Ah, Labor Day weekend. A time for grilling, swimming, drinking, reuniting with family and friends, and... online shopping. Every year, we take a quick break from the great outdoors (we were getting sunburned anyway) to check in on the best kitchen deals that Labor Day sales have to offer. From luxury essentials that'll last you a lifetime to everyday basics worth stocking up on while they're extra cheap, we've found a deal for every home cook.
Le Creuset Dutch Oven
If there's one kitchen purchase you're gonna want to grow old with, it's a Le Creuset. Sur la Table is offering a rare sale on the super-sturdy brand's full line of colorful products. We'd recommend starting with the 5.5-quart Dutch oven.
Original: $460
Sale: $329.95
Pyrex® Mixing Bowl Set
If you don't have a set of nesting mixing bowls, now's the time to stock up. Good thing J.C. Penney is offering this dishwasher-safe, glass set (plastic lids included!) for a fraction of its original price.
Original: $50
Sale: $14.99 with code "DEALS37"
Bob Kramer 8" Chef's Knife
You don't actually need very many knives in your kitchen, so make sure the ones you do invest in are top-notch. Legendary bladesmith Bob Kramer (he handcrafts luxury custom-made knives from melted meteorites, for chrissakes) has teamed up with Zwilling J.A. Henckels for this line of affordable knives for the home cook, now on sale at Sur La Table. Take advantage of this opportunity to save over $100 on the number-one essential.
Original: $250
Sale: $139.96
KitchenAid 5 Qt. Stand Mixer
Say goodbye to stirring-induced wrist pain, because your baking game is about to be forever changed by this KitchenAid stand mixer. (Plus, the bright burst of color is guaranteed to up your kitchen decor game by at least 20%.) Now on sale at Macy's, this classic model will cost you less than two-thirds the normal price.
Original: $349.99
Sale: $209.99
Microplane® Zester
A Microplane might not exactly be a kitchen essential, but it sure will make your life easier next time a recipe calls for some lemon zest or grated nutmeg. At this insanely low price, you really have no excuse not to buy one.
Original: $14.95
Sale: $6.99
All-Clad d5 Hybrid Sauté Pan
All-Clad is a pretty pricey brand, but it's our absolute go-to here at Bon Appétit when it comes to stainless steel pans. Williams Sonoma is offering up major deals on All-Clad products this weekend, but this classic, all-purpose pan is by far the most irresistible. This guy'll be your new best friend when it comes to browning meat, roasting veggies, or any recipes that require a stove-to-oven transition.
Original: $310
Sale: $167.99 with code "FALL"
Izon 45-piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set
We're into the minimalist, modern look of this 45-piece silverware set, which includes flatware for eight, plus a serving spoon, a slotted spoon, a serving fork, a butter knife, and a sugar shell. So put all your mismatched silverware into deep storage and see how much better it feels to use a fork and knife that were meant to go together.
Original: $59.99
Sale: $47.99
J.A. Zwilling Spirit Ceramic Nonstick 8" Pan
Test Kitchen manager Brad Leone has named Zwilling his favorite brand for nonstick frying pans, and you know you can trust Brad. Macy's Labor Day sale will take 20% of a whole array of Zwilling products, but we think this 8" pan will suit all your egg-scrambling needs just fine.
Original: $79.99
Sale: $63.99