With the holidays around the corner, comes lots of parties. For culinary curious friends or family, offering something delicious displayed with something cool the host can keep is a winner move. Whether you are shopping for someone early on in their culinary adventure or for the person who has every cooking gadget, here are several ideas to inspire your holiday gifting.
Showing up with caviar never disappoints. For the ultimate statement, add a uniquely distinctive and functionally shaped serving vessel to put the tin of white sturgeon on ice and shingled blinis.
Sometimes an outfit is all about the accessories. Well, one could say the same about a dish and its garnish. Give the gift of microgreens with a beautiful countertop sprouting kit. And while they wait for their own to grow, some adorable petite crudité will do the trick.
Give the gift of nuance with black and white peppercorns. Sure, they come from the same plant, but as a result of being dried differently, they end up with a different appearance and flavor. Imagine having a chic designer grinder set dedicated to both white and black pepper that can live on the counter. Let the taste tests begin!
For the person who loves sophisticated cocktails, give a chic glass pitcher with flavored simple syrups to pre-batch bar-quality cocktails at home without making every ingredient from scratch.
With several cold months ahead, nothing brings comfort quite like a hot bowl of soup. For the person who loves the ease of instant soup but appreciates design and the months-long miso fermentation process.
For the person who loves serving up pancakes with warm maple syrup.
Were you given a potluck assignment? This is NOT your cheesy charcuterie board. Serve a delicious creamy bark-wrapped cheese on a Dali-esque melting travertine tray.
For the person that loves to set a colorful table, you can never go wrong with a new set of novelty napkins or placemats. The textiles from Block Shop are hand block printed by 5th generation master printers in Jaipur. Made from 55% linen and 45% cotton, the soft desert palette with soft pink hem will add an unexpected and sophisticated pop to any holiday table.
Since kitchen storage is so precious, it’s rare to recommend gadgets that only do one thing. However, for the person who hosts a lot of birthday parties, this Italian cake server is a must have. Paired with the stunningly smooth maple cake stand and you’re sure to get invited every time.
For the outdoor cooking enthusiast, gift an authentic Japanese-style binchotan grill with charcoal for all their grilling needs.
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