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.
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.)
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.