Food Gift Ideas

Forget the fast food drive-through. With the Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker, you can enjoy a hot, homemade breakfast sandwich in under 5 minutes. A perfect gift for the commuter who is tired of the McDonalds drive thru!

Picnic cooler with service for four with removable wheeled cart. Sophisticated yet very practical--this unique, Thermal Shield insulated and waterproof, divided cooler compartment allows for drinks to be kept on ice, while food stays cool and dry. The perfect gift for a picnic party lover, or to impress during that extra special date.

Who knew that a vegetable cutter could be so sexy? The GEFU Spirelli Spiral Cutter will help you julienne an entire garden full of vegetables in seconds. It's a perfect gift idea for the chef who appreciates thoughtful European design.

This freeze-dried food product requires hot water to prepare. We love its robust #10 size can and its 25 year shelflife. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts when preparing a satisfying meal in the wild.

This delicious almond butter is a rich source of proteins and fibers. We love its natural, organic ingredients and its unique flavor. Perfect for eco-conscious foodies who want a delicious replacement for traditional peanut butter.

This organic meal replacer is composed of whole food ingredients We love its delicious taste and its nutritional composition. Perfect for active hikers who need a nutritious supplement while on the go.

This geometric bowl combines style and function. We love its organically-grown bamboo construction and its colorful exterior. Perfect for sophisticated decorators who want a modern spin on traditional food storage.

This technical scale is made to provide you with an overview of your weight trends, including body mass index and body fat percentage. We love that it uses Wi-Fi to upload to your Fitbit dashboard, and that you can even keep track of food and other workouts. Perfect for the dedicated dieter who is truly serious about getting healthy.

This gorgeous platter is made of recycled raw materials. We love that it is food-safe, and that it is made by hand using a sand-casting technique. Perfect for any host to use to bring a hint of sophistication to the dining room table.

This durable platter is made of vitrified china. We love its organic shape, and that it has been reinforced with alumina oxide for extra strength. Perfect for a host who wants their guests talking about more than how great their food was.

This dramatic bar tray is made of tarnish-resistant metal and black granite. We love its sloping metal ring, and that it meets all FDA guidelines, so it is food-safe. Perfect to give as a gift to the host in your life who lives to entertain.

This authentic collection of italian foods is full of delicious treats. We love its cheeses, olive oils, and more as well as its attactive wood planter. Perfect for food lovers looking for a taste of Italy!

This robust extra virgil olive oil is straight from the Chianti hills. We love its intense grassy aroma and its herb and peppery taste. Perfect for italian food lovers who want to add an authentic finish to their dishes!

This informative book is made to be a comprehensive guide to reference when using spice in Indian cuisine. We love that it offers beverage pairings, and that it includes more than 250 recipes from around the world. Perfect for the home cook who wants to experiment with ethnic food, but doesn't know where to begin.

This authentic kimchi is made using all natural ingredients and the finest chili peppers. We love that it is made with no preservatives, and that it is a healthy probiotic food that does amazing things for your digestion. Perfect for the host who wants to impress their guests at their next party with something a little different.

This ultimate BBQ package is designed to feed the hungriest of crowds. We love the weighty selection of meat and they haven't forgotten how important sauce is. Perfect for BBQ lovers looking for a ready-made package for a grill or tailgate party.

This yummy BBQ gift pack is the way to send love through food. We love the mix of ribs and pulled pork, and the cutely name Love me Tender sauce. Perfect for the romantic who wants to share a love of BBQ with that special someone.

This delicious bone-in ham is one of the undeniable delicacies of Spanish cuisine. Ready to carve and serve, it's a weighty 15lbs, enough for a self-catered event. Perfect for those who appreciate excellence in food and want to share a true taste of Spain.

This excellent food hamper presents a delicious selection of foods to make any Spanish tapas party a success. We love its gift basket presentation and the carefully selected range of products that are all ready to serve. Perfect for a family or gathering of friends to enjoy an authentic and delicious taste of Spain.

