The best present you can give an adult-aged person is something that you’ve made yourself. This self-made gift can be painted or written down or glued together or baked — whatever idiosyncratic skill that you have, access it, materialize it, wrap it up, and then stick it under the fir.
The second best present you can give a loved one is something the two of you will enjoy together. Gifts are tacit promises of more good times together and that’s why board games, bottles of wine, and pairs of concert tickets — gifts that basically serve as self-invites — are such major staples of gift-giving.
We cannot help you create a personal, idiosyncratic present but we can tell you which home kitchen gifts bring pairs of foodies closer together. Here are ten suggestions.
1. The Beef Jerky & Fruit Dehydrator by Excalibur
The difference between homemade jerky and Jack Link’s is the difference between your old lady’s mashed potatoes and potatoes that’ve come out of a box. Even if you and your loved one don’t actually do the dehydrating together, chances are you’ll be simultaneously picking shapes of jerky out of the same dusty Ziploc bag — $130 .
2. The Squalo 7-Piece Bartender Set by Berghoff
It’s high time for you and your favorite foodie to finally start the crash course in mixology that you keep talking about. Handy for small get-togethers, this 7-piece bar set makes gatherings feel more refined as the gin & tonics and Jack & Cokes are suddenly replaced by mojitos, mint juleps and seasonal eggnogs — $130 .
3. The CocoaHeart Fondue Fountain by Sephra
Yes, a personal chocolate fondue fountain is undeniable kitsch. But can’t something half-kidding also be a little romantic? We promise that this chocolate fondue fountain, the epitome of ridiculous excess and obliviousness, will get your loved one to crack a big smile — $100 .
4. The Companion Portable Gas Grill by Holland Grill
Large, heavy-duty, and portable, this grill was made especially for tailgate soul mates to enjoy together. A lot of mileage can be gained from a high-quality grill, and the Companion is definitely top of the line. When onlookers catch a glimpse of this grill, they’ll be begging for samples — $320 .
5. The Belgium-Style Waffle Baker by KitchenAid
Start your Saturday mornings on the right feet with this Belgium-style waffle baker. Immaculately designed to make large and fluffy Belgium waffles, this professional iron features a timer and never-stick cooking surface. Eat your still-steaming waffles in the kitchen, on the living room sofa, or bring a hot plate of them back with y’all to bed — $200 .
6. The Canning Starter Kit by Norpro
Canning is a calming and relaxing way to spend weekends or unwind after work, and completed jars of preserves actually make descent gifts themselves. So buy this canning kit for the person you love and you’ll generate subsequent presents for the people in your lives whom you merely like — $14 .
7. The Back Porch Cajun Fryer by R&V Works
Grills are old hat. What really impresses barbecue attendees is a residential deep fryer. This back porch fryer cooks New Orleans style chicken to the perfect crisp, and the foodie in your life will wonder how he had survived before receiving this powerful machine — $415 .
8. The Home Wine Fridge by Summit Appliance
This wine cooler will preserve vintages-to-be and, who knows, maybe this is the first step towards transforming the two of you into collectors and connoisseurs. Even if this is the last wine cooler they ever own, at least their selection of convenience store wines will always be served at the optimal temperature — $340 .
9. The Pro-Line Slow-Cooker by KitchenAid
The exerted-effort-to-deliciousness ratio of crock-pot meals is lopsided in favor of deliciousness. This slow cooker is ideal for the tragic foodie who loves interesting dishes but who doesn’t have the time or patience to prepare those dishes by themselves. You’ll both enjoy the easy feasts that this slow cooker can brew up — $100 .
10. The Homestead Beer Tap by Summit Residential
…Or maybe you want to see less of your spouse. In that case, try outfitting your home’s basement with this beer tap and you’ll never have to interact with your loved one again — $1,050 .
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