Happy Black Friday! While the deal chaser in me is tempted to brave the crowds, the other part of me that likes to give more unique gifts than what you can find at the local mall would rather focus on scouting the best gift ideas from my couch.
So here they are, my picks for your fav foodie in your life this holiday... (edibles to come in separate post). There are options at various price ranges, but I upped the self-imposed upper limit this year to $250 as there were some things that were too cool not to include! Where deals are available, they are noted under each product listing.
Happy holiday shopping!
So here they are, my picks for your fav foodie in your life this holiday... (edibles to come in separate post). There are options at various price ranges, but I upped the self-imposed upper limit this year to $250 as there were some things that were too cool not to include! Where deals are available, they are noted under each product listing.
Happy holiday shopping!
Yes, you did first see the idea for this in that video with the water bottle (and using suction to separate an egg yolk from egg white). This is that idea come to life in a way more stylish and giftable form.
As someone who'd rather have an all egg yolk scramble anyday than a bland, boring egg white one - I think this lightbulb-shaped gadget is a brilliant idea. I don't cook much if at all (though I do find creme brulee super fun to make), but these Yolkrs are so fun looking and seemingly easy to use, I kind of want to find more things to cook/bake just so I can justify buying one of these...
And btw, love that this product was a Kickstarter project that met its goals, so apparently enough people thought it was a good idea too, that it got the funding to move forward!
Check out the video...
Actually, put 1 or 2 of these in a gift basket with a creme brulee torch and/or ramekin set and your foodie friend just may become your BFF :)
Buy from: Yolkr £18 (~$24.50 USD)
2. For the Food Pornographer: iZZi Orbit Rotating Lenses for iPhones
Friends don't let friends take bad foodporn. Trick out their iPhone with pro-grade, rotating lenses that will help them take better shots.
The Orbit 5 iPhone case features 4 different camera lenses:
- 180-degree fish-eye lens
- 0.67x wide-angle lens
- 2x telephoto lens
- macro lens (located under wide-angle lens)
This one is also launched by a successful Kickstarter campaign - love crowdfunding that allow good ideas to get to market!
Buy from iZZi Gadgets $239.99
[Deal Alert: BOGO Orbit 5 on Black Friday between 6am-6pm PST, or save $50 on one from 6pm-midnight PST]
Yes, you read that right. It's genius, really. Style meets function for those who don't have time for Happy Hour, but bring Happy Hour with them everywhere they go. This one is totally out of the regular budget but is just so cool that I had to include it on the list.
Buy from: CynthiaRowley.com $225
4. For the Forgetful Foodie: Rococo Chalkboard Decal
Beautifully designed decal beats post-it notes or messy notepaper tacked on their fridge with magnets. Chalk included and the decal is removable and reusable!
Buy at OpenSky $36
[Deal alert: $28.80 sale price if you buy by 12/2]
5. Food + Art + Info Fans
Know someone who loves food, art and infographics? Combine all three in one perfect gift with these awesome prints featuring fun and informative designs covering everything from cheese to varieties of fruit to martinis!
Buy from: Pop Chart Labs $28 print only / $73 print mounted on panel (options for hanging rail or framed available as well at higher prices)
6. For the Foodart Fan: Salvador Dali Cookbook
The charismatic/enigmatic artist...was also a chef?!!?
Makes sense as food can be like art that appeals to more senses than visual, presents more of a challenge to control many 'live' variables, and can also create deep emotional connections / responses.
[Apparently Michael Voltaggio hosted a dinner at ink. one NYE inspired by this book, which I will be eternally sad that I missed!]
Buy from Amazon $140 for hardcover
[Deal Alert: Get $25 statement credit when you spend $75 or more at Amazon: just sync your American Express card to your Twitter account, then tweet out @AmericanExpress with #AmexAmazon to enroll in the offer. See Amex terms and conditions for details here.]
7. Dominique Ansel Cookbook
From the super creative inventor of Cronuts (in case you've been living under a rock: that ingenius mashup of croissants and donuts which caused a frenzy of hours long queues at his shop in NYC) and magic frozen s'mores...Chef Dominique Ansel's first cookbook. It's not releasing til October 2014 - but like Cronut-fever, the book has already commanded 'lines down the block' with pre-orders already being taken a little less than a year out from release. For those who don't live in NYC or can't spend hours in line for a chance to taste the now infamous original cronut...maybe the recipe and DIY route may be easier once the cookbook is out.
Pre-order now from Amazon $12.74 on Kindle
8. For Foodies Who Appreciate the Beauty of Seafood Marine Life On or Off The Plate
Sea urchins are a bit of an obsession lately...and this extends to their beautiful form, captured here in lovely serving bowls.
