Gifts for the Food Lover Who Has Everything
People who love to cook and drink already have the basics: a good chef’s knife, a solid cutting board, and a Dutch oven that will last for life. Treat them to these next-level presents they’ll fully appreciate but probably never buy for themselves.
Brush Up Those Chops
Any home cook worth his or her hand-harvested sea salt knows how to, well, cook. But that doesn’t necessarily mean she can pull off a make-ahead, multicourse dinner party. Instead of signing her up for a class at a local cooking school, give her online courses she can take whenever she wants from the comfort of her own kitchen.
Décor for Thought
While foodies are usually happy to shell out for good ingredients, they may not always spring for flowers. Brighten up a friend’s dining room table or desk with a customizable monthly or bimonthly floral subscription. Or go all out with a one-time delivery of a big-impact flower arrangement.
An Upgraded Coffee Experience
A fine bottle of wine is a nice present, but it’ll be gone in an evening. Give the gift of exceptional coffee every single morning with a Nespresso VertuoPlus. It can brew five different single-serve cup sizes—from a shot of espresso to a 14-ounce Alto, all with silky smooth crema—at the touch of a button. Plus, the Nespresso capsules are fully recyclable, so the recipient and Mother Earth will thank you.
And why stop there? Extend your coffee experience with the Nespresso Vertuo travel mug, made from double-walled stainless steel, for taking your coffee to go.
Skin Therapy
People who cook a lot also tend to do a lot of dishes, which can dry out their skin. While dishwashing gloves can help with that, they don’t make a great stocking stuffer. What does: a luxurious hand moisturizer. Look for ingredients such as coconut oil or shea butter for extra hydration and a rich feel.
Stylish Function
For a gift that is equal parts beauty and performance, upgrade a loved one’s stovetop with a stunning copper sauté pan made to heat up rapidly and cool down quickly. A perfect excuse to make dinner plans for two. Seared halloumi, anyone?
Sweet Treats
Know someone with a sweet tooth? Skip the time it takes to make them a tasty treat and buy direct from one of the nation’s best bakeries, many of which now ship their from-scratch, fresh-baked cookies, pies, and cupcakes nationwide. Another option: Pints of artisanal ice cream packed in dry ice so they’re guaranteed to arrive frozen.
