Pickled Plum - Holiday Gift Guide 2015

Holiday Gift Guide 2015

Gift ideas for cooks, foodies and home chefs

Here is a list of my favorite gift ideas for this holiday season. Whether you want to spend $10 or $1,000, these are fun and useful gifts your foodie friends are sure to love!

Disclaimer: I only recommend products I own, have used and regard highly. This post contains affiliate links. 

FOR BUSY MOMS AND SMALL KITCHENS Kitchenaid KHB2351CU 3-Speed Hand Blender - This make my holiday list every year because it's one of my favorite kitchen tools. Being able to blend a soup or a sauce straight into a pot saves on dishes and time. This immersion blender can blend, crush, chop, puree and whisk. SHOP
FOR BUSY MOMS AND SMALL KITCHENS Kitchenaid KHB2351CU 3-Speed Hand Blender – This makes my holiday list every year because it’s one of my favorite kitchen tools. Being able to blend a soup or a sauce straight into a pot saves on dishes and time. This immersion blender can blend, crush, chop, puree and whisk. SHOP
FOR BUSY MOMS AND SMALL KITCHENS Tiger JAX-T10U Tacook Rice Cooker - with steam, slow cooking and synchro-cooking functions, this little machine can almost do everything! Make soups, porridge, stews and much more in this multi-function rice cooker. Comes with a top tray to cook or keep food warm. SHOP
FOR BUSY MOMS AND SMALL KITCHENS Tiger JAX-T10U Tacook Rice Cooker – with steam, slow cooking and synchro-cooking functions, this little machine can almost do everything! Make soups, porridge, stews and much more in this multi-function rice cooker. Comes with a top tray to cook or keep food warm. SHOP
FOR THE WINE LOVER ONEHOPE California Reds 3 Wine Pack - 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml, 2013 Pinot Noir 750 ml, 2013 Merlot 750ml. SHOP
FOR THE WINE LOVER ONEHOPE California Reds 3 Wine Pack – 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml, 2013 Pinot Noir 750 ml, 2013 Merlot 750ml. SHOP
FOR THE TRAVELER The Carry on Cocktail Kit Gin & Tonic with carry on tin, recipe card, bar spoon, 1/2 ounce jigger, tonic syrup and linen coaster. SHOP
FOR THE TRAVELER The Carry on Cocktail Kit Gin & Tonic – with carry on tin, recipe card, bar spoon, 1/2 ounce jigger, tonic syrup and linen coaster. SHOP
FOR THE BAKER OR AVID COOK Camry Digital Kitchen Scale Food Scale 11 Pounds Measuring Cup - The easiest way to calculate ingredients and servings. Comes with a detachable measuring cup and converts in 5 units of Pounds, Ounces, Grams, Cups and Milliliters. SHOP
FOR THE BAKER OR AVID COOK Camry Digital Kitchen Scale Food Scale 11 Pounds Measuring Cup – The easiest way to calculate ingredients and servings. Comes with a detachable measuring cup and converts in 5 units of Pounds, Ounces, Grams, Cups and Milliliters. SHOP
FOR THE HEALTH CONSCIOUS Magic Bullet Nutribullet - Making smoothies has never been so easy! Since owning a NutriBullet I've become addicted to making healthy smoothies. Little cleaning is needed since the cup used to blend the ingredients is the cup you drink from. SHOP
FOR THE HEALTH CONSCIOUS Magic Bullet Nutribullet – Making smoothies has never been so easy! Since owning a NutriBullet I’ve become addicted to making healthy smoothies. Little cleaning is needed since the cup used to blend the ingredients is the cup you drink from. SHOP
FOR THE BAKER OR AVID COOK Camry Digital Kitchen Scale Food Scale 11 Pounds Measuring Cup - The easiest way to calculate ingredients and servings. Comes with a detachable measuring cup and converts in 5 units of Pounds, Ounces, Grams, Cups and Milliliters. SHOP
FOR THE HOSTESS (OR HOST) WITH THE MOSTEST Tiger CQE-B11U T Electric Grill Pan with Deep Pan – Another useful machine by Tiger! Throw a yakiniku, sukiyaki, fondue or hot pot party from your own kitchen and be the talk of the neighborhood. Everyone will ask for an invite! SHOP
FOR THE SODA POP JUNKY SodaStream Fountain Jet Home Soda Maker - A better for the environment and healthier way to drink fizzy beverages. Requires no batteries or electricity and makes soda or sparkling water. You can adjust the amount of bubbles for each bottle of carbonated water. This is by far my husband's favorite kitchen toy. SHOP
FOR THE SODA POP JUNKY SodaStream Fountain Jet Home Soda Maker – A better for the environment and healthier way to drink fizzy beverages. Requires no batteries or electricity and makes soda or sparkling water. Adjust the amount of bubbles for each bottle of carbonated water.  SHOP
