If you have a foodie on your list or someone who is frequently in the kitchen, take a look at the items below. These are some of the many cooking and kitchen related items I have came across that caught my attention or that I can see being useful in some way.
If only I could actually get everything that catches my eye in some of those kitchen catalogs........SURE. That would require multiple kitchens and a nearly limitless budget but hey, who says a girl can't dream.
I am not looking to suggest anything that costs enough to pay someones rent, but a useful kitchen gift at $100 or less is a pretty good deal (even if its for yourself).
1. I know, a can opener may not sound like an appropriate gift, but THIS one is. I have used an electric one before and I have also used various others in the kitchen where I took classes but this gadget tops them for sure. Very easy to use and there are no sharp edges to have to worry about. It comes in a bunch of colors including polka dot. If you don't have anyone on your gift list to give this to then go and purchase one for your kitchen.
2. Aside from being adorable, this portable 20-ounce crock pot is a great gift idea for someone who spends their weekday's in an office. They can fill it up in the morning with soup or leftovers and warm it up at their desk. I would say it's also a nice idea for someone who lives alone or a young adult to have in there dorm room. My mother is a crock pot queen and although she surprisingly does not have this particular model, she has used smaller ones for heating up dips and sauces. Crock pot is a reliable brand that has been around a long time so I would expect this product to be of similar quality (and again its so darn cute).
3. Before we put our spices in this rack, I can't tell you how many times I would open the cabinet door only to be greeted with a cascading mountain of dried herbs and seasonings. And of course, the one you are looking for is on its side rolling around in the back somewhere (despite having just used it the day before). After much frustration we were very happy when my mother came across this and it really does work. Everything is neatly placed and its clear as to what we have or need more of. We have actually given this as a gift with a few spices already in there.
4. This is a nice gift to bring to a party for the hostess. It works with most corks and is especially helpful for those who seem to break the cork into several pieces using a traditional corkscrew.
5. We have had the older model of the Misto in our kitchen for a little while now and use it often. Its great for spritzing vegetables or bread before baking in the oven. I frequently use it with olive oil to spray on roasted vegetables. For a little while I actually used one for balsamic vinegar but I don't think that is recommended as it can get clogged so stick with olive oil.
6. How cute! If you have a movie connoisseur on your list I would definitely consider wrapping up one of these popcorn sets for under their tree. A mom that frequently hosts sleepovers with teenagers or children would appreciate this and would probably rather have this going then something that involves loading the already hyped up visitors with extra sugar (cotton candy maker anyone?).
7. I love the idea of gift baskets as long as you know how to choose the right one for the right person. I frequently browse the Stonewall Kitchen website for year round gifting. Around the holidays they come out with special sets and products to choose from, a breakfast collection being one of them.
8. I think what I like so much about these is not necessarily the added convince of the easy pour design but the fact that they come with a variety of measurements. You have the common tablespoon, 1 tsp, 1/2 tsp, and 1/4 tsp, but this also includes some of the "oddball" measurements like 1/16 tsp. Although in most cases I do not measure exactly, it is helpful when you are baking or want to measure the salt you are putting into a dish. They also have measuring cups and bowls with the easy pour spout.
8. Pair this with a bag of candy and this would make a great gift for just about anyone on your list. Its fun and unique.
9. There are so many brewing systems on the market now. My mom has a little coffee nook in our kitchen and the platinum Keurig brewer is the star of the show. The model we have is about $150 but for someone who would be interested in a simple brewer this one here would be great. It would also be ideal for a person either lives alone or is the only coffee drinker in the house. You don't have to brew a whole pot, just make it a cup at a time as you want it. DORM ROOMS would be a great place for one of these and even if coffee is not their drink of choice; the "K-Cup's" are also available in tea and hot chocolate too. It is sure to please!
10. Clipping a recipe from magazines or writing down your a new favorite flavor combo is pointless unless you can actually find them again. What a nice thing to give to someone who seems to have their recipes scattered throughout their kitchen and various other places in the house. This way they wont find that lemon cake recipe in a junk drawer a week after they needed it. Little things like that can go a long way.
Happy Holidays!
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