Ina Garten-approved wine glasses that don't break the bank? Cheers to that! (Lloyd Bishop/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images )(NBC via Getty Images)
If there's one person who knows how to host, it's Ina Garten. The Food Network star is the queen of relaxed yet elevated entertaining, and often emphasizes the importance of keeping things as easy as possible. After all, the more at ease you are, the more fun your guests will have! In the spirit of low-maintenance party-throwing, the Barefoot Contessa revealed that her go-to wine vessels are far less flashy than you might think.
"I usually use stemless wine glasses from Riedel," she told CNN Underscored. "I think they’re really simple and they’re really pretty." Well, imagine our delight when we found a pair of Riedel The O Wine Tumblers on sale for just $24 (down from $39) at Amazon. We know what we'll be sipping from this holiday season!
Thousands of Amazon shoppers love these sturdy containers, which have airtight seals to keep food fresh. The containers are made of glass — but not just any glass. We're talking about borosilicate glass, which is used on thermal tiles in space shuttles.
Not only does it conveniently allow you to see what's packed inside, it's oven-safe up to 1,040°F. You can also store these containers in the freezer if you have leftovers you know you won't get to right away. At just over $3 per container, this is a fabulous value.
There's no need to spend an hour on your knees furiously scrubbing your shower when you have one of these on hand. It's garnered thousands of great reviews and features two adjustable speeds to cut through bathtub grime, soap scum and grout stains with little to no elbow grease. Its retractable handle allows you to clean without crouching over, and it comes with four brushes for tackling a variety of spaces in your home.
Check out our full Khelfer Electric Spin Scrubber review for more.
Hate vacuuming? Get a robot to do it for you! You can use this high-end Roomba to clean your whole house or select rooms. It can go just about anywhere — use it on carpet, tile or hardwood — and it's smart enough to avoid sucking up rogue socks, shoes, computer cords, etc.
"I have two German Shepherds, which equals a lot of fur, therefore we have four Roombas. Yes, four," said one loyal shopper. "This one does seem to get stuck under furniture more than the other two. However, it gets over things better, runs quieter and vacuums both the carpet and hardwood just as well if not better. So, I bought a second one. I highly recommend it. I have all four scheduled to run every day, they work well with Alexa and I truly have no complaints. If I needed a fifth roomba I would 100% buy a third of this model."
This chopper has a high-efficiency motor that handles even thick branches with ease, all while weighing under 3 pounds.
Handy humans, this one's for you: With a powerful drill and impact driver in this set, you'll finally be able to cross all those home-improvement tasks off your list. The compact, lightweight design makes them both easy to use, and the best part? No cords!
At over 40% off, this is one of the best prices I've seen it on sale for in years.
An air fryer is just the ticket when you want a hot meal without turning on the oven. This top-rated model heats up quickly and holds up to 2.5 pounds of fries or 14 wings at a time. Plus, it can be used to dehydrate food, proof bread and even bake desserts.
This deal brings it down to within just a few dollars of its Prime Day price, which was also its all-time low.
Check out our roundup of the best air fryers for more.
Winter is in full swing, and that means a lot of nasty salt and dirt getting tracked into your car, your home and basically anywhere else you go. This battery-operated vac is strong enough for the task, and it's 45% off at Amazon right now. The long hose and nozzle attachments make it easy to get under car seats, into corners of your garage and more hard-to-reach spots. Just note that the battery is not included!
"Great suction and performance," said one user. "Simple to use, filters can be easily cleaned, and the attachments are all you need. Suction is better than expected. The only problem I have is that my wife used it once and now I can't get it back into my shop."
Cozy backyard bonfires — they're not just for fancy people in Aspen anymore, thanks to this portable fire pit. At just 7 inches across, 8.6 inches high and 2.3 pounds, this model is perfect for smaller outdoor spaces or packing up and bringing on the go. This is as low as it's dipped since 2024, so snag it ahead of your first cookout.
