How are you guys doing on your holiday shopping? Are you all finished? Have been since June? I’m usually more of a last minute shopper, but I somehow was able to finish all my shopping before December.
Just in case you were still looking for that “perfect” gift, I’ve compiled a list to help you out for that baker/foodie/kitchen fiend friend of yours.
Books:
1. The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by Deb Perelman: $19.75 – I’m a huge fan of Smitten Kitchen’s blog and link back quite a bit to her page. I’m so excited that she was able to put together a cookbook of her own and show off her talented work. Deb’s book won’t disappoint the blog reader.
2. Bouchon Bakery by Thomas Keller: $24.99 – This book covers savory, sweet, easy, and complicated recipes. It’s a versatile book for every kind of baker.
3. Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan: $25.97 – I probably repeat this way too much on my blog, but this really is my favorite cookbook.
4. The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook by Lindsay Landis: $12.71 – Every recipe has cookie dough. Every. Single. One.
Gifts under $10:
1. Baker’s Twine Sampler from hobbiesfromtheheart on Etsy: $9.99 – I’m currently obsessed with twine. Decorate with it, wrap up some cookies, secure a package… I’d love to have it in every single color!
2. Half-Dozen Egg Cart from Anthropologie: $8.40 – Use this to carry eggs or jewelry. Same thing.
3. Assorted Blue Cupcake Liner Pack from CupcakeSocial on Etsy: $5.05 – Pretty cupcakes mean pretty blog pictures!
4. Homegrown Monogram Mug from Anthropologie: $8 – I’d personalize everything in my kitchen if I could.
Gifts under $25:
1. Poppy Ring Rolling Pin from Anthroplogie: $18 – I received one as a gift for my birthday years ago and I still love it more than ever. It’s even more gorgeous in person, if that’s possible.
2. Snapware Large 2-Layer Cupcake Carrier from Amazon: $18.97 – Snapware makes the most reliable carriers, if you ask me. They last, are heavy duty, lightweight, and carry a whole lot.
3. A Year of Cookie Cutters from Crate & Barrel: $18.71 – One cookie cutter for every month of the year. Get rid of all those unnecessary cookie cutters and keep them all in one place.
4. Personalized Recipe Cards from InvitaPaperStudio on Etsy: $22 – Yes, more personalized items. I was serious about getting everything in my kitchen personalized.
Gifts under $50:
1. 14kt filled gold baking necklace from FreshyFig on Etsy: $42 – The perfect little sentiment.
2. Norpro 3 Piece Stainless Steel Cookie Scoop Set from Amazon: $44.60 – I go through cookie scoops like no one’s business. Norpro is the only brand that seems to last longer than the others.
3. Keep Calm and Bake on Print from LivyLoveDesigns on Etsy: $30 – Comes in different colors so you can match your kitchen.
4. The Original Kitchen iPad Rack / Stand / Holder from Amazon: $27.95 – My iPad is used in the kitchen quite a bit, and this handy dandy tool will keep it out of the way of flour bombs.
Gifts under $100:
1. Pink Essentials from Sur la Table: $84.96 – For the girly girl baker.
2. Breville BJE200XL Compact Juice Fountain 700-Watt Juice Extractor from Amazon: $99.95 – Juicing’s the new fad! I would throw everything in this thing.
3. Gourmet Moleskin Gift Box from Williams Sonoma: $69.95 – As if Moleskin couldn’t take more of my money, they come out with this little set targeted toward the baker. Be still my heart.
4. Personalized Recipe Gift Set with Embosser from Williams Sonoma: $69.95 – A cute and tough recipe box that can be passed down from generation to generation. Oh, and more personalizing.
Gifts for balllerrsss where money ain’t a thang:
1. Nespresso Machine from Amazon: $249 – The new machine that has come to replace the Keurig. I demoed this in a Sur la Table store and was blown away by the results. Sure, it’s a bit pricier than a Keurig, but the espresso that comes out of it is heavenly.
2. Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 5-Piece Cookware Set from Amazon: $379.95 – Le Creuset will forever be my “Chanel” to the kitchen.
3. Cricut Cake Personal Electronic Cutter from Amazon: $343.99 – Totally unnecessary, but totally entertaining.
4. Ruffoni Copper Cookware Set from Anthropologie: $1098 – I love the look of these copper pans. If I had a hanging pot rack, I’d be all over this set. Well, assuming I’d have a grand to blow as well.
Do you have any items to add to the list?
Hi there! I love your holiday gift guide, I think I’m going to print it out and give it to my boyfriend for me. I also just want to say how much I love your blog. I’ve used a couple of your recipes for inspiration on my blog and they always turn out so good! -Bethany
I love your blog! The recipes and the “adventures” that happen in the kitchen are amazing, funny and heartwarming. I confess to using a couple of your recipes (which I have linked to your site and not simply copy paste the recipe as thats just plain wrong) Thank you for this list, I like the cookie cutters!!!
Have a Merry Christmas!
i love every single gift! time to send this link to all my friends and family 😛