FOR THE HARD TO SHOP FOR Amazon Gift Card - We all have someone in our lives who already has everything. Instead of banging your head against the wall trying to find the perfect gift, why not give them a fun and personal online shopping experience you know they will enjoy. SHOP
FOR THE HARD TO SHOP FOR Amazon Gift Card – We all have someone in our lives who already has everything. Instead of banging your head against the wall trying to find the perfect gift, a gift card to their favorite online store should to the trick. SHOP
FOR THE ALWAYS FASHIONABLE Hyzrz Hot Cute Lovely Lady's Kitchen Fashion Flirty Apron - Cooking for the ones we love is a pretty big deal that too often goes unacknowledged. This holiday, show your honey how grateful you are of the food she puts on the table by giving her a flirty girly apron. SHOP
FOR THE ALWAYS FASHIONABLE Hyzrz Hot Cute Lovely Lady’s Kitchen Fashion Flirty Apron – Cooking for the ones we love is a pretty big deal that too often goes unacknowledged. This holiday, show your honey how grateful you are by giving her a flirty girly apron. SHOP
FOR THE SERIOUS COOK Cuisinart DLC-2009CHBM Prep 9 9-Cup Food Processor - Anyone who is serious about cooking deserves a top notch food processor. This model comes chopping, slicing and shredding discs. A spatula and recipe book are also included. SHOP
FOR THE SERIOUS COOK Cuisinart DLC-2009CHBM Prep 9 9-Cup Food Processor – Anyone who is serious about cooking deserves a top notch food processor. This model comes chopping, slicing and shredding discs. A spatula and recipe book are also included. SHOP
FOR THE SERIOUS COOK Shun Sora Santoku 7-Inch Knife - My favorite knife of all time - and it's a beauty too! The wavy pattern on the blade is reminiscent of Japanese swords. This light knife has a TPE polymer handle, which makes it easy to handle. SHOP
FOR THE SERIOUS COOK Shun Sora Santoku 7-Inch Knife – My favorite knife of all time – and it’s a beauty too! The wavy pattern on the blade is reminiscent of Japanese swords. This light knife has a TPE polymer handle, which makes it easy to handle. SHOP
FOR THE ETERNAL SCHOLAR Craftsy's Online Cooking Classes Learn from the comfort of your own home. Learn about artisan bread, the perfect pie crust, mother sauces, cooking with spices and much more. SHOP
FOR THE ETERNAL SCHOLAR Craftsy’s Online Cooking Classes – Learn from the comfort of your own home. Learn about artisan bread, the perfect pie crust, mother sauces, cooking with spices and much more. SHOP
FOR THE GOURMET COOK Rivsalt Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Set With Stainless - Steel Grater - Season your dishes in a sophisticated way! Natural Himalayan rock salt comes with a Japanese grater. SHOP
FOR THE GOURMET COOK Rivsalt Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Set With Stainless Steel Grater – Season your dishes in a sophisticated way! Natural Himalayan rock salt comes with a Japanese grater. SHOP
FOR THE TRIVIA MASTER Foodie Fight Rematch - Test your culinary knowledge and get ready to prove who's the smartest foodie in the kitchen!
FOR THE TRIVIA MASTER Foodie Fight Rematch – Test your culinary knowledge (from culinary science to celebrity chefs) and get ready to prove who’s the smartest foodie in the kitchen!  SHOP
FOR THE HARDWORKING COOK Le Creuset Palm 20-piece Cookware Set - Spoil your home cook with the Cadillac of cookware. SHOP
FOR THE HARDWORKING COOK Le Creuset Palm 20-piece Cookware Set – Spoil your home cook with the Cadillac of cookware. Every chef’s dream kitchen is equipped with Le Creuset! SHOP
FOR THE STIR FRY LOVER Cooks Standard Multi-Ply Clad Stainless-Steel 13-Inch Wok with Dome Lid - Nothing makes stir fries easier and taste better than a wok. SHOP
FOR THE STIR FRY LOVER Cooks Standard Multi-Ply Clad Stainless-Steel 13-Inch Wok with Dome Lid – Nothing makes stir fries easier and taste better than a wok. SHOP

 

FOR THE BARTENDER Bar10der Ten-in-One Ultimate Bartending Tool - 10-in-1 tool; Muddler, Knife, Reamer, Stirrer, Channel Knife, Strainer, Jigger, Corkscrew, Zester, Bottle Opener. SHOP
FOR THE BARTENDER Bar10der Ten-in-One Ultimate Bartending Tool – 10-in-1 tool; Muddler, Knife, Reamer, Stirrer, Channel Knife, Strainer, Jigger, Corkscrew, Zester, Bottle Opener. SHOP

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