The Perfect Present for Every Price Point
Delight one and all, from the new home cook to the most competent culinarian, with these fab finds.
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GOURMET GIFTS
CHEESE, PLEASE
Bring the Danish spirit of comfort home with Murray’s Cheese Hygge Holiday. The set contains a selection of four cheeses, ranging in flavor from creamy to floral, crisp Nordic flatbreads and a whipped honey to accompany. $120, murrayscheese.com
JAVA JIVE
For coffee connoisseurs, it doesn’t get better than Driftaway Coffee Gift Subscriptions. Personalized deliveries of small-batch, single- origin coffee beans from new growers ensure that each month, coffee lovers are in for a unique treat. $40 for three months, driftaway.coffee
TERRIFIC TEETOTAL
Answering the question, “What to drink when you’re not drinking?” Seedlip Spice 94 is a nonalcoholic spirit, cold- macerated and distilled from an aromatic blend of cardamom, allspice berries, oak, lemon, grapefruit peel and cascarilla. Serve with tonic water for a festive and sober night. $36, seedlipdrinks.com
DIVINE DRINK
Dark chocolate sourced from Bolivia and the Dominican Republic is ground to form the base of Cacao Premium Drinking Chocolate. Warm milk or cream are the classic additions to turn this into a luxurious liquid, but any non-dairy sub will do. $25, cacaodrinkchocolate.com
TEA TIME
Tea Forté Dolce Vita Gift Set with Gift Box comes with an irresistible collection of spiced dessert teas as well as the exclusively crafted teaware to serve with. $106, teaforte.com
GIN AND BEAR IT
Produced using 100% organic ingredients, Greenbar Distillery CITY Bright Gin contains no added sweeteners or artificial flavors for a deliciously clean sip. $30, greenbardistillery.com
WORTH ONE’S SALT
Sample the globe with The Spice Lab Gourmet Salt Collection 7 Tube of rare sea salts along with a corresponding reference card for choice pairings. $40, spices.com
COCOA GLOW
The restorative power of Ayurveda and the satisfying flavor of chocolate are combined in this Ayurveda Inspired Chocolate Set of 5. Each bar is infused with superfoods like rose, cardamom and turmeric and sweetened with ethically sourced honey. $40, uncommongoods.com
GIFTS $25 OR LESS
GORGEOUS GLASSWARE
With an elegantly retro flare, the Pryce Coupe Glass makes every occasion, from holiday entertaining to enjoying an after-dinner drink, extra chic. $13, crateandbarrel.com
CHIC CONTAINER
Perfect for the organized style maven on your list, Anthropologie’s Bistro Canisters come in a range of sizes from 8 to 40 ounces and are pretty enough to leave out on the counter. Plus, we love that the smaller two fall in our under-$25 category. $18 to $36, anthropologie.com
FINE FOAMER
Take your bevvies to the next level with the Aerolatte Handheld Milk Frother. The tool can make steamed sips in under 30 seconds. $20, williams-sonoma.com
SIP IT FORWARD
Half of the purchase of the Love Is Love Mug is donated to Human Rights Campaign, an organization to end discrimination against LGBTQ people. $13, williams-sonoma.com
MARVELOUS MARBLE
The Artisanal Kitchen Supply Marble Cheese Slicer features a stainless- steel wire for effortless slicing of both hard and soft cheeses and a beautiful slab board, perfect for serving. $20, bedbathandbeyond.com
FOR GOOD MEASURE
Scoop up these gleaming Copper Measuring Spoons to add a little sparkle and shine to holiday baking. $15, crateandbarrel.com
SLEEK STEEPER
Thoughtfully designed, the MoMA Tea Infuser has a curved lip to rest on the rim of a mug while steeping and twists open at the base to easily insert and remove loose-leaf teas. $18, store.moma.org
GIFTS FROM $25-$50
EFFORTLESS IMBIBE
For hassle-free hosting, the RBT Pourer & Aerator attaches directly to the bottle to oxygenate wine while serving. $30, williams-sonoma.com
IT’S IN THE VAULT
