Still searching for that perfect food themed gift? Look no further. I’ve got something for every foodie on your list.
WEAR
I’ve been a huge fan of Gabiele Corcos and Debi Mazar’s blog for years now and the hits keep coming with their Cooking Channel TV show and new line of food-themed clothing and accessories. I’m loving every single design fromPeace and Pasta Apparel but I gotta say, the “Make Sauce Not War” design is my fave! Enter discount code “NATALE” at checkout for a 20% discount!
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The moment I saw these MoMA Memo Canisters, I knew I had to have them. Besides being cute as hell, they are super useful and dishwasher safe. the perfect balance between form and function if you ask me. And at $40.00 for the set, you can totally afford to buy a set for yourself and a friend. Get’em.
STOCKING STUFF
Morris Kitchen Ginger Syrup ROCKS. Let me tell you, Ginger Ale made with this syrup is something special. But this syrup’s not just for soda, it’s delicious drizzled over ice cream or pancakes or stirred into your favorite cocktail. Gorgeously packaged in amber bottles with letterpress labels and hand made in Brooklyn. The stocking stuffer for your favorite foodie.
Why didn’t I think of THIS?!?! Who needs a spoon rest when your spoon and ladle can chill out all on their own on your favorite pots edge thanks to a super clever notched handle. Rachael Ray’s Lazy Spoon & Ladle set is genius! Totally giving this as a hostess gift this year.
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I’ve been drooling over Donna Hay’s magazine for years now and was delighted to see this extensive collection of her recipes in a hard bound book. In true Hay style, Seasons is not only GORGEOUS but usefully divided by season and coded savory or sweet to help you find the perfect meal for any mood or time of year. Huzzah!
ENTERTAIN
Every host should own a cheeseboard and this one is hands down my favorite. The Brooklyn Slate Cheeseboard is unique and beautifully rustic, crafted out of a piece of natural slate. Each piece includes soapstone chalk-perfect for labeling cheeses. Every board comes beautifully wrapped inside a burlap bag. And at $30.00 each, I can’t think of a more elegant and useful hostess gift.
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I used to think all punch bowls were, well ugly thanks to my mom’s 1970’s crystal-ish one. That was until, I came across this GORGEOUS punch bowl and ladle. A gals gotta have something to serve her party juice in and this one is elegant and delicate. This beauty will have you sipping pretty and is also lovely as a soup terrine or trifle dish.
WEE FOODIE
This OiOi BBox Travel bib is the perfect stocking stuffer for your littlest eater. Mealtime is all wrapped up with this innovative bib. Simply pop the soft-bite spoon inside the bib pocket, zip it up and go. No more fishing around your diaper bag for a spoon. All of babies mealtime essentials in one neat little pouch. How cool is THAT?
If your kiddo is like mine, the mixer is a source of great entertainment and curiosity. Sadly, up until recently, kiddie kitchenware never really looked, well, real. Those days are gone and now it’s all about the stainless steel. Now your babes can be just like mama and dada in the kitchen. Dare I say, this Kids Toy Kenwood Mixer looks cooler than mine?
EAT
Want to send an edible gift in the mail that blows boxed fruit out of the water? THIS is for you! William’s Sonoma has me drooling over their Salted Caramel Truffle Tart. Decadent yet perfectly balanced, this is for the serious chocolate lover.
CHEESE
Looking for a gift that keeps on giving? Or perhaps, something for the person who has everything? One word: Cheese!!! Bet you never thought of gifting a cheese subscription. Yeah. That’s right. They exist. And their tasty, too. If your looking for a gift thats unpredictable, elegant, and fun, cheese delivered to your doorstep is the way to go. I’m partial to The Bedford Cheeseshop andWilliam’s Sonoma because their quality and customer service cannot be matched.
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Ahem…hubby, are ya reading?!?I need want need these Inside Out Champagne Glasses. OK. I know we haven’t entertained in a while since baby #2 came along but, HOW GORGEOUS ARE THESE? No. Seriously. OMG! I know. Seems like a lot of excitement for some pricey champagne flutes, but you’ll have to forgive me. After two kids, sippy cups are as fancy as it gets ’round these parts. Excuse me while I fantasize about sipping bubbly out of one of these babies while sitting on a verandah in the south of France. Pretty sure even chocolate milk tastes classy sipped outta one of these.
Christina Stanley-Salerno is a mama, recipe developer, food stylist, photographer and blogger atTakeBackYourTable.com. She loves cooking for and with her family. Life is hectic, but Christina is passionate about mealtime because she believes that family meals are the glue that holds everyone together. Creating simple, quick and healthy meals is her specialty and her trick to keeping the family meal a reality, even on busy weeknights.
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