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2024 Top Holiday Gifts for Food Lovers and Home Cooks

2024 Top Holiday Gifts for Food Lovers and Home Cooks

The holiday season is just around the corner, and it is time to make a list of gifts we’re going to give to the people we care for in our lives. To your family or friend who loves to cook, here are 30+ gift ideas for you to choose from. Whether you have a budget of less than $25 or $100 and up, we’ve got you covered.

The prices are just an indication and are those that were listed on October 4, 2024, and may change at any moment.

 

 

Under $25

 

Zassenhaus Magnetic Retro 60 Minute Kitchen Timer

For cooks who love anything retro, this kitchen timer is sure to be a happy addition to their kitchen. The timer is constructed of high-quality steel with a built-in magnet for durability. With this, there sure won’t be any burnt recipes anymore!

Price: $24.92

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Funny Christmas Baking Apron

Bring laughter to the kitchen with this festive baking apron, perfect for adding a dash of humor to holiday cooking! This apron keeps the chef clean and stylish while baking up holiday treats.

Price: $7.99

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Cuisipro Stainless Steel Egg Poacher

Poaching eggs takes time to master. For the friend who can’t seem to get it, this stainless steel egg poacher will be their problem solver and they can now enjoy poached eggs for days!

Price: $19.18

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MOOACE Countertop Wine Rack

This holiday season, gift the wine lover in your life a chic and practical way to showcase their favorite vintages! This is a stylish and functional addition to any kitchen, keeping favorite wines within easy reach while adding a touch of elegance to the space.

Price: $24.99

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Custom Tumbler With Handle

Perfect for keeping drinks hot or cold while cooking up a storm, this sleek and functional tumbler is great for coffee, tea, or a refreshing beverage between kitchen tasks. It’s a thoughtful Christmas gift for food lovers who enjoy staying hydrated or caffeinated in style while they whip up delicious meals!

Price: $24.95

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OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Fish Turner

This is a must-have tool for effortlessly flipping delicate fish fillets, pancakes, or grilled veggies with precision. Its flexible, slotted design makes turning and lifting foods easy while preventing breakage.

Price: $15.95

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Vigar Florganic Daisy-Shaped Dish Brush

Brighten up kitchen chores with this functional yet playful addition to any sink. Made from sustainable materials and designed to tackle tough messes, this charming dish brush adds a pop of fun to cleaning. Plus, this is a perfect gift that’ll fit in Christmas stockings!

Price: $13.99

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U-Taste 1.5oz Angled Turkey Baster

Elevate your holiday feasts with this baster, crafted for precise basting and flavor enhancement! Its innovative design makes it easy to reach every corner of your turkey, ensuring a succulent and mouthwatering result. For a fantastic cookbook, get a copy of Louise Davidson’s Vintage Holiday Cookbook – Timeless Memorable Old-Fashioned Recipes for Christmas and the Holiday Season and relive the glorious holiday feasts of the days past with these timeless vintage Christmas and holiday recipes.

Price: $19.99

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Gnocchi Boards and Wooden Butter Paddles

These are the perfect tools for creating authentic, homemade gnocchi and beautifully shaped butter. Designed for precision and ease, they help elevate any dish with handmade texture and detail. Give this to the food lovers in your life so they can enjoy crafting gourmet meals with traditional charm!

Price: $13.99

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Under $50

 

BELLA XL Electric Ceramic Titanium Griddle

For breakfast lovers, this extra-large griddle will surely be a welcome addition to their kitchen. The unique ceramic non-stick coating is 8 times more durable and cooks up to 30% faster than standard non-stick coatings. The one who’ll receive this from you will surely have fun using this griddle to cook recipes from Lina Chang’s Breakfast Copycat Recipes.

Price: $47.81

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Japanese Retro Dinner Plates

With these dinner plates, your friend will surely enjoy serving their homecooked meals. It comes in four different colors and can be used to serve dishes, pasta, salad, snacks, chicken wings, and more.

Price: $48.99

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Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven

Every kitchen must have a Dutch Oven. This pre-seasoned cast iron one from Lodge can be used to sear, sauté, simmer, bake, broil, braise, roast, fry, or grill.

Price: $49.00

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Gourmet Salt Sampler Collection Gift Set

If you’re unsure what to give your friend who loves to cook and almost has everything they need in their kitchen, this salt sampler is the way to go. It has 18 kinds they can try and mix in their recipes.

Price: $34.99

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Bamboo Serving Platter

Amp up the holiday charm to any gathering with this delightful serving platter! Perfect for showcasing festive snacks, cheeses, or desserts, its unique design makes it a standout centerpiece. This Christmas, it’s great for cooks and food lovers, adding a fun and functional touch to their holiday celebrations!