This unique grill burner is designed specifically for making paella which immediately conjures up wafts of authentic Spain. We love its capacity to hold pans up to 36 inches and the extra-large burners that ensure even cooking. Perfect for lovers of Spanish food, who also can't resist a grilling session but wants to share with friends.

This delicious food hamper presents an introduction to the food of Spain with five tasty products. We love that all you have to do is open, serve and eat. Perfect for the foodie looking for an introduction to Spanish cuisine.

This hand-carved mortar and pestle is made from beautifully grained olive wood. We love its gorgeous styling, and that it is easily maintained with an occasional wipe of food-grade mineral oil. Perfect to give as a gift to the home chef on your list.

This chunky bacon-flavored peanut brittle is just begging to be eaten. We love the smokiness of the bacon flavor contrasting with the sweet chocolate, and the great packaging. Perfect for anyone looking for an unusual but welcomed, food gift item.

These durable cups are made from food-grade stainless steel. We love that they are dishwasher-safe and free of toxins, including BPA. Perfect for anyone organizing a large gathering, or to use in schools or the workplace.

This compact storage container is made of marine-quality aluminum and Baltic birch. We love its large spice drawer and optional legs, which allows it to be used as more of a table. Perfect for anyone to use in a cabin in the woods, as it is bear-resistant.

This clever set of meat markers made from stainless steel is an innovative update to food flags. We love the clear dial-a-meat feature and the unfussy design. Perfect for habitual grillers who want to make a bit of a splash with their steak servings.

This in-depth vegetable master class has been painstakingly compiled by award winning chef James Peterson. We love its simple translation of the finest French lessons in cuisine and its hands on approach to each technique. Perfect for the vegetable chef enthusiast who wants to leave a lasting impression when preparing interesting and wholesome food for family and guests.

This safe fire-lighter tool is made to ignite charcoal or wood in 60 seconds. We love that it is cool to touch within seconds, and that it just plugs into a wall socket to charge. Perfect for the grill master who is tired of their food tasting like lighter fluid.

This fascinating gastronomic journey from way back when, is a collaboration between the writer's great grandmother's culinary secrets and treasures, updated with her own modern twist. We love its practical culinary tips and its celebration of nostalgic cooking. Perfect for any cooking enthusiast who wants to marry traditional cooking and modern shortcuts when preparing and serving food.

This inspiring Southern food bible is the brain child of home-grown Southern food king, Mitchell Rosenthal. We love its classic family favorite recipes and its enticing Butterscotch Chocolate Pot de Creme recipe. Perfect for home chefs who want to create new family favorites from recipes from way down in the 'ole Deep South.

This brilliant brewing book is a bijou collection of beer recipes designed for small batches. We love the attention paid to the craft of artisan brewing and the tips of pairing beers with food. Perfect for the home brewer who wants more from beer making than a general retail kit can provide.

This inspirational cookbook is a collection of recipes with the ethic of making adult food attractive to children. We love how writer Susie Cover delivers wholesome family meals and keeps an eye on nutritional value. Perfect for the busy mum who wants to serve one meal, rather than cooking for individual members of the family.

This intriguing cookbook is a collection of recipes provided and illustrated by artists all over the world. We love the evocative and quirky names and the range of art styles. Perfect for culinary fans who enjoy the stories food tells, as much as trying out the recipes.

This very popular 1001 series adds another fan favorite with their reviews of the finest whiskeys to enjoy. From insights on spirits from the Scottish highland to the scoop on the new whiskeys that are coming out of Japan, this book contains essential information on today.s best whiskeys. The perfect addition to any whiskey aficionado.s collection, the book provides the essentials on serving all types of whiskeys from cocktails to food pairings.

This quaint wooden plate set is made from solid Maplewood and comes in a set of 8. We love its fun animal laser design, and its teak oil, food safe finish. Perfect for parents or grandparents who are looking for an heirloom item when selecting a gift for a child.

