Guest Picks: Food Lover's Holiday Gift Guide
20 gifts for the aspiring chef, amateur baker or holiday hostess on your list
Clara Artschwager
December 13, 2011
Event planner by day, food enthusiast and blogger by night. I write the blog Channeling Contessa, where I share recipes, culinary inspiration, and cooking and lifestyle tips. You can check it out at www.channelingcontessa.com.
Event planner by day, food enthusiast and blogger by night. I write the blog Channeling... More
December has arrived, and that means it's time to get your holiday shopping in order! To help you find the perfect gift, I've pulled together 20 thoughtful kitchen items for every type of food lover and cook in your life. Happy holidays! — Clara from Channeling Contessa
Who doesn't love cheese? These sleek slate and wood boards would make the perfect gift for the chic cheese lover in your life.
One thing is for sure — you can always use extra measuring cups. This set is so pretty, it's counter-worthy. I'll take this one for myself, please.
There are few salt and pepper grinders that are so attractive, they practically serve as centerpieces in their own right. These are even more holiday appropriate thanks to their shiny red color. For the chef in your family that appreciates a seriously well-made kitchen tool, the Peugeot salt and pepper mills make a great gift.
Fact: One can never have too many white linen napkins. A fresh set will allow any cook to throw away all the old (stained) ones they have and enjoy dazzling new ones for the holiday season.
Candles are a great go-to gift during the holidays because they'll most definitely get used at the dining table. Give these glittery ones to the friend who just can't decorate their home enough around this time of year.
I'm not usually one to indulge in such specialty kitchen tools like this ebelskiver pan, but I think the holidays warrant such purchases. Ebelskivers, a Danish tradition, are puffy pancakes filled with fruit, chocolate or jam. Wouldn't they make the most perfect holiday morning treat?
If you're headed to a holiday dinner party but don't know what to bring, a quality bottle of olive oil is always a good bet, even for the hostess who has everything. I promise, it won't go to waste.
I fell in love with these modern coffee and tea jugs a few months back when I saw them in a Brooklyn boutique. I was thrilled to discover you could buy them online! Their design is so clean and sleek; they'd make the perfect gift for the minimalist coffee or tea lover in your family.
In my mind, the best holiday gifts are ones your friends or family members are dying to have but would never buy for themselves. I've eyed these Silpats for years, but I've never brought myself to get one because, well, shouldn't I just use parchment paper? Do the baker in your life a sweet favor and wrap up one or two of these this holiday season.
If you prefer a more homemade holiday gift for the avid cook, pick up a few of these glass flasks in early December, fill them with good quality olive oil and fresh herbs, and let the herbs infuse the oil for a few days before giving them as gifts.
Truffle salt — need I say more? A jar of this would be perfect for the friend or family member who loves a great steak or grilled meats.
Finally, a trivia game for foodies! I picked up this game just before Thanksgiving, and my family had a blast playing it on Turkey Day after all the guests had left. Give it as a gift or pick it up for yourself to enjoy with friends over the holiday season. You won't regret it.
One can never have too many white serving bowls, and this one is exceptionally gorgeous, making it a great holiday gift for any home cook or food lover.
Mauviel may make the most beautiful cookware to ever grace home kitchens. For that extra special person in your life who absolutely loves to cook and secretly aspires to be a chef, this stunning copper roasting pan will leave them speechless on Christmas morning.
A casual mat is a beautiful addition to any kitchen. Plus, it makes standing on your feet for hours preparing a meal much more comfortable. Get this for the family member who has made you countless delicious meals — it's a wonderful way to say thank you.
Tear-off cocktail napkins — it doesn't get more clever than this! This gift is perfect for the friend or family member who loves to entertain.
The best part about these stemless wine glasses is that they're dishwasher safe. Any home cook or entertainer will appreciate that, making them a great holiday gift.
The Emile Henry Salt Pig was made famous for its ability to absorb moisture and keep salt from clumping. It's also a gorgeous addition to any countertop and would be perfect for the home cook who always measures in dashes or pinches.
When it comes to coasters, I like ones that complement your home without being too ostentatious. These natural slate ones make a perfect stocking stuffer for the friend whose home always seems so effortlessly put together.
For the cook in your life who makes absolutely everything from scratch, this adorable jam jar makes for a very affordable but thoughtful gift.
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Laura: I love those stocking stuffers, I'll have to check them out!
Alex B: Thanks for the tips, all good points!
Susan: So glad you like the milk bottles! I adore them too, such a great find.
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