12 Holiday Gifts for Foodies
Knowing what to buy each person on the holiday gift list can be a real challenge sometimes.
As I write down the names on my gift list, I know right away exactly what I’m going to get for some people. I’m excited to have conjured up the perfect gift ideas and I can’t wait to see their faces light up when they eventually open their gifts! For others, I draw a complete blank. I am really stumped. It’s like a hard New York Times crossword puzzle and it may take me days to come up with a clue. Does this ever happen to you?
French Press / Set of 4 Mugs / Coffee Machine / Cheese Knife Set / Chocolate Truffles / Rolling Pin / Insulated Tumbler / Wine Saver / Cutting Boards / Cocktail Set / Holiday Tea / Spice Gift Box
Great gifts for the Foodies on your list
To get you started with your holiday shopping list, here’s some inspiration - a round up of 12 of my favorite gifts for foodies that are sure to please!
FRENCH PRESS: If your special someone is a French press lover, they will adore this stylish version from Bodum. It comes in other colors as well, including a striking copper version that I’ve had my eye on!
MIXED PRINT MUGS: This charming set of mixed print mugs from Laura Ashley will be sure to brighten up anyone’s day, whether it be a morning cup of coffee or an afternoon tea. There are also sets of 4 available in each of the prints if you prefer a matched set.
NESPRESSO MACHINE: The Nespresso machine is a much adored item in my family’s kitchen. We love that we can brew one cup at a time and that the aluminum pods are recyclable. We have a more basic model in our home that performs perfectly, but the Pixie Electric Titan is simply stunning and would be sure to please any discerning coffee drinker.
WOOD-HANDLED CHEESE KNIVES: For the host or hostess on your list, this Olivewood Cheese Knife set would make a beautiful gift and addition to their hosting collection.
ARTISAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES: Take your gift recipient on an exotic journey around the world with the Vosges Truffle collection, which includes their superior chocolate blend combined with spices, herbs, roots, and botanicals. The gift box also includes an enclosed book with guided tasting notes, ingredient sourcing details, and experiential truffle stories and pairings.
MEASURED ROLLING PIN: One of the trickier parts of working with dough is making sure you roll it out to the proper thickness. With its removable discs for various thickness levels, this Joseph Joseph rolling pin makes it easy to roll out your dough to the proper level. Pure genius! For the less colorful inclined, there is a more muted blue and gray version available as well.
INSULATED WINE TUMBLER: Take any worry of broken glass out of the equation with the Yeti insulated wine tumbler. It will protect your gift recipient’s favorite beverage and their feet, so they can focus on better things like enjoying the outdoor fire pit with friends and family!
WINE SAVER: Help your gift recipient savor their favorite wine a bit longer with the Vacu Vin Stainless Steel Wine Saver. It preserves the wine’s vibrancy for a few extra days by removing oxygen - a key ingredient in wine spoilage.
DURABLE CUTTING BOARDS: The Epicurean cutting board is a must in my kitchen. Your gift recipient will love that it’s made of a paper composite that is durable, lightweight and can go in the dishwasher. This beautiful trio exclusive to Williams Sonoma makes them gift worthy.
LAVENDER-INFUSED COCKTAIL SET: When visiting family in Albuquerque, I love to stop by Los Poblanos for a meal and to shop in their farm store. Their lavender products are amazing! I bought their lavender sugar on my last visit and love adding a little dash to my afternoon tea. Next time, I’m looking to pick up their Campo Cocktail Set, which includes aromatic lavender sugar, lavender salt, lavender simple syrup, and a hammered copper jigger from Sertodo Copper.
SPICED HOLIDAY TEA: This festive Palais Des Thes holiday blend tea - a Green tea and roasted brown rice blend with almonds and cinnamon - is sure to please the palate and the gorgeous tin is sure to impress!
VERSATILE SPICES GIFT BOX: Your recipient will thank you for this gift box from Penzeys, which includes a round up of some of the most popular and versatile spices that will add lively zest to everything they make!