Fantastic Gifts for Food Lovers

November 09, 2011
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Whether its the holiday season or you're just looking for the perfect way to spread the love to that foodie in your life, these gifts are guaranteed to please. These great picks are perfect for anyone who loves food, cooking and entertaining. From great food gifts to wonderful kitchen gadgets, these gifts make the perfect presents for anyone who loves food, and yes, even for those who just love to eat! 
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Spoonfuls of Comfort

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Spoonfuls of Comfort

For those times when only a batch of heartwarming soup will do, Spoonfuls of Comfort is the ultimate gift for someone in need of an uplifting gesture. Every box comes with a delicious batch of soup, rolls, cookies, and a custom soup ladle fit with a bow. If you find yourself at a loss for a great gift, because only the most comforting option will do, the gift of soup is the perfect solution.

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The Food Journal

Laurence King Publishing
The Food Journal

Feed anyone's foodie and journal-loving nature with a scrapbook style food journal that can be used to record their latest food adventures. The mixture of both blank and prompted pages are a great place to record restaurant reviews, write down new recipe experiments, paste paper clippings, and input other food musings in The Food Journal. 

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Cuisinart Hand Blender

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Cuisinart Hand Blender

Blend, chop, grind, whip, and more, all in one handheld blender. If you’re looking for a gift for a college-bound student, newlyweds, or anyone just starting out with their kitchen appliances, this great pick combines the power you need in a blender with the precision needed for a food processor, all in one stylish package.

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Baking Set

For the baker on your list, we suggest a colorful 4-piece baking set from Joseph Joseph that includes an adjustable rolling pin, a pie timer, and an elevated spatula and pastry brush, all in fun colors of pink and purple.  These elevated kitchen tools are one of our favorite items – no worrying about where to set the spatula and no mess on the countertop.  Very cool idea.

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Stylish Coffee Mugs

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Stylish Coffee Mugs

It’s hard not to love one of these adorable mugs from designer Emily McDowell’s collection. For the coffee lover in your life, look no further than a mug with a personal saying that seems to describe exactly who you’re buying for. We  especially love this one shown here.

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Foodie Dice

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Foodie Dice

The cook on your holiday shopping list will love these fun Foodie Dice that make sure no two meals are alike. All you do is roll the dice and accept the cooking challenge!

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Stylish Cutting Boards

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Stylish Cutting Boards

Everyone needs a cutting board in their kitchen, so why not make it a beautiful one with the incredible handcrafted items from AHeirloom. We’re huge fans of their beautiful boards, and love how their designs can speak to anyone’s style or taste.

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Hedley & Bennet Half & Half Apron

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Hedley & Bennet Half & Half Apron

An apron is another necessity that a cook can’t go without. Hedley & Bennett's aprons are handmade using top-grade materials such as American canvas, raw Japanese selvage denim, and European linens. This Half & Half 2.0 Apron makes a fantastic gift, and you could even add a personal touch by having it embroidered.

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Candy Cane Caramels

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Candy Cane Caramels

For the ultimate sweet treat or stocking stuffer, these salted caramels from Helliemae's make a great addition during the holidays.  These caramels have a sweet, smoky flavor and are infused with a delicious peppermint twist. 

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State Dish Towels

State Dish Towels

These 100% cotton dish towels from Uncommon Goods are a vibrant tribute to whichever state you call home. Silk screened with names, images and iconic landmarks to decorate each towel, we  have to agree with Uncommon Goods when they say, "These dishtowels look so good, you might end up framing them." 

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Wine Aerator

Any wine lover will appreciate a wine aerator.  This aerator from LS Arts is not a large, complicated contraption –it’s small and handy and allows you to decant the wine instantly when you’re pouring it out of the bottle.  Packaged with a sleek vacuum pump stopper, this is a gift that will be truly appreciated. 

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Tile Cheese Markers

These elegant tile cheese markers from Placetile Designs make a thoughtful gift and will add a touch of elegance, as well as information, to any wine and cheese party.  You can also order tile wine markers and menu tiles.
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Madyson’s Marshmallows Artisan S’mores Kit

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Madyson’s Marshmallows Artisan S’mores Kit

For a great treat to roast around the fire, Madyson’s Marshmallows are the perfect fit. This incredible shop crafts artisan marshmallows and even features great kits to make your own s’mores. Go ahead, gather round the fire with a great treat like this!

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Nutmeg Mill

This nutmeg mill from Cole & Mason is a unique gift for the person who really does have everything and could be used during the holidays when sprinkling nutmeg over eggnog or on top of a pumpkin pie. It holds up to 4 whole nutmegs in the side compartment and allows the nutmeg to be grated very finely with no risk to fingers!

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Chillball

For wine enthusiasts, a set of CHILLBALLS from Make My Day Products will probably be the most popular gift of the season.  Clip a frozen ball on the side of the wine glass so that it sits securely at the bottom of the glass. It keeps the wine at just the right temperature without compromising the flavor.   They come packaged in a portable storage unit along with four clips of two different lengths.  They’re dishwasher safe and stan-resistant.

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Food Poetry Magnets

Here’s the perfect gift for someone who loves both words and food:  a set of magnetic poetry featuring fabulous food words like tapenade and carpaccio. They’ll be able to turn the fridge into a creative outlet, even before they start cooking.  For your more practical foodie friends, you can order grocery list magnets or magnets with recipes for cocktails.

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Popcorn Bowl

For your movie-loving foodie friends, we recommend this enamelware popcorn bowl from Golden Rabbit.   You can select one large bowl or two small bows, both of which come in a matching gift box. To complete your gift, tuck in some bag of microwave popcorn and either a favorite movie DVD or some movie tickets.

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Designer Kitchen Linens 

Apron and kitchen linen from the Working Class Studio at the Savannah College of Art and Design make a perfect gift for novice cooks as well as more “well-seasoned” cooks. The products are designed and produced by students, alumni and faculty of the college and sold in retail stores across the county. The Savannah Toile collection features aprons, oven mitts, pot holders and tea towels.
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Waring Pro Citrus Juicer

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Waring Pro Citrus Juicer

For those who have a passion for citrus juices, let them give their arms a rest by gifting them a great electric juicer like this one. This juicer is powerful, compact, and easy to clean, and great for all types and sizes of citrus fruits.

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