Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Chowhound Gift Guide 2019: For Fans of ‘The Great British Baking Show’

gifts for GBBO Great British Baking Show fans

If you know a fan of “The Great British Baking Show” (aka, GBBS, GBBO, or “The Great British Bake Off”), finding a perfect present doesn’t have to be a technical challenge—we’ve rounded up gifts that have both style and substance, and some are definite showstoppers.

Whether your recipient still pines for Mary, Mel, and Sue, or finds the new batch just as charming, when they unwrap one of these presents, from show-specific merchandise to essential baking tools, they’ll deem you star gift-giver for sure. Ready, set, shop!

Note: Prices do not include shipping and handling, where applicable.

“The Great British Bake Off” Coloring Book, $13.71 on Amazon

"The Great British Bake Off" Coloring Book

Amazon

Even when the bakes don’t turn out as planned (collapsing cakes, melting mousse, grabbing salt instead of sugar…forgetting to turn on the oven), the intricate illustrations of each contestant’s creation are always perfect. Many of them, along with drawings of the tent and grounds, are collected in this coloring book for those who’d like to take a crack at shading them in by hand. (Incidentally, if you’ve ever wondered why we call the show by a different name in the U.S., it’s because “Bake Off” is kind of Pillsbury’s thing.)Buy Now

“The Great British Bake Off” prints, $19.11 and up on Tom Hovey’s The Baked Print Shop

Tom Hovey "The Great British Bake Off" prints

Tom Hovey/The Baked Print Shop

If you (or your recipient) would rather just hang one of the lovely illustrations on your wall (albeit sans color), the show’s artist, Tom Hovey, sells prints in his online shop. From contestant Paul’s famous lion bread to Nadiya’s fizzy pop cheesecakes, the classics are well represented. Find prints from the most recent season too, like Kim-Joy’s lemon lavender forest cake adorned with little foxes.Buy Now

“Baking with Kim-Joy: Cute and Creative Bakes to Make You Smile” by Kim-Joy, $17.89 on Amazon

Kim-Joy baking cookbook fall 2019

Amazon

Speaking of last season finalist Kim-Joy, she just came out with her own cookbook full of incredibly charming bakes (would you expect anything less?). From pig-shaped profiteroles playing in a pool of chocolate mud to a dazzling space turtle cake, these are edible art projects as much as they are delicious desserts.Buy Now

Mason Cash Cane Mixing Bowl, $39 – $100 at Sur La Table

Mason Cash mixing bowl from The Great British Baking Show (Great British Bake Off)

Sur La Table

Made in England by Mason Cash since 1901, these iconic bowls that are used in the show are great for mixing all sorts of doughs, batters, frostings, and fillings, and they look fetching, of course—but the raised design also makes getting a grip easier, even when your hands are full of butter. Available in six sizes, the sturdy earthenware bowls are microwave, oven, freezer, and dishwasher-safe as well.Buy Now

Star Baker Wooden Spoon, $16 on Etsy

GBBO Star Baker wooden spoon

Sassy Chikkin/Etsy

This beechwood spoon sports a hand-woodburned “Star Baker” motto with a design inspired by the show logo, but if you’d like a version engraved with your giftee’s name, this one fits the bill—while still alluding to the coveted title every baker hopes to earn each week, or at least once in a lifetime.Buy Now

Star Baker Apron, $24 on Etsy

Star Baker apron Etsy

pencraftE/Etsy

For those who’d rather wear their love on their sleeve (or chest, anyway), this “Star Baker” apron has two pockets for stashing tools and tidbits (and maybe a recipe that’s hopefully more detailed than “Make the custard.”). Its long length protects clothing from flying flour and lashings of ganache, and it’s available in black, navy, and red.Buy Now

Quilted Heat-Resistant Double Oven Mitt, $16.98 on Amazon

double oven mitt

Cuisinart/Amazon

The handy double mitts many contestants use when taking their bakes out of the oven make great stocking stuffers or housewarming gifts, or can be combined with a few other baking tools for a multi-part present.Buy Now

“No One Likes a Soggy Bottom” Mug, $10.97+ on Etsy

no one likes a soggy bottom mug

Dragon in a Dress Store/Etsy

Soggy bottoms are a big no-no, but this cheeky catchphrase is sure to bring a smile to many fans, whether emblazoned on a mug or printed in t-shirt form.Buy Now

