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Home Β» Holidays Β» Holiday Gift Guide: For the Foodie

Holiday Gift Guide: For the Foodie

Published: Dec 12, 2013 Β· Modified: Dec 24, 2014 by Rebecca Pytell Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

Of course I can't forget gifts for the foodie πŸ™‚ A lot of these products are ones I want, but have heard great things about. Cooking brings cheer all year round not just during the holidays/ But I couldn't imagine a Christmas without receiving or giving a foodie gift. I want to be the chef that has a kitchen filled with gadgets and appliances (even the totally unnecessary ones) not to mention all.the.cookbooks! You can never go wrong with a cookbook πŸ˜‰

Foodie Gifts 1

1. A Good Quality Knife (Food Network) These are similar to the one I have, but mine is an old model, but it is the best!

2. Mixing Bowl Set (Food Network)

3. Aroma Rice Cooker and Food Steamer (Aroma) I use my rice cooker mostly for cooking beans, but it is such a great appliance to have!

4. Personal Mini George Foreman 2-Plate Grill (George Foreman) I love this for making grilled Panini type sandwiches!

5. A Garbage Bowl (Food Network) I will always love Rachel Ray and her quirkiness!

6. Tri-Blade Spiralizer (Paderno World Cuisine) This is on my wish list! Zucchini noodles here I come πŸ˜‰

7. Vegan Slow Cooking For Two (Kathy Hester) This looks awesome!

8. Touch-Screen Programmable Slow Cooker (Crock-Pot) This looks pretty high-tech πŸ˜‰

9. Whole Grains Every day, Every way (Lorna Sass)

Foodie Gifts 2

10. Microplane Classic Zester/Grater (Microplane) A must have for any chef!

11. Measuring Cups (Food Network)

12. Happy Herbivore Abroad (Lindsay S. Nixon)

13. Cuisinart Food Processor (Cuisinart) I hear these are magic πŸ˜‰

14. Measuring Spoons (Food Network)

15. Ninja Ultima Blender (Ninja) This is my #1 item on my wish list!

16. Silpat Non-Stick Baking Mat (HIC Brands That Cook)

17. Citrus Squeezer (WEBsterant)

18. Wild About Greens (Nava Atlas)

Foodie Gifts 3

19. Naturally Sweet & Gluten-Free (Ricki Heller)

20. Cuisinart Indoor Griddler (Cuisinart) All your grilling needs indoors!

21. Cast-Iron Skillet (Lodge) I have always wanted one!

22. FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker (Presto)

23. Homemade Granola (Me) Shameless plug πŸ˜‰

24. Stem (Quirky) I have no idea if this works, but that is pretty cool!

25. Magnetic Veggie Peeler Set (Progressive International) I own these! One is a peeler, another juliennes, and the last is serrated!

26. Food Dehydrator (Excalibur) I would love to make raw wraps and what not with this!

27. Tea Infuser (OXO)

So tell me:

What foodie gifts are you wanting this year?

What is you most utilized kitchen appliance or gadget? I love my Food Network knife and measuring spoons!

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  1. Cassi

    December 10, 2015 at 11:13 am

    Can always use more measuring cups. My husband would prefer that I get the stainless steel ones because things like turmeric and matcha stain the plastic ones LOL. I want a food processor and a better blender.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      December 10, 2015 at 11:22 am

      O I know!!! Or like red curry paste....but eventually it comes off!

      Reply
  2. Deborah Smikle-Davis (@debsmikdav1)

    December 16, 2013 at 12:24 am

    OMG, I am in foodie gift heaven! I am dying for someone to gift me with a dehydrator and a spiralizer. Hint, hint, honey! I am so glad you shared these awesome selections on the Healthy , Happy, Green and Natural Hop! Have a Happy Holiday!

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      December 16, 2013 at 12:38 am

      Haha me too! And only a true foodie would understand why I would actually need those πŸ˜›

      Reply
  3. Kristy @ Southern In-Law

    December 13, 2013 at 6:24 am

    Girl! Now I want all of these, haha!

    My most used kitchen items? Mixing bowls, nonstick saucepan/frying pan and my beloved crepe pan - ooh and cake tins too!

    What I wish I used more? My dehydrated and icecream maker - but I don't have enough room on my kitchen bench for the dehydrater to sit out and I never have enough freezer space for the icecream bowl haha

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      December 13, 2013 at 6:28 am

      Ah you lucky girl! I want a dehydrator so bad! Raw wraps, soaked and dried nuts, apple chips...as the possibilities πŸ˜›

      Reply
  4. Sarah Reid, CNP (@jo_jo_ba)

    December 12, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Id love replacements for my old off-label food processor and stand mixer... and a replacement microplane!

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      December 12, 2013 at 8:37 pm

      What type of processor do you have? A microplane comes so in handy πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. HollieisFueledByLOLZ

    December 12, 2013 at 11:24 am

    I like that crockpot. It looks really nice! The most utilized appliance in our kitchen is either the coffee pot, the water boiler or the waffle maker. I got a really nice waffle maker at target that has never failed me. πŸ™‚

    Happy Holidays!

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      December 12, 2013 at 11:54 am

      What is it called? I have a really old waffle iron, but I an scared to use it πŸ˜›

      Reply
  6. Alexandra Williams (@Alexandrafunfit)

    December 12, 2013 at 10:47 am

    I love having cast iron pans, especially as I used to be anemic. I also love my garlic press and zester. Oh, my digital scale is fab, as I bake bread often.

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      December 12, 2013 at 11:53 am

      I don't do much making, but I do want a scale for more accurate measurements. Wow using cast iron really helps with anemia?

      Reply

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