Cooking for a crowd at the holidays? Start your shopping here.
There are lots of different holidays coming up, and that means food! Planning ahead is essential when family and friends come together and, for many Americans, Costco will be the place to find exactly what they need to pull off a big holiday meal. But as you peruse the aisles of this Seattle-born hallmark of American household consumption, have you ever wondered, “Where does it all come from?”
We certainly do. But never fear – we’ve found five Made in America kitchen staples to keep you prepped for the holiday season. Whether it’s for cooking, baking or putting out an insane amount of candy, Costco has you and your kitchen covered! Just remember: When shopping at big box stores like Costco, always be sure to check the country-of-origin label on items to ensure they’re identified as “Made in USA.”
You’ve probably used Chinet products at some point in your life. To prevent hours of dish duty, Chinet makes their classic disposable paper plates, bowls and cups so you can spend more time with loved ones. Their designs are clean and sturdy, and all products come in different shapes to match whatever theme you have. The coffee cups are great to have on hand as well for morning coffee or evening tea.
Whether baking a pumpkin pie or cooking a turkey, nobody wants to go out and buy five more cooking pans to clutter up the cabinets. Instead, Eco Foil disposable pans can do the job for cooking or display. These 100% recycled aluminum pans are great to have on hand year-round, but especially during the most food-filled time of the year. The packs at Costco come in a 30 count, so you will have plenty to last through the holidays (and beyond).
Once the cooking has been done and the food has been eaten, somehow there are still leftovers! And that’s where Pyrex comes in: Their glassware storage containers are a longtime favorite that keeps your food fresher and lasts longer. That said: You gotta be sure to check the label with this company. Yes, it has a lot of American-made offerings, but it got dinged by the FTC for misleading consumers about some of its product’s origins just last year.
Before you cook or eat, everyone needs to wash their hands! And when the house is full of hands, you can run out of soap pretty quickly. But no worries; Dr. Jacobs Naturals comes in bulk! These natural, plant-based Castille soaps are multipurposed, and can be used on hands, dishes and surfaces and come in different scents. These will last long after your guests depart, so you can ensure everyone stays healthy.
Arm & Hammer’s classic baking soda has many different uses, and it will become your go-to in the kitchen! Use it for baking dozens of cookies, keeping the fridge smelling fresh, entertaining the kids with experiments – and then getting out stains after someone has had a little too much fun. Like many of the other products on this list, this one bag of baking soda from Costco will last you until the holidays next year.
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Labeling Note: This story is intended to highlight companies that support American jobs and that make great products in the United States. We rely on the companies listed to provide accurate information regarding their domestic operations and their products. Each company featured is individually responsible for labeling and advertising their products according to applicable standards, such as the Federal Trade Commission’s “Made in USA” standard or California’s “Made in USA” labeling law. We do not review individual products for compliance or claim that because a company is listed in the guide that their products comply with specific labeling or advertising standards. Our focus is on supporting companies that create American jobs.
For more on the Federal Trade Commission’s standards for “Made in USA” claims and California’s “Made in USA” labeling law, please also read this guest post by Dustin Painter and Kristi Wolff of Kelly Drye & Warren, LLP.