Here are our top picks in the Home Goods category.
By Capper’s Farmer Editors
Air Fryer Oven
The PowerAirFryer Oven is an electric multicooker that serves as a toaster, convection oven, deep fryer, rotisserie oven, dehydrator, pizza grill, and even a microwave. It features 1500 watts of turbo cyclonic power, 7 digital presets, a rotisserie set with 10 skewers, a rotating mesh basket with an easy fetch tool, a drip tray to catch grease, 3 cooking racks, a digital timer with automatic shut-off, and a removable glass door for easy cleaning. It heats up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and its whirlwind of superheated hot air ensures crispy-fried flavor without all the fat and added calories.
The air fryer is available in 6-quart and 8-quart sizes, and in either white, black, or red. As a bonus, it comes with three cookbooks.
Available at Power and Amazon, as well as retail stores nationwide.
Comments from the Capper’s Farmer editors:
- The racks hold a good deal of food.
- Rotisserie chicken cooks evenly, and comes out golden-brown, tender, and juicy.
- Great for reheating leftovers; they come out tasting fresh, not soggy.
- French fries, onion rings, and other appetizer-like foods come out crisp and delicious.
- Dehydrates fruit slices and meat for jerky wonderfully.
- Bakes pizza to perfection.
- Cleanup is a breeze; throw the racks and drip tray in the dishwasher, and just wipe out the oven’s interior.
Cookware Set
Create healthy meals with the GreenLife 16-Piece Soft Grip Ceramic Nonstick Set. The pans feature Thermolon ceramic nonstick coating, manufactured free of harmful chemicals, making food slide right out. They also feature aluminum reinforced bodies for durability and scratch resistance, and are dishwasher-safe. The cookware is oven-safe up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, the glass lids make monitoring food easy, and the stay-cool handles provide a comfortable grip. The set includes a 4-inch mini frypan, a 7-inch open frypan, a 9-1/2;-inch open frypan, a 1-quart covered saucepan, a 2-quart covered saucepan, a 5-quart covered stockpot, a 2-1/2;-quart covered sauté pan, a 7-inch stainless steel steamer, and 4 utensils.
Comments from the Capper’s Farmer editors:
- Great assortment of pan sizes.
- Ceramic coating is amazing! Nothing sticks to these pans.
- Frypans and sauté pan heat well and cook evenly.
- Cleanup is as simple as wiping them out with a soapy sponge; nothing sticks, so there’s no scrubbing.
- Handle doesn’t get hot, and is comfortable to hold.
- Hold up well to washing; haven’t put them in the dishwasher, because they’re so easy to clean by hand.
Drill Brush Scrubbers
The Ultimate Drill Brush Kit will make cleaning tasks quicker and easier. The brushes attach to a cordless drill or impact driver (not included), and feature a corrosion-resistant, 1/4-inch quick-change shaft. The kit includes a yellow medium-bristle original brush (for the bathroom, tub, shower), a red stiff-bristle mini brush and 5-inch red stiff-bristle flat power-scrubbing brush (for siding, brick, gutters), a 4-inch green medium-bristle flat tile-cleaning brush (for counters, linoleum), a 2-inch white soft-bristle brush (for wheels, carpet, glass), and a 2-inch black hard-bristle brush (for grills, baked-on food). Just attach the appropriate brush to your drill, and you’re ready to clean.
Comments from the Capper’s Farmer editors:
- Makes cleaning much easier, especially things like the shower, tile, and barbecue grill grates.
- Easy to attach and use.
- Kit includes a brush for just about any cleaning job.
- Saves time and effort.
- Works great for scrubbing stains out of the carpet.
Storage Containers & Accessories
OXO’s 10-Piece POP Container Set keeps pantry staples fresh and organized. With a handy fill line to guide you, curved corners for smooth dispensing, and sturdy, BPA-free construction, these containers are perfect for storing flour, sugar, coffee, cereal, oatmeal, grains, nuts, pasta, spices, and more. Simply push the button on the lid to engage an airtight seal. The set includes a 2.8-quart, 2.7-quart, 2.2-quart, and 4.4-quart container, as well as two 1.1-quart, two 0.6-quart, and two 0.4-quart containers. Airtight, stackable, space-efficient, and dishwasher-safe, these storage containers can be customized to fit any space.
To go along with the containers are three POP accessories sets (sold separately). The Starter Set features a 1/2 cup scoop, a brown sugar saver disk, and removable labels. The Baking Set includes a 1/2 cup scoop, a leveler, a brown sugar saver disk, and a dusting scoop. The Scoop Set consists of three 1/2 cup scoops. Each BPA-free accessory attaches to the underside of the POP container lids for convenience.
Comments from the Capper’s Farmer editors:
- Storage containers are convenient and easy to use.
- Completely airtight seal, so foods stay fresh.
- Containers stack easily in the pantry, saving valuable space.
- Great variety of container sizes.
- Accessories are well-made, and having them at your fingertips is very convenient.
Textured Bakeware
Take baking to a higher level with GoodCook Sweet Creations Best Ever Bakeware. The bakeware is designed with sidewalls that offer a straighter edge, giving a bakery-style finish that’s ideal for decorating, along with a diamond-infused nonstick interior that’s coupled with a textured surface to help baked goods cook more evenly and release with ease. Made out of aluminized steel for durability and longevity, the bakeware is available in 12 sizes, including a Large Cookie Sheet, a Half Sheet Pan, and a 16-inch Pizza Pan.
Comments from the Capper’s Farmer editors:
- Nice and sturdy bakeware.
- Everything from cakes to cookies to pizza cooks evenly.
- Foods slide right off, without anything sticking.
- Easy to clean.
- Cakes bake with straight edges, so decorating is easy and looks great.
Tomato Strainer
With its powerful 250-watt motor, the Deluxe Electric Tomato Strainer makes purees, sauces, seedless jams, pie fillings, and even baby food easier than ever. It quickly separates skin and seeds from juice and pulp, and has a large hopper that holds a gallon of produce. In addition, it has three straining screens for perfect consistency, whether you want fine, medium, or chunky. A stomper is also included, which keeps fingers safe while pushing produce into the strainer.
The strainer is constructed of plastic, aluminum, and stainless steel. The main body measures approximately 9 inches long by 9 inches high by 6-1/2 inches deep, and the hopper is 5-1/2 inches high and 9-3/4 inches in diameter. The hopper and chute are both dishwasher-safe.
Comments from the Capper’s Farmer editors:
- Easy to assemble, use, and clean.
- Holds a lot of produce.
- Much easier and quicker than manual strainers, saving lots of time and effort.
- The screens work perfectly, and they’re easy to change out.
- A must-have for tomato growers.
