Happy holidays! I don’t know about you but I am most definitely not a get up early, fight the crowds, Black Friday kind of shopper. For me, I prefer to sit on my comfy couch, with a cup of coffee and my laptop to make a dent in my holiday shopping list. For more on how I keep track of my shopping list, check out this post.
You know who these people are on your list. They always know the best places to eat, they subscribe to multiple food magazines, and would rather be in the kitchen than pretty much anywhere. Food is love for these folks. Food is love, people.
Here are few gift ideas than any foodie would love to find under the tree. Or, maybe you are like me (not much of a shopper) and you tend to buy things for yourself during the holidays when you are shopping for others. Whether you are buying for someone on your list or yourself, here are few of my favorite kitchen essentials.
Instant Pot
The gift that is on everyone’s wish list. If you have one you know how fanatical devotees are, if you don’t have one, take it from me, the Instant Pot is a game-changer.
OXO Good Grips Mandoline
The tool that makes slicing pretty much anything a breeze. I love to slice veggies paper thin. You can take credit for your incredible knife work, no one will be the wiser.
OXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline Slicer
Enameled Dutch Oven
If the fancy French brand is out of your budget, this enameled cast iron Dutch oven by Lodge is a great alternative. I have one of these and use it several times a week.
Lodge EC6D43 Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Island Spice Red
Cast Iron Skillet
I was SO hesitant about investing in a cast iron pan, I held out for years because I was intimidated by the care and upkeep. But, once I got one and started using it, there was no looking back. I love my cast iron pan and with a little bit of tender loving care it keeps getting better with age.
Lodge L8SK3 10-1/4-Inch Pre-Seasoned Skillet
Immersion blender
The ultimate soup-maker! I use this immersion blender every single weekend while making a pot of soup. It does a great job blending and it so much easier to clean than a blender.
Cuisinart CSB-75BC Smart Stick 200 Watt 2 Speed Hand Blender, Brushed Chrome
Baking Sheets
Every cook needs at least a few of these baking sheets. These heavy-duty baking sheets help ensure even cooking whether you are roasting veggies or baking cookies.
Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker’s Half Sheet
Are there any kitchen tools that you are hoping to find under the tree this holiday season? If so, let me know in the comments below.
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Jo Arcuri
Thanks for some great ideas. I’m hesitant about getting a cast iron skillet. How much upkeep is involved?
Diane Hartford
The key to cooking with cast iron is using it often. You just wipe it out, never use soap on it as it will break down the finish. If you are cooking some sticky, you can run the pan under hot water, dry thoroughly, and put some oil on a paper towel and wipe the pan down before putting it away. We can chat some more if you are thinking about getting one. XO