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Holiday Gifts for Food Lovers

November 11, 2010
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Enjoy this selection of gift ideas from our editors and Test Kitchen professionals. You're sure to find something for the chef on your list―or yourself.
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Our Favorite Holiday Gifts for Food Lovers

What to gift the food lover—a question that can prove to be quite a conundrum. Luckily, our editors took up the project and deliver with their top holiday picks for the culinary connoisseur.

If a splurge is in order and a KitchenAid is absent, the 5-quart stand mixer now comes in a handsome espresso finish.

Price: $399

Shop: KitchenAid

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Orange Howell Snowflakes

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Silver and crystal snowflakes shine in centerpieces.

Price: $60 to $100 each

Shop: Orange Howell

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Josh Owen Cast Iron Menorah

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Cast iron lends sturdy elegance.

Price: $150

Shop: Areaware

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Ribbon Dinner Plate

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The subtle border makes these plates perfect for the holidays—or any day.

Price: $72/4-piece set

Shop: NotNeutral

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Museum of Modern Art Forest Glasses

Combine these charming crystal glasses to create a tabletop topiary.

Price: $195/set of 6

Shop: MoMA Store

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Capiz Dessert Plates

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Pretty in pearl: Capiz dessert plates inlaid with seasonal scenes.

Price: $28/4-piece set

Shop: Bambeco

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Rocks 2-Tier Server

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Nambe's two-tiered black granite Rocks server gives food a little lift.

Price: $200

Shop: Nambé

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Kosta Boda Noel Santa

Cute, hefty table accent from Swedish glassmaker Kosta Boda; limited edition figurine.

Price: $100

Shop: Kosta Boda

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Jonathan Adler Peacock Bowl

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You can always count on Jonathan Adler for fun, showy pieces. His porcelain peacock bowl has retro gold accent.

Price: $128

Shop: Jonathan Adler

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Orbix Mix Swizzles

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Because some creatures will still be stirring.

Price: $15 each

Shop: Orbix

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Fat Daddio's Removable-Botton Pans

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No more stuck-on-the-bottom cakes: Fat Daddio's aluminum removable-bottom pans.

Price: $18

Shop: Global Sugar Art

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Williams-Sonoma Sanding Sugar

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Coarse-grained sugar crystals make a crunchier cookie.

Price: $5.50-$8 each

Shop: Williams-Sonoma

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Anthropologie Rolling Pin

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Garlands and flowers ring this adorable stoneware rolling pin.

Price: $18

Shop: Anthropologie

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Loveramics Tripod Bowls

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The spouts on Loveramics' porcelain Tripod bowls double as handles.

Price: $25 to $89 individually

Shop: Cookworks

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Proteak Cutting Board

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Slab-sized, won't-go-sliding-away cutting board in indestructible teak.

Price: $84

Shop: Proteak

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Cristel Agate Long Handle

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One set of click-on handles fits every pan and lid in Cristel's gorgeous line, newly imported from France.

Price: $270/pan and lid, $35-$55/handles

Shop: Kitchen Universe

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OXO Good Grips Egg Beater

OXO's update on the old-school hand mixer has flawlessly smooth gears. It's a pleasure to use.

Price: $20

Shop: OXO

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Artland Inc. Enameled Cast-Iron Dutch Oven

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Love the elliptical handles on this sturdy enameled cast-iron Dutch oven.

Price: $130

Shop: Artland Inc.

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EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale

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The secret weapon in every healthy cook's kitchen: an easy-to-use digital scale.

Price: $25

Shop: EatSmart Products

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Wüsthof Classic Sous Chef 5-Piece Knife Block Set

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Wüsthof's starter set includes shears and three knives.

Price: $150

Shop: Williams-Sonoma

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RSVP CookMark

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Cookmarks: For those of us who still roll Gutenberg style. Pair them with one of our Best General Cookbooks.

Price: $10/set of 4

Shop: Chef Tools

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Toast Trivet Set

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Hook the ends together, and a coaster-sized silicone square springs open to form a bloom-shaped trivet.

Price: $42/set of 3 includes red, peach, and black

Shop: Generate Design

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MoMA Metal Mesh Tea Strainer

Infuse some style into teatime courtesy of MoMA's metal mesh tea strainer.