Buy from Michael Aram $59
9. For the Easily Bored: AdNArt Flavour It Water Infusion Bottles
I.hate.water. It's a necessary part of life, yes, but I don't actually enjoy drinking it - it has no flavor! So I was excited to see these infusion bottles - perfect for gifting to SoCal residents, who are blessed with amazing farmers markets. So they can fill the infuser with the latest organic, seasonal, farm-fresh fruits and/or veggies and make their water taste good and deliver healthy vitamins, antioxidants etc. etc. And change it up whenever they want.
Love that this version is made of glass as well, so no worries about any flavors lingering in the plastic...and it also means this bottle can withstand hot or cold fill.
Buy from Amazon $13.05
10. For the Impatient Wine Lover: Corksicle
For those who (maybe have had a really long day and) can't wait for their wine to chill out. This is basically an icicle-shaped freeze gel rod attached to a cork, that they can keep in the freezer and when needed, simply stick into their wine bottle when they want cool wine, fast.
Buy from Amazon $24.95 (Prime eligible)
Daydreaming / If Money Were No Object...
Cirrus Ice Ball Maker
Beautifully designed decal beats post-it notes or messy notepaper tacked on their fridge with magnets. Chalk included and the decal is removable and reusable!
Buy at OpenSky $36
[Deal alert: $28.80 sale price if you buy by 12/2]
Know someone who loves food, art and infographics? Combine all three in one perfect gift with these awesome prints featuring fun and informative designs covering everything from cheese to varieties of fruit to martinis!
Buy from: Pop Chart Labs $28 print only / $73 print mounted on panel (options for hanging rail or framed available as well at higher prices)
The charismatic/enigmatic artist...was also a chef?!!?
Makes sense as food can be like art that appeals to more senses than visual, presents more of a challenge to control many 'live' variables, and can also create deep emotional connections / responses.
[Apparently Michael Voltaggio hosted a dinner at ink. one NYE inspired by this book, which I will be eternally sad that I missed!]
Buy from Amazon $140 for hardcover
[Deal Alert: Get $25 statement credit when you spend $75 or more at Amazon: just sync your American Express card to your Twitter account, then tweet out @AmericanExpress with #AmexAmazon to enroll in the offer. See Amex terms and conditions for details here.]
From the super creative inventor of Cronuts (in case you've been living under a rock: that ingenius mashup of croissants and donuts which caused a frenzy of hours long queues at his shop in NYC) and magic frozen s'mores...Chef Dominique Ansel's first cookbook. It's not releasing til October 2014 - but like Cronut-fever, the book has already commanded 'lines down the block' with pre-orders already being taken a little less than a year out from release. For those who don't live in NYC or can't spend hours in line for a chance to taste the now infamous original cronut...maybe the recipe and DIY route may be easier once the cookbook is out.
Pre-order now from Amazon $12.74 on Kindle
Sea urchins are a bit of an obsession lately...and this extends to their beautiful form, captured here in lovely serving bowls.
Buy from Michael Aram $59
I.hate.water. It's a necessary part of life, yes, but I don't actually enjoy drinking it - it has no flavor! So I was excited to see these infusion bottles - perfect for gifting to SoCal residents, who are blessed with amazing farmers markets. So they can fill the infuser with the latest organic, seasonal, farm-fresh fruits and/or veggies and make their water taste good and deliver healthy vitamins, antioxidants etc. etc. And change it up whenever they want.
Love that this version is made of glass as well, so no worries about any flavors lingering in the plastic...and it also means this bottle can withstand hot or cold fill.
Buy from Amazon $13.05
For those who (maybe have had a really long day and) can't wait for their wine to chill out. This is basically an icicle-shaped freeze gel rod attached to a cork, that they can keep in the freezer and when needed, simply stick into their wine bottle when they want cool wine, fast.
Buy from Amazon $24.95 (Prime eligible)
Daydreaming / If Money Were No Object...
- For cocktail / spirits connoisseurs. You've seen all the A-list bartenders / bar chefs do it: use one giant ice cube / sphere vs. the traditional multiple ice cubes: the better to chill the drink without diluting it.
This kit makes it simple for your fav cocktail / spirits fan to make a pro-grade drink at home without having to get a 'lake ice' making machine and chainsaw.
- Press produces one perfectly formed ice sphere at a time.
- Small press makes 2" diameter ice sphere
Kit includes:
- Cirrus ice ball press.
- Drip tray.
- 3 cup molds.
- Tongs.
- Premium die-cut storage and travel case.
Buy from Williams-Sonoma $699.95 for small set
Have fun, and good luck with the holiday shopping!
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