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Holiday Gifts for Food Lovers

November 11, 2010
Photo: Randy Mayor
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

Photo: Brian Woodcock

Silver and crystal snowflakes shine in centerpieces.

Price: $60 to $100 each

Shop: Orange Howell

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Josh Owen Cast Iron Menorah

Photo: Brian Woodcock

Cast iron lends sturdy elegance.

Price: $150

Shop: Areaware

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Ribbon Dinner Plate

Photo: Randy Mayor

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

Photo: Randy Mayor

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

Photo: Brian Woodcock

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

Photo: Brian Woodcock

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

Photo: Randy Mayor

Because some creatures will still be stirring.

Price: $15 each

Shop: Orbix

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Fat Daddio's Removable-Botton Pans

Photo: Brian Woodcock

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

Photo: Brian Woodcock

Coarse-grained sugar crystals make a crunchier cookie.

Price: $5.50-$8 each

Shop: Williams-Sonoma

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Anthropologie Rolling Pin

Photo: Randy Mayor

Garlands and flowers ring this adorable stoneware rolling pin.

Price: $18

Shop: Anthropologie

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Loveramics Tripod Bowls

Photo: Randy Mayor

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

Price: $25 to $89 individually

Shop: Cookworks

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Proteak Cutting Board

Photo: Brian Woodcock

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

Price: $84

Shop: Proteak

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Cristel Agate Long Handle

Photo: Brian Woodcock

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

Photo: Brian Woodcock

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

Photo: Randy Mayor

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

Photo: Brian Woodcock

Wüsthof's starter set includes shears and three knives.

Price: $150

Shop: Williams-Sonoma

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RSVP CookMark

Photo: Brian Woodcock

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

Photo: Brian Woodcock

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

Photo: Brian Woodcock

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

Photo: Randy Mayor

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

Photo: Randy Mayor

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

Photo: Randy Mayor

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

Photo: Randy Mayor

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

Photo: Randy Mayor

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

Photo: Randy Mayor

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

Photo: Randy Mayor

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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