This interesting book is littered with pictures of 80 different people's diets. Helping to bridge the gap of food, individuals, and cultures, this book offers insight into the lives and calorie consumption of people from about 30 different countries. A great read for anyone looking to expand their knowledge on culture and cultural eating habits.

This innovative way to create great tasting food comes packed with information on how to correctly perfect molecular cuisine. The kit also contains 50 portioned chemicals, along with the necessary tools, and a recipe DVD. A great gift for the foodie who loves to experiment in the kitchen, the molecular cuisine kit offers you the ability to make 50 different dishes.

This uniquely designed recipe book offers more than just recipes. This book provides an alternative way to cooking food, which cannot be found in a traditional recipe. Offering details of what happens to different types of food when they are cooked is just one of the ways cooking for geeks tries to get you to think outside the box. This is the perfect gift for that quirky friend who is always looking for different ways of doing things.

This compact gas grill is made to easily take with you to cook on wherever you go. We love its powerful 8,000 BTU stainless steel burner, and its grill grate that is made of enamel-coated cast iron to keep food extra hot. Perfect for the football-lover to take to tailgating at the big game.

These signature burgers use actual trimmings from Samuel Adams Boston Lager. Each burger package includes twelve 8 oz. lager burgers as well as instructions that allow you to make sure you get the full flavor of each burger. These burgers are the perfect choice of deliciousness for the avid Samuel Adams loyalist, and make food pairing with the Boston Lager beer perfect.

This high quality cut of filet mignon was featured in the March 2010 issue of Food & Wine. These quality cuts of meat come from cattle that are raised on ranches and cattle that are fed a high nutrient and refreshing diet. The mouthwatering cuts are the perfect addition to a fine night of dining in, and with its amazing flavor you won.t need to leave your house for a great steak.

This impact-resistant water bottle is made of food-grade stainless steel. We love its sturdy design and its BPA-free makeup. Perfect for athletes who need to stay hydrated during long workouts.

This eye-opening book is made to educate the public about how a food crop changed the nation.s future. We love that the author takes you on an emotional journey, and that history, culture and tradition are explored from various places around the world. Perfect for anyone who appreciates a moving and intelligent non-fictional book, coffee drinker or not.

This thoughtfully designed lumbar pack is made of super durable 420D velocity nylon with oxford nylon reinforcements. We love its many compartments for gear, and removable shoulder pad, which offers more support with heavier loads. Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast to carry all the food, water and supplies they need for an overnight trek into the wilderness.

This ingenious freezer is made to keep your food and beverages cold without electricity. We love its adjustable battery, and that advanced electronics will turn it off before it depletes your car.s battery. Perfect for the outdoor-lover who loves camping, but still appreciates a cold beverage and an ice-cream sandwich.

This first-of-its-kind 27oz camping flask is built from stainless steel food-grade silicone and sustainably harvested bamboo. We love its bamboo cap that is laser-etched for a sustainable finish. Perfect for the active person needs reliable hydration during performance.

This quarterly publication contains more than three dozen food recipes. Each package includes feature menus from Holiday 2010, Spring 2010, Summer 2010, and Fall 2010. After being carefully test by the cooks and editors, these great recipes promise to leave you and you dinner guests feeling satisfied while always wanting more.

This manual wheatgrass juicer is made of stainless steel unit. We love that it is easy to clean and won't rust. Perfect for the healthy life follower who seeks for nutritional food gadgets.

These convenient food lids are made of FDA food silicone. These lids seal tight when in use, helping to avoid food spills with its airtight lock. Designed for quick food storage, these lids are perfect for storing food after a big meal or during the holidays, and regular Tupperware lovers alike agree on its durability.

This luxurious dining boat is made to allow you and your guests to enjoy a meal on the water. We love its retractable nylon umbrella, and that it boasts six compartments for storing extra food and supplies for a full day event. Perfect for anyone who wants to take their dinner parties to a new level.

