We plucked these ideas straight from our pantries, home bars, and kitchen cabinets. That means everything edible that’s gift-worthy and everything that makes cooking and baking that much better.
We guarantee that someone on your list is a Bean Person. And for Bean People, there is no better gift.
A sophisticated box from one of the best chocolate shops in the U.S.
They cut well, and the handles are lovely. Practical and aesthetically pleasing!
You don't have to go to out to get a coffee shop quality beverage. This appliance will have you covered (and well-caffeinated!).
We're team cross back apron over here and you probably should be too. Molly Baz knows what she's doing!
"I love that this also includes a guide and recipe book, so your recipient will have everything they need to get started." -Mary Anne
A great independent food magazine with issues worth holding onto.
"This cutting board is one of the most used gifts I've received." -Mary Anne
"Everyone wants to be the kind of parent that makes all their own food for babies. But life happens and you ran out of your freezer squash purees. That's where Yumi comes in—the food is legit good. I know because I tasted them all before my son ate them :)" -Carey
Fresh roasted peanut butter, plus a featured jam, every month!
"No, I've never actually made a souffle but I have used ramekins for countless other uses: olives, ice cream, fistfuls of Goldfish. It's the kind of thing you don't know you need, until someone gives them to you, and you're like 'how could I have ever lived without these?'" -Carey
"Omsom has become a staple in my pantry. Every starter is flavorful, made with high quality ingredients, and cuts cooking time in half." -Olivia
"Moonflowers offers premium grade saffron handpicked by female farmers in Afghanistan. Each purchase comes with a recipe card to inspire and encourage all different kinds of uses for saffron. My personal favorite? Infused iced tea." -Olivia
These ornaments have become so popular over the last few years that they tend to sell out. Grab and gift that stick of butter while you can!
"I have these and they are one of the most luxe AND functional items in our kitchen. Not only do they look great, but they are fantastic quality, incredibly sharp, and comes in clutch when I want to quickly snip up pieces of bacon or basil into bits for a recipe." -Alisha
If you're ever in our Slack and search for "East Fork," you will likely stumble upon hundreds (okay, maybe not hundreds) if not dozens of times we've all flipped out about a new release. Their pottery is good. Even better when gifted. This bowl is the perfect size for a small gift for a friend; maybe you'll help them start their own collection!
"I have this adorable compost bin. I love how petite it is and it's pretty enough to sit out on the counter. A great gift for the sustainability-minded host and home cook." -Alisha
"I love a cookie mix for a holiday baking project. This one is upcycled, which makes it that much sweeter." -Alisha
There is no doubt that your giftee will be delighted not only by the fun design of this packaging, but the delicious contents within.
"I have this best-selling set and use them regularly. These sauces are high-quality in their complex flavors, plus they come in attractive packaging which makes this set an easy gift." -Alisha
This pan really is worth all the hype. It's got a safe non-stick interior, a built-in spoon rest, and comes in a lot of fun colors to choose from.
You know how every recipe seems to suggest sprinkling flaky sea salt before serving? With this giant tub, you never have to worry about running out. Maldon crystals have a beautiful shape that really give a “pop” to whatever you sprinkle them on. So give those scrambled eggs that extra oomph! Make that salad shine! Shower those chocolate chip cookies (actually, don’t shower them per se, the limit does exist here)!
We love these in particular because they're clear on one side, but opaque on the other so that you dont have to see everything in your fridge.
Great Jones' rimmed sheets are ideal for focaccia, sheet-pan meals, and all the bakes goods you can create. Plus, we love the bright and bold colors.
Grilling shouldn't have to be seasonal; that's why we love this indoor smokeless grill. It sears just like a hearty outdoor grill.
"One of last year's top gifts was one of my favorites to bulk gift. This year, Five Two has released short and kids sizing too." - Katrina
Foxtrot curates some of the greatest snacks, pantry goods, and food items out there. But there's just something about this special box that we can't stay away from.
This butter warmer is not *just* for butter. You could gift it with something like a butter knife, sure, but you could also do some nice hot cocoa mix and marshmallows, or mulling spices and wine, or even boxed Mac and cheese—the possibilities are endless… sort of like the color options.
This a great gift for smaller apartments and college dorm kitchens that don't have a lot of space.
Consider buying everyone on your list these cute little snack stickers from Olive & June.
The smaller sister of Great Jones' original dutch oven is as strong and high-quality as the larger version, but makes it easier to cook for just one or two.
This sauce and spice trio will level up any meal, from veggies fresh out of the oven to four-day-old leftovers that need a little kick. They really are good on everything. Yes, even that, as Fly By Jing says.
Silicone lids might not seem like the most exciting gift, but wow are they uselful. Bowls, cans, microwave covers—they have endless uses.
A bench scraper isn't just for baking, it's pretty much useful in any cooking setting, even when you're just chopping veggies and need to organize them on the cutting board. Gift this to the homechef you know who could use a helping hand.
If you're giftee is headed back to the office, or got a new job this year, consider this neat set from our favorites at W&P.
The Stagg EKG kettle is everyone's go-to for gifting, so naturally we got excited when we saw the new green hue.
While the quality and elevated look of Caraway's cookware set can speak for itself, we recommend it for gifting because of the IDEAL lid and pot storage it comes with. Not only can you give the gift of upgraded cookware, but you can also gift a decluttered kitchen, and isn't that all we really want?
If you're an avid baker then you know how useful a rolling pin is, and how hard it is to eye the proper thickness of your dough. Enter this amazing adjustable pin that takes the guesswork out.
Sometimes, all you need is to quickly cut up some fresh veggies or fruits as a snack without hauling out a larger cutting board. Enter this recycled plastic number, which comes in several fun colors to brighten up your kitchen. Practical meets sustainable meets good-looking.
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