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Everyone has at least one foodie in their life. Whether they’re impressive home cooks, restaurant enthusiasts, or professionals working in the industry, these people make our lives tastier. Contagious enthusiasm for wine and dining pleasure.
But gifting a foodie can be terrifying. You don’t want to give them the kitchen tools they already have, or guess about indulgent treats that they won’t like anymore. But really well-chosen always goes a long way when it comes to making someone feel seen, understood, and appreciated. gift.
To help fuel your gift cravings, we surveyed celebrities and up-and-coming people on the best gifts for foodies, regardless of the occasion. Buying Other Types of Recipients? hollywood reporter‘s gift guide is here, from bargains under $100 to tech giveaways.
Emile Henry Ceramic Tagine
You have knives, pots, pans, and appliances, but do you have tagines? Surprise your favorite home-cooked meals with ceramic pots from Emile Henry. Conical lid traps steam to moisten food (perfect for braising). Made from French Burgundy high-fired clay, it is designed to work on gas and electric stovetops up to 930°F and is oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe.
Emile Henry Ceramic Tagine
$200
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delicious smart meat thermometer
For grill masters, Yummly’s smart meat thermometer makes it easy to get perfect results every time. The device can be controlled via a smartphone app with built-in timers and alerts, presets for different types of food, and more.
delicious smart meat thermometer
$89.99
on Amazon.com
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eagles question ceramic olive oil crouette
Beautiful and functional, the A Question of Eagles handcrafted cruet keeps your olive oil ready at all times and looks great on your counter. Holds 16 ounces of oil and is dishwasher safe.
eagles question ceramic olive oil crouette
$70
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Acid League New Essential Kit
This 4-piece set from Acid League is sure to spice up your everyday cooking. Special olive oil, original citrus vinegar, rich garlic onion sauce, and slightly heated special sauce are included.
New Essential Kit from Acid League (regularly $72)
$62
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year of hot sauce
For the adventurous, gift 1 year of Hot Sauce to take your home cooking a step or two (or 10!).Gourmet DIY kits and more from manufacturers across the country
year of hot sauce
$175
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Williams Sonoma Gift Crate European Cheese & Charcuterie
Williams Sonoma’s European Cheese and Charcuterie Collection is a ‘thank you’ gift that will truly be appreciated by the gourmet recipient. It’s chock-full of traditionally made meats and cheeses, and will make you crave for a loaf of bread or fancy crackers.
Williams Sonoma Gift Crate European Cheese & Charcuterie
$120
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Areaware Wave Serving Set
From design-driven homeware brand Areaware, this wooden dinnerware set brings a playful element to group dinners.
Areaware Wave Serving Set
$40
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box subscription box
For snack lovers who can’t get enough of Japanese treats (sesame crackers, mochi sweets, steak-flavored Cheetos, etc.), Bokksu makes sure you or your recipient’s pantry is always stocked. Boxes include 20-24 different snacks and teas based on themes that celebrate the country’s culture, such as the Moon Festival and Summer Festival, and each subscription supports a family-run business in Japan. You can subscribe to deliveries every month, or every 3, 6, or 12 months. (If they’re not into snacking, check out more subscription boxes best for women and men.)
box subscription
$50 monthly or $480 annually
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HyperChiller beverage cooler
Inexpensive yet impactful, the HyperChiller chills liquids in just 60 seconds, turning a hot coffee into ice cream or a room temperature beer crisp in just a minute.
HyperChiller beverage cooler
$24.99
on Amazon.com
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Sophie Lou Jacobsen Wave Pitcher
Entertainers with a whimsical side will love Sophie Lou Jacobsen’s use of playful colors and unusually-enough detail in glassware. Leave this brown wave pitcher alone when not in use. clean enough for And it’s dishwasher safe!
lomi kitchen composter
Composting is made easy with Lomi’s countertop device, which turns food waste scraped directly off a plate or cutting board into soil in just 4 hours. Nutrient-rich soil can be used for indoor houseplants and outdoor gardens, and this process can reduce weekly waste by up to 80%.
lomi kitchen composter
$499.95
on Amazon.com
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Fredricks and Mei’s small cutting board
These colorful cutting boards are beautiful enough as serveware. They are made from leftover materials used in manufacturing single-color boards from food-safe plastic.
Essa Bagel Brunch Kit for 6
Goldbury is home to iconic restaurants from across the United States, including New York bagels, Chicago deep dishes, and Texas barbecue, with some of the most famous dishes delivered right to your door. It’s the perfect gift resource for foodies who move around the city or have a special place in their heart for a particular travel destination.
About vegetables Jeremy Fox’s Cookbook
When in doubt, choose a beautiful cookbook.Choose one written by your favorite chef or about the food they’re working on, like Jeremy Fox’s cooking About vegetablesOr something you secretly wish they would cook more for you.
Flamingo Estate Picnic Basket
This 5-Piece Picnic Basket Gift Set from Los Angeles’ Flamingo Estate, an oasis of artist Richard Christiansen’s decadent home and garden, has everything your favorite foodie needs for an uplifting picnic. The set includes a bottle of Heritage EVOO, a rustic chipotle salsa, a wildflower honey and a bottle of rosé. (Oprah Winfrey and Chrissy Teigen are fans of the brand.)
Flamingo Estate Picnic Basket
$106
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