Our veins are like 50% coffee at this point in the year, so we’re big fans of the single-serve coffee maker. The best Keurig machine, according to home editor Jessica Dodell-Feder, is the K-Café Barista Bar, on sale for 30% off. That's only a few bucks over its lowest price of the year. Dodell-Feder loves this coffee maker for its ease of use, its "over ice" option, and its included milk frother.
Simply put, this might be one of the most aesthetically pleasing household appliances we've ever seen. Dig those wooden legs and that minimalist design! But while it might look like a million bucks, it's currently 35% off (its best price in months). Plus, it can help lower your heating bill!
In spite of its compact size, it's quite powerful. It has two heat modes — 1000-watt high heat and 600-watt medium heat, both of which take just seconds to kick in. But it also has a cooling fan mode, meaning this isn't a machine you'll only pull out for a few months.
At 6.3 inches tall and just over 2 pounds, it's incredibly portable, making it a cinch to bring from room to room. And, most importantly, its safety features include overheating protection, as well as automatic shutoff should it tip over.
That said, I am admittedly more of an espresso gal, and while this machine has me experiencing some sticker shock — even with the $200 markdown — I can justify the purchase by reminding myself of how much it'll save me on lattes from the local coffee shop over time.
Martha Stewart calls it "the best," and Senior Home Editor Jessica Dodell-Feder named it "best espresso machine overall" after putting a slew of models to the test. "For those who want an all-in-one machine, the Breville Barista Express is for you," she says. "It has a water tank and a built-in grinder! You can grind coffee directly into the portafilter for maximum freshness and in perfectly measured doses."
Not a wine drinker? Serve up some cocktails instead!
If you're having people over for the holidays, now might be a good time to swap your motley tableware for this cohesive, sturdy, lightweight set.
We love Ina, but her favorite things aren't always within our price range. (Case in point: Her go-to brand for white plates sells them for $39 apiece.) That said, this markdown brings the price of her wine glasses down to less than $11.50 each, which feels quite attainable. Plus, at over 40% off, this price is the lowest they've gone all year. Better stock up on a few sets before the holidays!
Aside from sommeliers and wine connoisseurs, we're willing to bet most of us have held a dainty, teetering stemmed wine glass and worried about spilling its contents everywhere. Especially after a few too many drinks! That's why these stemless Riedel tumblers are ideal for group settings — they offer much more stability, so your white sofa and carpet are less likely to sport unsightly red stains.
That said, there's more to the design of these glasses than meets the eye. Their rounded bowls are meant to enhance the wine's properties — particularly red, in this case — for a more robust taste experience. (The brand makes other glasses for white wines, Champagne and more.) Oh, and for easy cleanup, they're dishwasher-safe.
Ina's in good company; Amazon customers are loving these glasses for their looks, versatility and the effect they have on flavor.
"The perfect wine glass does exist," declared one satisfied shopper. "Both extremely practical for everyday use and fancy enough for special occasions. These are the perfect wine glasses to enjoy on your own or to share with friends."
"These wine glasses allow the flavor of good wine to shine," raved another. "It is in the shape of the bowl, angle and how thin the lip is. The thinness is what makes it more fragile, but ALL good wine glasses are fragile. I like this stem-less version because I feel it is less likely to get knocked over and broken."
"Great quality wine glass," shared a third. "Beautiful to hold and sip from. I actually can tell a difference in [the] taste of the wine, and this is coming from someone [who] would buy 99-cent wine glasses at TJMaxx."
"These glasses are the BEST for red wine," swooned a mostly happy buyer, who also warned, "Since they are really thin crystal, they are extremely fragile."
"Classy and swirly. Love these," wrote a final fan, adding, "A little hard to clean if you don’t have a dishwasher."
Oh, and about Ina's aforementioned white plates — we found a set that's similar to the Barefoot Contessa's and costs less than just one of her dishes.
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