Food and Drink Gifts

Kitchen tools and treats for cooks, bakers, coffee and tea drinkers, and grillers.

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Home cooks

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  1. Microplane Premium Classic Zester Grater

    Turns citrus peel, Parmesan, garlic, ginger and nutmeg into fluff in seconds. Cooks who have one reach for it constantly; cooks who do not have no idea what they are missing.

    MicroplaneUnder $25Stocking stuffer

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  2. Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Peeler, 3 Pack

    A cheap Y-shaped peeler that is sharper than most expensive ones and makes short work of potatoes and squash. Three in a pack means one for them and two to keep.

    Kuhn RikonUnder $25Stocking stuffer

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  3. Cole & Mason Derwent Pepper Grinder

    A clear acrylic mill with a carbon steel mechanism and a dial that sets the grind from fine to coarse. A real upgrade from a supermarket disposable grinder.

    Cole & MasonUnder $50For display

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  4. John Boos Block R02 Maple Reversible Cutting Board

    A heavy maple board that stays put on the counter, is easy on knives and lasts for decades with a little oil. Big enough to carve a roast.

    John BoosUnder $100For display

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  5. Shun Classic 8 Inch Chef's Knife

    Thin, very sharp Japanese steel with a layered blade that looks as good as it cuts. For the cook who already knows how to look after a good knife.

    Shun$100 and upFor display

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Bakers

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  1. Escali Primo Digital Kitchen Scale

    Weighs in grams and ounces with a tare button, which makes recipes repeatable and means fewer dirty measuring cups. A simple, durable scale bakers have trusted for years.

    EscaliUnder $25

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  2. OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Multi-Purpose Scraper & Chopper

    A bench scraper divides dough, lifts sticky bread off the counter and cleans up flour in one sweep. The ruler on the edge helps with rolling out to size.

    OXOUnder $25Stocking stuffer

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  3. Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet, 2 Pack

    The heavy-gauge pans that do not warp in a hot oven and bake cookies evenly. Ask any baker and they will have a story about a pan that buckled.

    Nordic WareUnder $50

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  4. KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer KHM512

    For bakers without the counter space for a stand mixer, or a second mixer for small jobs like whipped cream and frosting. Light and easy to clean.

    KitchenAidUnder $100

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  5. KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

    The stand mixer home bakers dream of: it kneads bread dough and creams butter while their hands are free, and accepts attachments for pasta and more. It lasts decades.

    KitchenAid$100 and upFor display

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Coffee lovers

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  1. Hario V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper, Size 02

    The pour-over cone most specialty cafés use, with a spiral inside that lets them control how fast the coffee drains. A clean, bright cup from one inexpensive piece of ceramic.

    HarioUnder $25Stocking stuffer

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  2. Chemex Natural Coffee Filters, Square, 100 Count

    Chemex owners have to use these thick bonded filters, and they always run out. Unglamorous, but appreciated.

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  3. AeroPress Original Coffee Press

    Makes a smooth, strong cup in about a minute, cleans itself as you plunge and is nearly unbreakable. A favorite for travel and the office as well as home.

    AeroPressUnder $50

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  4. COSORI Electric Gooseneck Kettle

    A gooseneck spout gives the slow, steady pour that pour-over needs, and the temperature settings avoid scorching lighter roasts. Doubles as a tea kettle.

    COSORIUnder $100

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  5. Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Pour-Over Kettle

    A matte black gooseneck kettle with precise temperature control and a hold mode. The kettle on most coffee enthusiasts' wish lists, as much for the look as the pour.

    Fellow$100 and upFor display

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Tea lovers

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  1. Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea, 30 Sachets

    Black tea with cinnamon, orange and clove that tastes sweet without sugar. Harney's best-known blend and a winter favorite in a tin worth keeping.

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  2. Yorkshire Tea, 160 Tea Bags

    The strong, everyday British tea that holds up to milk. For the person who drinks four mugs a day and finds American tea bags weak.

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  3. Jade Leaf Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha

    Japanese matcha good enough to whisk with just water, not only for lattes. A good introduction for someone curious about matcha.

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  4. Cuisinart PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle CPK-17

    Six preset temperatures for green, white, oolong and black tea, plus a keep-warm setting. The simplest way to stop scorching delicate teas.

    CuisinartUnder $100

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  5. Breville Tea Maker BTM800XL

    Heats water to the right temperature for each tea, then lowers the basket and lifts it out after the set time. Perfectly timed tea with no watching the clock.

    Breville$100 and up

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Home bartenders

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  1. OXO SteeL Double Jigger

    Measures accurately with markings inside the cups, which matters because balance is everything in a cocktail. Free-pouring is how drinks go wrong.

    OXOUnder $25Stocking stuffer

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  2. Cocktail Kingdom Koriko Hawthorne Strainer

    A tight spring that holds back ice and citrus pulp when pouring from a shaker tin. The strainer used in a lot of professional bars.

    Cocktail KingdomUnder $25Stocking stuffer

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  3. Cocktail Kingdom Koriko Weighted Shaking Tins, Set of 2

    The tin-on-tin shakers used behind most bars. They seal with a tap, chill drinks fast and come apart easily, unlike the cobbler shaker that freezes shut.

    Cocktail KingdomUnder $50

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  4. Cocktail Kingdom Yarai Mixing Glass

    A heavy Japanese-style mixing glass with a pour spout and a cut-crystal pattern. Stirring Martinis in it feels like a ritual, and it looks good on the bar cart.

    Cocktail KingdomUnder $100For display

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  5. Breville 800CPXL Die-Cast Stainless Steel Motorized Citrus Press

    Presses a large batch of lemons and limes quickly with a lever arm, which matters when they are juicing for a party. Much easier than a hand press for big batches.

    Breville$100 and up

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Grillers

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  1. OXO Good Grips 16 Inch Locking Tongs

    Long enough to keep hands away from the coals and strong enough to flip a whole rack of ribs. The scalloped tips grip without tearing meat.

    OXOUnder $25Stocking stuffer

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  2. Weber 12 Inch Three-Sided Grill Brush

    Cleans the top and both sides of each grate at once. Clean grates stop food sticking and give better sear marks.

    WeberUnder $25

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  3. Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter

    Lights charcoal evenly in about fifteen minutes with a sheet of newspaper and no lighter fluid. The food will not taste of chemicals.

    WeberUnder $50

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  4. ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Meat Thermometer

    Two probes and a wireless receiver mean they can watch the smoker and the meat temperature from the couch. A long-time favorite for long cooks.

    ThermoProUnder $100

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  5. ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE

    Reads accurately in about one second, so the lid is open for less time. The thermometer pitmasters and chefs rely on, and it is built to last.

    ThermoWorks$100 and up

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