Well, it’s that time of year again – have you started your holiday gift shopping? I have (sort of). Although I try to start early every year, I’m always end up in a last-minute gift-buying frenzy. It seems like every person on my shopping list is tough to buy for. Why don’t my family members have the same interests as me? And by ‘interests’, I mean food.
Well, if you need to get some shopping done and have someone on your shopping list that loves food, here’s some fun gift inspiration to get you started!
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FOR THOSE WHO LOVE CUTE THINGS
For dim sum lovers, adorable har gow and siu mai plushies by Dim Sum City are just too cute to pass up. Or, if you want something more practical, check out this this little hedgehog toothpick holder – it’s cute AND useful!
For the girl who loves her food AND jewellery, check out Scrumptious Doodle, an Etsy shop filled with food-related rings, necklaces and earrings!
FOR THOSE WHO LOVE KITCHEN GADGETS
The holidays are a time for gifting fun things – PLUS these have practical uses!
The Lekue popcorn maker** is incredibly useful (I use mine at least 2-3 times a week) and is much healthier than buying the usual microwave popcorn bags. Speaking of healthy, if you know someone who needs a reason to eat breakfast every day – get them this breakfast sandwich maker**. I don’t own one, but man, I really want to! I also think my spices would look cooler if they were in this Chemist’s Spice Rack!
If your budget is a little bigger, how about adding a pop of colour to someone’s kitchen with the ever-popular KitchenAid stand mixer? I also love the gorgeous line of SMEG appliances! They come in a range of colours and have a very cool retro feel to them.
FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TV & MOVIE THINGS
Yes, I want all of these! I don’t know where I would put them, but who cares? A Han Solo fridge people!
I’m sure you have someone on your list that would LOVE this awesome Han Solo fridge! Or how about a Star Trek Starfleet Uniform Apron? (Just don’t get the red one). Or a Game of Thrones Dragon Egg Canister? NO one would dare steal cookies from khaleesi!
There’a also this amazing Harry Potter Marauder’s Map heat-morphing mug** or a Dr. Who pizza cutter**.
FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TRYING NEW THINGS
For gifts that keep on giving all year long, how about a monthly subscription box? There are so many of these popping up, you’re bound to find one that fits the tastes of your favourite foodie.
Some of my favourites (and ones that I have personally tried) are the Carnivore Club (a curated cured meat of the month club featuring artisans from around the world), The Taste Box (a monthly box filled with chef-inspired food and drink products to inspire you in the kitchen) and Amoda Tea’s monthly Tea Box (filled with products from independent tea companies across North America).
So, there you have it! My 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Food Lovers. I know what you’re thinking – um… where are the cookbooks? Well, I have so many great food book gift ideas that I’m putting that into a separate post coming later this week – stay tuned!
I hope this has given you some ideas for foodies on your shopping list! Do you have any really cool food finds you think would make great gifts? Leave me a comment below so I can go check it out!