Price: $25.99

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Cast Iron Tortilla Press 8 Inch

This tool creates perfectly pressed, authentic tortillas at home, delivering restaurant-quality results with ease. Its sturdy construction ensures even pressure for consistent thickness, making it ideal for both corn and flour tortillas. This holiday season, treat the culinary enthusiast in your life to a gift that inspires delicious homemade meals and gatherings!

Price: $29.95

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BOSKA Cheese Curler Amigo Stainless Steel

Elevate culinary creations with this perfect tool for any cheese lover! This sleek and durable curler effortlessly shaves and curls cheese, adding a gourmet touch to charcuterie boards, salads, and pasta dishes.

Price: $49.99

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UMAID Himalayan Salt Block For Grilling, Cooking, Cutting and Serving

This is the perfect gift for cooking enthusiasts, offering a unique way to grill, sear, and serve with a touch of gourmet flair. It enhances flavors naturally while doubling as a stunning serving platter, making it a versatile addition to any kitchen. This Christmas, surprise them with a gift that elevates both cooking and entertaining!

Price: $49.99

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Kaffè Coffee Grinder

There’s nothing better than making coffee with freshly ground coffee beans. Make sure you have this coffee grinder at home as it ensures maximum freshness and rich aroma by grinding coffee beans immediately before use, releasing the coffee beans’ fragrant essential oils. With fresh coffee, the recipes from Sarah Spencer’s Coffee Recipes: Hot and Cold Coffee and Espresso Beverages to Make at Home will turn out even tastier.

Price: $39.95

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Cuisinart Hand Blender

With this hand blender, mixing and blender will be a breeze! It has a comfortable handle, 2 speeds, and a measuring cup. Make smoothies and soups and sauces with this hand blender without transferring to other containers.

Price: $49.49

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Under $75

 

Lenox French Perle Carved Turkey Platter

Add elegance to holiday gatherings with this turkey platter, a stunning piece crafted from durable stoneware with intricate detailing. This holiday season, gift it to the cook who loves to entertain in style. It’s both a beautiful serving piece and a cherished keepsake for holiday meals!

Price: $59.94

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COSORI Wireless Meat Thermometer Digital

For meat and BBQ lovers, this digital thermometer will ensure precise temperature measurement and prevent undercooking or overcooking. Monitoring both the internal and ambient temperatures will surely result in tastier grilled meats.

Price: $69.99

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Kook Moroccan Tagine

The tagin is legendary for cooking the most tender, aromatic, and flavorful stews. This is a great gift for a friend who loves to cook various cuisines. This dish is shaped with a conical closed lid, which allows steam to circulate with very little water. The steam continuously bastes the ingredients, keeping them soft and buttery.

Price: $69.96

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Double Sided Magnetic Knife Holder

With this magnetic knife holder, your loved one’s knives will be in full view, and they can appreciate the beauty of sharp knives in their kitchen, the ultimate friend for every cook.

Price: $59.99

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Pfaltzgraff Winterberry Holiday Dinnerware Set

This elegant and durable set is perfect for holiday feasts and makes every dining experience special. It’s a delightful Christmas gift for those who love to cook and host, ensuring they create lasting memories around the table!

Price: $69.97

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Under $100

 

Hydroponics Growing System

This growing system is perfect for home cooks who love using the freshest ingredients. This self-sustaining indoor garden allows them to grow their own produce without soil, right on their countertop!

Price: $89.96

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Nextmug, Self-Heating Coffee Mug

This keeps every sip at the perfect temperature, ensuring that hot beverages stay warm from the first to the last drop. It’s best for busy cooks who appreciate a hot coffee while prepping meals.

Price: $99.95

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YOSUKATA Carbon Steel Wok Pan

Here is another kitchen must-have that all home cooks would appreciate and love. It’s perfect for cooking up Asian-style dishes, especially when one is craving dishes like egg fried rice or kung pao chicken like the recipes you’ll find in Sarah Spencer’s Best Wok Recipes from Mama Li’s Kitchen: Healthy, Quick and Easy One Pot Meals for Busy Families.

Price: $91.99

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Over $100

 

 

Home For The Holidays XXL Gourmet Gift Basket

Treat the food lover in your life to this gourmet gift basket, a lovely collection of gourmet delights that’s perfect for festive gatherings. Filled with artisanal snacks, decadent sweets, and savory treats, it’s a feast waiting to be enjoyed or shared.

Price: $190.21

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Philips Viva Collection SoupMaker

With this soupmaker, the one you’ll gift this to can now make fresh soup whenever you want. No waiting, no planning, and no additional appliances necessary.

