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.
Beth says
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!
The Blissful Balance says
It was the most delicately put together box I’ve ever seen. Definitely high-quality and highly recommend!
Emily @ My Healthyish Life says
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!
The Blissful Balance says
I always ask for more workout stuff. I’m pretty sure my Nike running shorts collection has grown from many a Christmas lol
Sara@ Oats & Rows says
I looove my spiralizer! I’ve seen those cutting board tablet stands around and think they are just the cutest!
The Blissful Balance says
Aren’t they!? I neeeed one!!
Kat says
What a great looking list! I just got sent a spiralizer from one of my freelance jobs – and I adore it!
The Blissful Balance says
I don’t know what I did before mine!!
Alexandria @ Al2getherfit says
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!
The Blissful Balance says
I can’t wait to own my own house one day and fill it with amazing food items and kitchen tools!!
Caitlyn says
food LOVES me!
*I took your instructions literally! 😉
The Blissful Balance says
Hahaha <33 love it
Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple says
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…
The Blissful Balance says
Sending it all over now! ;D I need the tablet thing too. Too many close-calls for me
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
The professional chef sounds like a killer book! Totally just added that to my list 😛
The Blissful Balance says
It’s amazing. An encyclopedia for cooking!
Crystal Hamilton says
It tastes yummy!
Alexa [fooduzzi.com] says
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!
Kristin says
Food is Amazing!
Lindsay edwards says
Food. Is. Love. <3333
Kim Henrichs says
taste sensation celebration!
Heather says
Empowering and delicious!
Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says
Oh you’re making me want to hone in on my chef skills (I have none…. baking, yes, cheffing, no) 😉
Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says
Oh you’re making me want to hone in on my chef skills (I have none…. baking, yes, chefing, no) 😉
Emilie @ Emilie Eats says
FOOD IS BAE. Love this roundup! My spiralizer changed my life seriouslyyyyy
Kaylin@EnticingHealthyEating says
Why I love food in 3 words? That’s impossible! Okay I’ll try…Food is universal.
Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says
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!
Jess @hellotofit says
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!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
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!!
Susan H says
Ah, the spiralizer is on my wishlist this year
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!
rachel at athletic avocado says
My mom is dying for a spiralizer for Christmas so that’s what Im getting her! I could use that cutting board stand too!
Beverley @ sweaty&fit says
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
Cailee says
These are awesome finds! I def need to get with the times and get a spiralizer!!! Your dish looks amazing!!
Margaret @ youngandrungry says
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!
jill conyers says
I’ll take one of everything. Especially the books. Wait. I don’t need the spiralizer. I already have one that I love.
Megan | BeetsNotMeats says
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!