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What the Eater Staff Bought in May (Including Diptyque's ‘Secret' Tomato Candle)
May flew by like a flash in my favorite stainless steel pan. As Eater's shopping overlords, we browsed plenty of deals, including a lobster-pot-sized hoard of Memorial Day weekend sales, pitted the best heritage Dutch oven companies against one another, and found a new, herbaceous summer liqueur that was once made by 17th-century monks in Ibiza to test our Aperol spritz fealty. But alas, it's time to refresh our team list of beloved purchases and finds. Last month, the Eater staff shopped for radicchio print dresses, microplanes, and practical yet chic cake stands. This month, I noticed that staffers brought home finds that felt especially practical; there was high praise for half- and quarter-sheet size parchment paper, trusty kitchen vacuums, and for reusable, circular stretch lids that make it possible to take bowls of big, leafy salads to the park with zero spillage. That's not to say there aren't a few indulgences in our lineup of May purchases (notably, a Diptyque candle that the heirloom tomato scent-lovers are going to fawn over), but this month's cornucopia is definitely a shopping blueprint for general outdoor party prep, spring cleaning, and DIY Jell-O shots. These manuka honey and ginger chews saved my throat mid-allergy season Spring in New York City is beautiful, but it was wreaking havoc on my throat — so I bought two brands of purportedly throat-soothing lozenges to carry around in my tote bag, including Grether's Ginger Lemon Pastilles, which are the much more famous Swiss go-to for singers such as Ariana Grande, and Honey Droplet, a New Zealand-based brand that I first spotted at Ten Ichi Mart in Brooklyn. The winner in my book is Honey Droplet, which is only made with two simple ingredients: ginger and New Zealand manuka honey (which is famously filled with health benefits). Compared to the pastilles, it had both a zestier, fresher flavor and a more marked effect on soothing my throat. — Francky Knapp, commerce writer | Honey Droplet Prices taken at time of publishing. A vintage butter dish After hearing my coworkers (and for many years before that, my mom) wax poetic about how life-changing it is to get a proper butter dish and keep your stick at room temp, I finally caved and bought a cool midcentury butter receptacle from my favorite place on the internet (besides Eater), good old eBay. It really is delightful having highly spreadable butter at any moment of the day, and frankly, just feels chic to keep it on the kitchen counter. While you might not be able to score the exact amber hobnail glass dish I copped, there are lots of very similar ones still waiting for a forever home, including this beauty. — Hilary Pollack, senior commerce editor | Ebay Prices taken at time of publishing. Diptyque's 'secret' tomato candle My first whiff of Diptyque's odor-neutralizing candle, dubbed 'la droguerie' (French for 'hardware store') was at a Halloween party thrown in the home of a collective of stylish-yet-insufferable Park Slope psychoanalysts filled with great Danish furniture, Tekla hand towels, and an incredible cheese board. This candle filled the entire lower floor of the brownstone with the aroma of basil, mint, and ripe tomato leaf in a way that felt subtle but comforting, and now I keep one on my own kitchen table to light up after cooking a particularly garlic-y meal. I never see it marketed as Diptyque's contribution to the influx of tomato candle aromas, but it certainly deserves the label (and possibly a shared crown with Flamingo Estate's tomato candle). — FK One nut spread to rule them all Even though we don't have any peanut or nut allergies in the family, our allergist told us to keep various nuts in the kids' meal rotation just in case. The easiest way to do that, at least with my picky eaters, is this Target-sourced mixed nut butter, which we put in yogurt and spread on bread and waffles, regularly switching between the classic Skippy jar and this one. It's genuinely good, does not dry out immediately after it's been opened, and has been embraced by the whole family: kids and adults alike. — Stephanie Wu, editor in chief | Goode & Gather Prices taken at time of publishing. A lemony vanilla fragrance that's reeling in the compliments Me, personally? I love a