“The Great British Baking Show” Seasons 1-5 DVD Set, $79.95 on Amazon

The Great British Baking Show classic DVD set

PBS/Amazon

For those who haven’t quite gotten used to Prue, Sandy, and Noel (or who adore them, but still have a soft spot for the original crew too), the DVD set of the first five seasons (as aired on PBS) makes it easy to re-watch favorite episodes, or just put them on for comforting background ambience, anytime. Sure, you can stream episodes—”The Great British Baking Show” Christmas special on Netflix is a must-watch!—but some people (my mom, for one) still fancy the old-fashioned option too.Buy Now

“The Great British Bake Off Big Book of Baking” by Linda Collister, $25.49 at Walmart

Great British Baking Show cookbook: The Great British Bake Off Big Book of Baking

BBC Books/Amazon

Anyone who’s not only been inspired to bake by GBBO but tempted to recreate some of the specific show recipes will love this cookbook, although be aware that the measurements are metric. That’s easy enough to deal with if you have a kitchen scale (if your giftee doesn’t, be extra-generous and include one along with the book).Buy Now

“Mary Berry’s Baking Bible: Over 250 Classic Recipes” by Mary Berry, $29.95 on Amazon

Mary Berry cookbook: Mary Berry's Baking Bible: Over 250 Classic Recipes

BBC Books/Amazon

Follow Mary Berry‘s recipes for muffins, scones, cakes, and breads and you’ll end up with something absolutely scrummy. You’ll appreciate the full-color photos and illustrations for more detailed steps, too, but again, the measurements here are metric. (The more recent “Baking with Mary Berry: Cakes, Cookies, Pies, and Pastries from the British Queen of Baking” does have recipes that have been converted to U.S. measurements, but some reviewers feel it’s lacking in personality compared to Mary’s Bible.)Buy Now

“Paul Hollywood’s Bread” by Paul Hollywood, $22.25 on Amazon

“Paul Hollywood's Bread” cookbook

Bloomsbury Publishing/Amazon

A perennial fixture of the show and a master bread baker himself, Paul Hollywood has several books of his own (like the simply titled “How to Bake”), but this is a great starting place, because it teaches you how to make dozens of types of bread, and then how to turn them into meals (not that you can’t make a meal out of bread alone, perhaps with a bit of butter). Step-by-step photos and allegedly foolproof instructions make it easy to achieve homemade bread worthy of the Hollywood handshake. We’re betting there’s no recipe for pita bread cooked on a campfire, though.Buy Now

“Nadiya’s Kitchen: Over 100 Simple, Delicious Family Recipes” by Nadiya Hussain, $22.99 on Amazon

Great British Baking Show Nadiya Hussain cookbooks: Nadiya's Kitchen: Over 100 Simple, Delicious Family Recipes

Penguin UK/Amazon

Following in the judges’ footsteps, several past GBBO contestants have also published cookbooks, including the memorably expressive and totally endearing Nadiya Hussain. With one of her tomes—which include recipes for all sorts of meals, not just dessert—you can and you will make a lot of delicious food! You might want that digital scale, though, because this book also uses metric measurements.Buy Now

Digital Kitchen Scale, $9.95 on Amazon

digital kitchen scale

Greater Goods/Amazon

Seriously, digital scales are so affordable and so accurate, they’re a great purchase even if you’re not making metric recipes. Measuring by weight gives you the most precise results, which goes a long way toward a perfect bake (although, of course, there are other factors involved, accidental sabotage among them…just ask anyone who remembers BinGate).Buy Now

100th Year Edition KitchenAid Stand Mixer, $399.95 at Sur La Table

KitchenAid 100 Year Anniversary Stand Mixer

Sur La Table

Any serious baker without a KitchenAid mixer likely covets one, and while this exact model was never used on the show, it looks quaint enough to be right at home in the tent. (For a bit more dough, it comes with a darling hobnail ceramic bowl at Williams-Sonoma, in the same pale blue shade.) Any model will mix batters and whip cream and egg whites to perfection, though, making everything from Bakewell tarts to baked Alaska that much more achievable.Buy Now

Joseph Joseph Adjustable Rolling Pin with Removable Rings, $19.99 on Amazon

wooden rolling pin with adjustable rings to control dough thickness

Joseph Joseph/Amazon

Even seasoned bakers can struggle with rolling out pie crusts and cookie doughs to an even thickness, but this beechwood rolling pin is a real confidence booster, as the adjustable plastic rings control the height of the pin relative to the rolling surface—an easy shortcut to perfection (at least during the beginning stages of the baking).Buy Now