This unique teastick is made of stainless steel with food-safe plastic insert. We love its sleek & unique brewer device equipped with the holes in the stick that enables the tea to steep perfectly. Perfect for the tea lover who seeks taste that will surprise the taste buds.

This versatile cutting board is made of bamboo and plastic. We love its collapsible colander to rinse food, and its transfer tray, to easily get food to the pan or bowl. Perfect for the cook who doesn.t have a lot of counter space for separate items.

This tremendous BBQ tray is a neat way to eliminate extra trips between your kitchen and grill. We love its 3 containers to keep raw and cooked food separated and its condiment caddy that easily holds paper towel roll and seasonings. Perfect for the backyard chef who wants to make fewer trips inside and spend more time by the fire!

This crafty cutting board is the perfect way to slice, dice and organize like a master chef. We love its bamboo cutting surface and its three prep drawers that pull out to slide food in. Perfect for the chop-a-holic who needs a professional cutting space with room for storage!

This sweet skewer set is a 4 double-prong skewers that keep food securely on while grilling. We love its heat-resistant sliders that guide food off and keep your hands clean and its nonslip rubber gasket that keeps sliders in place when not in use. Perfect for the kabob-lover who wants to cook the perfect meat and veggies while keeping hands clean!

This cool canvas pack is insulated in the main compartment to keep food cold. We love its detachable wine cooler, sable-gray felt blanket and padded shoulder straps for comfort. Perfect for the impromptu picnic when it's too much trouble to pack everything individually!

"Written by Michelin-starred chef Paul Virant this is book uncovers to the secrets of professional food"preservation". We've had success with the pickling techinques and plan to try fruit jams next. Perfect for the passionate chef in your life looking to master a fun new technique!"

"Written by London-based food-writer Nigel Slater, "Ripe" is an "ode to fruit". We love the comprehensive coverage of 23 varities including gardening tips, photos and recipes. Just because the doctor ordered an "apple a day" doesn't mean you should stop there!""

This clever cake mold is made of food grade silicone. We love its catchy happy birthday shape with the recipe embossed onto the rim and microwave, oven, and dishwasher safety. Perfect for the sociable jubilant who delights in amusing birthday gifts.

This delicious elixir is made from delicate Hibiscus petals, antioxidants and Vitamin C. We love its ability to be used in vodka based cocktails, mojitos and champagne as well as in non-alcoholic dishes like flavor for cheese, salads, vinaigrettes and marinades. Perfect for the avid gourmand who delights in sweet accentuations to drink of food.

This brilliant cookbook is an excellent guide to delicious raw dishes on a daily basis. We love its 100 fun and festive recipes for a potluck and delicious dishes for picky eaters. Perfect for a sociable host who likes to share mouth-watering raw meals on delightful gatherings.

This vegetarian cookbook is a unique guide created in a way to satisfy all members of the family. We love its collection of down-to-earth recipes that resolve the dilemma of a family menu. Perfect for a vegetarian mom who likes to serve meat-free food that's rich in nutrition.

This floating tray is made from quality recycled foam that is vinyl coated to resist sun, chlorine, and saltwater. We love its built in cup holders and reverse side that features a checker/chess game with checkers included! Perfect for the perpetual pool lounger who wants entertainment and food without drying off!

This comprehensive culinary encyclopedia presents the history of classic continental cuisine as well as contemporary global gastronomy. We love the depth of this new edition, offering classic and innovative recipes, new ingredients, terms and techniques, as well as explanations of current food legislation, labeling, and technology. Perfect for the foodie, who doesn't just want to follow a recipe blindly, she wants to understand everything about the foods she cooks!

This niche recipe book offers jams and other giftables recipes accompanied by practical prep-ahead and storage instructions and ideas on how to use it, serve it, and give it away. We love the color photographs and interspersed advice of author Karen Solomon who has years of food crafting expertise. Perfect for an adventurous cook who wants to bring some imagination to her pantry and others!