gourmand scent, aka a perfume that literally smells good enough to eat. I change my signature scent about once a year, and my most recent fixation is Profumum Roma's Dulcis in Fundo, which smells like the taste of lemon meringue pie, very vanilla- and citrus-forward but with a bit of crumb, whipped cream, and stone fruit to it. While it's absolutely on the sweeter side of the spectrum, it's also subtle — not vulgar or cloying, and it smells expensive, not like a mall-store body spray. No joke, I started wearing this perfume about two weeks ago and I've received at least half a dozen compliments from friends, strangers, and Uber drivers. Scent is a very personal thing, which is why it's great that services like Scentbox exist, which will send you a month's supply of a perfume so you can take it for a test run before committing to a big, expensive bottle. — HP Prices taken at time of publishing. These stretchy lids for bringing big salads to the park Now that it's warm enough to start hanging out in the parks again in New York City, I'm finding new ways to bring some of my favorite lunches to the picnic blanket. Stasher makes these handy, reusable (and dishwasher- and microwave-safe) stretch lids that fit a variety of bowl sizes, which means I have finally unlocked the ability to take my big, leafy salads to the park without squashing them down in a to-go container. — FK | Stasher Prices taken at time of publishing. These Rick Owens-y kitchen shoes (can take me anywhere and everywhere) If the name Snibbs rings a bell, it's because the chef-designed footwear company has not only been making some of our staff's favorite kitchen clogs (which look just as great on a bar terrace, by the way), but the brand's founder, Daniel Shemtob, has been providing much community relief to workers in the food and restaurant industry who were impacted by the Los Angeles fires this past winter. The brand recently came out with this sleek all-black Pro Eclipse shoe, which slips on like a glove and packs plenty of cushioning in the sole. As with all Snibbs footwear, these boot-like shoes are PFA-free, washable, and touted to be durable enough to withstand heavy duty kitchen shifts, but I also just love that they look like the culinary equivalent of a Rick Owens slip-on. — FK | Snibbs Prices taken at time of publishing. A great vacuum for the kitchen and beyond It's been a lifelong struggle to figure out the most efficient way to clean countertops after cooking. I've tried all the sprays and the reusable sponges, and while most do help, there always seems to be some degree of crumb action happening or some loose rice grains remaining. But recently, I picked up a countertop vacuum that has made me dread the post-cooking clean-up significantly less. It's wireless, which makes it easy to get those tough-to-reach corners, and the rechargeable base is slim enough to sit on the countertop within reach of most messes. Now, no loose coffee grind will evade me (or my countertop vacuum). — Rebecca Roland, editor | Shark Prices taken at time of publishing. It's Jell-O shot season! You heard me. My birthday was a few weeks ago and I made 150 Jell-O shots because people love them and they're fun and delicious. Clear some fridge space and keep it classic (raspberry Jell-O mix with vodka) or be ambitious (jasmine milk tea boba shots with rum) — just make sure you have the proper containers for transporting and serving them. Easy. — HP | Vitever Prices taken at time of publishing. I had to have these tiles (as coasters) from Anna Sui's apartment tour Right now, I can't quite justify dropping hundreds of dollars on vintage tiles by William de Morgan, the early-20th century English potter who was so chummy with William Morris. But I can take home reproductions of the whimsical tiles from Zazzle to use as coasters on my balcony. — FK | Zazzle Prices taken at time of publishing. | Zazzle Prices taken at time of publishing. The actual GOAT of chile crisps There are a bazillion chile crisps on the market these days, and as a longtime food and shopping writer, I've tried many of them. I love the Momofuku one with black truffle and Boon's crunchy take on the condiment with anchovies, fennel, and shallots — look, I could go on and on, but all you really need to know is that at the end of the day, my heart will always belong to Lao Gan Ma, the iconic Chinese legacy brand