Whether they’re eating or cooking or both, these gifts for foodies in your life are yummy

They’re always posting amazing plates of food on Instagram. They’re known to fall asleep with a cooking channel on in the background. They bring incredible dishes to work potlucks. Food is their love language, and we love their language. They’re our favorite foodies and we’re getting ready to spoil them this holiday season like they spoil us all year round! That means we’re scrolling for gifts for foodies to make sure we hit the nail on the head.

Our guide to gifts for foodies is the recipe for seasonal gifting success. Whether they’re cooks, bakers, bartenders, or the best of all three, these gifts for foodies deliver big flavor! The best part? You don’t have to know a lot about cooking to gift some amazing goodies. We’ve searched some of our favorite stores and have put together your ultimate guide to satisfying the food lover in your life. You’ll leave them wondering, “how did they know I wanted this?”!

Electric Salt & Peper Mill Set

Freshly-ground salt and pepper at the touch of a button—what foodie wouldn't love that? This electric mill set even lets you select your level of coarseness and see exactly what you're doing thanks to the illuminating LED lights.

Electric Salt & Pepper Mill Set ($79.95 On Sale $19.96), Sur La Table—Buy Now

Anova Precision Cooker

True foodies are sous vide snobs (or at least like to pretend they are. It's okay. We don't judge. We're pretending to be sous vide snobs right now.), so treat them to the tool they need to create unbelievable sous vide dishes at home. (Want to really impress them? Let them know that you're totally aware that sous vide cooking involves placing ingredients in a vacuum-sealed bag and cooking them in a temperature-controlled water bath.)

Anova Precision Cooker ($139.96), Sur La Table—Buy Now

Ooni Karu 12 Wood- & Charcoal Fired Portable Pizza Oven

Not only does this baby go anywhere you want it to (safely, of course), but you can create Neapolitan or even sear meat & veggies in 60 seconds.

Ooni Karu 12 Wood- & Charcoal Fired Portable Pizza Oven ($399.00), Sur La Table—Buy Now

Oven to Table Pan + Slo-Cooker Base

360 Cookware's iconic stainless steel is used to bring this oven to table pan to life. It's a casserole dish. It's a pan. It's a serving dish. Fantastic on its own, but when placed on the separate Slo-Cooker Base, your dip, casserole, or side dish stays effortlessly warm!

Oven to Table Pan ($129.00), 360 Cookware—Buy Now

Slo-Cooker Base ($129.00), 360 Cookware—Buy Now

GIR 10-Piece Best Sellers Set

We've waxed poetic about GIR more than once, and this Best Sellers Set is so epic. You don't think anything about your spatulas, until you try a GIR. Trust us.

GIR 10-Piece Best Sellers Set ($90.95), GIR—Buy Now

Viking Acacia & Slate Cheese Board

Charcuterie boards are here. to. stay., and it's really no wonder. They offer all our favorite foods (cured meats, cheese, and crackers?? We're there.), but they can also be completely customized. Not to mention, the display is half the fun, and for any foodie in your life, that's where the Viking Acacia & Slate Cheese Board comes in! This must-have set includes a wooden board with a slate tray, two cheese knives, and three pinch bowls. For holiday entertaining and beyond, this'll get a ton of use.

Viking Acacia & Slate Cheese Board ($300.00, On Sale $139.96), Sur La Table—Buy Now

Olive Me Loves Olive You Print

Printed on a 100 year old dictionary page, each print is unique and just extremely cute, in our humble opinion. This'll be great in a kitchen or dining room! Just pick a frame that matches their personality for a customized gift.

Olive Me Loves Olive You Print ($8.49), Etsy—Buy Now

Personalized Round Glass Cutting Board

Glass cutting boards are fantastic since they're nonporous and resistant to stains, scratches, and bacteria. Choose from 5 classic kitchen colors and personalize it for your favorite kitchen master!

Personalized Round Glass Cutting Board ($22.99), Personalization Mall—Buy Now

Yum Personalized Kitchen Mat

Indoors or out, make sure that everyone knows whose kitchen it is with this super cute mat!

Yum Personalized Kitchen Mat ($24.99), Personalization Mall—Buy Now

Cellentani Pasta Necklace

We firmly believe that pasta = love, so whether you're eating it or wearing it, that's amore

Cellentani Pasta Necklace ($84.00), Etsy—Buy Now

Mixbook

We've talked about Mixbook before and we're gonna do it again now. Why? Because with Mixbook, you can create just about anything, which includes a wide array of food and cooking templates for you to design your own cookbook, celebrate family recipes, showcase your creations, or capture photo memories of family time spent together in the kitchen!

