You might not think about your pantry when browsing Amazon Big Deal Day sales, but you’ll miss some great deals on food items that my colleagues and I in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen & Cooking Lab are obsessed with. Here are the items we’ve tried, love, and will be buying during the sale on October 6 and 7.
One of the best pantry deals of the sale comes from one of my favorite olive oil brands, Bona Furtuna, which is offering 40% off its reliable Everyday olive oil (just $16.17 a bottle!) and 20% off everything else in the storefront.
I use broth all the time. Of course, it’s essential for soups, but I also love it for cooking grains with extra flavor, adding to sauces, and even making higher-protein hot chocolate. Fond makes my favorite mild but mighty chicken broth, and jars are 15% off during the sale. You can also save 15% on other Fond products we love, including the chicken broth variety pack, chicken demi-glace, and duck fat, which makes amazing crispy potatoes.
Fall baking season is upon us, which means you probably need a fresh jar of cinnamon. McCormick’s organic Saigon cinnamon is 25% off and has all of the warm and cozy flavors your next pumpkin-spiced dessert needs.
If you’re a Caesar salad connoisseur (or just an anchovy lover), take advantage of 20% off Fishwife Cantabrian Anchovies three-packs. They’re a great way to add umami to sauces, dressings, and even soups.
A stack of Effie’s corn cakes is a cheese board must, in my opinion. These thick, hearty crackers are buttery, slightly sweet, and make an excellent host gift. Take 15% off a 3-pack of classic oat cakes and 20% off a gift box during Prime Big Deal Days.
Neolea makes excellent Greek EVOO and vinegars in lightweight aluminum bottles. Choose the yellow label for cooking and baking, and the green for a bold, almost spicy finishing oil. The brand is offering 20% off oils and 15% off vinegars.
Nutritional yeast is a savory, umami-rich powder to sprinkle over pasta or popcorn, or blend into dressings in lieu of (or in addition to) cheese. GH’s Nutrition Director praises its nutrient density, noting that it provides complete vegan protein and six B vitamins, including B12. Grab it for 24% off during the sale.
Senior Kitchen Lab Director Nicole Papantoniou always keeps a bottle of Mike’s Hot Honey on hand. “It’s an easy and fun way to upgrade pizza, chicken, veggies, and more. It's sweet and not too spicy,” she says. Bottles are 15% off during the sale.
If homemade pasta is on your weekend plans, this flour will seriously elevate your game. It’s more finely milled than all-purpose, so it absorbs water quickly and produces a soft, stretchy dough that’s easy to cut. A two-pack of flour is 20% off during Prime Big Deal Days.
According to Susan Choung, Senior Food Editor in the Test Kitchen, “Wildwonder makes gut health feel genuinely craveable. I love that it feels like a sophisticated drink when you want something more interesting than soda or juice—refreshing, flavorful, and not overly sweet.” Her favorite flavor is Mango Gold, which she describes as “bright, juicy, and lightly tropical, with just the right amount of fizz and a subtle turmeric note,” but you can try them all for 20% off.
Papantoniou has been drinking a Ka’chava protein shake almost every day for the past two years. “I mostly drink it for breakfast after my workouts, and it keeps me full for hours,” she says. Chocolate is her favorite, but she’s yet to find a flavor she doesn’t like. With 20% off, you might as well try a few!
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As a proud New Englander, I don’t mess around when it comes to maple syrup. Maple Grove Farms, which is based in Vermont, makes high-quality syrup ready to pour over pancakes, stir into batters, and mix into salad dressings.
Deputy Editor Sarah Gregory loves Vahdam teas, “particularly the herbal teas,” she says. “The brand offers flavors I crave for an afternoon cup of tea, and the bags deliver on the flavor promised.” Shoppers can snag up to 30% off teas and gift sets during Prime Big Deal Days.
With a few key purchases, you can shake and stir up your favorite craft cocktails at home. Filthy makes things easier with premium cocktail garnishes (I’m partial to the meaty blue cheese-stuffed olives), plus ready-to-drink mixers for margaritas, martinis, and Bloody Marys. Stock your home bar for 25% off during Prime Big Deal Days.
You might know and love Brightland for its excellent olive oils in beautiful bottles. But if you haven’t tried the brand’s vinegar yet, now is your chance; it’s 20% off (along with everything else in the Brightland storefront). The champagne vinegar is light and refreshing; I love it on delicate greens and Greek salads.
Grazas now-iconic squeeze bottle olive oil is handy for drizzling over soups, salads, and pizzas for some extra gleam and richness. The 500-mL bottle is 26% off during Prime Big Deal Days.