Price: $30

Shop: MoMA Store

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Prepara Ice-Ball Makers

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Bring a little mixology home with Prepara's cute kit. Freeze plain or with fruit and fruit juices.

Price: $10/set of 4

Shop: Prepara

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Joseph Joseph Salad Servers

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For the rabbit on your list. Available in four colors.

Price: $10

Shop: Joseph Joseph

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Lindsay Olives Holiday Wreath

Festive and fragrant, ordering a Lindsay Olives wreath is sure to become a holiday tradition. For a beautiful first impression, fix the wreath to the entryway door and scents of fragrant bay and eucalyptus will great guests as they are welcomed into your home. Proceeds from each sale benefit Meals on Wheels.

Price: $35/16-inch, $30/12-inch

Shop: Lindsay Olives

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Sub Sandwich Ornament

Deck the halls with… hoagies? This isn’t the only interesting tree trimming item you will find at Ornaments to Remember. Purchase any ornament designed after a food lover’s favorite nosh and the company will donate the proceeds to benefit The Learning Community.

Price: $38

Shop: Ornaments to Remember

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Red Flower Felt Placemat

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The perfect gift for the decorator on your list, these placemats are just the thing to give a slightly festive touch to any table. The intricate floral design and vibrant red will provide a definite pop wherever they are displayed.

Price: $6

Shop: Kikkerland

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Moonstruck Chocolatier Holiday Collection Truffles

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Each holiday collection box holds a set of four darling chocolates that are too cute to eat, but too delicious to resist. Grab a box to bring to the host of the annual neighborhood stroll, tuck them in a stocking, or give them as a teacher’s gift. We won’t tell if you hide an extra pack away for a special holiday treat to share with Santa.

Price: $11/4-piece box

Shop: Moonstruck Chocolatier 

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Swizzlestix Retro Holiday Placemats

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Are there any retro fabulous friends on your holiday list this year? If so, these mid-century mod placemats are the perfect gift. Offered in a variety of colors and patterns (shown here in Retro Romp) there will be a mat to match any motif.

Price: $10/each

Shop: Swizzlestix

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Illume Monogram Candle

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There is nothing like the smell of cedar in the wintertime. Spread warmth and tidings of cheer with each monogrammed cedar-scented candle you give. Word of warning: Just make sure you don’t give the wrong initial. That could spell disaster.

Price: $10/each

Shop: Illume

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Star-Shaped Dish

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Unexpected guests abound this time of year. A  dish of sweets is just the thing to have on hand for those “pleasant surprises.” Whether giving or receiving this charming star-shaped dish, it will shine throughout the season.

Price: $30

Shop: Halls

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BeaterBlade Pro

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The nifty silicone trim on this blade cuts down on the need to stop and scrape the bowl.

Price: $30

Shop: Amazon.com

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1 of 33 Our Favorite Holiday Gifts for Food Lovers
2 of 33 Orange Howell Snowflakes
3 of 33 Josh Owen Cast Iron Menorah
4 of 33 Ribbon Dinner Plate
5 of 33 Museum of Modern Art Forest Glasses
6 of 33 Capiz Dessert Plates
7 of 33 Rocks 2-Tier Server
8 of 33 Kosta Boda Noel Santa
9 of 33 Jonathan Adler Peacock Bowl
10 of 33 Orbix Mix Swizzles
11 of 33 Fat Daddio's Removable-Botton Pans
12 of 33 Williams-Sonoma Sanding Sugar
13 of 33 Anthropologie Rolling Pin
14 of 33 Loveramics Tripod Bowls
15 of 33 Proteak Cutting Board
16 of 33 Cristel Agate Long Handle
17 of 33 OXO Good Grips Egg Beater
18 of 33 Artland Inc. Enameled Cast-Iron Dutch Oven
19 of 33 EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale
20 of 33 Wüsthof Classic Sous Chef 5-Piece Knife Block Set
21 of 33 RSVP CookMark
22 of 33 Toast Trivet Set
23 of 33 MoMA Metal Mesh Tea Strainer
24 of 33 Prepara Ice-Ball Makers
25 of 33 Joseph Joseph Salad Servers
26 of 33 Lindsay Olives Holiday Wreath