As the holidays roll in, Chris, our in-home cook and dedicated foodie, has been hard at work, not just at the stove but also helping me compile a list of gifts for fellow food lovers. His hands-on kitchen experience has been invaluable in picking out the kind of gear that goes beyond the novelty and steps into the realm of everyday essentials. We’re talking about the kind of stuff that serious cooks will actually use, appreciate, and wonder how they ever went without. So, if you’re on the hunt for a gift that’ll earn a nod of approval from the food enthusiast in your life, stay tuned.

Gifts For The Foodie

AeroGarden Seed Pod Kit | $96

For the person who exclusively uses fresh herbs in their cooking (ahem, Chris), gift them this countertop hydroponic herb garden so they can always have fresh herbs at their fingertips. (It works incredibly fast and has been fun for our whole family, honestly!)

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Black Marble Salt Cellar | $24

One thing I’ve noticed from being married to an avid recipe-maker and food experimenter is that a pinch of salt from a salt cellar is preferred over a salt shaker. Apparently, it’s easier to control the amount of salt used!

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Crafted Wooden Bowl | $48

You heard it here first: the resident foodie can’t ever have too many wooden bowls. These hand-carved traditional-style bowls will add so much charm to any kitchen or dish.

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Black Nonslip Cutting Board | $31

This Chef’s cutting board has over 13,000 4.7-star reviews and is said to be highly durable. I don’t think it can be beat, especially at that price point. Chris loves the large size of it, too.

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Yellowbird Hot Sauce Variety Set | $26

This Yellowbird hot sauce is Chris’s favorite hot sauce brand. Not only are they delicious, but they’re all made from organic ingredients, and they’re gluten-free and have no added sugars.

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Peugeot Paris Salt & Pepper Mills | $109

Chris exclusively uses a pepper grinder when he cooks. It’s always going to be better than any pre-ground pepper flakes, and this mill is the perfect grinder for the job.

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Brightland The Duo Extra Virgin Olive Oils | $74

Chris discovered this brand of olive oils, and he swears their flavors are the best he’s tried. The olives are sourced from family-run farms, and they’re cold-pressed within 90 minutes of harvest for the freshest taste and quality.

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Our Place Ovenware Set | $150

This gorgeous five-piece set has everything you need to grill, cook, and bake all at once, and whoever receives this as a gift is going to be one lucky home chef.

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Wooden Spoon Set | $40

I cannot believe the price of this 10-piece wooden spoon set. Chris, almost exclusively, cooks with wooden utensils because they’re so friendly to non-stick pans and cookware, plus they feel so traditional to use.

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Heritage Blue Stripe Stoneware Bowl | $42

We have a few hand-made goods from this family-owned shop on Amazon, and I don’t have enough good things to say about the quality of their pieces. This stoneware bowl is so charming, and it’s priced incredibly well for its’ generous size.

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Retro Recipe Book | $24

Gift this handmade recipe book to the recipe-maker and food experimenter in your life, and their day will be made.

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Marble Cookbook Stand | $68

Psst: I’m planning to gift this gorgeous marble cookbook stand to Chris for Christmas. He can prop up any cookbook, but mostly, I see him using it for his own recipe book.

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‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking’ By Julia Child | $145

A black leather edition by the legend herself, Julia Child. This culinary cookbook on mastering French cuisine will be consumed by food lovers alike and appreciated greatly by whoever receives it.

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Evermill Complete Countertop Spice Rack with Spices | $249

Have you ever seen a prettier spice rack? This is the only spice rack suitable for leaving out on display, either on the countertop or mounted to the wall.

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All-Clad Cast Iron Enameled Dutch Oven | $179

If you want to spoil the home chef in your life completely, get them this heavy-duty 6-quart Dutch oven and they’ll thank you forever.

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Shun Classic Knives | $349

According to Chris, if you have a little more room in your budget and want to gift a knife set that’s really something special, the Shun is hard to beat. 

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