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This Make-Your-Own Hot Sauce Kit Might Be Greatest Gift Of All Time
As a wise woman named Julia Child once said, "People who love to eat are always the best people." We couldn't agree more. Is there a more solid friendship than one that has been built around a common love of food? We think not. Nothing bonds two people more than cooking in a kitchen together or sharing some plates out at a new tapas restaurant.
When you need a gift to celebrate that person who's always down to try out a new restaurant with you, we recommend these fun, foodie gifts. Some you can enjoy together, like the Murray's Cheese Box or the raw honeycomb (who knew you could buy that on Amazon?). Others allow you to enjoy the fruits of their labor as they make or grow something delicious at home, like a hot sauce, oyster mushrooms, or an indoor herb garden. And some are just the hottest gifts in the food world right now like the Always Pan, Brightland Olive Oil, and an Ooni pizza oven. Think of all the delicious dishes you'll be able to cook together! No matter your budget, there is something on this list for your foodie bff.
If you've got someone in your life who is more into booze than food, check out this whiskey lover's gift guide, beer lover's gift guide, and gifts for wine connoisseurs. Or if your bestie is more of a baker than a chef, browse this list of gifts perfect for the dessert lover.
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1) Cheesemonger's Picks Cheese of the Month Club
Murray's
Murray's Cheese
$75.00
Who wouldn't want three half-pound cheeses sent to them every month? BFF of the year award goes to you! Every 30 days, cheesemongers at the famous Murray's Cheese Shop will hand select a few different cheeses, so your friend will always have the best cheese on hand.
Murray's Cheese - 3/50
2) Make Your Own Hot Sauce Kit
Williams Sonoma
$39.95
We all have that one person in our life who carries hot sauce wherever they go (or always has to ask the waiter for some when going out to eat). That person can spruce up their usual condiment by making their own one-of-a-kind version with this kit. Each set comes with all the ingredients they need, the fermentation tank, and step by step instructions.
Williams Sonoma - 4/50
3) Art Sparkling Water Maker
SodaStream
Amazon
$129.00
With just the touch of a button, water can be made into bubbly water, but the fun doesn't stop there. You can also add fruit or sparkle up some juices. Happy hour will never be the same.
Amazon - 5/50
4) Custom Map Serving Tray
UncommonGoods
Uncommon Goods
$65.00
Remind them of a place you both love (that spot you went on vacay! your college town!) with a cute customizable serving tray. You can get any city you choose on the map, and the trays come in four different wood finishes.
Uncommon Goods - 6/50
5) Immersion Blender, Cornflower Blue by Drew Barrymore
Beautiful
Walmart
$29.96
An immersion blender is needed by every self-respecting home cook. It takes up a fraction of the space, is perfect for smoothies, sauces, dressings, and soups, and this one from Beautiful by Drew Barrymore is so, well, beautiful!
Walmart - 7/50
6) Fable Colorful Bamboo Plates & Dinnerware
Food52
$148.00
This eco-friendly dinnerware is made from bamboo fibers and comes in the most vibrant colors. You can get a full set or just the bowls or plates, but either way, these dishes are perfect for the host-friend you have.
Food52 - 9/50
8) Mug Warmer
Gormazul
Amazon
$24.99
Buying a gift for a coffee lover? This mug is a surefire win. It's a smart mug, designed to keep your drink at the exact (seriously, the exact) temperature you like. So their hot beverage of choice is always the perfect temp.
Amazon - 13/50
12) Sichuan Chili Crisp
FLYBYJING
Amazon
$17.98
Spice things up with this famous Fly by Jing chili crisp. This reviewer even called it a "new classic."
Amazon - 14/50
13) Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker
Chemex
Amazon
$46.68
If you know coffee, then you know Chemex. It's the hourglass-shape pour over that makes a great cup and a great gift for any coffee drinker.
Amazon - 15/50
14) Sea Salt Flakes, 20 oz (570 g), Resealable Tub
Maldon Salt Company
Amazon
$14.38
Is this 20 ounce tub a little over board? Yes. Do you still know that your foodie friend will go through it all when topping all their delicious dishes? Also, yes.
