9 gift ideas for friends who love entertaining & cooking

pretty (tasty) olive oil

Muraglia Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Striped Bottle

This Italian extra virgin olive oil is packaged in a beautiful ceramic rainbow jar, so all you need to add is a festive bow. Several other ceramic designs are available, including a rainbow octopus and a sparkly Christmas tree.

$ 58.95

a few of my favorite cookbooks:

Meat by Pat LaFrieda & Carolynn Carreño
Cravings by Chrissy Teigen
Italian American by Angie Rito & Scott Tacinelli
King Solomon’s Table by Joan Nathan
The World Central Kitchen Cookbook by José Andrés
The Mission Chinese Food Cookbook by Danny Bowen & Chris Ying
I cook from the above books frequently and often flip through them when needing a little culinary inspiration.
Prices vary

a home deep fryer

Cuisinart 4qt Deep Fryer, Includes Fry Basket

Though air fryers have been all the rage for the last few years, I prefer a deep fryer in my kitchen. This Cuisinart consistently cooks crunchy, golden-brown food, from calamari to chicken wings.

$99

for the host on your list

Misipasta Olivewood Apertivo Forks

These bite-size olivewood forks are a lovely addition to anyone’s holiday spread.

$48

salty storage

Ena White Salt Cellar with Spoon

Give the gift of pretty countertop storage. A nice complement might include a box of Maldon sea salt flakes, truffle sea salt, or pink Himalayan sea salt.

$14.95

Chef Leo blending some tomato sauce for dinner.

easy blending

Breville Control Grip

Though immersion blenders aren't quite as powerful as countertop blenders, they are so much more convenient. Soups and sauces can be prepared directly in their containers; no extra dishes required. And you can throw the blender in a drawer when you’re done.

$129.95

for the espresso lover

Vietri Lastra Espresso Cup & Saucer

Why don’t all espresso cups include the saucer? This perfect espresso cup (and saucer) holds 3 ounces of liquid, so it’s just the right size for a pick-me-up shot.

$42

And no worries if you are shopping last minute. My final two picks don’t require shipping.

creative cooking with kids

Radish Kids Subscription

What a great cooking gift for the whole family! Check out Radish’s website for specific options, but all include fun and colorful recipe cards, ingredient and cooking definitions, and add-ons such as aprons, cooking tools, etc.

starting at $22.36

Leo loved making Radish’s Swedish meatballs.

Give the gift of brunch from Russ and Daughters.

delivery of their favorite iconic meals

Goldbelly

Goldbelly delivers food directly from iconic restaurants all over the county, including Miami’s Joe’s Stone Crab, NYC’s Russ & Daughters, and New Orleans’s Commander’s Palace. Give a single delivery, or go all-out with a monthly delivery to their door.

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