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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 built around a common love of food? Nothing bonds two people more than baking cookies together or splitting a burger and fries at a favorite neighborhood diner.
When you need a gift to celebrate that person who's always down to try out a new hotspot with you, we recommend these fun, food-minded gifts. Some you can dig into together, like the Murray's Cheese Box or the raw honeycomb (who knew you could buy that on Amazon?). Other gifts are DIY kits that, if you're lucky, might translate to some goodies for you down the line. What's better than a (generous) friend who makes their own hot sauce? Or grows their own oyster mushrooms? Or nurtures a thriving indoor herb garden? We've also thrown in some of the buzziest 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.
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) Murray's Cheese 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? Every 30 days, cheesemongers at the famous Murray's Cheese Shop will hand select a few different selections, so your friend will always have the best cheese on hand.
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4) Gormazul Mug Warmer
Gormazul
Amazon
$26.99
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.
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5) Oyster Mushroom Log
Uncommon Goods
$30.00
Take your favorite plant parent's herb garden to the next level with an oyster mushroom log. It grows sweet, velvety oyster mushrooms right in their kitchen. Here are some recipes to pair with the gift.
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6) SodaStream Art Sparkling Water Maker
sodastream
Amazon
$108.75
With 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.
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7) Ayesha Curry Enamel on Steel Food Storage Container
Ayesha Curry
Wayfair
$23.97
Saving your bacon drippings is a must. They add so much flavor to any dish, but your foodie friend already knows that. Get them this bacon drippings container meant to hold the hot fat until ready to use again.
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8) Multi/Confetti Cutting Board
Fredericks and Mae
$95.00
Not only is this cutting board b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l., but it's super durable, too. Made from professional-grade plastic, it'll stand up to all the chopping and double as a display board.
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9) Custom Map Serving Tray
UncommonGoods
Uncommon Goods
$68.00
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.
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10) Beautiful Immersion Blender in Cornflower Blue by Drew Barrymore
Beautiful
Walmart
$34.55
Every self-respecting home cook should have an immersion blender. It barely takes up any space; is perfect for smoothies, sauces, dressings, and soups; and this one from Beautiful by Drew Barrymore is so, well, beautiful!
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11) Fable Colorful Bamboo Plates & Dinnerware
Food52
$148.00
This eco-friendly dinnerware is made from bamboo fibers and comes in the most vibrant colors. Get a full set or just the bowls or plates, but either way, these dishes are perfect for that friend who's the host with the most.
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15) Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp
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17) Maldon Salt Company Sea Salt Flakes
Maldon Salt Company
Amazon
$14.45
Is this 20-ounce tub a little much? Yes. Will your food-obsessed friend go through it all, and use it top all of their kitchen creations? Also, yes.
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18) Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking
Simon & Schuster
Amazon
$16.65
For that friend who 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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19) Raw Honeycomb
The Savannah Bee Company
Amazon
$34.00
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."
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20) Joseph Joseph 9 Nesting Bowls Set With Mixing Bowls and Measuring Cups
Joseph Joseph
Amazon
$41.58
Having a decent set of mixing bowls is a non-negotiable for a home cook. This nesting set is great for those with minimal storage space and comes with measuring cups.
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21) Yellow Gold Plated Penne Rigate Necklace
Delicacies Jewelry
Delicacies Jewelry
$75.00
Why, yes, this is a gold-plated pasta necklace—perfect for showing off a love of carbs. This company also has an entire dumpling collection, which features gyoza, potstickers, pierogis, ravioli, momos, and empanadas in necklace and earring form.
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22) Our Place Always Pan
Our Place
$99.00
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.
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23) Ooni Koda 12 Gas Powered Pizza Oven
ooni
Amazon
$399.00
Have a friend who's ready to ditch takeout? This pizza oven creates the perfect pie every time. Sleek, easy to use, and gas-powered (though Ooni offers models powered by different fuels, if that's more their jam!) this pizza oven is a showstopper of a gift. Just make sure they promise to bake you a pie!
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25) Brightland 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.
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26) AeroGarden Harvest Indoor Hydroponic Garden
AeroGarden
Amazon
$114.56
Give the gift of herbs all year round. This indoor herb garden is sized to fit in an apartment—a windowsill is a great spot for it—and comes with seeds for basil, parsley, dill, thyme, and mint. The control panel will even notify the grower when to water, add plant food, and automatically turn the grow light on and off when needed.
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27) Essential Apron
1503 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.
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28) Dash 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.
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29) Gift Card
Winc
$60.00
Consider this the 2022 version of gifting a nice bottle of wine. Winc has members fill out a quiz to determine their preferences, then the service suggests bottles to send out. Gift your favorite vino lover a one, two, or three-month subscription.
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30) Estelle Colored Hand-Blown Cocktail Coupe Glasses (Set of 6)
Food52
$205.00
For the uber-fancy entertainer of the group, splurge on this colored stemware. Glasses come in a few different colors and will definitely be the conversation pieces of any party.
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31) Thoughtfully Master Hot Sauce Collection Gift Set
Thoughtfully
Amazon
$49.99
Give the gift of a hot sauce party, or host your own version of Hot Ones with all these different flavored sauces. There's Garlic Herb, Cayenne Smoky Bourbon, Jalapeno Bacon, Mango Habanero, Chipotle, and more!
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32) Instant Pot Duo 60
Instant Pot
Amazon
$109.99
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 wonder of this gadget—and the crazy-fast meals it can pump out—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.
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33) Delish Vegan Dinners
$25.95
Everyone knows a vegan or vegetarian constantly looking for new recipe ideas. This book is beautifully stocked with delicious plant-based meals that will make even meat-loving friends jealous.
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34) Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt
Le Creuset
Amazon
$419.95
There are two camps of home chefs: those who have and love a piece from Le Creuset and those who covet one. The company's classic Dutch oven is a perfect first piece and various sizes and 11 different colors. You can even get it custom engraved.
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36) Mueller Electric Hand Mixer
Mueller Austria
Amazon
$24.97
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 lightweight, comes with a dough hook attachment, and is compact for easy storage.
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37) Delish Ultimate Cocktails
Hearst Home
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.
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38) StarBlue Churro Maker
StarBlue
Amazon
$19.99
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.
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39) Coffee Chart Art Print
Delish
$10.00
This art print is totally a conversation piece. Gift it to your favorite coffee lover—along with a bag of beans and a mug.
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40) Talking Tables Prosecco Pong
Talking Tables
Amazon
$16.13
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 coupes. Cheers!
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42) The Rainbow Box
Pure Fish
$250.00
Know someone obsessed with fish? Get them the Rainbow Box from Pure Fish. Inside, they'll find seven different types of fish, plus step-by-step directions how to cook them.
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45) Family Recipe Cutting Board
Uncommon Goods
$100.00
Do some reconnaissance work and surprise them with the thoughtful gift of a cutting board etched with a favorite family recipe. Choose from maple or cherry wood. How sentimental is that?
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47) Red Cast Iron Fondue Set
crate and barrel
Crate & Barrel
$39.95
Hot fudge (not to mention cheese) is always a good idea. Step up your girls' nights with this fun gift. This fondue set comes with the cast-iron pot and stand, chrome burner with adjustable air vents, eight plastic and chrome forks, and a fork rack. All you need are the fondue ingredients.
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48) Delish: Eat Like Every Day’s the Weekend
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Amazon
$16.55
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.
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