We all love food – some of us more than others. If you have a bona fide foodie on your Christmas shopping list this season, get them the perfect gift that will tantalize their taste buds or at the very least, inspire them to try something new in the kitchen.
- Christmas gift guide: Gifts under $100
- Holiday gift guide: 10 secret Santa gift ideas under $20
- 25 stocking stuffers under $25
Photo Gallery
8 gifts foodies won't be able to resist
1 Cilantro and lime lollipops
Who said candy is just for kids? We love this adult spin on the childhood confection. This sweet gift set comes with four lollipops on wooden ball sticks and are flavoured with lime and embedded with cilantro for a unique taste experience. Cilantro and Lime Natural Lollipops Gift Set, The Shopping Bag, $6.99.
8 gifts foodies won't be able to resist
1 Cilantro and lime lollipops
Who said candy is just for kids? We love this adult spin on the childhood confection. This sweet gift set comes with four lollipops on wooden ball sticks and are flavoured with lime and embedded with cilantro for a unique taste experience. Cilantro and Lime Natural Lollipops Gift Set, The Shopping Bag, $6.99.
8 gifts foodies won't be able to resist
2 Artisanal salt
These hand-harvested salts hail from Vancouver Island and each box is packaged by hand to ensure the highest quality product. If the foodie you’re shopping for prefers savoury to sweet, then this is a winning gift idea. We suggest the Bestsellers Pack because it has a sampling of four different flavours to try: Smoked Sea Salt, Fleur de Sel, Roasted Garlic Sea Salt and Blue Cheese Sea Salt. Bestsellers Pack Salt, Vancouver Island Salt Co, $25.
8 gifts foodies won't be able to resist
3 Food52 Genius Recipes: 100 Recipes That Will Change the Way You Cook
Anyone who loves food is sure to love this new cookbook, which has quickly become a favourite among foodies of all skill levels. This cookbook is a carefully curated collection of recipes from cookbook authors, chefs and bloggers all over the world, all deemed to be ‘genius’ in one way or another. This definitive resource makes a great gift for any foodie on your list. Food52 Genius Recipes: 100 Recipes That Will Change the Way You Cook, Indigo, $30.75.
8 gifts foodies won't be able to resist
4 Peppermint bark
Peppermint and chocolate really do go hand in hand. This holiday season, treat someone to the ultimate sweet treat. This peppermint bark is a Williams-Sonoma tradition and is made with a layer of white chocolate, a layer of peppermint-infused dark chocolate and is topped with a dusting of handmade peppermint candy pieces. You might need to pick up two tins: One to give, one to keep. Peppermint Bark, Williams-Sonoma, $49.95.
8 gifts foodies won't be able to resist
5 Embossed rolling pin
The baker on your list will be itching to whip up a batch of cookies once they receive this totally unique gift. Made in Poland, Valek rolling pins come in a variety of embossed patterns and designs, making it difficult to settle on just one! Each rolling pin is made from solid beech and is protected with oil to maintain the integrity of the etched patterns. Folklor Flowers and Animals Embossed Rolling Pin, Valek Rolling Pins, $45.
8 gifts foodies won't be able to resist
6 Marble serving board
Marble is one of those materials that’s not only enduring, but effortlessly elegant as well. Anyone who loves to entertain will love this gorgeous marble serving board, perfect to use when laying out a cheese platter or other appetizers. Rectangular Marble Serving Board, Sur La Table, $19.96.
8 gifts foodies won't be able to resist
7 English toffee
Handmade in copper kettles, coated in milk chocolate and dipped in chopped pecans, these English toffees won’t last long! Beautifully packaged for easy gift-giving, this is a gift that will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. English Toffee, Crate & Barrel, $34.40.
8 gifts foodies won't be able to resist
8 Coffee stencil set
If the foodie on your list is also a java junkie, they’ll love these coffee stencils! Featuring three designs (a heart for any time of year, a moustache for the hipster and a reindeer, perfect for the holidays), these easy-to-use stencils will take their cappuccino to the next level. Coffee Stencil Set, Nathan & Co, $10.
Comments