This stoneware dinner plate is 10.5 to 10.75 inches in diameter. Handmade in Illinois, we love its mix of white, teal, salmon, black, and brown glaze--plus it's food safe, dishwasher safe, and heat safe. Perfect for the lovers of hand made and unique products whose sizes and glaze patterns differ from piece to piece!

This high-grade mortar and pestle set is made of oak and carrara marble. We highly recommend this as an alternative to a food processor, because with minimal friction, aromas don't burn off in grinding as they do in a processor. Perfect for the natural cook who worries about a machine degrading the quality of ingredients!

This unique, multipurpose cutting board has a bamboo surface and three prep drawers that pull out so you can slide food in. We love that it has rubber feet to keep the board steady as you work and it can even double as a cheese serving platter, using the drawers to store extra crackers. Perfect to assist the perpetual host with both food preparation and presentation!

Tired of the same old boring stoppers for those not quite finished bottles of wine, then check this out! Decoratively done in simple wrought iron, we can't help but love the creative element the Red Dog Wine Stopper brings to what used to be just another lifeless kitchen gadget, and it's totally food safe!� A clever gift idea for the dog of the kitchen looking to add a little canine personality!

This highly advanced grill smoker box is the only wood chip smoker�that generates flavor-enhancing smoke without producing flames. We love how the eight s-shaped vents on the lid allow just enough oxygen to produce smoke but not enough to generate flames, ensuring wood chips smolder slowly and allowing more smoke flavor to infuse with food. Made from durable 20-gauge steel this is sure to light the fire of any grill master looking to heat things up a notch!

This versitile thermometer works on liquids, soft and solid food. We love how easy it is to stick its pronged end into meat, oil or even baby food to get an accurate temperature read. Perfect for the cook who deals with hot food and beverages of all kinds!

Cutting and Cleaning has never been so easy! Progressive International's Counter Edge Cutting Board with integrated removable bin collects food and scraps and collapses for easy storage. Talk about a one stop shop. You may want this for the aspiring Chef in your life.

Pleasing everyone is difficult, especially when it comes to spicy foods. The reason we love Dave's Adjustable Heat Hot Sauce is that, by a twist of a cap you can deliver just the right amount of spice to please those who prefer the milder side of things or twist even further for the most extreme culinary daredevils.

$40 gets you: 1 ghost packet — includes 1 dried ghost chili. 1 oz bottle of ghost powder. 10g tin crushed ghost pepper flakes. 1oz packet of. spicy watermelon candy. 1 recipe/fact cards. cube size: 4" x 3" x 3"

This timer is also a fridge magnet. We love that it looks like the lock of a safe and can add some humor to the kitchen. Perfect for the quirky cook!

This bold spatula has a sleek pakkawood handle that flips burgers with ease. We love how the sharp leading edge slides under food without a problem and are just as excited about the built in bottle opener. Perfect for the grillmaster who is continually trying to perfect his technique!

There is a certain thrill and joy that comes with a smoker. For the hardcore grillers there is nothing much that can compare to the flavor that food gets from being grilled, especially when it comes from a smoker grill. But whether you are a hardcore griller or someone who occasionally likes to try something different, the Apollo Smoker provides a multitude of options making it a perfect addition to your outdoor cooking tools.

This quirky corkscrew is made from red and chrome-plated zamak. We love it for it's tongue-in-cheek homage to a real woman. Perfect for the foodie in your family who appreciates a little humor.

This extremely durable cooler is made from some seriously high quality materials - too many for us to list! We dig that this sturdy cooler can keep food colder, for longer. Perfect for the camper who's not messing around.

These sleek grill tray is made from aluminum alloy and is heatproof to 1000˚F. We love that it can be used in the oven, on the grill, or on the stovetop. Perfect for the host or hostess that wants to make sure that all of their food is warm and toasty. Tasty snacks not included.

This handmade cutting board was made in the USA from the finest sycamore wood, leather, and food-safe milk paint. We adore the fun color blocking. Perfect addition to any kitchen that embraces color.