Today on the ‘shell, we conclude our five days of gift guides with a holiday how-to for the foodie friend in your life. Foodies often seem to be simple to buy for: a cute package of confiture or jam is the secret to their heart right? No foodie will sneer at an addition to their jam collection but, to diversify your foodie gift savvy this year, take a peek at our list of creative suggestions that will throw your foodie friend into a mouthwatering frenzy this Christmas.
1. Every foodie should be the proud owner of black truffle oil. If you’ve tasted it, you know exactly why this is an essential item in any foodie’s kitchen. Pick up a bottle, amongst many other delicious goodies, at Jacobsons Gourmet Food Concept store on Beechwood Ave.
2. Number two on the list caters toward your female friend with a knack for kitchen tactics. Over the holidays I attended a lively Christmas soiree and couldn’t help but notice how the hostess had drinks, hors d’oeurves and dinner ticking like clock work. All this to say that she rocked a sweet accessory to her Christmas garb the entire time and that accessory was an apron. Every hostess needs one and, if she’s a foodie, she will likely find good reason to wear one while cooking up a storm. Find this Evelita style apron on Anthropologie $32.
3. Foodies are fun to buy for because, in almost every instance, they appreciate a good dose of everything that stimulates your tastes buds…and coffee is no exception. I often joke about refusing to drink Tim Horton’s coffee (Oh heyyyy Bridgehead!) for lack of flavour despite its unparalleled value. To harness that Bridgehead flavour and save a few pennies on coffee cash, a french press will combine quality and value for your foodie friend that has a soft spot for the irresistible bean. Bodum French Press $25-65.
4. With Christmas comes cuddle weather. And with cuddle weather comes movie nights. So need I explain why an at-home popcorn machine will fill your foodies cold winter nights with freshly popped treats? Aside from the eye-catching design, the Cuisinart Popcorn maker is incredibly easy to use and doesn’t require much counter-space. Cuisinart Popcorn Maker $49.99.
5. The timber cheese knife set is a practical and stylish gift to bestow upon the foodie on your list. Every foodie crumbles at the thought of cheese, so why not equip them with an appropriate knife set. Pick up a set like this at Urban Barn $29.
6. It will come as no surprise that your foodie friend probably also enjoys a libation or two. Set them up with this creative gin sampler set and a chance to compare different gin flavour profiles with botanical infusions from lovage root to lavender flowers. Tastebed Gin Series $70.
7. Trendy eating habits are sure to have found their way into your foodie friend’s lifestyle which is why a small plates style serving board (or tapas board) will go a long way. Find this slate style set at Urban Barn $26.
In a nutshell, we wish you luck on your hunt for the perfect gift this holiday season and hope our gift guides have steered you in the right direction!
Kate have you actually used the popcorn maker? Because I want one, but every one I’ve ever used SUCKED!