All those foodies on your Christmas gift list need not be difficult to buy for. Think beyond just cookbooks and olives oils and opt for something a little different. A way to flesh out their cookware sets or handy items that will help them throughout the year. Select one of these unique gift ideas that will not only inspire your foodie friend or family member – but might even inspire you. 

1 Jamie Oliver baking dishes
Jamie Oliver fans will rejoice when they lay their eyes on one of his baking dishes. This one catches our eye for its usability – take it straight from the oven to the table in either a cheery red or vibrant blue hue. 
 Jamie Oliver Baking Dish, sobeys.com, $19.99. 2 Martha Stewart cake cookbook
No one does lifestyle and home quite like Martha Stewart. Tempt your friend or family member with this book dedicated to all things cake and, of course, Martha. If you’re lucky, maybe they will return the favour and bake a sweet treat for you. Martha Stewart’s Cakes, randomhouse.ca , $27.95.
3 Jamie Oliver bruschetta board
This board will help the entertainer display their finest selections of cheese, breads and more – plus the acacia wood, painted edging, and leather and metal details make it a style statement whether it’s displaying food or on a shelf waiting for the next party. Jamie Oliver Acacia Wood Cheeseboard, sobeys.com , $19.99. 4 Green and red striped apron
Get in the festive spirit with this green and red striped apron that would be just perfect for the avid baker on your list (they may even just whip up some holiday cookies for you in return). Holiday striped apron, williams-sonoma.com , $37.77. 5 Greenpan non-stick pans and pots
For the cook who’s both green and eco-conscious in the kitchen, this Greenpan set of non-stick pans and pots will cover their foodie and environmentally friendly sides at the same time. Greenpan non-stick 10-piece set, westelm.com , $219. 6 Three-month supply of espresso
Everyone is in need of a little extra java fix post-holidays, until those warmer months come around. Your foodie and coffee-loving friend will appreciate a three-month supply of espresso to get them through the cold winter months. Equator coffee three months of espresso, williams-sonoma.com , $126.05. 7 Gold printed wildlife glassware
Whiskey lovers will enjoy these low tumblers with Canadian wildlife printed in gold. They make a great addition to any at-home bar and make sipping a hot toddy this season even warmer. Wildlife lowball glasses set of four, chapters.indigo.ca , $34.50. 8 Daniel Boulud cookbook
If we’re going to include a cookbook on this list it has to be a good one. World-renowned chef Daniel Boulud has had people flocking to his French restaurants in New York and at the Four Seasons hotel in Toronto. Now you can taste his French food at home. Daniel: My French Cuisine, chapters-indigo.ca , $37.62.
9 Beautiful bronze book holder
In a digital world, one can lose sight of the good old-fashioned cookbook. For the avid cook and cookbook lover, this beautiful bronze book holder will help them whip up new recipes and make use of their favourite cookbooks, holding everything in place thanks to a weighted holder. Cucina recipe holder, potterybarn.com , $57.67. 10 Party buckets for festive drinks
Every foodie knows the importance of a good drink when it comes to entertaining and a good meal. These party buckets let them keep all the festive drinks flowing, chilled and at hand . Rhodes party bucket and wine cooler, potterybarn.com , $51.12-$169.08.