If you love to cook (or eat!) then you know that this is probably the best time of year for foodies. Heavier, richer dishes, roasted meats and root vegetables and delectable sweets and baked goods rule the winter months, especially during the holidays. If you know someone who loves to cook, eat or heck--just enjoys good food, we have a few gift ideas that are sure to impress even the most serious of food lovers.
What Do You Get A Food Lover For Christmas?
Book A Cooking Class
Just because they are foodies doesn’t mean they have all the skills they need or want to create the meals they love. Have you heard them talk about how they would like to make a certain dish, or try a specific recipe? Or maybe they'd like to re-create their favorite restaurant dish at home. If you think they'd enjoy learning a new recipe or brushing up on their cooking skills, why not give them the gift of a cooking class for Christmas?
Get Creative With Something Homemade
Are you crafty? Do you like to create and DIY? Why not make something for your favorite foodie that they can use in their own kitchen? For example, you can build a spice rack out of reclaimed pallets. If you like to cook, you can make them a homemade food gift, like herb-infused oils, chutneys or jams. If you like to sew, you can make them a customized apron. A personalized, handmade gift is always appreciated, foodie or not!
Just because they are foodies doesn’t mean they have all the skills they need or want to create the meals they love. Have you heard them talk about how they would like to make a certain dish, or try a specific recipe? Or maybe they'd like to re-create their favorite restaurant dish at home. If you think they'd enjoy learning a new recipe or brushing up on their cooking skills, why not give them the gift of a cooking class for Christmas?
Get Creative With Something Homemade
Are you crafty? Do you like to create and DIY? Why not make something for your favorite foodie that they can use in their own kitchen? For example, you can build a spice rack out of reclaimed pallets. If you like to cook, you can make them a homemade food gift, like herb-infused oils, chutneys or jams. If you like to sew, you can make them a customized apron. A personalized, handmade gift is always appreciated, foodie or not!
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A Hamper Full Of Favorites
There is nothing better than getting a hamper full of all your favorite noshes when one is a food lover. And putting together a basket full of goodies they love is the ultimate gift. Some ideas to consider:
If your foodie friend is out of town, or you aren't exactly sure of their specific likes, you can always order a gift basket to be sent directly to them. Giftbasket.com has baskets for every foodie on your list, including wine and cheese lovers, and even offers free shipping on many of their baskets.
A Gift Certificate To Their Favorite Spot
Cant go out for a meal at the moment? No problem! Gift them a voucher for their favorite restaurant for use at a later time. Maybe they'd like to enjoy a meal when things are less hectic, or take a loved one out for a birthday or anniversary celebration. Giving them the gift of a nice meal at their favorite restaurant will definitely be most appreciated, especially if your foodie isn't much of a cook themselves.
There is nothing better than getting a hamper full of all your favorite noshes when one is a food lover. And putting together a basket full of goodies they love is the ultimate gift. Some ideas to consider:
- For the pasta lover: A colander with an assortment of pastas and sauces and a pasta utensil set.
- For the bbq fan: A grill basket with an assortment of sauces and dry rubs and a sauce mop.
- For the sweet tooth: An attractive candy dish filled with some of their favorite sweet treats.
If your foodie friend is out of town, or you aren't exactly sure of their specific likes, you can always order a gift basket to be sent directly to them. Giftbasket.com has baskets for every foodie on your list, including wine and cheese lovers, and even offers free shipping on many of their baskets.
A Gift Certificate To Their Favorite Spot
Cant go out for a meal at the moment? No problem! Gift them a voucher for their favorite restaurant for use at a later time. Maybe they'd like to enjoy a meal when things are less hectic, or take a loved one out for a birthday or anniversary celebration. Giving them the gift of a nice meal at their favorite restaurant will definitely be most appreciated, especially if your foodie isn't much of a cook themselves.
These are just four of the many things you can get a food lover for Christmas this year. Do you have a foodie in your life? What are you gifting them this year? Let us know in the comments below.
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