We all have that foodie friend or family member that always knows the best restaurants, drinks the best wine and knows how to get crafty in the kitchen. Sure you can give them another gift card to a restaurant, but there are plenty of trendy kitchen gadgets that will have their eyes light up with excitement this holiday season.
The foodies we know deserve a thoughtful gift catered just for them, because let's face it, they're the ones preparing all those delicious holiday dishes that have us coming back for seconds. So kiss the cook and give them one of these cool presents that will give them even more of a reason to Instagram their food.
Mobile Foodie Survival Kit
For a foodie, the kitchen is their second home. So perfect for any cook who is always on the go is the Mobile Foodie Survival Kit ($26, Uncommon Goods). The kit comes with organic herbs and spices that are stacked up neatly in small containers. There are also some fun extras like wasabi in the kit, but all containers are unlabeled so you can fill them up with their favorites.
The containers fit about 1.5 tbsp. of spices which include: sea salt, cayenne, onion, basil, curry, cinnamon and dill, just to name a few.
Egg Minder
Avoid rotten eggs by using this high-tech Egg Minder ($49.99, Quirky) that can tell them how old eggs are. This smart egg tray has LED lights that tells you the oldest eggs, and when they are going bad.
The Egg Minder comes with an accompanying app that tracks the number of eggs you have. Push notifications will send an alert when you are running low, perfect for when debating if you need to run out to get more.
West Elm Minimalist Kitchen Mixing Bowl Set
Using up those eggs before they go bad means the foodie in your life may need to start getting creative in the kitchen. Perfect for baking, this Labelled Kitchen Mixing Bowl Set ($60) from West Elm tells the baker which bowl to use when whisking, mixing and stirring. The minimalist design is simple and trendy, and comes in a cream glazed porcelain.
The bowls come in a set of three, but browse through the West Elm site and you can find other gift sets to match the bowls like the labelled oil and vinegar set or kitchen canisters.
Sony Xperia Tablet Z: Kitchen Edition
When in the kitchen, foodies risk getting their phones or tablets wet when texting or changing their cooking tunes. The Sony Xperia Tablet Z: Kitchen Edition ($549.99, originally $649.99) solves this problem. The tablet can be be submerged for up to 30 minutes in 3 feet of water.
The Sony Xperia Tablet is just .27" thin, making it the thinnest 10.1" tablet in the world. The tablet is the best way to organize shopping lists, or discover new recipes or tips and tricks of the trade. It comes with over 260 recipes, and a bluetooth thermometer so you can keep an eye on your dish from up to 200 feet away. Cooking from the couch?! Yes, please!
Urban Outfitters Egg Nog Gift Set
Perfect for the mason jar-loving hipster on your list, this DYI set is perfect for those Egg nog lovers who just want to whip up a quick batch for two. From Urban Outfitters, the Egg Nog Gift Set ($39) is the perfect addition to a quirky kitchen. It comes with two lidded mason jars, vintage straws, a nutmeg grater and a recipe card.
Enjoy everyone's favorite holiday drink with this trendy set. Just don't forget to add the rum!
Zoku Mini Ice Cream Maker
Foodies are not afraid to experiment. Have them create a concoction that would be perfect for MTV's Snack-Off with a little help from Zoku's Mini Ice Cream Maker ($26). They can make individual portions of ice cream, frozen yogurt or sorbet in just about 10 minutes! Freeze the inner bowl and add cream, sugar and any flavors like mint or strawberry.
Don't forget to get creative and add fun toppings like fruit, nuts, candy, or brownie bits and place in the freezer overnight for hard ice cream.
Sansaire Sous Vide
The French are known for being foodies, uhh hello, wine and cheese anyone? So it comes at no surprise that a French-inspired item would make this list. Help your foodie stay on top of cooking trends and gift them with the Sansaire Sous Vide ($199). Souse vide is a trendy cooking method that uses precision temperature that cooks food evenly without drying or overcooking.
Simply place meat or fish in this sous vide machine, and voila! The machine is also portable, perfect for romantic weekend getaways.
Sushi Baby
What is more adorable than a baby wrapped up tightly like a piece of sushi? Perfect for the expectant foodie or a new addition to the foodie family, Katherine Harlan Owens's Sushi Baby ($48, Uncommon Goods) set comes with soft layers of stretchy, but breathable fabric to "hold your little sashimi." With a matching hat, the wee wasabi of the holiday party will surely get lots of laughs.
The blanket and hat fits newborn to 4 month sizes and should be machine washed cold on the gentle cycle. If sushi is not your cup of tea, also check out Ownen's Egg Roll Baby blanket set or Tortilla Baby blanket set.
Coravin 1000 Wine Access System
Raise a glass of cheer this holiday after giving the wine lover in your life this revoluntary Coravin 1000 Wine Access System ($299). This high-tech gadget uses a thin needle to open wine without having to remove the cork. It has a ergonomic handle and trigger for easy pouring, and seals with argon gas so no wine goes to waste.
Called a "game changer," this wine opener takes the hassle out of popping corks, so wine connoisseurs can enjoy the taste without those tiny cork particles.
Willams-Sonoma Bacon Smoking Kit
Have your foodie wake up the house with the warm, delicious smell of bacon on Christmas morning. This DIY kit from Williams-Sonoma ($99.95) lets them cure and smoke all-natural bacon, but warning, this is for serious cooks. The set comes with everything they will need to make their own homemade bacon—well, besides the actual pork.
They will have to pick up fresh pork loin or belly from a local butcher, but the kit comes with all the seasonings and the stainless-steel smoke generator that will create the perfect piece of bacon. It takes six days to complete the smoking process, so make sure you prepare in advance.
If this kit is too intimating for your foodie, check out other DIY kits from William-Sonoma such as the cheese kits ($39.99) that come with step-by-step directions and just require milk!
The holidays are all about family, friends and food, so share these great gift ideas to create happy memories with your loved ones this season. Who knows, you may even become a foodie yourself in the new year!
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