Tick off your holiday shopping list with these ten unique gift ideas that any foodie would love to find under the tree on Christmas morning.
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Christmas gift guide: 10 gifts for foodies
Le Creuset classic
There are some foodies who love to try the newest trends and there are those who prefer to stick to the tried and true. For the classic cook on your holiday list, there’s nothing sweeter than a Le Creuset French oven, the one-pot wonder for perfect soups, stews and casseroles. Cast-iron round French oven, Williams-Sonoma, from $120.
Christmas gift guide: 10 gifts for foodies
Le Creuset classic
There are some foodies who love to try the newest trends and there are those who prefer to stick to the tried and true. For the classic cook on your holiday list, there’s nothing sweeter than a Le Creuset French oven, the one-pot wonder for perfect soups, stews and casseroles. Cast-iron round French oven, Williams-Sonoma, from $120.
Christmas gift guide: 10 gifts for foodies
Traditional Christmas tea hamper
Celebrate Christmas like the Brits do with a traditional afternoon tea. Iconic brewers Fortnum & Mason have put a tasty gift hamper together, filled with zesty holidays blends, cakes, truffles, jams, biscuits and more. Christmas Tea Hamper, Fortnum & Mason, $150.
Christmas gift guide: 10 gifts for foodies
Hot chocolate on a stick
The holiday season is all about indulging in the sweeter side of life. These chocolate dipping sticks would make a great gift for the chocoholic on-the-go – simply dip in hot milk and stir for rich, all-natural cocoa. Hot chocolate on a stick, Crate and Barrel, $5 each.
Christmas gift guide: 10 gifts for foodies
‘Oh, She Glows’ vegan cookbook
With one of the most popular food blogs on the Internet, it’s no surprise that Canadian blogger Angela Liddon has released a cookbook of her favourite vegan recipes. Perfect for the clean-eating foodie, Angela’s book features easy, wholesome recipes with ingredients that can be found at any city or suburban grocery store. Oh She Glows cookbook, Indigo, $16.
Christmas gift guide: 10 gifts for foodies
Turkey brine
Have a friend preparing a holiday feast on Christmas Day? Surprise them a few days early with the ultimate secret ingredient for cooking the perfect turkey. Williams-Sonoma’s turkey brine will keep their holiday bird moist without making it salty, adding a subtle flavour of dried apples, rosemary, peppercorns and a variety of other spices. Apple & Spices turkey brine, Williams-Sonoma, $20.
Christmas gift guide: 10 gifts for foodies
Marble pastry slab
Luxurious, timeless and hardwearing, marble is a much sought-after material in the kitchens of professional chefs and home cooks alike. This marble pastry slab is ideal for the baker on your list, as the stone stays cool and prevents dough from sticking. Marble pastry slab, West Elm, $79.
Christmas gift guide: 10 gifts for foodies
Quebec maple syrup
Nothing symbolizes Canadiana more than pure maple syrup. Treat the foodie in your family to a gourmet bottle of the sweet goodness, tapped straight from 150-year-old maple trees at a family-run farm in Quebec. Societe-Original maple syrup, Herriott Grace, $42.
Christmas gift guide: 10 gifts for foodies
Chopsticks
There’s always that one person on your Christmas list who seems to have just about everything. Rest assured that they probably don’t own a pair of personal chopsticks, at least not ones made of rich cherry wood and copper leaf. This beautiful pair was handcrafted by artisan Hank by Henry, a great gift for fans of Asian cuisine. Nomi chopstick set, Brika, $64 for a set of two pairs,.
Christmas gift guide: 10 gifts for foodies
Glass cooking pot
For some people, cooking is a work of art. Gift a foodie friend with an Italian handmade glass pot (only 10 are made each day), crafted by artisans to withstand high temperatures and allow chefs to watch as their pasta turns from raw to al dente right before their eyes. Massimo Castagna glass pot, MoMA Store, $200 with silicone lid.
Christmas gift guide: 10 gifts for foodies
Stylish recipe tin
The Internet is chockfull of recipe programs and apps for your phone, but some foodies prefer to kick it old school. This retro recipe tin from Rifle Paper Co. is stylish enough to sit right on the countertop, always keeping dinner options within arm’s reach. Include a few of your own favourite recipes in the tin for a personalized gift. Rifle Paper Co. Citrus Floral recipe tin, Indigo, $38.
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