Price: $129.95

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Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine

For the ice cream lover in your life, this Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine will surely be their favorite present this holiday season. Also, give them a copy of Louise Davidson’s Ice Cream Cookbook: Homemade Ice Cream, Gelato, Sherbet, and Frozen Yogurt Recipes with and without an Ice Cream Maker so they can make the best ice cream, sherbet, gelato, and frozen yogurt with easy-to-prepare recipes all day.

Price: $149.95

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Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker

With this sous vide cooker, your friend can now make restaurant-quality dishes this Christmas in the comfort of their own home. Pair it with Sarah Spencer’s Sous Vide Cookbook: Preparing Restaurant-Quality Meals with Easy Delicious Sous Vide Recipes, and they’ll gladly get to cooking immediately.

Price: $176.00

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WÜSTHOF Classic Seven Piece Knife Block Set

If you have the budget and would love to go all-out to your friend or loved one, this 7-knife block set from Wüsthof will make a wonderful give to show them your love.

Price: $370.00

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Hamilton Beach Premium Dough & Bread Maker Machine with Auto Fruit and Nut Dispenser

Give the gift of fresh, homemade bread with the Hamilton Beach Premium Dough & Bread Maker this Christmas! It’s ideal for anyone who loves to cook or bake. This kitchen essential turns homemade baking into a simple, enjoyable experience.

Price: $111.99

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OUR FAVORITE GIFT IDEAS FOR COOKS AND FOODIES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

OUR FAVORITE GIFT IDEAS FOR COOKS AND FOODIES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

Here is our list of the best gifts for cooks, foodies, and food lovers on your list. You are sure to find the perfect gift. We update this list often, so make sure to come back and visit.

The prices are just an indication and are those that were listed on November 23rd, 2020, and may change at any moment.

 

GIFT IDEAS UNDER $25

 

Crystal Whiskey Glasses

How cute are those whiskey glasses? Great design, they come in a set of 4 with 4 10-ounce crystal glasses, 4 coasters Keep Calm and Drink Whiskey! and a gift box. Perfect for anyone on your list!

Price: $19.95

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Granite Molcajete Grinder 6-Inch, Gray

Grind your spices and herbs or prepare your favorite dip in this unique granite6-inch  mortar and pestle set. Serve guacamole, salsa, pico de Gallo, and other sauces and dips directly to the table!

Price: $16.99

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Precision Kitchen Food Scale for Baking and Cooking

 Another kitchen essential that makes a great gift for anyone who likes to cook on your list. It has a capacity of 11 pounds, has a tare function, and you can use it with different units including grams and ounces. It comes with a lifetime guarantee!

Price: $24.95

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Fresh Citrus Juicer (Lemon)

If you don’t own a citrus juicer like this one, make yourself a gift that you will appreciate every time you need fresh lime, lemon, or orange juice. Easy to clean and easy to squeeze!

Price: $19.05

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Zeppoli Oil and Vinegar Bottle Dispenser Set

This 17-ounce set of oil and vinegar bottle will look great on any table. With easy to pour. This set comes with a practical rack and removable cork. Great value for the quality.

Price: $18.99

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Professional Zester

This is the best tool we’ve tried to zest citrus and other ingredients. It will bring your cooking to a whole new level. It makes a great gift for anyone who loves to cook. The handle makes it easy to zest effortlessly. And the clean-up is a breeze as it is dishwasher-safe.

Price: $13.97

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Ball Regular Mouth Mason Jars with Lids and Bands,          16-Ounces (4-Pack)

Who doesn’t love Ball jars? It has so many purposes from drinking glass, to preserves, canning, candles, candy jar, and so much more. They make the perfect jar for DIY gifts. This 1-quart set of 4 will make anyone on your list happy!

Price: $17.95

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Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer

If there is one little tool that makes all the difference in the kitchen, it’s using a thermometer. Cook meats and fish perfectly knowing the internal temperature and when your masterpiece is ready. Perfect for indoor and outdoor cooking.

Price: $13.99

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Bamboo Serving and Cutting Board

 We all need a good cutting board. This one is elegant and large enough (14×11.5”) for serving at parties. It’s made of bamboo, very resistant, easy to maintain, and less prone to bacteria build-up.

Price: $19.99

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Rose Garden Set of 3 Multi-Purpose Kitchen Towel

 Another great gift idea that doesn’t cost a leg and arm and is sure to please any hostess or family members on your list. Who doesn’t love beautiful and colorful kitchen towels? Made of 100% cotton and unique design.