Mixbook Photo Books, Recipe/Cookbooks—Buy Now

Hello Fresh

What's better than cooking? Not having to shop for ingredients! With Hello Fresh, everything you need to create incredible meals is right in the box, including easy-to-follow instructions and from-the-farm ingredients. Home cooks will love still getting to spend a little bit of time creating their own meals, but without the long grocery run!

Hello Fresh (Starting at $75.00)—Buy Now

Every Plate

We know that meal delivery services can be associated with premium pricing, and that's what makes EveryPlate different. Each meal costs less than $5, but without sacrificing quality! They've made minor tweaks and changes to make EveryPlate a little bit different, and those tiny changes allow for them to pass along major savings. Any foodie knows you don't have to pay an arm and a leg for fantastic food! Simple, delicious, easy meals. That's a real gift!

EveryPlate (Starting at $50.00)—Buy Now

Factor

Factor is perfect for the loved ones in your life who are focused on healthy living and makes eating well so easy! Factor's team of dietitians developed an immense menu of smoothies, juices, and ready-made meals. From keto to high-protein to low-carb to vegan and vegetarian options, they'll be able to find the perfect menu for their lifestyle.

Factor (Starting at $90.00)—Buy Now

 

 

Green Chef

Green Chef is all about fresh, sustainable ingredients, right down to their eco-friendly packaging! Many of the ingredients, from chopped veggies to homemade sauces, have been prepped for you, so you can save time while still getting the flavor of freshly-made dishes. Each recipe card and kit bag are color-coded so you can easily find what you need fast. All of their packaging is made from recycled, reusable, and/or compostable materials!

Green Chef (Starting at $50)—Buy Now

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Dreaming of the playground or long hikes? We know you’re doing your part to shelter-in-place but we also know kids need fresh air! We’ve rounded up some ideas that still respect social distancing but can help the kids feel free. You’ve got this!

Make a Splash with Science
Channel your inner Bill Nye and try out these science experiments that you can do with stuff you have around the house. You just might learn something yourself!

Don’t Scrap the Scrap Paper
We all have scrap paper, so why not put it to good use with one of these upcycle projects. You can make a card to send to the grandparents, decorate your room with a paper garland and make bookmarks for all those books you’ll be reading this week.

Cast Your Line
Fishing is pretty much a solitary sport so find out if your local fishing hole or pier is open for business and then grab your gear and go. You might come home with tonight’s dinner!

Cook Together
Get out of your usual food routine and try breakfast for dinner, these unique hot dog recipes or a brand-new chocolate chip cookie recipe. You can find loads of recipes for kids here. Or, support your local businesses and take a break from planning your meals by reaching out to these at-home local meal delivery services to see how they can help.

Movie Night, Here We Come
Put on the PJs, pop the popcorn and pick one of these family-friendly flicks that will have you all laughing on the couch.

Pack up a Picnic
Whether you opt to hit the park or make it a backyard picnic, this list of easy-prep picnic foods is just what you need to get everyone excited for the adventure. Need some picnic spot inspo? Check out this list of our favorite local spots to spread out your blanket and fly a kite.

Get Your Game Face On
Bust out that board game you’ve been waiting to open, try one of these games with LEGO bricks or send them outside for some backyard time with these yard games. Everyone loves a little friendly competition!

—Shelley Massey

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Atlanta parents rock. Even when we’re swinging into unchartered territory with event cancellations and favorite spots for kids around town closed, you’re ready to roll with a Plan B—and we’re here to help.  Check out this list of local options where you can get some fresh air, as well as at-home activities that will keep everyone busy and happy. Hang in there, parents, we’re in this with you.

photo: Katie Thomas via Flickr

Take a Hike
Get outside and take a deep breath of fresh air. With gorgeous spots nearby like the Chattahoochee River and Georgia State Parks, there are plenty of spots to let the kids run outside. Check out this insider’s guide to the Chattahoochee, or this roundup of our favorite hikes for toddlers, or perhaps even check out the Department of Natural Resource’s home page for info about State Parks nearby.

Roll, Roll, Roll Your Kids
On our balmier spring days, there’s nothing better than an afternoon of hill rolling. And luckily for Atlanta parents and kids, we’ve got some seriously sloped scenery just begging for you to roll down. Check out these perfect hills to roll down in Atlanta.

