The 15 Deals Our Editors Are Shopping for Small Business Saturday

This shopping weekend, Simply Recipes is celebrating the small businesses that make cooking and eating at home more special. These are the products our editors reach for, give as gifts, and keep on their holiday wish lists.

Start with the pantry. Piro Olive Oil brings fresh, peppery flavor to everything it touches, and Jacobsen Salt Co.’s pure flake salt instantly upgrades a meal. We love Diaspora Co.’s Salt Tiger and the creative blends from Curio Spice Co. If you’re cooking pasta, Sfoglini’s gift sets and subscriptions are the kind of practical present that makes weeknight dinners feel a little special.

For sipping and snacking, Bittercube’s Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters add depth to cocktails (or sparkling water), while Sayso’s Skinny Spicy Margarita Sticks make mixing drinks effortless. The Lucky Ox’s Vietnamese Lemonade Sparkler is bright and fizzy—our new favorite afternoon pick-me-up.

On the snack front, Baba’s and Folds Potato Chips are new brands we’re excited about. For something sweet, you can’t go wrong with Raaka Chocolate’s Oat Milk bar or a bag of Swedish candy from Sockerbit.

And for a few fun extras: Indestructible Food’s ornaments make charming kitchen gifts, Mackenzie’s Fisherman Hand Scrub keeps cooks’ hands in good shape, and For Bitter or Worse’s Rose City Fizz is a festive zero-proof sip worth stocking.

Supporting small businesses means keeping real people doing what they love. This Small Business Saturday, we hope you find a new favorite (or two) while helping these makers keep making.

1. Bittercube

Bittercube is like the next level up from Angostura. This is the brand for anyone who likes to experiment with cocktails at home. Bittercube crafts bold, super specific blends bitters that you won’t find anywhere else (think Cherry Bark Vanilla and Chipotle Cacao). Because the flavors are so niche, the company has recipes for each flavor to give home bartenders a jumping-off point. —Lara Eucalano, Senior Editor

Discount: 25% off all bitters, extracts, cocktail kits and curated products
Code: No code needed

2. Piro Olive Oil

I fell in love with Olio Piro olive oil the first time I tried it. This premium cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, imported fresh from Tuscany, is so luxurious and special. It’s perfect in vinaigrette or drizzled over a summer tomato salad. I was thrilled when Piro released Cucio, a heat-friendly olive oil that I now use for all my cooking. It makes roasted vegetables a work of art! —Haley Scarpino, Associate Editor

Discount: 20% off Cucino Olive Oil; 10% off Piro Olive Oil; Cucino + Piro bundle 20% off, best deal site-wide
Code: No code needed

3. Raaka Chocolate

Raaka Chocolate is ideal for holiday gifting, not just because it’s delicious but also the packaging is beautiful. The minis would make excellent stocking stuffers, while the First Nibs Subscription would be a next level present. For single bars, every person I’ve given an Oat Milk bar was immediately smitten! —Sarah Crowder, Senior Digital Art Director

Discount: 20% off, free gifts with $100+ purchase; Customers can also expect a surprise product drop!
Code: No code needed.

4. Indestructible Food Prints

Artist Sarah Dudek is a screen printer, illustrator, and food fanatic with a particular love of classic packaged foods. I love her prints, cards, and Christmas tree ornaments (I have a Marshmallow Fluff one for my tree!) that are perfect for fellow food lovers. Plus, Sarah donates 20% of profits from her sales to the Greater Boston Food Bank—a win/win during the holiday season! —Afton Cyrus, Senior Editor, Recipes

Discount: 20% off
Code: NEWPAL

5. Diaspora Co.

You can’t go wrong with any of the spices from Diaspora Co., but for a next level gift I can’t recommend enough the Salt Tiger. It’s both functional and very fun to look at. The “tongue” spoon brings me joy every day. —Sarah Crowder, Senior Digital Art Director

Discount: 20% off all spices; 11/26 through 12/1
Code: no code needed

6. The Lucky Ox Sparklers

I am a self-proclaimed “unique beverage hunter”, meaning I actively search for the newest, uncommon (to the American market) drinks. Recently, I’ve been obsessed with Lucky Ox’s sparklers! Available in three flavors: Matcha Lemonade, Pandan Coconut, and Vietnamese Lemonade, these sparklers pull inspiration from common Asian flavors. Whether drinking it straight out of the bottle or using it to make a cocktail, these sparklers are full of flavor and are absolutely delicious.

