Always reliable: a cookbook
The printed page might be suffering but it's still great to have a beautiful physical cookbook for reference and inspiration. There are many new ones on the market that your foodie likely does not yet own. Here are a few that I've been looking at:

And for the new cook (or anyone who doesn't already have it), a broad reference like Mark Bitman's How to Cook Everything is essential.
For the gourmand (and gourmet), a food delivery
A gift of edibles is always appreciated. You can put together a gift that matches your passion and budget. A gift could be as simple as a nice olive oil and vinegar. Or, consider a few other ideas:
1. Order from an artisanal producer via Foodzie. Foodzie is the Etsy of food and a great way to support small purveyors and artisans.




3. Support a local business by giving a gift certificate. In Manhattan, consider Manhattan Milk that sources from local Amish farmers and will accommodate with a gift delivery.



4. Assemble a gift basket from a favorite retailer like Formaggio Kitchen in New York's Essex market.

Support the publishing industry by offering a unique magazine subscription that your recipient is unlikely to have, such as Donna Hay's wonderful, inspirational (albeit costly to order from the U.S.) magazine


Help someone upgrade basic kitchen items with something more pleasurable to use, like Cuisipro's gorgeous measuring cups and spoons.




Not an everyday item but tons of fun and well-priced, Kitchenaid's ice cream maker attachment is sure to broaden a culinary repertoire

You could offer a gift certificate or class for two at your local culinary school, or, to get more extravagant, arrange for a cooking class (and dinner) in your home

For the neat freak: a special treat to clean with
While odd, I've had my eye on these snazzy artful sponges available at Korin trading.

Savon de Marseille's Liquid soap is a staple in my kitchen. Available in scents like grapefruit, fig and olive oil, they will fit right in on your counter.

For the art lover: a beautiful photograph from Sabra Krock photography
A limited offer for the holidays, any print from my portfolio, or photographs you've seen on my site, $55 for 11x17 (please inquire via email).

3 comments:
all gorgeous ideas, the soap (which i cant live without in my kitchen), the Salter, all of them. to your book list, may i also suggest Phaidon's grand new publication, Coco? absolutely phenomenal. A16 is a fave of mine, too.
A great idea - so nicely put together - beautiful photos in the cookbooks - especially fond of the doggie section! Good job! Congrats!
Oh I covet each and every one of those cookbooks that you've mentioned! And I'm now officially obsessed with those Japanese sponges. If only we were gift giving partners this Christmas...I think I would come out of the experience a very happy camper!
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