20 Amazing Gifts for Foodies
Updated: Nov. 24, 2020We all know someone who loves to embrace the latest culinary trends, and these Christmas gifts for foodies are perfect for under the tree.
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Gift Set
We’re always craving a cozy, comforting drink during the winter months. And this Mexican hot chocolate gift set will make that next indulgence even sweeter. It has everything a foodie needs for an authentic experience, including traditional hot chocolate mix, a red clay jug and a molinillo whisk. Pass along the recipes for these Mexican drinks, too.
Artisan Scones
Whether enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack or for dessert, this scone sampler is sure to put a smile on someone’s face. Each box is shipped out on the same day that it’s baked, and giftees will enjoy delightful flavors like cranberry orange, lemon poppy and strawberry champagne.
Salt Pig
Don’t waste valuable time in the kitchen searching for the salt. This genius tool sits on the kitchen counter and makes seasoning a breeze. Plus, since it’s made in France of high-fired Burgundy clay, you know it’s going to look good, too. Here’s why one editor loves hers.
Test Kitchen Favorites Cookbook
Taste of Home’s kitchen experts test over 6,000 recipes a year—all from home cooks just like you! Enjoy the best of the best with the Test Kitchen Favorites cookbook. This 2020 edition contains 300 dishes handpicked for any appetite.
Corkcicle Tumbler
If your bestie loves entertaining outdoors, a Corkcicle stemless glass tumbler makes a perfect gift. The triple-insulated tumbler keeps beverages cold for nine hours or hot for three, comes with a shatter-proof lid and holds 12 ounces of their favorite beverage.
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat Cookbook
The award-winning cookbook by Samin Nosrat is the perfect addition to a home chef’s cookbook library. Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat is packed with useful cooking techniques and tools for all skill levels, and the book will be cherished by any food lover. These authentic global cookbooks make great gifts, too.
Bee’s Wrap
Say goodbye to disposable plastic bags and containers. Say hello to reusable Bee’s Wrap! The eco-friendly food wraps are made from beeswax and organic cotton. They safely cover and preserve everything from fruits and vegetables to cheese and leftovers. Don’t miss our review of Bee’s Wrap.
Homemade Churro Kit
Dessert lovers will appreciate something other than the standard cupcakes or candy when gifted this at-home churro kit. It has everything they need for a night of sugary bliss. Simply reheat, fill and eat!
Salt Sampler Collection
Bring global flavors to every meal with the specialty salt Passport Collection by Hepp’s Salt Co. Your friends can amp up the flavor of signature recipes with worldly salts such as Himalayan pink, ghost pepper, Thai ginger, Spanish flake and more.
The Challenger Bread Pan
Serious bread bakers will appreciate a pan designed with their craft in mind. This cast-iron beauty will help any foodie achieve picture-perfect loaves. Learn more about the pan here.
Fresh Oysters
Know a seafood lover who’s been missing ordering oysters at a restaurant? Bring that experience home to them with a gift bundle from Real Oyster Cult. They’ll ship you 20, 40 or 60 oysters, along with a shucking knife and gloves, so you can enjoy a fresh seafood dinner at home.
Stainless Steel Knife Set
Like every builder needs a toolbox, every home chef needs four essential kitchen knives. The foodie who wants to create kitchen masterpieces can sharpen their skills with a stainless steel knife set.
Pasta Machine
Nothing beats the taste of fresh, homemade pasta. With a DIY pasta machine, anyone can prepare delicious, authentic pasta in the comfort of their own kitchen. (Tuck one of our homemade pasta recipes in the box, too.)
Snowy Treats
Can you say snow day? This stunning gift crate is packed to the brim with all sorts of goodies to help you celebrate the season. Plus, it’s available in three separate sizes for sweet tooths big and small.
Festive Tea Set
Settle in for a Christmas movie marathon with a steaming mug full of festive tea. This collection features decadent blends in a wide variety of flavors, including caramel nougat, harvest apple spice, rum raisin biscotti and winter chai. Plus, the packaging is impeccable.
Cookie Press
This fun-to-use baking tool will let cookie-obsessed pals create perfectly shaped treats in a flash. It includes 12 fun and festive disk shapes for all holidays and occasions. Start with a batch of spritz cookies!
Avocado Ripener
The avocado aficionado in your life will thank you repeatedly when you give the gift of ready-to-eat avocados. Like magic, this adorable wool sock accelerates the ripening process without having to wait days to have a mash bash.
Runamok Maple Gift Box
Take breakfast (or cocktail hour!) to the next level with this luxurious maple syrup set. Choose from the Sugarmaker or Vermonter gift box—each loaded with four assorted mini bottles. For an added touch, include your favorite waffle recipe with the gift.
Wine Sulfite Purifier
Keep wine fresh, fragrant and flavorful with this sulfite and histamines remover. Sulfites, which are used as a preservative, can affect the taste of the wine and give you a hangover. But using this wand will bring that Cabernet Sauvignon back to its purest form. Here are more wine gifts that aren’t just a bottle of vino.
Hot Sauce Making Kit
Bring ’em the heat! Foodies can create their own spicy concoctions with this at-home DIY hot sauce kit. It comes with all of the ingredients they’ll need to experience bold new flavors.
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