Holiday Gifts for the Foodie in Your Life
Holiday Gifts for the Foodie in Your Life
The pandemic turned us all into foodies to some degree. That's just one of the reasons you should consider giving a food-focused gift for the holidays. This list of products is for budding chefs and seasoned (pun intended) professionals alike. Whether you're on the hunt for stocking stuffers or that big item that will really wow them, you can find something for everyone on your list.
Mystery Box
Full Moon Fruits
fullmoonfruits.com
$89.99
Have you ever tried a pink pineapple or a caviar lime? Full Moon Fruits sends boxes of exotic produce to your door. Throw a bow on the package and give them the gift of a new experience for their tastebuds.
Lacto Pickle Kit
Farmsteady
amazon.com
$75.90
This do-it-yourself fermenting kit makes the pickling process a cinch. Just know that once they get started, they'll end up fermenting every vegetable (and fruit) they can get their hands on.
Keurig K-Supreme Coffee Maker, Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Brewer, With MultiStream Technology, 66 Oz Dual-Position Reservoir, and Customizable Settings, Gray
Anolon Advanced Nonstick Bakeware Set
Anolon
amazon.com
$59.99
The baker on your list probably got a lot of use out of their bakeware over the past year, so you'd be smart to get them going with a whole new set. This 5-piece set from Anolon includes two round cake pans, one square cake pan, a cookie sheet, and a cooling rack.
Tea & Cookies Holiday Box
Mochidoki
mochidoki.com
$125.00
This isn't exactly the type of gift you can wrap and put under the tree. The set consists of 24 pieces of Mochidoki mochi ice cream and an engraved bamboo serving board. It's worth purchasing just to try the seasonal flavors Hojicha and Seoul Cookie.
Ultimate Rub Collection
Spiceology
amazon.com
$64.99
Spiceology sets are ideals for people looking to play with different flavor profiles. This collection of 12 gourmet rubs can enhance any meal and take you on a journey around the world without leaving your kitchen. They taste great on veggies, meat, or whatever you're whipping up.
Crush Collezione
ENZO Olive Oil
enzostable.com
$58.95
Any foodie should be able to tell the difference between the kind of olive oil poured from a jug and the good stuff. ENZO is more than just the good stuff. It's the best stuff. This trio set of oils should be savored and used in ways that really accentuates the high quality product.
Hungryroot Healthy Meals
Hungryroot
hungryroot.com
Hungryroot lets you customize your meal plans to find the healthy balance that works best for you. Their range of product offerings fit into almost any diet plan, so a gift credit to their site makes for a fantastic present to people just setting out on their quest for healthier eating or someone with specific dietary needs.
Mini Pie Maker
DASH?
bedbathandbeyond.com
$17.99
Raise your hand if you got into baking during the pandemic. It seems like everyone was trying to make bread or cookies or other sweet treats in an attempt to ease their stress. Dash has a ton of adorable mini kitchen gadgets to choose from, but their pie maker is a great gift and a time-saver for people who love to bake but can't always squeeze it into their schedule. One mini pie takes less than 10 minutes to bake.
TRUFF Hot Sauce Variety Pack
TRUFF
amazon.com
$69.99
The hot sauce market is a saturated one, but TRUFF stands out in the crowd by incorporating truffles into the mix. It's great on eggs and basically anything that could use an extra little flavor boost. This gift set comes with the three flavor options they offer: white truffle, black truffle, and their "hotter" sauce (for folks who really like a kick.)
Feast Mode Apron
countryliving.com
$28.00
People who suddenly found themselves trying to expand their culinary skills during lockdown might not have all of the proper equipment. An apron is a kitchen basic that people might not think to buy on their own. The "Feast Mode" apron is ideal for someone who has been tearing it up in the kitchen and making a mess in the process. At the very least, now they can protect their clothes from getting stained.
5-Speed Black Hand Mixer with Turbo Boost
BLACK+DECKER
walmart.com
$19.97
Anyone who recently found a new hobby in baking will appreciate this. This mixer operates with 5 speed settings and comes with two beaters, two dough hooks, and one chef’s whisk. It'll make any baking project a lot less labor intensive.
Sun Basket Gift Card
sunbasket.com
Meal kit deliveries are a fantastic way for a budding chef to step up their game. They let you step outside of your comfort zone a bit without diving right into the deep end. Sun Basket lets you choose from a bunch of delicious offerings each week and even some reheat-to-eat options if you're not in the mood to cook every night.