Cheeses find their proper home in the Capabunga Cheese Vault, made of food-grade silicone that wicks away excess moisture, helping to preserve and store for savory snacking. $30, capabunga.com
PRECIOUS POTTERY
This lovely wheel-thrown stoneware Laurel Spoon Rest is the perfect perch for kitchen utensils, messy or otherwise. $48, farmhousepottery.com
CHARMING CARAFE
Show off libations in this Prospect 64 oz Decanter. The mixed-material piece has a solid wood base to secure and a faux leather stopper to capture precious aromatics. $40, crateandbarrel.com
GRAND GARLAND
Welcome guests (and the holidays) with this Rosemary & Lavender Wreath. The herbs are grown in Monterey, California, and cut fresh to ensure that the garland boasts the calming fragrance of live rosemary and dried lavender. $44, williams-sonoma.com
PINK PERFECTION
Containing 80 minerals, the Real Co. Himalayan Salt Cooking Slab naturally imparts health benefits while easily cooking food. $35, thereal.co
GIFTS FROM $50-$100
CAKE WALK
The Crate and Barrel Footed Cake Stand with Dome is formed of handblown glass to accommodate even the most generously portioned cakes and sweets. $60, crateandbarrel.com
MAGIC MITTENS
Made of a full-grain leather, this handmade Color and Classic Leather Oven Glove has a heat-resistant lining and is finished with a dirt-repellent coating, making it an attractive yet practical kitchen essential. $75, dutchdeluxes.com
TOAST OF THE TOWN
For the foodie who has it all, delight them with the Breville Bit More. This toaster features a button for extra browning to ensure the perfect slice every time as well as a lever to check bread without interrupting the toasting cycle. $80, breville.com
PIZZA MY HEART
Produced with Burgundian clay, the Emile Henry Pizza Stone withstands high temperatures best for cooking crisp pies. And with a lead-free glaze, it can go from the oven to the tabletop without chips or scratches. $60, emilehenryusa.com
BEST BLADE
Forged from a single piece of Japanese stainless steel, the Sasaki Masuta Master Series 8-Inch Damascus Chef Knife slices smoothly and effortlessly, guaranteed to impress the serious cooks and the novices on your gift list. $90, amazon.com
GOLD DIGGER
Add some glitter to your table with the Rush Gold Flatware, forged from stainless steel for heft and durability and featuring a gold-colored finish for flare. $90 for 20 pieces, cb2.com
BLITZED BEANS
With 14 settings, the BISTRO Electric Coffee Grinder adjusts from coarse to fine to create everything from espresso to drip coffee. The stainless-steel burr grinders are ideal for pulverizing whole beans while maximizing their flavor and aroma. $100, bodum.com
GIFTS FROM $100+
SMOOTH OPERATOR
With four speed settings, the SMEG 50’s Retro Style Blender easily switches to blitz up smoothies or soups and anything in between. We love the lightweight BPA-free jug and removable blade that makes cleanup a breeze. $250, smegusa.com
FRESHLY PRESSED
Freshly squeezed juice doesn’t have to be a luxury with the Frieling Citrus Press. Leveraging the weight from the long handle, the mechanism can easily squeeze oranges, grapefruits, limes and lemons with little effort. $141, bedbathandbeyond.com
FIZZY FUN
Aarke Carbonator creates bubbling beverages in seconds with the pull of a single lever. Featuring a stainless-steel body and a 1-liter reusable water bottle. $200, aarke.com
HOT AIR
Using superheated air to fry foods to a crisp golden brown, the Philips Airfryer Avance Collection is sure to be on everyone’s wish list this year. The simple front console makes programming effortless, and the interior basket is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. $300, Philips.com
DUCK, DUCK, KETTLE
With a thermometer on the lid, the Precision Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle keeps water temperature in the ideal range for whatever beverage you’re brewing. $110, kitchenaid.com
