Holiday Gift Guide

Don’t deal with the hassle and crowds at the mall or shopping center. Complete your holiday shopping for your food loving friends and family online using this holiday gift guide!

Here are 24 tried and true favorites. These are items I have personally tried and genuinely love.

I have purchased some of the products myself. While some of the products were gifted to me. I was not paid to include any of the items listed here. However, this post does contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, should you make a purchase through those links.

Rest assured these are great gifts for foodies and food lovers! Best of all, they can all be purchased online in the comfort of your pajamas.

Unique Gifts for the Sweet Tooth

Brace yourself. There is a lot of chocolate in these sweet tooth gifts! Most of these gifts are shareable, meaning everyone can join in on the fun.

1. Levain Bakery :: Some of the best cookies in the whole world! They are thick and crisp on the outside yet soft and chewy on the interior. For the ultimate gift, join the cookie club for a monthly surprise cookie assortment.
2. Sakuraco Box :: Thoughtfully curated monthly subscription boxes featuring authentic Japanese snacks and tea. Each month has a different theme and comes with a guide explaining the items along with cultural stories and history. Hand-picked and shipped directly from Japan.
3. Tokyo Treat :: A very fun and family-friendly introduction to Japanese treats. Each box comes with 15 to 20 full-size snacks including rare Japan-exclusive KitKats! There are several subscription plans to choose. It’s a great treat for kids of all ages!
4. Chocolate Subscription :: The gift that keeps on giving! Raaka Chocolate (bean-to-barchocolate) delivers once a month for a season or an entire year! Each shipment comes with three chocolate bars.
5. Fran’s Chocolate :: Simple and classic. Fran’s salted caramels are absolutely heavenly. They offer a wide range of gift boxes and sets for every budget.
6. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream :: Can’t go wrong with premium ice cream! Order seasonal flavors like White Chocolate Peppermint and Boozy Eggnog. Or, stick to classic favorites like Cookies in Cream and Strawberry Buttermilk.
7. Coop’s Original Hot Fudge : All natural, handcrafted hot fudge and salted caramel sauce. Also a gluten-free, vegan option! Use to top ice cream sundaes, cheesecakes, basically any dessert of your choosing!
8. Compartes :: A beautiful delicious treat to gift. Hundreds of different handmade colorful chocolate truffles filled with traditional ganache filling. Or, stick to popular gourmet chocolate bars loaded with an assortment of topping such as caramelized waffle cone.

Thoughtful Presents for Bakers

Want to give the bakers in your life practical useful gifts? These 8 items are great for new bakers to certified pastry chefs. These are timeless pieces that can be used again and again!

1. 10 Piece Glass Nesting Bowl Set :: This set has a bowl for every task you might need in the kitchen. Dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe.
2. Adjustable Rolling Pin with Measuring Rings :: No need for a ruler, this rolling pin has one built in. It comes with 5 rings sizes to ensure you have the perfect thickness when rolling.
3. Stackable Cooling Racks :: Space-saving stackable cooling racks are a game changer whether you’re tight on counter space or baking hundreds of cookies. Non-stock, freezer safe, and best of all, dishwasher safe!
4. GIR Get It Right Set :: The only spatulas I keep in the kitchen. They come in a rainbow of different colors and sizes. They’re super durable, heat resistant up to 550 degrees F, and pretty much the best spatula I’ve ever used. This 10-piece set comes with spatulas, whisk, ladle, and more.
5. Cast Iron Skillet :: There are hundreds to choose from. Here are my top three favorites: Lodge Cast Iron, Lancaster Cast Iron, and Staub
6. Aluminum Baking Sheets :: As assortment of different sized baking sheets is a must have! It’s a good idea to have some half sheets, jelly roll pans, and quarter sheets.
7. Stainless Steel Pastry Tips Set :: A set of 26 assorted decorating tips neatly organized in a carrying case.
8. Silicone Macaron Baking Mat :: The secret to perfectly sized uniformed macarons! The non-stick mat guides where to position your piping tip, as well as much as batter to pipe.

Drink Items to Include in Gift Baskets

Whatever your choice of beverage: coffee, tea, spirits, liqueurs, or juices. These items are perfect for including in a family gift basket.

1. Tea Advent Calendar for Two :: A delicious and relaxing way to countdown the days until Christmas. This set comes with 4 tea bags each day. A mixture of black, green, herbal, and fruit infusion tea. It’s sure to warm you up during the holiday season!
2. The Drunken Botanist :: This book teaches you all about the history the herbs, flowers, and fruits in relation to alcohol and cocktails. Bonus: learn a thing or two about gardening!
3. Secco Drink Infusions :: All-natural dried fruits, spices, and flowers to add to your drink of choice! Add these infusions to water, mocktails, and cocktails. They come in a variety of flavors to match every mood and season.
4. YETI :: Keeps your drinks cold or warm for several hours! Choose from a variety of colors and sizes to fit your needs. Perfect for daily activities, camping, and travel. Try the travel mug, tumbler, chug bottle, or stackable lowball.
5. Matcha Tea Set :: This introduction set comes with a chawan bowl, chasen whisk, and a matcha powder serving spatula. The only thing you need to add is matcha!
6. Extra Large Ice Cube Tray :: Perfect for highball cocktails and any iced beverages. The extra large ice cube are slow-melting! This item is highlighted in several recipes: bourbon pumpkin cocktail, spiced vodka punch, and sparkling berry apple mocktail.
7. Trade Coffee Subscription :: I’ve been a fan for several years. Subscriptions are personalized to the coffee drinker’s taste preferences and their preferred method of brewing. A great way to learn about new independent coffee roasters.
8. Pour Over Coffee :: Can’t go wrong with a classic Chemex pour-over glass coffeemaker. This comes a variety of sizes from 3 cups to 13 cups.

More Holiday Gifting Ideas

• Caramel Pecan Bark
• Decorated Sugar Cookies
• 2019 Gift Guide