Acacia Cheese Knives
Brandless
brandless.com
$16.00
Pair this set with the Acacia Cheese Board and you've got a solid present for anyone who likes to play host at their house. Cut into a creamy brie or slice up a manchego with these knives. The set also includes a fork for serving.
From Grandma's Kitchen: 200+ Cherished Heirloom Recipes
prevention.com
$31.95
Comfort food is back in a big way this year. So many of us just wanted the familiar flavors of a homemade chicken pot pie or mac and cheese while trying to make sense of everything happening in the world. This collection of recipes offers so many different choices for whatever you might be craving.
Dash Chef Series 7 in 1 Cooker
DASH
amazon.com
$134.80
This machine does so many things. It's like giving 7 gifts. You can air fry, bake, broil, toast, reheat, convection bake, and rotisserie. You also get a recipe book to inspire your meal planning and help you use your oven to its fullest potential.
Wisconsin Artisan Award Winners Cheese Board
Wisconsin Cheese Mart
wisconsincheesemart.com
$52.00
Sometimes the cheesy gifts are the best gifts. Sending a platter of award-winning cheese from Wisconsin is a thoughtful option for the person on your list who likes to play host or just some who wants to try some American cheese that isn't a Kraft single.
Simmer Down Cross Stitch Pot Holder
alwaysfits.com
$12.50
It's pretty likely that people who have been doing more cooking this year might have need for new pot holders or oven mitts by now. This cross stitch pattern will fit in well in any kitchen. If this design isn't your thing, AlwaysFits has a whole section devoted entirely to oven mitts, pot holders, and dish towels with funny phrases.
Custom Gift Box
Daily Harvest
daily-harvest.com
$75.00
Give the gift of healthy eating this year with a custom box from Daily Harvest. The recipient can choose to fill that box with anything on the site that strikes their fancy. It's perfect for people looking to create healthier eating habits as we approach the new year.
Holiday Food Groups Mug
delish.com
$14.00
Everyone has their go-to mugs throughout the year and this one from Delish is a great option for the holiday season. The food pyramid gets a sweet makeover inspired by the movie Elf on a festive mug that should exclusively be used for hot cocoa with plenty of marshmallows. We don't make the rules!
Sparkling Rosé Kit
Brooklyn Brew Shop
brooklynbrewshop.com
$70.00
Earn the right to rosé all day by brewing the rosé yourself. This kit from Brooklyn Brew Shop provides everything you need to create your own sparkling wine. Each kit makes enough to fill five bottles and it even includes the corks.
Salt or Pepper Mill Grinder with One Touch Button
DASH
amazon.com
$19.99
Adding freshly ground salt, pepper, or other herbs to your food has never been easier. This mill grinder lets you adjust coarseness and it's battery operated, so you don't even have to do the work of twisting and turning. Just point and push and you're good to go.
Washabi Sushi Sponge Set
alwaysfits.com
$9.00
Nobody likes to do the dishes, but it's a lot easier to stomach when you get to use these sushi scrubbers. Suddenly dirty plates don't seem like such a chore. The set of three includes a shrimp, tuna and tamago sponge.
Pizza Gift Set
raos.com
$75.00
Rao's lays the groundwork for a DIY pizza night with their famous sauces, a pizza stone, apron, oven mitt, and jar opener. You just need the dough and toppings of your choice. The pizza stone will guarantee the crust gets nice and crispy while everyone waits to dig in.
Chef Series Stainless Steel Sous Vide
DASH
amazon.com
$129.00
If you're shopping for someone who's really looking to experiment in the kitchen, this is the gadget for them. Sous vide cooking lets your food retain its natural juices and flavors. Magnetic-driven water helps cook everything evenly and the LED display lets you set the temperature and timer with ease.
25-Piece Box
Rimini Chocolate
riminichocolate.com
$2021.00
Rimini chocolates are little works of art that makes it hard to want to eat them, but they taste as good as they look. With flavors like Banana Rum, Tahitian Vanilla, and Sicilian Pistachio...this is not your average box of chocolates.
I Like the Wine, Not the Label Schitt's Creek Coasters (Set of 4)
redbubble.com
$15.44
You may recognize this quote from when David on Schitt's Creek described his sexuality. It was practically written to be reprinted on coasters. This a great stocking stuffer for any wine lover on your list...even of they don't catch the reference.
Pearl Boba Hand Sanitizer Holder
Smoko
smokonow.com
$12.00
Hand sanitizer holders may not scream "exciting holiday gift" under normal circumstances, but it's 2020. Plus this little smiling boba drink is so cute, you'll look for any reason to sanitize.
The best way to ANYONE's heart is through their stomach.