with the grandma on the label (the name translates to 'Old Godmother'). Fun fact: While I've been eating Lao Gan Ma since childhood (it's a staple on-table condiment in many Asian restaurants around the Bay Area, where I'm from), I just learned today that Tao Huabi, the company's founder, grew up in poverty and was widowed in her 20s, but thanks to the success of her ridiculously good condiment, is now a billionaire. Life's crazy! Anyway, I recently restocked and damn, Lao Gan Ma really is still the greatest. — HP | Lao Gan Ma Prices taken at time of publishing. Don't sleep on half- and quarter-sheet size parchment paper Rather than tussling with a roll of parchment paper, I'm fully converted to the ease and simplicity of parchment sheets that fit my sheet pans. I have them in half and quarter sheet sizes, and it's perfect for all of my oven cooking, whether it's veggies or Totino's Pizza Rolls. — Dianne de Guzman, regional editor | Katbite Prices taken at time of publishing. Heed our words of praise for these game-changers, and see you next month. 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Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Matalan is selling a £9 dupe of Diptyque's £168 super-size candle – it burns for 105 hours & there's matching diffusers
Read on for more high-end candle dupes MAKES SCENTS Matalan is selling a £9 dupe of Diptyque's £168 super-size candle – it burns for 105 hours & there's matching diffusers Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF you love high-end scents but hate forking out for them, then you're in luck. Matalan has launched a range of candles to give Diptyque a run for its money. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Matalan's new candles are giving Diptyque but for a fraction of the price Credit: Matalan 3 The super-sized candles will last over 105 hours Credit: Diptique 3 They look exactly like the designer version Credit: diptyque These supermarket scents come in super-sized candles as well as diffusers to make your whole house smell luxurious on a budget. The candles come with three wicks to ensure they burn evenly and come with 850g of product to give you 105 hours of burn time for just £9 each. It's a massive difference from the designer version which costs an eye-watering £79 for 300g. The diffusers on the other hand, come with one litre of fragrance and cost £18 a pop. Matalan has launched the new range in four stunning scents so that there is something for everyone. First is Ebony Flame, which has a sophisticated scent with notes of Frankincense, Pink pepper, Cypress, Violet, Raspberry, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Guaiac wood, Amber and Vanilla. Also available is Red Desire, with notes of Saffron, Jasmine blossom, Spun sugar, Cedarwood, Sheer white flowers, Amber, Golden musk and Oakmos. There's also the candle called 'Fun & Fabulous' featuring Jasmine, Herbal accord, Vetiver, Amber, Cedarwood, Leather, Musk and Frankincense notes. Last but not least is Velvet Petal & Oud with Rose, Sweet quince paste, Peony, Saffron, Agarwood Sandalwood, Patchouli, Arab wood, Dry amber, Musks and a touch of vanilla. Impressively, the glass jars look very similar to Diptyque's with a similar oval logo on the front. Shoppers are 'sprinting' to Tesco to nab £3.75 buy that makes your house smell 'incredible' but so much cheaper than £35 The White company scent The new collection is limited edition so if you want to get your hands on them you best head to their website or your local Matalan store now. But it's not the only deal shoppers are going wild for in Matalan. The White Butterfly Duvet Cover, normally priced at £21, is available for less than £1 when new customers sign up to Top Cashback. The deal is available online across the UK and applies to the double size set, which includes the duvet cover and matching pillowcases, both featuring a delicate embossed butterfly pattern. New Top Cashback members can get the set for just 50p after claiming a £2 cashback bonus, while existing members can still enjoy a hefty saving, picking it up for £15.50 with the same bonus. Offers are also available on the single and king sizes. One happy customer wrote: "Outstanding in quality and style. Even more stunning than I was expecting. So reasonably priced in fact I will be purchasing a second set. I would 100 per cent recommend this product."
