A Vitamix blender on a kitchen counter, illuminated by a warm glow, symbolizing lingering Prime Day deals.

Amazon's kitchen deals stay active past Prime Day 2026

Days after Amazon's 2026 Prime Day officially concluded on June 27, the Vitamix Ascent X3 blender, a premium appliance, was still available at 42% off, priced at $375, according to Bon Appétit .

Siobhan O'ConnellJune 28, 20263 min read

A delicious and colorful eggplant chicken stir fry served in a bowl, showcasing tender chicken, diced eggplant, and fresh vegetables in a savory sauce.

The Pantry

Easy Eggplant Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

A new easy eggplant chicken stir fry recipe, requiring just 1 pound of diced eggplant and common pantry staples, promises a flavorful meal with surprising simplicity.

Siobhan O'Connell·June 28, 2026

A close-up of a delicious Strawberry Shortcake Roll, showcasing fresh strawberries and whipped cream, with a hint of a TikTok recipe on a phone screen in the background.

Recipes

Strawberry Shortcake Roll: Fastest-Growing Dessert Trend

The 'Strawberry Shortcake Roll' recipe exploded on TikTok, racking up over 50 million views in a week.

Elif Kaya·June 27, 2026

Sausages cooking on a high-heat grill with smoke, illustrating the risks of heterocyclic amine formation.

The Pantry

Safer Sausage Cooking: Avoiding Grill Risks

A recent study from the National Food Safety Institute reveals that cooking sausages directly on a high-heat stove grill without pre-boiling significantly increases the formation of heterocyclic amine

Taya Chayton·June 27, 2026

An exquisitely plated Mexican dish at Californios, showcasing the restaurant's three Michelin stars and its historic achievement in fine dining.

Reviews

Californios Awarded 3 Michelin Stars, First Mexican Globally (2026)

Chef Val Cantu's Californios in San Francisco has become the world's first Mexican restaurant to earn three Michelin stars, effective in 2026 ( The San Francisco Standard , Eater San Francisco ).

Ryo Hashimoto·June 27, 2026

A male Love Island contestant prepares and serves a romantic breakfast to a female contestant in the villa kitchen, symbolizing a declaration of romantic intent.

Recipes

Love Island Breakfasts: Simple Dishes, Grand Gestures

While lunch and dinner are consumed privately with production staff, the simple act of a male islander bringing breakfast to a woman on Love Island becomes a public declaration of romantic intent.

Aisha Abasi·June 27, 2026

Vibrant green matcha tea in a bowl, artfully whisked on a rustic wooden table with sunlight streaming, symbolizing Prime Day deals.

The Pantry

Prime Day Matcha Deals Drop Prices on Popular Green Tea

A 500-gram bag of ceremonial grade matcha, typically $70, sells for $25 on Amazon.

Siobhan O'Connell·June 26, 2026

Gleaming Breville espresso machine on a kitchen counter with a clock showing near midnight, highlighting the end of Amazon Prime Day kitchen deals.

The Pantry

Amazon Prime Day Kitchen Deals End Tonight

At midnight tonight, hundreds of dollars in savings on coveted kitchen appliances, including Breville espresso machines, will end as Amazon Prime Day concludes.

Taya Chayton·June 26, 2026

A high-end Vitamix blender prominently displayed on a kitchen counter, showcasing a fantastic Prime Day deal for home cooks.

Recipes

Find the Best Prime Day Deals for Home Cooks

A Vitamix 5200 Blender, typically priced at $500, is currently available for $350 during Amazon Prime Day 2026, representing a significant 30% discount, according to The Wall Street Journal .

Aisha Abasi·June 25, 2026

Sleek Vitamix blender and Rubbermaid food storage set displayed prominently on a kitchen counter during a Prime Day sale.

The Pantry

Amazon Prime Day 2026 features essential kitchen deals

The professional-grade Vitamix Ascent X3 blender, now an astonishing 42% off during Amazon Prime Day 2026, marks one of the event's most significant kitchen deals, as reported by Bon Appétit .

Taya Chayton·June 25, 2026

A freshly baked loaf of bread, revived from being stale, showcasing a golden-brown crust and inviting texture, ready to be enjoyed.

Techniques

Experts Discover Simple Method to Revive Stale Bread

With just a quick splash of water and 10 minutes in a 300°F oven, a seemingly rock-hard loaf of bread can be brought back to life.

Siobhan O'Connell·June 25, 2026

A split scene at a bar trade show: one side shows an automated cocktail dispenser, the other shows a bartender handcrafting a drink.

The Pantry

Bar trade shows reveal efficiency trends and craft's enduring appeal

At Bar Convent Berlin, a new automated cocktail dispenser promised to cut labor costs by 25%.

Siobhan O'Connell·June 25, 2026

A bottle of Grüns Superfood Gummies displayed prominently on a wooden surface with natural light, symbolizing health and wellness.

The Pantry

Grüns Superfood Gummies Sale Offers Big Savings

Grüns Superfood Gummies, a brand now valued at $500 million, currently offers its flagship product for $54, a striking 32% reduction from its original $80 price, as reported by Popsugar .

Taya Chayton·June 24, 2026

The elegant facade of the now-closed Michelin-starred restaurant La Palme d'Or in Cannes, with a hint of the bustling French Riviera atmosphere nearby.

City Guides

Cannes Dining Scene in Flux After Michelin Star Closure

Just weeks before the peak season, the Michelin-starred La Palme d'Or, a Cannes institution for 40 years, abruptly announced its permanent closure, sending shockwaves through the local dining scene.

Elif Kaya·June 23, 2026

A chef examining a burdock root at a Japanese market stall, highlighting the scarcity of traditional Japanese vegetables due to climate change.

Recipes

Navigating Japanese Vegetables: Scarcity and Substitutes

Last month, the wholesale price of gobo (burdock root), a foundational ingredient in many Japanese winter stews, surged by 40% in Tokyo's central markets, according to Nikkei Asia .

Aisha Abasi·May 25, 2026

New York City street with restaurants offering specials, showing fewer diners than expected during the World Cup tourism period.

City Guides

World Cup tourism boom falls short for city restaurants

Nearly 300 New York City restaurants have signed up to offer $26 dining and drinking specials, anticipating a World Cup tourism boom that, so far, has failed to materialize in hotel bookings across ma

Elif Kaya·May 23, 2026