Top 10 Secret Santa Gifts for Your Foodie Friends
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Are you a picky gift giver? Do you love presents that are creative, trendy, and hyper-functional? From popcorn (how long does popcorn last?) poppers and pizza (What wine goes well with pizza?) stones to food-inspired jewelry, here are gift suggestions for friends who love to cook (and eat!)
Popcorn Popper: Pop it Like it’s Hot!
Price: $31.95
A quirky gift that’s perfect for all age groups, the Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper is a must-have. A hand-cranked aluminum popper, this unusual kitchen tool is also a funky decor item. With a wooden crank, a patented stirring system, and steam vents, this gadget promises the ultimate popcorn experience. One that’s old-school, original, and works on a stovetop. And the best part? It will produce warm, crisp, crunchy popcorn, the perfect companion to family movie night. Don’t forget the melted butter!
Pizza Stone: Melt Hearts, and Cheese Too
Price: $49.99
Want to bake pizzeria-perfect pizzas from scratch? With melted cheese, delicious toppings, and thin crusts? A pizza stone is where the magic lies. Made with Cordierite Stone, this Pizza Stone by Solido cooks pizzas quickly and evenly, while being effortless to clean. Fits easily in any standard oven, grill, or barbecue, the 14 x 16 inch stone is sturdy and will not crack under high temperature. An ideal baking accessory, it’s not only perfect for pizzeria-quality pizzas but flavorful bread and mouth-watering cookies too.
Aprons: Hot Couture!
Price: $24.95
With more amateurs experimenting in the kitchen, cheeky aprons with catchy kitchen puns are a new fashion statement. However, if you’re looking for an apron that’s useful too, a ‘Cooking Conversion’ apron is a handy guide to measurements and conversions. And the best part? It’s printed upside down for quick reference. How clever!
Miniature Food Jewelry: This One’s a Gem
Price: $20.00
Fancy a Mint Chocolate Chip Ice-Cream Ring or a Scented Raspberry French Macaron Necklace? Then indulge in handmade, miniature jewelry inspired by everyone’s favorite subject - food! A whimsical gift that everyone will love, choose from cupcake bracelets, cookie rings or donut necklaces. Wait, it gets better. All the trinkets have tantalizing fragrances like maple syrup, (how long does maple syrup last?) cocoa mocha, chocolate decadence, cake batter, mint, and strawberry ice cream!
Precision Cutting Board: Slice, Dice, and Julienne!
Price: $27.00
Turn your friendly neighborhood home chef into a Chef de Cuisine with this cleverly designed cutting board by Genuine Fred. The Obsessive Chef Bamboo Cutting Board is a boon for amateur chefs who struggle with precision chopping. With guides to techniques like mincing, brunoise, fine brunoise, batonnet, allumette, dicing, slicing, and julienne, this handy 9-inch by 12-inch chopping board has a multitude of guidelines, different grid sizes, and angles that’ll have everyone slicing and dicing in no time! The apt gift for any amateur cook, the lines are not printed but etched and carved into the board, so it doesn’t wear off. How thoughtful!
Baby Yoda Coffee Mat: Espresso Yourself With Coffee Decor
Price: $23.99
Embroidered with Disney’s lovable Baby Yoda, and the clever catchphrase, ‘The Force is Strong With This One’ this coffee mat is a must-have for any Star Wars fan. Personalize it and make it super special by embroidering your friend’s name too! Available in eight colors, from deep red to dark grey, this versatile sliding mat is available on Etsy and works well for coffee makers, blenders, food processors, and kitchen appliances.
Texas-Shaped Muffin Pan: Home is Where the Heart (and Food) is
Price: $42.50
A versatile baking pan, this one comes straight from the heart. Made by Texans in Texas this cast aluminum muffin pan is shaped like The Lone Star State. From cornbreads and meatloaves to brownies and jello, the all-purpose baking pan adds a layer of fun and a dash of patriotism to a delicious Christmas spread. If you're thinking of giving a sheet pan as a secret Santa gift, let your recipient know about all the great things they can make on it by sending them this post!
Grilljoy Grill Tools Set: A Gift That’s Rare.. and Well Done!
Price: $39.95
Shopping for a fanatic BBQ lover, grilling enthusiast, or Chef de Partie? While there is a ton of un-grill-ievable equipment that will make them drool, this neat and compact 20-piece Grill Tools Set is a standout gift. Armed with twenty essential tools, this one’s a favorite among pitmasters and passionate grillers. The tools include; grill tongs, spatulas, a digital thermometer for meat, silicone brushes for basting, four pairs of corn holders, five skewers, a cleaning brush, plus salt and pepper shakers, too. Here’s the best part: it all fits neatly in a snazzy, sleek carrying case.
Dough Rolling Mat with Measurements: Kitchens Knead This One
Price: $18.98
Not sure why your 12-inch pizza just shrunk down to 8 inches? Always end up with really tiny and inconsistent-sized pita breads or pastry? The ideal gift for a meticulous home baker, this Pastry Mat with Measurements has ideal measurements that guide you while rolling out pizza dough, pie crust, pastry, or even fondant! Unique and efficient, this will level up an amateur baker's game. Works well with sticky materials, it’s easy to clean, and can double up as a table mat, dough mat, countertop mat, and even as a non-stick silicone baking mat.
Mortar & Pestle: Get Your Hands Dirty
Price: $45
From chutneys to gremolata, guacamole to aioli, the Emile Henry Mortar & Pestle is a handy tool. Especially for someone who loves to create dips, marinades, dry spice blends, and sauces - the artisanal way. Made in France, from ceramic and beechwood, it is sturdy, stain-free, and does not retain any odors. Plus, there’s a ten-year guarantee. Available in pastel shades of charcoal, flour, burgundy, flint, and blue flame, it adds an elegant touch to any kitchen counter.
Hope this list inspired you and got you a little hungry, too. Armed with these quirky, cheeky, and functional gifts, you're going to be the Secret Santa everybody wishes to have. After all, everybody loves a thoughtful gift. Especially if there's food involved.