Amazon - 16/50
15) Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking
Simon & Schuster
Amazon
$16.65
For that friend who just binged the Netflix show Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, the book that inspired the series will teach them more about mastering the four elements of cooking. It's also great for the cooking-curious friend who needs a little help in the kitchen, as it'll teach them the foundation of food from the ground up.
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16) Raw Honeycomb
The Savannah Bee Company
Amazon
$23.99
With a clear and not-too-sweet taste, these raw Acacia honeycombs will take their charcuterie board to the next level. "Absolutely delicious!" this reviewer raved. "Sweet, but not too flowery."
The Savannah Bee Company - 18/50
17) 9 Nesting Bowls Set with Mixing Bowls Measuring Cups
Joseph Joseph
Amazon
$36.88
Having a decent set of mixing bowls is a nonnegotiable for a home cook. You need to be able to be able to toss a salad, stir a batter, or whisk an egg. This nesting set is great for minimizing storage space and comes with measuring cups.
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19) Yellow Gold Plated Penne Rigate Necklace
Delicacies Jewelry
Delicacies Jewelry
$95.00
Why, yes, that is a gold-plated pasta necklace. Perfect for showing off a love for carbs. They also have an entire dumpling collection, which features gyoza, potstickers, pierogis, ravioli, momos, and empanadas in necklace and earring form.
Delicacies Jewelry - 21/50
20) Always Pan
Our Place
$145.00
The Always Pan is very well-loved by the internet as the ultimate all-purpose pan. Plus, it's so pretty, it deserves to live on the stove full time.
Our Place - 22/50
21) Ooni Koda 12 Gas Powered Pizza Oven
ooni
Amazon
$399.99
Ditch takeout for a while with a pizza oven that creates the perfect pie every time! This model is sleek, totally easy to use, and runs on gas (though the site has a bunch of different types that use different fuels if that's more their jam!). Gift them this, and expect crispy delicious pizzas every time you come over...it's only fair.
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23) 100% Extra Virgin Heirloom Olive Oil
Brightland
Food52
$40.00
This fancy olive oil from Brightland is the hottest thing in food right now. So if you have a friend who keeps up on all the trends, they would love to receive a bottle of this. You may even get to try some!
Food52 - 25/50
24) Harvest Indoor Hydroponic Garden
AeroGarden
Amazon
$129.95
Get the gift of herbs all year round. This indoor herb garden is apartment-sized, so it won't take up too much room, and comes with seeds for basil, parsley, dill, thyme, and mint. The control panel will even notify the grower when to water and add plant food and will automatically turn the grow light on and off when needed.
Amazon - 26/50
25) Essential Apron
1429 Reviews
Hedley And Bennett
$85.00
So yes, this apron is pricey. But it's totally chef-approved! It's made out of a cotton twill fabric so it's heavy duty, has a lifetime guarantee, and comes in a ton of colors and patterns for any home cook in your life.
Hedley & Bennett - 27/50
26) Compact Air Fryer Oven Cooker
DASH
Amazon
$49.95
This space-friendly air fryer is great for a first-time owner. It's one of our favorite models, and it's got Amazon reviewers' stamps of approval, too. Just let the more than 11,000 5-star reviews speak for themselves.
Amazon - 28/50
27) Delish 2022 Recipe-A-Day Calendar
Delish
Amazon
$12.95
A calendar with 365 easy recipes for snacks, apps, treats and drinks will inspire your kitchen game all year long. The handy stand-up format includes tear-off pages that are perfectly sized to fit in your recipe box, so you can collect and save your faves.
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28) Gift Card
Winc
Winc
$60.00
Consider this the 2022 version of gifting a nice bottle of wine. Winc allows members to fill out a quiz of their preferences, then the service will suggest bottles to send you. You can gift your favorite vino lover a one, two, or three month subscription.
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29) Hand-Blown Colored Cocktail Coupe Glasses (Set of 6)
Estelle Colored Glass
Food52
$205.00
For the uber-fancy entertainer of the group, splurge for these colored stemware. They come in a few different colors and will definitely be the conversation piece of any party.
Food52 - 31/50
30) Master Hot Sauce Collection Gift Set
Thoughtfully
Amazon
$39.99
Give the gift of a hot sauce party, or host your own version of Hot Ones with all these different flavored sauces to try. There's Garlic Herb, Cayenne Smoky Bourbon, Jalapeno Bacon, Mango Habanero, Chipotle, and more!