Price: $20

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Herb Scissors with Cleaning Comb

 This herb scissor will make you chop herbs like a pro with its 5-blade stainless steel blades. Makes a perfect stocking stuffer!

Price: $10.49

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OXO Good Grips Chopper, White/Black

When you need to quickly chop some veggies like onions or other ingredients and don’t want to get out the food processor, this little gadget does the job. It makes a perfect gift for anyone who loves to cook.

Price: $19.99

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Silicone Food Huggers

Keep your cut veggies fresh. These food huggers fit perfectly on a variety of fruits and vegetables like lemons, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and more. It comes in a set of 4, with different sizes. And it’s so eco-friendly! Another great stocking stuffer!

Price: $8.49

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Set of Two Spoon Rests

These are cute spoon rests made in ceramic that make perfect stocking stuffers for friends and family. Set of two with a choice of colors.

Price: $21.95

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3-in-1 Avocado Slicer

 We love this gadget to slice avocados. This practical tool from Oxo can split, pit, and slice avocados with precision and is easy to use with its non-slip grip. Makes a great stocking stuffer!

Price: $9.99

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Wine Aerator and Pourer

 The super aerator from Rabbit aerates wine as it is poured directly from the bottle, improving the quality and flavor of red wine. It makes a thoughtful gift for any wine lovers on your list.

Price: $14.50

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Handmade Ceramic Garlic/Ginger Grater Set 

Everyone needs a good garlic and ginger grater. This one is not only easy to use but also pretty. You can also use it for turmeric, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and more.

Price: $12.98

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Beeswax Food Wraps with Jojoba Oil – 3 Sizes

Let’s do our part for the environment with these lovely reusable beeswax food wraps. It comes in 3 sizes and can be reused for up to 1 full year.

Price: $18.00

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Set of 3 Colorful Wine Bottle Stoppers 

 Help preserve the wine for a few days with these lovely wine bottle stoppers. Make a great gift for all the wine lovers on your list.

Price: $12.99

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Extra Long Professional Silicone Oven Mitt

We love these oven mitts-pot holders. You can use them for the oven or the barbecue! Makes the perfect gift for anyone who loves cooking or barbecuing. Comes in many colors.

Price: $13.97

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Environment-Friendly Reusable Glass Straws

Reusable and eco-friendly, these cute glass 9-inch glass straw will make anyone on your list happy. It makes an original and unique gift. They are made in the USA and will protect you from toxins and chemicals that can be found in some plastics straws. They come in a set of 4 with a cleaning brush.

Price: $19.99

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GIFT IDEAS UNDER $50

 

The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies

This book is one of our favorite gift ideas for under $50. It contains a bible of information about all the herbs and spices in your pantry and in your backyard. If you are looking to boost your immune system or heal some ailments like colds, sores, stiff joints, etc., it will give you the best herbs and spices to use to heal yourself and your family. 

It makes a very thoughtful gift for anyone on your list. You have the choice of getting the online version or the physical book. It makes a great addition to any home library. 

You’ll find 800+ beneficial plants and remedies in “The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies”. It includes recipes of tinctures, teas, decoctions, essential oils, syrups, salves, poultices, infusions, and many other natural remedies that our grandparents used for centuries. What’s also special about this book is that it has between 2 and 4 high definition, color pictures for each plant, and detailed identification guidelines to make sure you can easily identify the right one.

Price: $37 for the online version; $45.99 for the paperback version

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Holiday Celebrations Appetizer Plates 

We just love these little appetizer unbreakable plates from Corelle. Your guests will love their simple and clean design. It includes 2 sets of 4 plates with the words Joy, Cheers, Bright, and Merry. It makes the perfect gift for a hostess or anyone on your list.  

Price: $29.99

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Ninja Personal Blender for Shakes, Smoothies, Food Prep, and Frozen Blending

With a 700-watt base motor, this 16-ounce blender is sure to make any smoothie lover on your list a happy camper!

Price: $49.99

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Magnetic Knife Holder

 Love this! How practical is this stylish yet functional magnetic knife holder when you are cooking! It’s made of bamboo wood and super strong magnets to hold your knives. And it comes with a lifetime warranty!

Price: $27.99

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Espresso Cup and Saucer Set with Rack

 Set of 6 espresso porcelain cups and saucer plates with metal racks for a touch of elegance in your kitchen. It’s microwave and dishwasher safe

Price: $34.99

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Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Pizza Baking Pan with Loop Handles, 14″, Black

Everybody who loves pizza will love this cast iron14-inch pizza pan. It’s from Lodge so you know it’s great cookware. Cast iron makes it possible to have unparalleled heat retention and even cooking. It has practical handles and comes pre-seasoned. You can use it in the oven, on the stove, on the grill, and even over a campfire!