Make a Splash with Science
Channel your inner Bill Nye and try out these science experiments that you can do with stuff you have around the house. You just might learn something yourself!

Don’t Scrap the Scrap Paper
We all have scrap paper, so why not put it to good use with one of these upcycle projects. You can make a card to send to the grandparents, decorate your room with a paper garland and make bookmarks for all those books you’ll be reading this week.

Set Out on Two Wheels
Whether it’s just a ride around the neighborhood or a visit to a new bike path, bike riding is a great way to get the muscles moving and blood pumping.

Cast Your Line
Fishing is pretty much a solitary sport so find out if your local fishing hole or pier is open for business and then grab your gear and go. You might come home with tonight’s dinner!

Cook Together
Get out of your usual food routine and try breakfast for dinner, these unique hot dog recipes or a brand-new chocolate chip cookie recipe. You can find loads of recipes for kids here. Or, support your local businesses and take a break from planning your meals by reaching out to these at-home local meal delivery services to see how they can help.

Make it a Playground Day
Explore a new playground in your ‘hood or set out on an adventure to another part of Atlanta. We’ve got lists of our favorite playgrounds in Atlanta, and with the BeltLine, you can even pick two or three playgrounds to hit in a day of pedaling.

Movie Night, Here We Come
Put on the PJs, pop the popcorn and pick one of these family-friendly flicks that will have you all laughing on the couch.

Pack up a Picnic
Whether you opt to hit the park or make it a backyard picnic, this list of easy-prep picnic foods is just what you need to get everyone excited for the adventure. Need some picnic spot inspo? Check out this list of our favorite local spots to spread out your blanket and fly a kite.

Get Your Game Face On
Bust out that board game you’ve been waiting to open, try one of these games with LEGO bricks or send them outside for some backyard time with these yard games. Everyone loves a little friendly competition!

—Shelley Massey

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While it may not be ideal for many, staying at home is essential to flattening the curve. Even still, if you’re wondering just how you’ll keep the kids entertained when everything is being canceled or postponed, we have you covered. Check out some of these great ideas for weekend family fun!

Photo: iStock

Cook Together

Get out of your usual food routine and try breakfast for dinner, these unique hot dog recipes or a brand-new chocolate chip cookie recipe. You can find loads of recipes for kids here.

Movie Night, Here We Come

Put on the PJs, pop the popcorn and pick one of these family-friendly flicks that will have you all laughing on the couch.

Delve into Science

Channel your inner Bill Nye and try out these science experiments that you can do with stuff you have around the house. You just might learn something yourself!

Quarantine Book Club

Start a book club! It’s easier than you think. There are tons of books we love about NYC, and some are flat out must-reads. Pick a few from the list to read with the kids, and talk about your favorite parts!

Virtual Lunch Dates

Since we’re all practicing social distancing, and visiting grandparents isn’t recommended, why not schedule virtual visits with video calls, homemade cards, and letters? It’s a great way to keep in touch when you can’t be there. Psst: it even works for playdates!

Go on Safari

No, really. With the Cincinnati Zoo offering virtual safaris, and many other zoos around the country offering virtual tours, a trip to the zoo is just a click away!

Local Scavenger Hunts

If the weather is cooperating and you just can’t face another day in the house, turn a walk around the neighborhood into a scavenger hunt with some of these ready-to-print options.

Magic Potion Workshop

Turn your kitchen into a magic workshop with these super fun potion recipe ideas!

Spend a Night at the Opera

The Metropolitan Opera recently announced they would stream encore performances via their website each night. Play dress up with the kids and have a night “in” at the opera!

When all else fails, check out this ultimate list of indoor activities for kids. There are over 100 to choose from! 

– Jesseca Stenson

featured image: iStock

Go around the world in 12 dishes! With these easy recipes, you can travel the globe without leaving your kitchen—and get a taste of Swedish pancakes, Portuguese soup, a delish Korean beef bowl, and more! So whether you want to shake up your usual food routine or are craving the far-out flavors of another culture, bookmark these meals to experience your own culinary adventure.

Japanese Noodle Soup

Ditch the questionable instant ramen and whip up your own with this recipe from Aviva Goldfarb of The Six O’Clock Scramble. Your little noodle lovers will love the fresh flavors—from ginger to lime! Get the recipe here.

photo: The Six O’Clock Scramble

Will you introduce your kids to world cuisine? Share with us in a comment below! 

—Abigail Matsumoto