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Matalan is selling a £9 dupe of Diptyque's £168 super-size candle – it burns for 105 hours & there's matching diffusers
IF you love high-end scents but hate forking out for them, then you're in luck. Matalan has launched a range of candles to give Diptyque a run for its money. Advertisement 3 Matalan's new candles are giving Diptyque but for a fraction of the price Credit: Matalan 3 The super-sized candles will last over 105 hours Credit: Diptique 3 They look exactly like the designer version Credit: diptyque These The candles come with three wicks to ensure they burn evenly and come with 850g of product to give you 105 hours of burn time for just £9 each. It's a massive difference from the designer version which costs an eye-watering £79 for 300g. The diffusers on the other hand, come with one litre of fragrance and cost £18 a pop. Advertisement READ MORE ON DUPES Matalan has launched the new range in four stunning scents so that there is something for everyone. First is Ebony Flame, which has a sophisticated scent with notes of Frankincense, Pink pepper, Cypress, Violet, Raspberry, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Guaiac wood, Amber and Vanilla. Also available is Red Desire, with notes of Saffron, Jasmine blossom, Spun sugar, Cedarwood, Sheer white flowers, Amber, Golden musk and Oakmos. There's also the candle called 'Fun & Fabulous' featuring Jasmine, Herbal accord, Vetiver, Amber, Cedarwood, Leather, Musk and Frankincense notes. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Last but not least is Velvet Petal & Oud with Rose, Sweet quince paste, Peony, Saffron, Agarwood Sandalwood, Patchouli, Arab wood, Dry amber, Musks and a touch of vanilla. Impressively, the glass jars look very similar to Diptyque's with a similar oval logo on the front. Shoppers are 'sprinting' to Tesco to nab £3.75 buy that makes your house smell 'incredible' but so much cheaper than £35 The White company scent The new collection is limited edition so if you want to get your hands on them you best head to their website or your local Matalan store now. But it's not the only deal shoppers are going wild for in Matalan. Advertisement The White Butterfly Duvet Cover, normally priced at £21, is available for less than £1 when new customers sign up to Top Cashback. The deal is available online across the UK and applies to the double size set, which includes the duvet cover and matching pillowcases, both featuring a delicate embossed butterfly pattern. Candle Dupes White Company Lime & Bay, £20, Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay Home, £48, Diptyque's Baies, £56, Diptyque's Jasmin Scented, £56, Le Labo Santal 26, £68, New Top Cashback members can get the set for just 50p after claiming a £2 cashback bonus, while existing members can still enjoy a hefty saving, picking it up for £15.50 with the same bonus. Offers are also available on the single and king sizes. Advertisement One happy customer wrote: "Outstanding in quality and style. Even more stunning than I was expecting. So reasonably priced in fact I will be purchasing a second set. I would 100 per cent recommend this product."
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Matalan is selling a £9 dupe of Diptyque's £168 super-size candle – it burns for 105 hours & there's matching diffusers
IF you love high-end scents but hate forking out for them, then you're in luck. Matalan has launched a range of candles to give Diptyque a run for its money. These supermarket scents come in super-sized candles as well as diffusers to make your whole house smell luxurious on a budget. The candles come with three wicks to ensure they burn evenly and come with 850g of product to give you 105 hours of burn time for just £9 each. It's a massive difference from the designer version which costs an eye-watering £79 for 300g. The diffusers on the other hand, come with one litre of fragrance and cost £18 a pop. Matalan has launched the new range in four stunning scents so that there is something for everyone. First is Ebony Flame, which has a sophisticated scent with notes of Frankincense, Pink pepper, Cypress, Violet, Raspberry, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Guaiac wood, Amber and Vanilla. Also available is Red Desire, with notes of Saffron, Jasmine blossom, Spun sugar, Cedarwood, Sheer white flowers, Amber, Golden musk and Oakmos. There's also the candle called 'Fun & Fabulous' featuring Jasmine, Herbal accord, Vetiver, Amber, Cedarwood, Leather, Musk and Frankincense notes. Last but not least is Velvet Petal & Oud with Rose, Sweet quince