Gift Guide for the Home Cook
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This set of 3 mixing bowls is among the most used kitchen tools we own. They come in the most practical sizes, are fantastic for mixing, pouring, and storing things. Oh, and they’re dishwasher-safe too!
All nonstick cookware enthusiasts need a set of good silicone tools to prevent wear and scratches. This set is ultra practical and includes GIR’s spatula, flip, and spoonula in a variety of colors. (Look how color coordinated this set would be with the cutting board!)
These cutting boards are top notch. They’re made entirely of recycled and renewable materials and they come in three varieties — the reBoard, the (mini) reBoard, and the (grippy) reBoard. We have 3 of the regular reBoards that we’ve used almost everyday for a year, and they’re still in fantastic shape.
This is something I’ve learned to value over time. Not only does it allow you to keep dishes warm on the go, but it also allows you to store food in the same container it was baked in. It dirties fewer dishes, and you have to hand wash less right after cooking. Win win!
Cast iron can easily transition from stove top to oven, but very few non-stick pans can say the same. This one is an exception! It allows you to cook an entire meal in the roomy saute pan and then place it in an oven up to 550 degrees to achieve that perfect, bubbly cheesy top or to finish crisping delicious brussels.
You know when recipes call for a pinch of salt? They really mean it! Many chefs keep a bowl of salt next to the stove for constant seasoning. Getting a salt cellar with a lid is key, because you don’t want the oil and moisture in the air while cooking to gunk up your salt. You can bring this “salt sphere” to your table for people to season their food to taste, and the base serves as an additional ramekin that we’d probably fill with red pepper flakes, yum!
These would make the perfect hostess gift. They are beautiful sea glass stones that are incredibly versatile — jewelry holder while washing dishes, servingware for citrus or herbs, additional spoon rests, the list goes on! They come in several color combos, too.
This is one of the powerhouses of our kitchen. We use it for measuring small liquid quantities wherever called for —dressings, cocktails, slurries, oil, etc.! I believe they make these in a glass variety now, and we may upgrade our cloudy plastic versions now that I know these exist. This would be a great stocking stuffer or could pair well with a set of their full sized measuring cups.
This cooking (“Sizzle”) and finishing (“Drizzle”) olive oil set would be a big hit! It’s delicious, high quality olive oil in easy-to-squeeze bottles. Hot tip: Skip the gift set. It’s more expensive because it comes in a “giftable box.” Not necessary — I bet you have a box lying around!
This silicone, over-the-sink mat is great for so many things: washing produce, drying dishes, washing berries in the mini removable colander, storing silicone cleaning tools, and more! It rolls back when not in use, so it doesn’t prohibit you from using your sink. We love this thing!
Cookbooks may feel old school, but any home chef would likely love to have beautiful books in their kitchen filled with recipe options. I’ve linked some of my favorites in the title of this section.