you'll quickly realize what a pleasure it is to use a nice steak knife. As a former vegetarian, there was a time when I, too, was content using the knives from my flatware set at the dinner table, but that's because I thought it was normal to fumble slicing overripe tomatoes in Plato's Cave. Now, I am happy to report that I am cutting through both wagyu beef and plump, fussy fruits alike with one effortless gesture of my steak knife. The only downside is that I only own four knives, which is why this silver-colored set from Zwilling caught my eye in the first place: for under $100, you will receive not four or six but eight knives that are svelte enough to fit in with all the other flatware in your kitchen drawer organizer (as opposed to steak knives with chunkier wood handles). And with a set of eight, you can truly amp up your summer entertaining. I say, smash the order button and start making your life a whole lot easier. The Zwilling steak knife set is available on Amazon , and check Eater's coverage of early Amazon Prime Day kitchen deals here .
CTV News
19-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- CTV News
Sustainable Summer Swaps: Eco-Friendly Versions Of Products You Use Every Day
Reduce your carbon footprint with products from brands like Grosche, Lomi, Zwilling, and more. Using certain products is unavoidable. For example, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, and something to drink water out of are all pretty non-negotiable items that you need. But that doesn't mean that you have to harm the environment while still stocking your house with the necessities of modern-day life. Many major companies are committed to improving the public's access to products that are made with clean ingredients, reusable, or are just simply better for the environment than what has come before them. We've scoured the web to find those companies, and their products, so that you can make some major swaps this summer, allowing you to do your part for Mother Nature. Here are a few of our favourite sustainable swaps for summer: If You're Deep Into Spring Cleaning, Here Are 15 Eco-Friendly Products Worth Adding To Your Cart Celebrate Earth Day With These 17 Eco-Friendly Essentials The Absolute Best Compost Bins You Can Get In Canada Right Now Disclaimer: The prices displayed are accurate at the time of publication. We'll do our best to keep them as up-to-date as possible, but you may see slight changes.
The Sun
17-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Best food flasks UK 2025; tried and tested
LOOKING for a way to keep your favourite meals piping hot while you're out and about? The best food flasks are the ultimate solution for anyone who loves a hearty soup, a warming curry, or even their overnight oats on the go. In summer, they're a great addition to your camping supplies, and they're also ideal for keeping salads crisp and refreshing during the morning commute. We've done the hard work for you and rounded up the top food flasks that tick all the boxes — keeping your meals hot (or cold) for hours, being leak-proof, easy to clean, and, of course, stylish enough to carry around without embarrassment. We've tested a range of food flasks to ensure they deliver on performance, practicality and price. Whether you need one that can handle a heavy-duty hike or simply something to keep your leftovers warm at your desk, we've rated them all so you can make an informed choice. Zwilling Thermo Food Jar Thermo Food Jar, £34.95 £27.96 from Zwilling with code JUNE20 BUY HERE Pros: Includes stoway spoon, lid can also be used as a bowl, big 700ml capacity, dishwasher safe, lightweight considering its size Cons: Bulky design makes it less portable than some competitors, only comes in two colours Rating: 9.5/10 This is a proper bit of kit. Measuring 17cm in height with a 10cm diameter, it's the biggest flask we tested, which might put you off if portability is a key consideration. However its 700ml capacity means it should satisfy even the biggest appetites, and considering its capacity, it's also very lightweight, clocking in at half a kilo. It's also really cleverly designed; like the Thermos flask below, it comes with a stowaway spoon, but Zwilling goes one step further; the lid doubles up as a bowl, making it easy to share your food. It performed outstandingly in our tests, keeping water warm for a really impressive length of time. After almost three hours, the water was too hot to physically touch, and after six hours, it was still piping hot. And — this will be a theme in this roundup — the Zwilling flask gets a big tick for being dishwasher safe, meaning you don't have to wash it up by hand after a long day at work. Our only tiny niggle is that it's perhaps not as fashion-forward as some other flasks — it only comes in two colours, white and black — but to many shoppers, that won't matter. Thermos Icon Series Food Flask Thermos is likely the first brand name that comes to mind when you think of food flasks. After all, the word has become synonymous with keeping food and drink warm; people are as likely to call one of these a "Thermos" as a "food flask", no matter what brand it is. This flask is from the brand's "Icon Series", which it claims "blends a legacy of quality with advanced insulation". The result is a sleek, stylish metal food flask that comes in an array of colours; we opted for Ice White, but there's a few lovely options available. There's also a 710ml option available if you're feeding two (or one very hungry person). The Thermos was one of two flasks we tested that includes a stowaway spoon cleverly stashed beneath the lid; it's a lifesaver if you're camping, and it could even