Extra Large Non-Slip Silicone Pastry Mat with Rolling Guides, $19.95 on Amazon

silicone pastry rolling mat with size guide

Folksy Super Kitchen/Amazon

Another super-useful tool for bakers? A silicone mat on which to roll out dough, that’s also oven-safe and nonstick so it can be used to line sheet pans too. This one has a helpful size guide for getting pie and tart crusts to the correct diameter (always add a couple inches to allow for crimping!), and the mat itself is 20 by 28 inches, so you can even roll out enough fondant to cover a cake.Buy Now

OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Bench Scraper, $9.99 on Amazon

OXO Good Grips bench scraper and pastry cutter

OXO/Amazon

Bench scrapers may seem so basic they’re boring, but they’re great for blending butter, scraping up sticky dough, and cutting it into portions–so no wonder it’s one of Paul Hollywood’s must-have baking items. Consider wrapping it up along with one of his cookbooks…Buy Now

Rubbermaid Stainless Steel Oven Thermometer, $7 on Amazon

Rubbermaid oven thermometer for accurate baking temp

Rubbermaid/Amazon

An accurate oven temperature is crucial to exceptional baking (which is why “The Great British Baking Show” crew bakes a finicky Victoria sponge in every oven each day before taping begins). Oven thermometers are cheap and fantastic for discovering your oven’s true temperature—and they’re also the perfect size for a stocking stuffer.Buy Now

Wilton Excelle Elite 3-Tier Cooling Rack, $16.58 on Amazon

Wilton Excelle Elite 3-Tier Cooling Rack

Wilton/Amazon

A three-tier cooling rack frees up valuable counter space and means you can make multiple traybakes, pies (hand-raised or otherwise), cakes, and/or batches of cookies at once.Buy Now

Kootek Frosting Tools Set with Piping Tips and Bags, 42 pieces for $10.99 on Amazon

professional cake decorating set with silicone piping bags and frosting tips

Kootek/Amazon

A professional-grade decorating set (this one includes two reusable silicone pastry bags, 36 different icing tips, and two flower nails for building beautiful roses) is great for creating showstopping cakes, of course—but also useful for piping meringue, forming and filling macarons, and squeezing out choux pastry for protfiteroles, éclairs, and so much more.Buy Now

Handmade Porcelain Cake Stand, $40 at Sur La Table

classic porcelain cake plate or cake stand

Sur La Table

Once all the finishing touches have been put on a bake, it needs a pedestal to be placed upon, and this classic white porcelain cake stand is simple, elegant, and lets the dessert take center stage—even if the only ones judging it are friends and family. A cake plate with a frilly scalloped edge is also pretty, but still won’t steal the show.Buy Now

Passion Fruit Petit Fours, 60 for $64.95 at Sur La Table

Passion Fruit Petit Fours, 60 Pieces

Sur la Table

Then again, if you know your “Great British Baking Show” fan isn’t destined to be star baker no matter what tools are at their disposal—or if they only enjoy being in the kitchen vicariously—you can always give them the gift of a delicious confection, like these high-end petit fours, tidy enough to impress even Mary Berry. The flavors are mostly fruity (pineapple, berry, orange, strawberry, and tangerine), plus mocha (that’s pronounced “mocka” of course).Buy Now

Asymmetric Necklace, $52 on Etsy

handmade bright chunky asymmetric statement necklace Prue Leith

ORIKO/Etsy

No, it’s not kitchen-related, but if your recipient has been won over by new judge Prue Leith (whether because of or despite her habit of talking with her mouth full), her bold style may well have something to do with it—in which case, consider gifting them a bright and chunky asymmetric statement necklace like the ones Prue wears.Buy Now

For more great gift ideas, see our Gourmet Food and Drink Gift Guide, and our Best Kitchen Gadgets, Tools, and Appliances Gift Guide.

See our sister sites’ tech gift guides, gaming gift guides, fashion and beauty gift guides, TV gift guides, and Rachael Ray’s gift guides, for more.



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Chowhound Gift Guide 2019: The Best Picks From Direct-to-Consumer Brands

This year was a good one for direct-to-consumer kitchen startups. These companies offer high-quality kitchen goods at affordable prices by cutting out the middlemen in the distribution chain (think retailers and resellers) and happy shoppersourselves includedjust can’t get enough of their new wares. After all, who doesn’t want top-notch cookware for a fraction of the price?

