This kitchen gift ideas guide was put together with the everyday cook in mind. However, you’ll find marvelous suggestions for anyone who spends time in the kitchen.
My son has grown from an extremely picky eater to a very competent cook. During the week he eats from food he prepped over the weekend and when he gets the chance, he tries recipes which stretch his abilities.
I’d like to encourage him to continue to grow as a cook. While browsing for gifts it occurred to me there are many little things that make life in the kitchen easier. You’ll find some that caught my eye below.
Why Buy From Small Vendors?
This year buying from small vendors a priority. If I can buy locally, even better. When I can’t buy locally, websites like Etsy help support small businesses which directly supports real people and families.
Check out the list I’ve curated below. I’ll bet you know someone who’d like some (or all) of these products. None cost more than $60, many are much less. Don’t forget to buy a little something for yourself, too.
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Fun Kitchen Gift Ideas They’ll Use Every Day
A chain mail scrubber is perfect for cleaning cast iron and stainless steel pots and pans, even glass and ceramic casseroles. You can scrub anything that doesn’t have some sort of coating. It doesn’t get gunked up with cooked on food and it doesn’t rust between uses. BONUS!
A bowl cozy prevents burnt fingers. No more pulling your shirt down over your hand to remove a hot bowl from the microwave. Bowl cozies work much better.
If you or someone you know can sew, the pattern set on the right will make bowl cozies for plates and mugs as well.
A spoon rest is very useful. They help keep the counter or stove clean. Sure, a paper napkin works fine, but handmade spoon rests are much prettier.
This item is on my wish list, too. It’s hard to decide exactly which style of salt box I’d like. I’m torn between glass and wood. I love them all, to be honest.
Encourage Culinary Adventure With These Kitchen Gifts
As mentioned before, my son can be adventurous in his cooking. This year he planted several types of hot peppers and ate them regularly. He also made a habanero peach salsa; his first foray into water bath canning. When he mentioned he’d like to make hot sauce and kimchi, I paid attention. This kit has what he needs to get started. (It’s already wrapped and ready to give…don’t tell him!)
Pile a gorgeous platter with fruits, cheeses and cured meats and you have something you can eat with your eyes as well as your mouth. Charcuterie boards are have been around for a long time, but are enjoying a new popularity. Get in on the fun and order a board.
As long as the food is good, my son and his friends don’t care what their food is served on. However, there are times when it would be nice to put the food in attractive serving dishes.
Paper plates and platters from the dollar store serve their purpose, but entertaining calls for something more than functional. The best serving dishes complement the food, helping to make it more attractive and desirable.
A serving bowl like this would be perfect for pasta or salad.
Knowing What’s For Dinner is A Gift All Year Long
Meal planning is one of the best ways to control your food budget. You can develop your own system, or you can purchase one of the many planners available.
I picked this meal planner for two reasons. First, it’s bound and second, their meal planning philosophy is similar to my own: Shop your freezer and pantry, keep stuff on hand for quick meals, and make extra to feed the freezer.
Meal planners, food prep containers, knives and baking trays all make great gifts for anyone interested in meal prepping.
Etsy is a go to gift source for me
I hope you’re inspired by these cool kitchen gift ideas. Check out this gift guide curated by Bachelorette JoJo Fletcher for even more kitchen and home décor inspiration.
No matter what you decide to give, I’m sure it will be appreciated.
Have a happy and safe holiday!
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