paste, Peony, Saffron, Agarwood Sandalwood, Patchouli, Arab wood, Dry amber, Musks and a touch of vanilla. Impressively, the glass jars look very similar to Diptyque's with a similar oval logo on the front. Shoppers are 'sprinting' to Tesco to nab £3.75 buy that makes your house smell 'incredible' but so much cheaper than £35 The White company scent The new collection is limited edition so if you want to get your hands on them you best head to their website or your local Matalan store now. But it's not the only deal shoppers are going wild for in Matalan. The White Butterfly Duvet Cover, normally priced at £21, is available for less than £1 when new customers sign up to Top Cashback. The deal is available online across the UK and applies to the double size set, which includes the duvet cover and matching pillowcases, both featuring a delicate embossed butterfly pattern. New Top Cashback members can get the set for just 50p after claiming a £2 cashback bonus, while existing members can still enjoy a hefty saving, picking it up for £15.50 with the same bonus. Offers are also available on the single and king sizes. One happy customer wrote: "Outstanding in quality and style. Even more stunning than I was expecting. So reasonably priced in fact I will be purchasing a second set. I would 100 per cent recommend this product."
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Matalan's new £9 candle collection smells just like high-end favourites - without the luxury price tag (and they're set to fly off the shelves)
Matalan has launched a new range of candles and diffusers - and they look and smell like a £75 designer brand only for a fraction of the price. Eagle-eyed shoppers are racing over to Matalan, where they can snap up the brand's new £9 candle collection offering scents that rival high-end favourites without the luxury price tag. But act fast, because this limited-edition range is bound to sell out. You'll be forgiven for thinking that Matalan has changed its family-friendly prices for designer figures when you see the new Unmissable Collection. The first Matalan Unmissables launch has delved into the world of luxury-inspired candles and diffusers. Offering a slice of designer style and scent through compelling price points, it's a great chance to add a touch of elegance to your home ahead of a summer of entertaining. But there's a catch. Available in a limited number, you'll want to hurry to the check out as the candles and diffusers are sure to sell fast. There are plenty of candles and diffusers on the market, but Matalan has thrown its hat into the ring with a covetable new range that are promising to be an affordable swap to high-end brands. And you're going to want to take note. Diptyque lovers looking for a purse-friendly alternative will appreciate the stylish design. Undeniably chic, the limited-edition candles come in four new luxury scents, designed to infuse your home with impressive scent payoff that's sure to draw in the compliments. And they cost just £9. There are four scents in Matalan's collection. First up is the Fun and Fabulous. While a nod to the name of another big-name designer brand, it's similar in scent, too, infused with summery scents of jasmine settling into a bold base of frankincense, leather, vetiver and musk. Ebony Flame also has warm notes with frankincense, pink pepper and cypress, and finishing with patchouli, vanilla and amber. Velvet Petal and Oud is the more floral option with damascus rose, a heart of peony, saffron and a warming base of patchouli and soft musks. Finally, Red Desire with saffron, jasmine blossom and spun sugar at the top, it's addictive and sweet with a heart of cedarwood and sheer white florals. While they may look too pretty to light, at just £9 for a huge 850g, these are candles you can actually light. And, with an impressive 150 burn time, these would make for an impressive centerpiece and will see you through a summer of busy entertaining, ensuring your home smells wonderful for guests invited or not. And if you prefer the flameless design and constant smell payoff of a diffuser? Matalan has you covered there, too, with generous 1000ml bottle for just £18. Delivering continuous fragrance for an astonishing 60 to 80 weeks, these combine generous sizing with premium-quality scents. 'These are products you'd expect to see with a far higher price tag' said Charlotte Dewhurst, Director of Marketing at Matalan. 'From the size and style to the depth of the scent, they feel premium through and through, but at prices our customers can truly get excited about.' You can shop the new Matalan Unmissables online from £9 and in 34 stores.
