This holiday gift guide may be small, but it’s full of quality, spot-on gifts that your foodie friends will LOVE.
If there’s one thing that’s changed for me over the years, it’s what I enjoy giving and receiving for the holidays. Last year I received two knife sets for Christmas, by two different people. I’m assuming this is because it is obvious I am a foodie who loves to cook, with good knives.
I am giddy with excitement when I have to give a gift to someone who appreciates food and cooking as much as I do. I can wander the walls of Williams Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, Pier 1 and Sur la Table for hours already – give me a mission and I will complete it with enthusiasm. It can be intimidating and a bit of a sensory overload when you are surrounded by millions of tools, appliances, products and more, each of which seem perfect for your loved one whose favorite tv show is Top Chef. I’ve compiled a few ideas for you, so you can stop scrolling through Food52 being smacked in the face with cooking tool stimuli that overwhelm your brain with choice.
the spiralizer*
If you haven’t hopped on the Spiralizer train, what are you waiting for? It’s 2015, and veggies in their true form is so five minutes ago. Use the Spiralizer to transform your side dish from soggy zucchini to healthy noodles.
Get the recipe here.
the professional chef*
Save your friend $40,000 and give them this book that will teach and provide them a reference for the rest of their culinary lives. It is a total classic and has been dubbed the ‘bible for all chefs’. Being someone who owns this book – I can attest to that. It is essentially an entire culinary education between two hard back covers.
A few other foodie books I recommend (click image to see product)*:
cutting board tablet stand*
Like I said, it’s 2015, which means the majority of the recipes we use are from the internet. If your loved one is an avid iPad or Android tablet user, a stand will make it easier to keep in the kitchen for recipe-glancing. It also prevents your tablet from getting dirty or broken by keeping it out of the way. Plus, it looks like a cutting board! S’CUTE!
hatchery subscription
Hatchery is not your normal subscription box. With this subscription, you’ll receive a monthly package filled with small-batch food items, sourced from independent makers across the country. Hatchery was kind enough to share the experience with me, and I could not believe how perfectly assembled, high-quality and one-of-a-kind this box was. Your foodie friend would be forever grateful.
PS: I’ve got a secret for ya. Use code ‘BLISSFULBALANCE’ at check out on hatchery.co and receive your first tasting box for just $10!
For a little more guidance, here is Hatchery’s gift guide:
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kate spade coffee table recipe book
Now this one isn’t for your foodie dudes, but your foodettes (new word) will fall in love. This is the ultimate coffee table cookbook with more than just recipes. I love it so much, in fact, I’m giving one away! Scroll down for details…
Join the conversation:
What foodie-themed gift would you be stoked to receive?
How have your gift preferences changed over theme?
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*This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click the links marked with an asterisk, and purchase an item, I receive a very small commission. Additionally, I received free product from Kate Spade and Hatchery for this post. As always, these opinions are 100% honest. Thank you for your continuous support.
I got The Professional Chef for my birthday last year, and I can attest to it being like mini culinary education! Great guide, that Hatchery subscription looks amazing!
It was the most delicately put together box I’ve ever seen. Definitely high-quality and highly recommend!
This year I’m asking for more practical/everyday items. Like kitchen and workout stuff (because you can never have enough). Everyone should get a spiralizer!
I always ask for more workout stuff. I’m pretty sure my Nike running shorts collection has grown from many a Christmas lol
I looove my spiralizer! I’ve seen those cutting board tablet stands around and think they are just the cutest!
Aren’t they!? I neeeed one!!
What a great looking list! I just got sent a spiralizer from one of my freelance jobs – and I adore it!
I don’t know what I did before mine!!
Great gift guide! The Hatchery looks amazing! My gift preferences have certainly changed this year due to the fact that I don’t have my own house at the moment. Next year they will change again in a new house!![:)](http://theblissfulbalance.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png)
I can’t wait to own my own house one day and fill it with amazing food items and kitchen tools!!
food LOVES me!
*I took your instructions literally! 😉
Hahaha <33 love it
Ok so I’d like everything on this list. Please & thank you. Especially that tablet standing board. I’ve been known to spill everything all over my phone while in the kitchen…
Sending it all over now! ;D I need the tablet thing too. Too many close-calls for me
The professional chef sounds like a killer book! Totally just added that to my list 😛
It’s amazing. An encyclopedia for cooking!
It tastes yummy!
I love food because it’s “a family affair.” Phew…only 3 words. That’s seriously tough! haha
As for what foodie gift I’d love to receive, I’ve seriously been into good cookbooks lately! That Hatchery subscription sounds INCREDIBLE, too!
Food is Amazing!
Food. Is. Love. <3333
taste sensation celebration!
Empowering and delicious!
Oh you’re making me want to hone in on my chef skills (I have none…. baking, yes, cheffing, no) 😉
Oh you’re making me want to hone in on my chef skills (I have none…. baking, yes, chefing, no) 😉
FOOD IS BAE. Love this roundup! My spiralizer changed my life seriouslyyyyy
Why I love food in 3 words? That’s impossible! Okay I’ll try…Food is universal.
This is such a wonderful list. One of my favorite cooking books lately is the Flavor Bible. I use the vegetarian one all the time to make pairings and foodie combinations!
I love this gift guide
unique ideas, esp. Hatchery! I may get it for myself….tehe
Three reasons why I love food: 1) brings people together 2) allows me a creative outlet 3) expands my horizons!
Yes!!! Totally entered. I love food because it is always the center of family events and get together with friends. You have some awesome gift ideas here!!
Ah, the spiralizer is on my wishlist this year![:)](http://theblissfulbalance.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/simple-smile.png)
Ever since I started eating healthier and cooking for myself, it has changed my outlook on food and my lifestyle
Why I love food (in three words): fueling the body!
My mom is dying for a spiralizer for Christmas so that’s what Im getting her! I could use that cutting board stand too!
I like that this is a short and sweet gift guide! all your favorite things. would love to win that recipe book. mainly because it is pink
These are awesome finds! I def need to get with the times and get a spiralizer!!!
Your dish looks amazing!!
Who wouldn’t want all these things?! In fact, I think everyone in my life needs to give me these because it would mean me cooking more food for them! Thanks, Christina!
I’ll take one of everything. Especially the books. Wait. I don’t need the spiralizer. I already have one that I love.
This is perfect! Adding all these things to my Christmas gift list. My mom is (almost) as big of a foodie as I am and I’ve been struggling to find something to get her – these all look great! Thanks for sharing!