2019 foodie friend holiday gift guide

Somehow...  the holidays are already here.  This means you are super busy and probably stressed, so let's just get you straight to the "add to cart" button.  And yes, most of these are Amazon items to make your life easier!  

​Here's 15 of my top picks for your foodie friend sorted by price, with a couple "big spends" all the way at the bottom.

UNDER $25

organic spice set ($18):
Spices can make or break a dish.  I buy Simply Organic spices off Amazon all the time and have been very impressed by them.  This specific set has "uncommon" spices that your friend will most likely NOT have already!

CSA shopping tote ($20):
Is your friend a member of a CSA?  If so, they'll be the trendiest member with this organic cotton reusable bag.

gravy whisk ($13):
When you're making a gravy or deglazing a pan, you want as much of the whisk scraping the good stuff off the bottom of your pan.  This one does that perfectly!

cute coffee and collagen mug ($22):
Does your friend use collagen peptides in their coffee?  Then this is perfect for them!

fish spatula ($14):
No, you don't have to use this JUST for fish, but the super thin bendy blade is super useful for flipping delicate foods like fish or fritters.  It's also useful for stuck items because it's metal and super strong!

under $35

santoku knife ($30):
Most people have a chef knife, but few people have santoku knives.  These are special because they have divots on the sides of the knife to reduce "suction" of food sticking to the blade.

electric salt and pepper grinder ($30):
My husband got these for us and I have to admit, I was a little skeptical at first.  But think about it, how easy would it be to have a one handed grinder when it comes time to season the second side of a raw steak?

mortar and pestle ($30):
Does your friend grow their own herbs?  If so, this is a great tool to grind those fresh herbs with some coarse salt to make delicious rubs for meat!

UNDER $50

knife sharpener ($30):
Sharp knives are the most critical part of a kitchen.  And the reality is, the sharper they are, the safer they are.  This is the ceramic sharpener my hubby uses to sharpen my knives and we have gotten this as gifts for our family members!

food dehydrator ($40):
Does your foodie friend seem to have EVERYTHING already?  I doubt they have a food dehydrator!  This is the same one I have that I received as a gift a few years back.  Kale chips are super easy to make with it!

cast iron dutch oven ($40):
This thing is the trick to my crispy chicken thighs and was a present I received last year.  The high sides and lid help to prevent splattery messes!  It can also be transferred from the stove right to the oven!

UNDER $85

Snapware glass containers ($57):
Convince your foodie friend to get rid of their plastic containers with these leak proof Pyrex containers.  These are what I trust our leftovers in when I need to reheat them in a microwave.

huge Calphalon skillet ($80):
All our stainless cookware is by Calphalon and I absolutely adore them.  This is what I got for my mom (and myself) last year as a Christmas gift.  They're super indestructible and I love that this one has a lid!

KitchenAid immersion blender ($60):
This is a kitchen item that doesn't get used often, but without it I wouldn't be able to make some of my favorite things.  I use my immersion blender to make homemade mayo, tomato bisque, blend coconut milk, make a quick salsa, etc.

BIG SPENDS

CSA membership ($ depends):
I am a big advocate for Community Supported Agriculture.  If you happen to be in the Dayton OH area, here's two that I use myself (Mile Creek Farm & Three Trees Farm).  If you are not, here's a website that can help you find one:  www.farmmatch.com

Have others to shop for?  Check out my other gift guides:

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