If you want to spread some DTC joy this holiday season, our favorite kitchen startups offer a wide range of products that would make amazing gifts. Whether you’re shopping for friends, family, coworkers, or even a Secret Santa, there’s something on this list of DTC kitchen presents that’s perfect for everyone on your list.

Best Overall

Made In Personalized 8-inch Chef’s Knife, $109

Made In

It’s useful. It’s thoughtful. It’s personal. Basically, this chef’s knife from Made In is the ultimate holiday present. The 8-inch French-made knife is 100 percent fully forgedaka, it’s made from a single rod of metaland it has a riveted handle that’s available in red, black, or white. However, the best part of this product, hands down, is that you can have it personalized for free! That’s right: Made In will engrave the recipient’s name into the handle, making it that much more thoughtful a gift.

Engraved knives take around two to three weeks to ship, so make sure you plan ahead of time. You won’t regret purchasing this custom knife, though, as reviewers say it’s incredibly well-balanced and strong, writing that they “would buy this knife over and over.” It’s sure to become a favorite utensil in anyone’s kitchen.

Buy Now

Best Under $25

Field Company Leather Handle Cover, $22

Field Company

Looking for a stocking stuffer or Yankee swap gift? You can keep your budget low and still deliver an enviable gift with this cool handle cover for cast iron pans. Cast iron is a favorite among many home chefs, but the downside of this material is the handles of your pans can get quite hot. That’s why a leather handle cover is such a great purchase: It allows you to grab the pan without worry, saving you the hassle of searching for pot holders.

This handle cover is made from vegetable-tanned leather and is hand-stitched in the U.S. It’s inner dimensions are 1-¼ by 5 inches, so it will fit on many cast iron pans, including the ones made by Field Company. Reviewers say this product is “a handsome cover and makes working with cast iron that much more convenient.” Plus, it’s so affordable that you might want to grab one for yourself.

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Best Under $50

Five Two Ultimate Apron, $45

Five Two Ultimate Apron

Food52

The Five Two Ultimate Apron makes for a thoughtful gift under $50. This unique kitchen apron was designed by Food52 with input from thousands of readers, and the end result is a multifunctional kitchen coverup that your friends are sure to love. The Ultimate Apron is made from 100 percent cotton with a metal buckle on its tie, and it comes in five pretty colors to suit anyone’s style.

What makes this apron unique? For one, it has built-in pot holders at the bottom corners, as well as a handy hanging loop, extra-long waist ties, an adjustable neck strap, and three spacious pockets. There’s even a conversion chart inside one of the pockets to help cooks adjust recipes on the fly. Buyers absolutely rave about the handy design of this product, calling it “the smartest apron that has ever existed.”

Buy Now

Best Under $75

Material Kitchen The Base Knife and Utensil Holder, $60

Material Kitchen

Normal utensil holders pale in comparison to the sleek, super-functional Base from Material Kitchen. This wooden design is both a knife and utensil holder, and it would make a stunning addition to anyone’s kitchen. The Base comes in walnut, maple, and black finishes, and it hides a few unique features that make it a chef’s best friend.

For instance, the inner wall of The Base has a magnetic strip that holds knives in place, allowing you to keep them organized without dulling the blade’s tip. It can hold up to three knives, and it also has a separate compartment for other kitchen tools that need to be within arm’s reach at all times.

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Best Splurge

Great Jones The Dutchess, $145

Great Jones Dutch oven

Great Jones

Even our “splurge” pick is not all that expensivethat’s the beauty of DTC brands. If you want to spend a little more on a gift for someone special, The Dutchess is a stunning Dutch oven from the trendy brand Great Jones, and we can’t see anyone not loving this gift. The enameled cast iron pot has an oval shape to give you extra room for browning meats, and it comes in seven pretty colors.

The Dutchess has a 6-¾ quart capacity, and it weighs 15 pounds. Naturally, it comes with a tight-fitting lid, and its smooth enamel finish makes it easy to deglaze and clean. This Dutch oven has roomy handles, is dishwasher-safe, and is oven-safe to 500 degrees. Reviewers are quite smitten with The Dutchess, saying, “she is gorgeous and versatile—she’ll be a workhorse in my kitchen over the fall/winter months for sure.”

Buy Now

Best Cookware Set

Potluck Cookware Set, $160

Potluck

If you’re shopping for someone who’s outfitting their first kitchen or is in desperate need of all new cookware, you can make their year with this seven-piece cookware set from Potluck. The surprisingly affordable set includes 1.5- and 3-quart saucepans, a 10-inch skillet, and 8-quart stock pot and three lidsall the essentials of a well-stocked kitchen.