Amazon - 32/50
31) Instant Pot Duo 60
Instant Pot
Amazon
$99.99
An Instant Pot is the kind of appliance people want but don't think they need—which is why it makes the perfect gift! Once you know the wonders of crazy-fast meals, you'll want to pass that knowledge on. Amazon is constantly putting this fun color on sale, so you should totally snag it while the price is right. Pair it with Delish's Party In An Instant Pot cookbook.
Amazon - 33/50
32) Delish Vegan Dinners
$24.95
Everyone knows a vegan or vegetarian who is constantly looking for new recipe ideas. This book is beautifully stocked with delicious plant-based meals that will make even meat-loving friends jealous.
. - 34/50
33) Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt
Le Creuset
Amazon
$369.95
There are two camps of home chefs: those who have and love a piece from Le Creuset and those who are coveting one. The classic Dutch oven is a perfect first piece, as it comes in sizes from two quartz to 13.5 quartz and 11 different colors. You can even get it custom engraved.
Amazon - 36/50
35) Mueller Electric Hand Mixer
Mueller Austria
Amazon
$29.97
Your favorite cook will appreciate having one of these in their kitchen (if they don't already, of course). A hand mixer is great for the baker, and we love this one because it's light-weight, comes with a dough hook attachment, and is compact for easy storage.
Amazon - 37/50
36) Delish Ultimate Cocktails
Delish
Amazon
$12.66
Our Ultimate Cocktails book will guide you through all the classic drinks, unique sips, and seasonal favorites. Plus, there's a guide to all the glassware every aspiring bartender should have.
Delish - Hearst Owned - 38/50
37) Churro Maker
StarBlue
Amazon
$18.99
Homemade is better, and this churro maker will prove it. There are eight different attachments to churn out different shapes. Pass along our favorite churro recipe with the gift, and get ready to reap the benefits.
Amazon - 39/50
38) Coffee Chart Art Print
Delish
delish.com
$10.00
This art print is totally a conversation piece. Gift it to the coffee lover in your life with a bag of beans and a mug.
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39) Prosecco Pong
Talking Tables
Amazon
$17.99
Prosecco pong will forever be beer pong's classier, cooler big sister. It works the same way, but the balls are pink and the cups are champagne glasses. Cheers!
Amazon - 42/50
41) I Run For Pizza Tank
Delish
Delish
$25.00
Don't we all? This tank is perfect for working out or, you know, eating some slices of pizza.
Delish - 43/50
42) The Rainbow Box
purefish.com
$250.00
Know someone obsessed with fish? Get them the Rainbow Box from Pure Fish. Inside, they will get seven different types of fish, plus step by step directions with how to cook them.
FishBox - 44/50
43) Bamboo Book Stand
Pipishell
Amazon
$18.96
Every home cook needs a pretty cookbook stand like this one. It'll make following recipes way easier—no neck craning or smudging the pages with butter required.
Amazon - 46/50
45) Family Recipe Cutting Board
Uncommon Goods
$100.00
Do some re-con work and find out their favorite family recipe, then surprise them with this thoughtful gift. It comes in maple or cherry and the recipe can be typed or etched in their handwriting. How sentimental is that?
Uncommon Goods - 48/50
47) Red Cast Iron Fondue Set
crate and barrel
Crate and Barrel
$39.95
Hot fudge (not to mention cheese) is always a good idea. Step up your girls' nights with this fun gift. This set comes with the cast iron pot and stand, chrome burner with adjustable air vents, 8 plastic and chrome forks and the fork rack. All you need is the fondue ingredients.
Crate and Barrel - 49/50
48) Delish: Eat Like Every Day’s the Weekend
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Amazon
$16.72
We're a little biased, but we think every person who loves to eat needs this amazing cookbook. 😏Inside, you'll find some of our best recipes like a quesadilla cake, chicken fried cauliflower, and cookie dough cheesecake.
Amazon - 50/50
49) Oyster Mushroom Log
Uncommon goods
$30.00
Take your favorite plant parent's herb garden to the next level with an oyster mushroom log. With a little bit of TLC, they can grow sweet, velvety oyster mushrooms in their own kitchen. Here are some recipes to pair with the gift.
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