Cooks' Tools
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Doña Maria x Masienda Tortilla Press
Heirloom masa and supplies company, Masienda, partnered with legendary Oaxaca tortilla maker, Doña Rosa, to create this gorgeous, adjustable, limited-edition, hand-crafted tortilla press.
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Adriana Velez, Senior Editor
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Mariana's Limonarium Aprons
Who needs a fancy linen apron that looks like a dress? The people you love, that's who. Designed by ridiculously talented food stylist and cookbook writer, Mariana Velásquez.
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Adriana Velez, Senior Editor
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Challenger Bread Pan
Created by a bread baker for bread bakers, this cast iron pan supports exceptional bread making. Separately the bottom doubles as a griddle and the top as a Dutch oven. Craftsmanship at its finest!
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Kysha Harris, Food Editor
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Zojirushi Rice Cooker
My original Zojirushi lasted over 30 years! Zojirushi Automatic Rice Cooker is an easy machine with two functions: COOK and WARM. It’s simple but makes the best pot of sushi rice without any effort.
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Debbie Wolfe, Senior Visual Editor
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Meater Plus
This smart thermometer is a grill master's dream. It's like a toy for adults and it also really works. I swear it's the one and only gift I've ever given to my dad that he actually uses and loves.
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Mary Hoban, Senior Editor, Commerce
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Smithey No. 10 Cast Iron Pan
Between its beautiful American-made craftsmanship and the option to engrave, this giftable, top-tested cast iron pan is bound to become an instant heirloom passed on for generations.
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Taysha Murtaugh, Editorial Director, Commerce

Perfect Little Gifts
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50 Hertz Green Sichuan Pepper Oil
Sichuan peppercorns impart a wildly unique spice and tongue tingling element. Just a smidge is enough to finish off your fried rice, your chicken wing marinade, and even as a floater in a cocktail.
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Kristin Stangl, Food Editor
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Black Urfa Chili
Black urfa chili is the best thing I bought for my kitchen in 2021. The Turkish chili is the perfect combination of salty, smoky, sweet, and sour. It’s especially great on roasted vegetables.
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Ariel Knutson, Associate Editorial Director, News
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Wiley Wallaby Candies
Get un-twizzled and wrap your lips around this flavorful, vegan, sustainable, kosher, low sugar licorice. The huckleberry, watermelon, and strawberry flavors rock, and the Sourrageous candies are outrageous!
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Kysha Harris, Food Editor
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Bittercube Bitters
Each of these bitters is a blend of ingredients that produces unique flavors for cocktails AND cooking. I adore Jamaican No 2 with hibiscus, grapefruit, ginger, and vanilla. It's a new world in a drop.
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Kysha Harris, Food Editor
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The Bakery Lady: Prints for a Cause
Chelsea Kravitz not only crafts intricate pastries, she is an artist looking for every way to support those in need. 100 percent of every purchase of her quirky prints is donated to mutual aid funds.
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Lauryn Bodden, Associate Food Editor
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Fancy Sprinkles
My baking-loving niece practically jumped for joy at the sight of these whimsical sprinkle blends and powders, which make decorating cookies and cupcakes even more fun during the holidays and any day.
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Taysha Murtaugh, Editorial Director, Commerce

Party Ware
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Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
This champagne is exceptional without cresting the $100 mark. Adding some glasses say "this is a gift ... but wouldn't it be more fun if we enjoyed it now, together?"
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Kristin Stangl, Food Editor
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Live Edge Paddle Cutting and Cheese Boards
Charcuterie boards were just the beginning ... and we know any food becomes more fabulous when placed on a board. These one-of-a-kind wooden servers, crafted by artisans, will be your perfect canvas.
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Heather Ramsdell, Senior Editorial Director
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Marble & Brass Dip Bowls
Dips and olives need pretty vessels too! These marble and brass dip bowls are perfect for the host or hostess who is obsessed with the little details. The best part is that there are so many options!
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Heddy Hunt, Video Producer
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Schott Zwiesel Tritan Crystal Glasses
These glasses bring memories of my mother entertaining when I was young ... and the fight over them with my sister as adults. Fight no more! Bring some mid-century modern to your table. Cheers!
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Kysha Harris, Food Editor
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Luigi Bormioli Crystal Crescendo Decanter
A quality decanter like this one from Luigi Bormioli is a key element to any successful dinner or wine and cheese party that involves vino rosso.
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Jason Devaney, Senior Lifestyle Performance Marketing Editor
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Weierken Diamond Whiskey Glasses
These can be used for whiskey or as stemless wine glasses, and you can set them straight up or tilt them at a 50-degree angle. Gift to anyone who loves a pretty tablescape (and a cool party trick).
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Mary Hoban, Senior Editor, Commerce