These pans are made from triple-ply stainless steel with riveted steel handles. They’re oven-safe up to 600 degrees, and they won’t react to acidic ingredients. The pans all feature rolled edges for easy pouring, and the lids have a subtle dome shape that directs condensation back into the pan.

Don’t believe us about how good this set is? Just read what reviewers have to say: “For the past couple of years, I’ve been searching for the ideal set of cookware, something with both form and function, and Potluck has nailed it! I’m in love.”

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Best Utensil Set

Five Two Wooden Spoons, $99

Five Two Wooden Spoons

Food52

We all know someone who collects kitchen utensilsand someone in dire need of new ones. Either way, this set of five Two Wooden Spoons would make an ideal addition to their kitchen. After all, wooden spoons are jacks-of-all-trades when cooking.

This set comes with five teak spoons, including the Mix Master, the 2-in-1, the Big Dipper, the Corner-Getter, and the Flip and Scrape. As you may have guessed from their names, each utensil is designed with specific tasks in mind, from flipping fish fillets to scraping food from the corners of a pan. With these five lightweight, sturdy spoons in the drawer, your recipient will always have the perfect tool for the job. And it also helps that they’re quite pretty!

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Best Cutting Board

Material Kitchen The Angled Board, $77

Material Kitchen

This is more than just a cutting board; it’s a beautiful accent for any kitchen. The Angled Board from Material is an update to the classic wood cutting board, and it comes in both walnut and maple finishes. On one side of the double-sided cutting board is a groove around the edge to catch liquids, and people love the unique angled edge that makes it easier to collect chopped ingredients.

The Angled Board measures 17 by 12 inches, and it’s 1-inch thick. While it’s amazingly functional and will make dinner prep much easier, it’s also pretty enough to use as a serving board at a party. Seriously, reviewers go as far as to call it the “most beautiful cutting board” they’ve ever owned and a “kitchen dream come true.” If that doesn’t sell you on this product, we don’t know what will.

Buy Now

Best for New Cooks

Misen Essential Knives Set, $130

Misen

If there’s one thing new chefs are generally lacking, it’s a high-quality set of kitchen knives. For that reason, there’s no better gift for the budding chef in your life than a set of amazing Misen knives. This brand started out as a crazy-successful Kickstarter campaign, and now it sells a range of cookware, including an Essential Knives Set.

This three-piece set comes with a chef’s knife, paring knife and serrated knife, all of which are made from premium high-carbon stainless steel. (There’s also a five-piece set that adds a santoku knife and utility knife.) The knives have a unique sloped bolster to help chefs master their pinch grip, and the 15-degree blade angle provides a noticeably sharper cutting face.

Buy Now

Best for Frequent Hosts

Snowe Cheese Board Set, $130

Snowe Cheese Board Set

Snowe

If you’re shopping for someone who’s always hosting get-togethers, you can’t go wrong with a product like this Cheese Board Set from Snowe. The American-made cheese board is crafted from beautiful walnut wood, and it comes with three sturdy cheese knives.

There are several colorways to choose from, including walnut and oxidized walnut finishes for the board and brushed gold, black satin and stainless utensils. The board itself is a hexagon shape, and it has finger rests on two of its corners for easy transport. Reviewers say the craftsmanship of this piece is excellent: “It’s simple, but elegant and looks quite expensive.” Many also note it makes a great hostess gift.

Buy Now

See all our favorite gourmet food and drink gifts for 2019.

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15 Under-$15 Gifts I’d Happily Give to My Food-Loving Self

Urban Outfitters

Welcome to Chow with Me, where Chowhound’s executive editor Hana Asbrink shares all of the irresistible things she’s cooking, eating, reading, buying, and more. Today: An under-$15 gift guide with presents that would make for the perfect stocking stuffer, as well all enviable picks for a Secret Santa and White Elephant gift exchange.

We’re in the homestretch, folks. The holiday countdown to Christmas is now. If you find yourself trying to clone yourself in order to tackle that mile-long to-do list, and make all of the festive parties and gatherings this time of year, you’re not alone. Here’s a handy guide for fun, tasty, and functional presents that won’t break the bank. Each of these gift ideas clocks in at $15 or less, leaving you with enough money to start your new year off on the right foot.

These cheap and cheerful—not to mention easy—presents are all I would personally give (and love to receive, if we’re being honest) to all of the food lovers in my life. They’re affordable enough to buy a bunch to cover you for those last-minute get-togethers during the holidays and beyond.