My personal favorite? The Vietnamese Lemonade! Made with aged lemons (or chanh muối), this drink has a nice balance of sweet, sour, and a hint of saltiness. Serve it over ice with a little bit of gin for an easy, boozy cocktail. —Munni Pramanik, Editorial Projects Manager

Discount: 18% off
Code: luckyday

7. Jacobsen Salt Co.

I am a bit of a salt fanatic, and I love all things Jacobsen. For the cooks and fellow salt lovers in your life, turn to the Oregon-based company for a gift that feels truly unique. I’m a big fan of their build-your-own box, which allows you to select gourmet infused salts and/or honey tailored to anyone’s tastes. —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

8. Sockerbit

I’m obsessed with sour candy, and Sockerbit is my current must-have. I love to share with my smallest friends, but adults think it’s fun to taste through the bright colors and unusual shapes, too. The Pick & Mix candy is best for a li’l taste of everything—I recommend the Sour Juicy Cola Bottles, Sour Juicy Cola Bottles, and Sour Strawberry Twists. —Lara Eucalano, Senior Editor

Discount: 20% off
Code: No code needed

9. Baba’s

I first tried Baba’s this summer at a food expo and fell in love! It’s so creamy and flavorful. The hummus is truly delicious, but what really stole my heart is Pita Pillows. They are so, PILLOWY! I have never really had anything like them, but they really elevate the hummus-eating experience. —Haley Scarpino, Associate Editor

10. Sfoglini Pasta

If anyone near and dear to you loves pasta, then something special from Sfoglini Pasta is the perfect gift. A pasta subscription is the gift that keeps on giving, and is available in six months or a year. If that feels like too much of a commitment, choose from one of their many gift bundles. You really cannot go wrong with their innovative shapes and flavors. —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

Discount: 20% off 11/24 through 12/1
Code: no code needed

11. Sayso Skinny Spicy Margarita Sticks

I love all of Sayso’s drink kits for so many reasons. This one in particular is so easy to use as either a cocktail or a mocktail; just make your drink, pour your margarita mix stick into your drink, stir, and enjoy. It packs a bunch of delicious flavor per stick. I bring them with me on trips or to parties because they are fun to share. Drinking a regular cocktail usually makes me feel uncomfortably bloated, and Sayso sticks allow me to enjoy a light drink without feeling bloated the next day. —Brooke Schuldt, Associate Social Director

Discount: 20% off site wide
Code: No code needed

12. Folds Folded Potato Chips

Folds Folded Potato Chips is a kettle chip brand I’m super excited about. Think of all those folded, crunchy pieces in your potato chip bag; well, in a bag of Folds that’s all you get. A dream for crunchy chip lovers (like myself)! So far, they only have the classic salted kettle chip, but it serves as a perfect vessel for holiday dips, stacked in your favorite sandwich, or to make the viral charcuterie nachos. —Munni Pramanik, Editorial Projects Manager

13. Curio Spice Co.

Curio Spice directly sources incredible spices from small farmers and women farmers locally and globally. They make amazing blends in gorgeous tins—I can’t get enough of their Ferla, Kozani Spice, and Fleur Spice blends, among many others. Curio is a Certified Woman-Owned B-Corp doing great work in the world in addition to curating delicious spices. —Afton Cyrus, Senior Editor, Recipes

14. Mackenzie Hand Scrub

I am very sensitive to hand smells. It drives me bananas when my hands smell like garlic or shallots. I love MacKenzie hand scrub. It works so well to remove unwanted smells or stains. It leaves my hands soft, moisturized, and smelling so fresh and clean. —Haley Scarpino, Associate Editor

Discount: 20% off all orders, no minimum requirement; Free shipping applies to all orders over $50
Code: SIMPLY20

15. For Bitter or Worse

Rose City Fizz is the best N/A drink I’ve had recently. It’s not too sweet and can be savored like a glass of wine or a cocktail. Pick up the 750mL bottles rather than the four-pack of cans for something that’s gorgeous enough to bring as a hostess gift or set on your bar cart. —Lara Eucalano, Senior Editor

Discount: 20% off through December 5th
Code: SIMPLY20

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