come in handy if you're too lazy to get up and get a spoon at the office. It's also one of only a couple of flasks we tested that is dishwasher safe, so it gets bonus points for that. In our test, it was a step or two behind the Zwilling flask, but ahead of the rest of the pack. It's also a full £10 cheaper than the Zwilling, making it the perfect choice if budget is a key consideration. Black+Blum Food Flask BUY HERE Pros: Comes with a spoon and elastic strap, sleek metal design, impressive heatkeeping capabilities Cons: Tall and narrow design can make it slightly hard to eat certain foods, 0.4L capacity might be too small for hungrier people Rating: 8/10 It's a tiny thing, but we love that Black+Blum straps a chic wooden spoon to its food flask; it's a nice touch, and makes sure you won't be left in a situation where you'll be forced to slurp food straight out of the jar. It's also very nicely designed, with a sleek metal construction. While the metal finish certainly looks nice, we were worried that it would leave the flask vulnerable to scratches and dings, but after a couple of uses, it still looks as good as new. That's backed up by the reviews on the Black+Blum site, with one person writing that their flask 'has been in constant use for two years and is still in perfect condition'. It really impressed in our boiling water test; six hours after we first put boiling water into it, when the water in many other jars was tepid, the water in the Black+Blum flask was still steaming. Our only tiny qualm was that Black+Blum has chosen a taller, narrower design, compared to the short and wide shape opted for by Le Creuset and Hydroflask, which makes it slightly harder to get to the food at the bottom of the jar. However, it does make it more portable, and it could probably fit into the water bottle compartment of most backpacks. Chillys Stainless Steel Food Pot BUY HERE Pros: Looks sleek, can be personalised, lightweight, decent heat keeping capabilities Cons: Not dishwasher safe, metal finish is easily marked Rating: 7/10 Chillys bottles are as much a status symbol as anything else, and the brand's Food Pot looks just as sleek. Ours came in a brushed metal finish, which looks really nice, but we'd probably go for one of the other colours if we were to buy one; the metal was quite easily marked, and we could see it getting quite battered quite quickly. We suspected that, like the Le Creuset pot, it could be a bit style over substance, but we were pleasantly surprised by its heat-keeping capabilities. I'ts also one of the lightest food flasks we tested, which could be an important factor if you're ferrying it to work every day. However, it's not dishwasher safe, which caused us to dock some points. Being a Chillys product, it's also super giftable, and the brand leans into that by adding the option to engrave a name on the flask for £10. Hydro Flask 20oz Insulated Food Jar BUY HERE Pros: Large capacity, dishwasher safe, wide diameter makes food easy to eat, soft grip lid is super easy to open Cons: Doesn't look as sleek as other flasks, easily marked Rating: 7/10 If we were to design a food jar, this is the shape we'd go for: short, stout and wide, making it easy to eat your food without getting your hands messy (it also makes it easier to clean). If you're eating somewhere cold, the design might mean you lose heat a bit faster, and it's perhaps not as portable, either, but personally, that's a sacrifice we're willing to make. The Hydro Flask also won a place in our hearts thanks to being dishwasher safe; most food flasks aren't, and it's a dream to be able to throw it in with your dinner plates after a long day at work. Hungry shoppers will also appreciate this flask's 20oz (591ml) capacity, and the soft-grip lid is a nice touch, making it easy to open even if you've got wet or greasy hands. Initially, it impressed in our testing, too; unlike some other flasks, you could barely tell there was boiling water inside; the outer still felt cool to the touch. However, after six hours, the initially boiling water was only tepid, which was disappointing. Another (admittedly shallow) complaint is that it perhaps looks a little less chic than other food flasks. After all, every day is a fashion show. It was also quite easily marked, the purple finish getting scuffed with black marks after just a couple of journeys to work. Material: 18/8 Stainless Steel; Capacity: 591ml; Weight: 420g; Dishwasher safe? Yes Le Creuset Food Jar BUY HERE Pros: …it's Le Creuset, lovely ridged design, double threaded opening prevents leaks, not badly priced considering the brand name Cons: Didn't retain heat as well as other models Rating: 6.5/10 We've got no qualms in admitting that we were drawn to this food flask thanks to the brand name and design. Embossed with Le Creuset on the side and adorned with the three concentric rings that the brand usually puts on its ceramic lids, it certainly looks the part. It also comes in four of the brand's iconic colours: Cerise, Shell Pink, Satin Black and Deep Teal. All come with a sleek metal lid that contrasts nicely to the hard plastic jar. It's the best of both worlds; the combination looks more sleek than a flask entirely made of plastic, but it's likely to look fresher for longer compared to a full metal flask, which is prone to scratches and dents. With a 10.7cm diameter and a height of 12.4cm, this fits firmly into our preferred 'short and stout' category, giving you enough width to get to the bottom of the flask without too much effort. However, in our highly scientific tests, we did notice that it lost a lot of heat through its lid, resulting in only lukewarm contents after six or so hours.
Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Ultimate wedding gift guide including kitchen, tech and days out
MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry shares some favourite wedding gifts to inspire you this summer – and some are quite unusual… Wedding gifts used to be easy, because the happy couple would receive items that would set up their first home together after moving out from the family home. But these days, most people leave home long before they are married, and have already bought most things they need. Wedding gifts can be a tricky dance, too. How much should you spend? What if someone else gets the same as you? Will they even like or use it? Going for something a little unusual is a great idea, and there's a range of options in every budget. Kitchen wedding gifts If you want to stick in a more traditional style of gift, look for things the happy couple might want, rather than things they need. Gone are the days of the traditional toaster or dinner plate set! For avid bakers, opt for kitchen gadgets that add style to their home, such as the gorgeous blue and white Laura Ashley stand mixer – which comes in two sizes and so suits two different budgets. The smaller 4.5L stand (RRP £169.99) is made from plastic, which makes it super light to move around the kitchen, while the 6L (RRP £329.99) is die-cast iron designed to stay on the counter to look good every day. For the serious chefs, consider thinking outside the box with a Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener, the first at-home professional level sharpener which would pair well with a Zwilling knife set for a lifelong gift. Or, consider something for the outside chef, from bespoke BBQ branding tools from Etsy to a Jamie Oliver Pizza Oven. For the non-chefs who have yet to get on the airfryer wagon, consider the Daewoo AI Airfryer that uses cameras to determine your food and the exact cooking time. Perfect for busy couples! And they can store leftovers in ceramic Hokan bowls, a sustainable alternative to Tupperware and clingfilm, as you can put them in the fridge, freezer, oven, and microwave. Want to get something that you know they wouldn't buy themselves but would love? How about an Inoviva Slushy Machine? Let them indulge in frozen slushies on demand, with up to nine servings a batch AND alcohol recipes available, it's great for couples who love to host parties. Wedding gifts for the home Home gifts are ideal for couples who love their cosy atmosphere. You could give them the gift of scent with Woodwick Candles, or treat them to a NEOM wellbeing kit which includes a pillow mist, candle, and hand balm. Lamps are a good bet for most couples as a wedding gift, because there is always a dark corner that could do with some illumination. You could go retro-cool with a Lutris battery-operated lamp, which is safe for outdoor use too. Or, choose your favourite (or silliest!) photo of the couple and design your own lampshade from Custtom to give them a memory they'll treasure every time they turn it on. For the green-fingered, a long-lasting reminder of their nuptials is a perfect wedding gift. Trees hold a lot of symbolism of love and longevity, and can grow along with their marriage. If you can't attend the wedding in person, you can send trees by post with companies like Tree2MyDoor. An affordable wedding gift for everyone is Bird and Blend Wedding Tea, from just £3.50. Or, if you want to give the gift of tea all year around, sign them up to the Tea Subscription! Pair with some cute mugs printed with custom photos or designs from Vistaprint and they'll have cosy memories together for years to come, every time they sip from your mugs. Tech lover wedding gifts Tech lovers can be hard to buy for if they're very specific about what they do and don't like. But most people will appreciate a Dangbei Freedo projector, ideal for the living room or cast onto a bedroom wall for cosy nights in. It's got a long battery life too, so your happy couple could have movie night in their garden in the summer months! If the Freedo is out of your budget range, there are plenty of projector alternatives by Dangbei and other brands that will transform the newlyweds' living space. For the active couple, consider investing in tech they can enjoy together as a pair. That might be a TwelveSouth AirFly Pro headphone splitter, perfect for their honeymoon flight, allowing two pairs of wireless headphones to connect to the same source – even on in-flight entertainment systems. As for the headphones, opt for a pair of OpenRock X Sport headphones which use air conduction technology, so they don't disturb each other with their music at night but can still have a conversation thanks to the open ear channel design. For something fun, ideal for couples who spend time apart due to working away, why not get them an Enabot AI Companion Bot. A tiny friend, with an expressive face, this camera can move around on wheels and keep your happy couple in touch and not feel lonely even when they're apart. It can also serve as a home security camera while they're away on honeymoon. Experiences and days out For couples who seem to have everything already, give the gift of memories together. This could be as simple as buying a membership to a cinema for regular dates, or giving them an One4All restaurant card to buy them dinner together. You can always opt for a choose-your-own adventure type of voucher with a Virgin Experience Days gift card, and make sure they get the treat of money saved on every meal and coffee out with a Tastecard membership. For the couple that prefers to stay in, consider giving them the gift of subscription boxes like Gousto or HelloFresh, so they can spend time making new recipes together. For wine lovers, why not give them the gift of their own vines? You can rent vines for the happy couple for a year from £200 at Oastbrook vineyard, including the wine made from them! If your friends have a love of a particular sporting event or music type, consider getting them a ticket to attend, such as Bludfest in June, Emirates Sail Grand Prix in July, the Silverstone Festival in August. Or, if you know your newly married couple already have an event like the Isle of Wight festival booked, make sure they stay warm and dry with Vivida all-weather robes (ideal for the sneaky cold nights), or gift them camping kit like a tent or sleeping bags to make sure they enjoy their event in luxury! 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