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It’s hard to get a gift for the person who has everything, but it’s easy to buy for the person who eats everything. We love choosing gifts for our foodie friends because it’s the perfect time to splurge on the upgraded versions of everyday items we use while cooking and eating. We’re talking deluxe hot sauce, kitchen tools that are a total lifesaver, of course, some unique drink options. Take a look at our holiday gift guide for foodies below, then get ready to load your cart with presents. And if you end up adding a few items for yourself…well, we won’t tell Santa.
Diaspora Co. The Trio
Using fresh, single-origin spices is one of the fastest ways to improve your favorite dishes, and with this set, The Trio from Diaspora Co., you can also be certain that your money is going toward paying farmers in India and Sri Lanka 6x more than the commodity price for their products. The company’s mission is to ensure that their farm partners are paid a living wage. And, needless to say, you can taste the quality, especially in this set of Aranya Black Pepper, Sirārakhong Hāthei Chillies, and Pragati Turmeric.
Capital City Mambo Sauce 2-Pack
When you think of regional wing styles, your mind probably travels to Buffalo, and when it comes to barbecue sauce, perhaps you think of Memphis or Kentucky. But what about Washington, D.C.? The city has its own regional style of wing sauce called mambo sauce, and it’s just as good on chicken wings as it is slathered on ribs or drizzled on burgers. Get a two pack from Capital City Mambo Sauce, featuring the Original Mild flavor that has a tomato base and slightly sweet, tangy flavor, and the Sweet Hot mambo sauce, which is infused with cayenne and habanero peppers.
Acid League The Secret Sauce Kit
We first became obsessed with Acid League after trying their spicy, tangy, sweet, Meyer lemon Saffron Gold sauce, and since then we’ve added to our collection. Now, you can try four of the brand’s most exciting offerings in their Secret Sauce Kit. The All the Alliums sauce is a punchy, potent alternative to Worcestershire sauce that we add to basically anything savory, while the Wild Berry Balsamic wakes up salads and marinades alike. Last but definitely not least, the funky Liquid Kimchi is one of the best ways to liven up soups, noodles, and egg dishes.
Red Lake Nation Cultivated Wild Rice
For those who like nutrition-packed foods (or just food that tastes really good!), you can’t go wrong with some deliciously nutty, slightly sweet, hearty wild rice. It’s been cultivated by indigenous groups in North America, like The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, for centuries, and these days they are still cultivating and harvesting it. Wild rice soup, wild rice pilaf, or a breakfast of wild rice porridge add flavor and nutrition to your day. Grab a bag of Red Lake Nation Foods wild rice for yourself and one as a gift. They make great stocking stuffers for cooks!
Fly By Jing The Good-On-Everything Trio
At this point, it seems like chili crisp, popularized by the Lao Gan Ma brand, has reached sriracha-levels of popularity. It makes sense, then, that there are tons of new brands popping up that take the foundational condiment and turn it into something truly special. Fly By Jing’s chili crisps are so delicious, we’ve been known to eat them with a spoon, and this trio features two varieties of crisp and one mouthwatering sauce. The Sichuan Chili Crisp is their take on the classic, with tingly, savory spice. The Chengdu Crunch doubles down on crunch to add texture to any dish. Then, there’s the Zhong Sauce, inspired by Chengdu’s Zhong Dumplings. It’s sweet, tangy, spicy, and savory, and one of the best things we tasted this year.
Graza Drizzle & Sizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil Set
Olive oil is essential for cooking, but it can be hard to find bottles that are both high-quality and affordable. Graza’s Spanish Olive Oil is just that. Their “Sizzle & Drizzle” combo pack includes one bottle of extra virgin olive oil to use for cooking, and one bottle to use as a finishing element. It’s the perfect olive oil for gifting.
Burlap & Barrel Chef’s Collection
Burlap & Barrel’s single-origin spices and blends are shockingly good if you’re used to exclusively using grocery store spices. One that really blew our minds is the Red River Coriander, which comes in a grinder-top jar so you can use it freshly ground — the citrusy, herbal flavor is delicious in everything from Christmas spice cookies to meat rubs and marinades. Tasting it made us feel like we had never really tried coriander before. Want to try a variety of spices? Their Chef’s Collection is loaded with unique flavors like Cloud Forest Cardamom, Black Lime, and Cobanero Chili.
Real Oyster Cult Oysters Gift Bundle
If you know someone who goes gaga over seafood, a fresh delivery of oysters from Real Oyster Cult is bound to be a hit. You can choose from monthly subscriptions, gift bundles, and holiday tasting packages, all featuring the freshest varieties of farmed oysters from across North America. They ship for free in New England, and for a fee in the rest of the country. This gift bundle includes 40 of two different varieties of oysters, along with a shucking knife and gloves.
Heilala Vanilla Holiday Season Vanilla Extract Trio
What do you get for the baker in your life during the holidays? Chances are, they’ve already got the basics down pat, so why not treat them to something a little special? Heilala is known for its vanilla, but their Holiday Season Vanilla Extract Trio is extra special. It’s a three pack that features Gingerbread, Butterscotch, and Apple Pie flavored vanilla extracts, which are the perfect way to add a touch of special flavor to all manner of cookies, cakes, and baked goods.
Holiday Gifts For the Kitchen
Masienda Tortilla Starter Kit
Masienda celebrates the art of making tortillas from farm to table. They source beautiful heirloom corn to make their masa harina, and we can vouch for the quality and flavor of their product over grocery store brands. And you can make a lot more with masa than tortillas, tamales, and sopes — it’s delicious in cookies, too. Bobby Flay named Masienda’s Doña Rosa x Masienda Tortilla Press one of his top gift ideas of the year in 2022, and we think this Masienda Tortilla Starter Kit, which includes the sleek, modern press and two bags of Heirloom Corn Masa Harina, is the cream of the crop.
Hedley & Bennet Herb Garden Apron
If you know someone who’s always in the kitchen, chances are they could use an apron. Even if they have a few already, they always need to be washed, and the durability and beauty of a Hedley & Bennet apron makes them an ideal holiday gift for cooks. We’re kind of obsessed with this flower-print apron, which is a collaboration with Rifle Paper Co. But don’t let the pretty design fool you — this apron can stand up to anything you throw at it while cooking (and they come in dozens more colors and patterns, too).
Tramontina 12-Inch Fry Pan Stainless Steel
If you’ve only been using nonstick cookware for years, we’ve got something to tell you: you’re missing out. Stainless steel is a versatile and much more long-lasting option, with no finnicky finish that can get scratched off, and you can use it at high heat for getting a great sear on meat and vegetables alike. And with proper use (wait for the pan to get hot enough that a drop of water evaporates on it, then add oil, then adjust the heat) you won’t have to worry about ingredients sticking anyway. This Tramontina skillet is an affordable way to add stainless steel to the kitchen.
Nordic Ware Sheet Pans
We don’t know what it is, but it seems like everyone we know has a sheet pan or two that looks like it’s been through a war…a war that took place like 200 years ago. You know, the kind that are warped and make terrifyingly loud banging noises in the oven as they bend with the heat. Maybe it’s time for an upgrade? This three-pack of durable aluminum sheet pans works for everything from baking cookies to roasting veggies
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