Related Reading: Chowhound Gift Guide for 2019

Give great gift with our under-$15 gift guide below:

Home

‘Apéritif: Cocktail Hour the French Way’, $14

Amazon

Helpfully arranged by season with recipes, Rebekah Peppler’s “Apéritif” is the informative guide I’m constantly turning to for authentic, lighter (in ABV) drinks and bites. This book is part Parisian eye candy, part delightful BFF who comes over before the party starts to hang (and stays late to help clean up).

Luminarc Barcraft Coupe Cocktail, Set of 4, $14

Amazon

You’re going to want a versatile coupe for all of those drinks. This set of four is affordable and stylish—and no one has to feel too precious about using them.

Ceramic Taper Candle Stick, $7 to $13 each

Target

Add instant ambience with this ceramic candle stick set (from $7 to $13 each) that would play well on any holiday spread, makeshift help-yourself cocktail bar, or last-minute pizza and wine gathering.

World’s Smallest Vacuum, $15

tiny vacuum cleaner for crumbs

Urban Outfitters

The World’s Smallest Vacuum is exactly what you didn’t realize you needed for discreet crumb-catching during your holiday get-togethers. So cute, so silly (but also, so well-reviewed).

Kitchen

Olive Wood Spreader, $8

olive wood spreader

Zitouna Wood/Etsy

There is no greater joy than finding the perfect little utensil to spread just-right room temperature butter. I’d file this handmade olive wood spreader under “Spark Joy.”

Copper Gram Measuring Cups & Spoons, $13

Amazon

If you can’t gift a piece of vintage copper cookware, this highly-rated measuring cup and spoon set is the next best option—and still just as useful!

Bentgo Original All-in-One Lunch Box, $15

Amazon

Is there anything more satisfying than neat, Instagram-worthy lunches? Your giftee will be ready to hit their New Year’s resolutions with Bentgo’s minimalist lunch box set, complete with a set of utensils.

Tenugui Japanese Traditional Cotton Cloth, $9

Akai Hana Design/Etsy

Japanese tenugui are beautiful, do-everything cloths that can perform hand towel, napkin, bandana, burp cloth, placemat, and bento box-wrapping duties. The ends are often not sewn, giving them more character with prolonged use.

Baggu Reusable Shopping Bag, $12

Amazon

Can one have too many reusable totes? Totes not.

Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Side Spiral Notebook, $10

Amazon

A nifty water-resistant notebook is the ultimate thoughtful gift for jotting down all those great recipes in development. Wicks off errant tomato sauce and pasta water like no other.

Dash Mini Waffle Maker, $10

Amazon

This little guy will come in handy when that sudden late-night craving for a hot waffle with vanilla ice cream hits.

Pantry

Saltverk Arctic Thyme Sea Salt, $13

Amazon

Meet my new favorite salt. Saltverk’s high quality Icelandic finishing salt comes in a variety of flavors (including plain flaky salt) and would make the perfect gift for any food lover in your life. This Arctic Thyme Salt levels up roast chicken or turkey skin like no other. Saltverk’s Seaweed Salt would be an excellent finish to homemade onigiri rice balls.

Guittard Grand Cacao Drinking Chocolate Powder, $7

Guittard cocoa

Target

Guittard’s Grand Cacao Drinking Chocolate includes actual finely ground chocolate, along with cocoa powder, to ensure a rich, dark chocolate taste each time. Super for any fan of a warm chocolat chaud during cold winter months.

Rancho Gordo – Royal Corona Beans, $8

Rancho Gordo corona beans

My Panier

It’s still impossible to get into the Rancho Gordo Bean Club, but you can still purchase bags a la carte. These dreamy beans are large and creamy; enjoy them in winter soups, hearty salads, and solo with a drizzle of good quality olive oil and a hit of lemon juice.

Fly by Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp, $15

Fly By Jing

I’m still obsessed with this perfect product. (Also makes a great topping for a warm bowl of aforementioned beans.)

Bonus

Smoko UO Exclusive Dumpling Light, $16

Urban Outfitters

A bonus for you: Yes, it’s $1 more than our limit, but look how stinkin’ cute this steamed dumpling light is! If this doesn’t bring a smile to the bao lover in your life, I’m not sure what will.

See all our favorite gourmet food and drink gifts for 2019.

See our sister sites’ tech gift guides, gaming gift guides, fashion and beauty gift guides, TV gift guides, and Rachael Ray’s gift guides, for more.



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