Price: $49.99

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45 Second Omelet Maker

 Never have time to make a healthy breakfast? Not anymore with this 45-second omelet maker. It makes the perfect gift for college students and anyone pressed for time!

Price: $28.99

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Vertical Bread Box With Eco Bamboo Cutting Board Lid

Our mothers used to have these metal bread box on the counter to keep their bread fresh. This one is so cute and can hold 2 loaves. It makes the perfect gift for anyone who loved to be organized. It comes in red, black, or cream. And the cover acts also as a cutting board!

Price: $34.99

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Tomorrow’s Kitchen Instant Marinator

We love this eco-friendly marinator. It has a 10-cup (2.5-liter) capacity. The pump allows an airtight seal and speeds up the marinating time. It makes a perfect gift for any cook in your life. It marinates meat, poultry, fish, cheeses, and vegetables in minutes rather than hours! I need this!

Price: $39.95

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Handmade Berry and Fruits Washing Bowl

Berry and fruit washing bowl – handmade in Ireland by the renowned Castle Arch Pottery company, this is a beautiful piece that would look great in any kitchen.

Price: $44.95

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Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker

 Make delicious breakfast and other sandwiches in 4 easy steps with this Breville electric sandwich maker. It lets you make two sandwiches at once. Just layer the ingredients, power it on, and wait five minutes for a delicious healthy meal. Perfect for brunch or a quick, healthy meal on the go. It makes a great gift for anyone on your list.

Price: $39.99

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Deluxe Rapid Egg Cooker Electric for Hard Boiled Eggs

Love eggs but never have time to make them. This little gadget does the trick and can cook up to a dozen eggs at once.  It makes a great gift for anyone on your list.

Price: $29.99

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GIFT IDEAS UNDER $100

 

DIY Gin-Making Infusion-Kit

 Make your own gin! This kit includes everything you need to make 3 bottles of small-batch craft-gin at home, easy enough for anyone to learn in an evening. Infuse alcohol-base with ingredients and get a full-flavored mix in under 2 days! Choose from 12 exotic botanicals sourced including juniper-berries, pink-pepper, lavender, cardamom, cubebs, and many more!

Price: $59.90

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Lodge Enameled Dutch oven, 6 Qt, Indigo

Love, love, love all of the cast iron products from Lodge. Here is a practical 6-quart Dutch oven to make all your favorite tastes even better. Because it’s porcelain enameled on cast iron, it makes it easy to clean and cooking temperature evenly distributed for perfect cooking. For the price, this is one of the best Dutch ovens available on the market. Great quality and comes in many colors and sizes. 

Price: $87.50

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Aero Garden Harvest Indoor Hydroponic Garden

 Still one of our favorite for harvesting fresh herbs year-round. Grow your own herbs and veggies with this easy-to-use hydroponic garden. It includes 6 pods of herbs including Genovese basil, curly parsley, dill, thyme, Thai basil, and mint. It comes with a 3oz bottle of all-natural plant nutrients. Grow up to 6 plants grow at a time, up to 12 inches tall with this indoor garden in water, no soil, no mess.

Price: $99.99

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Pasta Machine!

Make pasta at home from scratch with the help of this Italian-made pasta machine just like they do in Italy. It comes with detailed instructions and some recipes! It’s called the Ferrari of the pasta machine world by Cook’s illustrated!

Price: $73.99

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Four Black Glencairn Whiskey Glasses

 If you have a real whiskey aficionado on your list, this gift set of black Glencairn whisky glass is the real deal and would make a wonderful gift! It’s the official blind tasting glasses. It comes in a set of 4 glasses with a Cairn polishing cloth

Price: $59.99

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Vacuum Sealer Starter Set

Keep your food fresh up to five times longer with this vacuum sealer machine kit. Save time and money and reduce food and plastic waste. Designed by Zwilling, so you know it’s quality! It includes 6 pieces

Price: $79.99

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Bamboo Cheese Board and Knife Set

Serve cheese with elegance with this practical cheese board and platter. Serving knives included. It would make any cheese lover or anyone that likes to organize dinner parties very happy!

Price: $59.99

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Mandoline Slicer

Slice like a pro with strong mandoline. It’s the perfect gift for anyone who likes cooking on your list.

Price: $59.95

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Indoor and Outdoor S’mores Maker

Love S’mores? Can’t wait for your next camping trip to savor some? You don’t need to with this practical indoor and outdoor S’more maker kit. It includes a grill top, organizing, serving tray, four roasting forks, burner holder, and snuffer.

Price: $52.99

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