20+ Gift Ideas for the Discerning Foodie
on Dec 04, 2020, Updated Dec 07, 2022
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Here’s a List of Gifts for Foodies that your friends will actually love to get this year! If you’re struggling with the perfect foodie gift idea, you will find the perfect gift on this list. Not only are the items beautiful, but practical too!
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No, really…since I know my husband reads my blog, I thought I’d put together a list of practical items I’d like this year! So honey, here ya go. It’s not too late to order any of these things and get them to me in time for Christmas!
A List of Gift Ideas Foodies will Love this Christmas
Did you know that a recent study claims 79% of Americans prefer practical gifts over novelty items at Christmas? Gifts like appliances and chainsaws? You can count me in with the 79% because I always ask for something practical for Christmas. I really appreciate useful gifts, and with that in mind – I have compiled my own wish list that contains both practical, yet pretty items! I haven’t written a list for myself in years and this was kind of fun.
Without further ado, here is my Foodie Christmas Wish List ~
A List of Gift Ideas For Foodies
Here's a great list of gift ideas for foodies that your favorite foodie loving friend will genuinely be happy to receive!
Smeg Retro Style Aesthetic 2 Slice Toaster
The SMEG toaster is an amazing gift many foodies will love! This toaster is on prominent display in my own kitchen and we love that the extra-wide slots accommodate lots of different types of bread.
Heart Waffle Maker- Non-stick Waffle Griddle Iron
We are big fan of European style heart shape waffles! Your favorite foodie can make their own with this lovely waffle maker.
Glass Birthday Month Wine Bottle Stoppers!
The wine loving friend will love these birthstone wine stoppers! How cute is this unique gift from Uncommon Goods? The only problem is, does any foodie really leave a wine bottle partially drunk? 😉
Jura D6 Automatic Coffee Machine
If you really want to spoil the coffee lover in your life, we can't recommend the Jura coffee makers highly enough. Can you say on-demand coffee from freshly ground beans for each and every cup? So delicious, we've had two of these wonderful coffee machines.
Wooden Charcuterie Platter for Wine, Cheese, Meat
Do you know any foodies who DON'T like charcuterie? Me either! Make sure to grab your favorite food this amazing wooden platter - perfect for stunning charcuterie displays!
Le Creuset Stoneware Butter Crock
How beautiful is this butter crock? Butter is always best soft and ready to spread. This lovely little crock will keep your butter ready to go!
Rae Dunn Magenta Coffee Canister and Coffee Mug
Is your favorite foodie also a coffee lover? Give them this lovely Rae Dunn Coffee set!
Instant Pot Duo Crisp Pressure Cooker 11 in 1, 8 Qt with Air Fryer, Roast, Bake, Dehydrate and more
My Instant Pot gets a huge workout in my kitchen. Being able to cook dried beans without soaking and frozen whole chickens is an amazing feat! I've heard wonderful things about the Air Fryer lid as well. That is something I would love to try!
Legend Cast Iron 14” Pizza Pan
Make the best homemade pizza ever on this 14" cast iron pizza pan! It's so pretty and functional - the perfect gift for the hard to shop for foodie!
First Leaf Monthly Wine Club
Every wine loving foodie will love a monthly wine subscription delivered to their door! The best thing about this wine club is that the first 6 bottles are only $35! Fabulous deal!
Cuisinart Smart Stick 200 Hand Blender
This little appliance comes in really handy for making my roasted tomato sauce and all types of creamy vegetable soups! I really like having a hand blender.
Le Creuset Stoneware Salt Crock
While I’m drooling over the Le Creuset, I’ll admit that I want this salt pig, too. My good friend Robin has a different salt pig on her stove that I love, and that’s where I got the idea. This is the one for me!
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking
I have heard such great things about this cookbook - it's definitely on the list for any aspiring foodie or accomplished cook.
Funny Dish Towels Set of 4
Every kitchen needs fun dish towels and this set of four is pretty darn cute!
Rachael Ray 9x12 Bakeware
I also love these Rachel Ray stoneware pans. What a fun 9×13 cooking pan for someone who values pretty pans.
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 7.25 qt., Flame
My all time favorite Dutch Oven is my purple 7.25 Le Creuset Dutch Oven. I had such a hard time picking out the color, that I decided to go with a rainbow of Le Creusets and they are the focal point of my kitchen. Not only are they beautiful to look out, they are amazing too cook with. You will spoil the foodie in your life with a Le Creuset Dutch Oven for sure!
OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner, Large
I've tried a lot of different salad spinners in the past, but this one from OXO is hands down, the best there is! If you know someone who grows fresh lettuce or likes to eat a lot of salads, this is the gift for them!
Duralex Stackable 10-Piece Bowl Set
I've also tried a lot of nesting bowls, and this set is the best there is! Durable, beautiful, and functional. What more could you want?
Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book
One of my favorite cookbboks because my HUSBAND uses it is the Ben & Jerry's Homeamde Ice Cream book. It's become a trusted resource over the many years we've owned this book.
Zwilling J.A. Henckels 3-Piece Cheese Knife Set | Sur La Table
The cheese lover will love these 3 cheese knives - one for soft cheese, one for medium-hard cheese, and one for hard cheese. The all feature comfortable, matte brushed steel handles and are a lovely to look at as they are to use.
Bosch Universal Plus Mixer
I've had the older version of this Bosch Mixer for almost 20 years and it is still going strong! It is perfect for mixing up a big batch of cookies, or enough dough for 4 loaves of sourdough! I cannot recommend this mixer highly enough!
UppWell Wooden Salt & Pepper Mill Set
This practical and beautiful salt and pepper grinder set will be a lovely addition to a foodie's kitchen decor!
Souper Cubes Gift Set, 1-Cup 2-Cup 1/2 Cup and 2 Tablespoon Trays With Lids
I use my Souper Cubes all the time! They are perfect for freezing leftovers or homemade stock. They turn liquid food into perfect shapes for easy storage!
Magnolia Stoneware Salt Cellar
I love the stoneware cellars from Magnolia's Hearth & Hand collection. They are pretty and functional and the lids are fantastic! Get them for salt, pepper, honey, sugar and more!
YekouMax Pantry Organization and Storage Bins for Refrigerator Organizer
An organized space is perfect for creating - so gift your favorite foodie these useful refrigerator organizers!
What’s on your Wish List? Do you also prefer practical over novelty? I’d love to hear!
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I love that butter crock! Now I want one too;)
Isn’t that awesome! That butter crock will be in my new house – even if I have to gift it to myself… 🙂
Haha, I need all of these things too!! I love kitchen/foodie gifts — hopefully your hubby takes note. 😉
Maybe some will show up under your tree too, Claira. 🙂
Hope you get the immersion blender. I couldn’t live without mine! Hope you and your family have a very Happy Holiday Season!
This is really nice. A total must-have for Christmas 😉
I wish I could say with confidence that my husband reads my blog !! You go!! 🙂
I LOVED Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, and I’m not even a foodie!