The 28 Best Food Gifts for Anyone Who Loves Cooking (and Eating!)

Between birthday celebrations, virtual happy hours, holiday parties, and more—food often plays a big part in building and sustaining our closest relationships. So if you're looking for a unique birthday or Christmas present to send by mail this year, a mouth-watering food gift is a great place to start. To help you find something that will delight every foodie's taste buds—from your homesick niece in college to the exhausted new parents on your list—we sorted through the plethora of mail-order food gifts included in Oprah's Favorite Things over the years, plus gourmet food baskets, DIY kits, and sweet treats that ship nationwide—and picked 28 of the absolute best food gifts that will making a lasting impression on your loved ones. Bon appétit!