Well-Stocked Bar
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Cocktail Kit
Our friends at Liquor.com chose their favorite tools for making cocktails. This stuff is gorgeous, it works well, and it packs the promise of a steady stream of delicious cocktail concoctions.
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Heather Ramsdell, Senior Editorial Director
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The Sampler Kit
Haus makes 15-20% ABV wine-based apéritifs using fruits, herbs, and botanicals. My favorite is Ginger Yuzu, but the Bitter Clove is a winter essential. The membership/subscription starts at $40/month.
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Adriana Velez, Senior Editor
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Current Cassis
This highly drinkable, lightly fermented bottle of black currant liqueur can be enjoyed neat or mixed. It’s also less than $30, which makes it a great holiday host gift!
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Ariel Knutson, Associate Editorial Director, News
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Maple Mixers & Bitters
This maple tree nectar has renewed purpose through this collection from Runamok. Your holiday bar and cocktails will be better for them. Your guests will start adding "master mixologist" to your name.
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Kysha Harris, Food Editor
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Aarke Sparkling Water Maker
Style meets sustainability in this soda maker, available in chic colors like sand and brass. It's a bit of a splurge, but it allows the mixologist in your life to add a splash while reducing waste.
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Taysha Murtaugh, Editorial Director, Commerce

Kitchen Obsessed
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Japanese Picklestone
This beautiful object is sourced by Marie Kondo and made by a Japanese design team. The weight of the stone gently presses liquid from vegetables when making fresh pickles and doubles as a sculpture.
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Heather Ramsdell, Senior Editorial Director
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CONNECT Garden
This is the gift that keeps on giving, literally: herbs, vegetables and greens. It's a functional, stylish, and edible gift for all. No green thumbs required.
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Kysha Harris, Food Editor
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Reversible Large Cutting Board
These African ebony wood boards are stunning. Made from Taylor guitar scraps, owner Bob Taylor created them to be more socially and economically responsible. Sustainablity never looked so good.
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Kysha Harris, Food Editor
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Cry Baby Serving Platter
Some people swoon over food (me) and some people swoon over handmade kitchenware (also, me). Gift the same ceramics, as a centerpiece or dishware, that major food stylists and restaurateurs use.
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Lauryn Bodden, Associate Food Editor
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Vitamix FoodCycler
Jumping on the compost wagon can be hard, especially when it is not a community effort. Now, be your own community with this sleek Vitamix Foodcycler that breaks down food waste into fertilizer.
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Lauryn Bodden, Associate Food Editor
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Sowden Toaster
This unique find is perfect for anyone you know who wants to have "the coolest toaster on the block." The Sowden Toaster is 1950s chic meets Swatch (IYKYK). Bread beware...
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Todd Coleman, Creative Content Director, Social

Much Too Delicious
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Chocolate Babka
The babka brick you didn't know you needed. Saw off hunks for munching or use to make a holiday worthy breakfast French toast. This Brooklyn-based company ships nationwide for hassle-free gifting.
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Kristin Stangl, Food Editor
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Miami's Versailles Cuban Sandwich
Renowned for its Cuban sandwich, Miami's Versailles Restaurant has made it easy to get this famous sammy anywhere in the country. When you have a hankering, satisfaction is just key strokes away.
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Victoria Heydt, Editorial Project Manager
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Gift Classic Bokksu
We got my teenage son a Bokksu Box full of Japanese treats last year and he loved it. It's a box filled with little wrapped gifts of deliciousness and so many moments of delight.
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Adriana Velez, Senior Editor
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The Spruce Eats x iGourmet Gift Basket Collection
I may be biased, but these are perfect for anyone and any palate. Our editors carefully curated the best food baskets to support some of our favorite U.S.A. makers, while highlighting the trends we're consuming and the bites we're always craving.
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Lauryn Bodden, Food Editor
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Cheesemonger's Picks of the Month Club
Two things that are awesome: 1) a gift that keeps on giving 2) and CHEESE! Combine them both for a cheese lover in your life with this monthly subscription.
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Eric Handelsman, General Manager & Vice President
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Kermit's Key West Key Lime Pie
Kermit's does everything right when it comes to key lime pie, from the graham-cracker crust and the tart filling to the whipped cream on top.
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Jason Devaney, Senior Lifestyle Performance Marketing Editor

Outdoor Dining
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Huski Wine Cooler
Because no one has ever said, "I prefer my rosé warmed by the heat of the sun." Put an already chilled bottle in this, and it will stay cold for up to 6 hours.
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Kristin Stangl, Food Editor
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Stasher
Sustainability is a big focus for me this year, so of course I'm going ham over reusable snack bags. Whether you want to pack nuts for a road trip or prep food to sous vide, these bags are the answer.
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Victoria Heydt, Editorial Project Manager
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Co-op Flexlite Camp Chair
This perfect, tiny, lightweight folding chair makes picnicking anywhere possible and infinitely more comfortable. It folds into a tube the size of a bread loaf. Wrap it up with a to-go cocktail.
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Heather Ramsdell, Senior Editorial Director
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Roadie 24 Hard Cooler
You know the name and its road-tested durability. Whether on a road trip, chilling in the backyard, or in need of some extra storage, this cooler gets it done and done!
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Kysha Harris, Food Editor
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Roam
Despite its relatively small size, this portable speaker pumps out some serious volume and bass and is always nearby when I'm grilling or dining al fresco.
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Jason Devaney, Senior Lifestyle Performance Marketing Editor
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Travel Corn Hole
Cornhole, anyone? Help them score major points at the next picnic or backyard bash with these travel-ready games that keep kids—and kids at heart—entertained.
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Taysha Murtaugh, Editorial Director, Commerce

Make a Donation to No Kid Hungry
Food insecurity is a bigger issue than ever this year. As we head into the holiday season, help by making a donation to No Kid Hungry.
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