Best Food Gifts 2014
Sneak a Peek at Our Editors' Holiday Wish List
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After a year of tasting our way through many a gourmet nibble, hungrily reading new cookbooks, and scoping out the best kitchen gear, we've compiled quite the wish list. From heirloom-worthy cookware to a kit compiling all the exotic ingredients needed to cook from this year's It cookbook, there are plenty of reasons we can't wait for Christmas day. Keep reading for our top picks ranging in price from under $25 to splurge-worthy gifts.
Priceless
I'm always baking and making for other people, but what I'd really love is for someone to send me an edible gift.
— Anna Monette Roberts, assistant editor
Under $25
There's nothing I don't like about these whimsical animal drink stirrers ($22). Nothing.
— Nicole Perry, assistant editor
Under $25
Bubbles never looked as good as the Chandon Limited Edition Blanc de Noirs Holiday Collection ($20) featuring sparkling phrases like "The Party Starts Here" and "Pour on the Fun!"
— Nicole Iizuka, producer
Under $25
Somehow, despite all the cheese I eat, I don't have a proper set of cheese knives. This festive gilded set ($23, originally $29) would be perfect for entertaining.
— NP
Under $25
Never prepared and always looking to open a bottle of wine with a friend, I'd love these ingenious wine glasses ($25). They contain a gel at the bottom of the glass that instantly cools the wine for entertaining on the fly.
— AMR
Under $25
One of my favorite bars makes a yuzu collins cocktail that I'm pretty much obsessed with; with these yuzu bitters ($25), I bet I could hack it at home.
— NP
Under $25
I've always envied my mom's set of equestrian-themed placemats; since I can't find them anywhere, this similarly motifed mug ($22) is a good second-best.
— NP
Under $50
I love graphic tees, and being able to profess my love for ramen with this My Fav Type of Men Is Ramen t-shirt ($29) is a foodie's dream come true!
— Brandi Milloy, host and producer
Under $50
High West's bottled manhattan ($45) is a perfectly smoky-sweet addition to any well-curated bar. Pair it with a set of highball glasses for a gift your favorite whiskey-swilling friends will love.
— NI
Under $50
These adorable stamped serving spoons ($26) are incredibly cute and make for a great hostess gift . . . although I don't need a spoon to tell me I'll take seconds — that's always going to happen.
— BM
Under $50
Featuring the perfect sampler of Chef Cristina Tosi's playful pies, including her famous Crack Pie, Momofuku Milk Bar's Franken Pie ($44) is a gift that everyone will be begging you to share!
— BM
Under $50
Most days I bring my lunch to work, so I'm always in need of good, leak-proof containers. Bonus points for when they aren't merely functional, like this adorable mint-green bento box ($32).
— NP
Under $50
Some tourists leave with souvenir plates, while others (like me) scout out chocolate roasters. Even though I have a pretty substantial stash of artisanal chocolate bars at home, I am always on the hunt for new discoveries, which is why I would adore this single origin chocolate taster ($45).
— AMR
Under $50
I'm not really sure how (or maybe I'm just blocking it out of my head), but I recently burnt a hole through the thumb of one of my trusty oven mitts, leaving it still mostly functional but a little scary to use. These double oven mitts ($40) would make for an excellent replacement.
— NP
Under $50
Subscription boxes make the best gift for people who love surprises, and The Fare Trade's ($50) box is a tasty one for any of your culinary-minded friends! Curated by world-renowned chefs, this box is stuffed with tons of artisan ingredients and recipe suggestions for how to use them.
— NI
Under $50
My mom used to collect cow creamers, but now she's moved on to beautiful plank wood cutting boards. I'm inspired to do the same, and I particularly love these oblong olive wood paddle boards ($39).
— AMR
Under $50
If you've ever tried halvah, the flaky marzipan-like sesame candy, you know the obsession is real. If almond butter and halvah had a baby, these spreads ($35) would be it; I'd love to try them all.
— NP
Under $75
I've broken all of my glassware and am currently drinking everything out of recycled mason jars. I'd love to restock my cabinets with proper glassware like these tufted old fashioned glasses ($55 for four).
— AMR
Under $75
If you're looking for an exceptionally unique bottle of whiskey, look no further than this stunning Brenne French Single Malt Whiskey ($65). With notes of honey, apricot, and crème brulée, this drink starts off sweet but ends a little naughty with a nice smoky finish.
— NI
Under $75
How fun are these gold polka-dot Champagne flutes ($58)? Plus, since they're stemless, they're a bit less prone to breakage.
— NP
Under $75
I'm ready to step up my coffee-making game by trading in my electric coffee grinder for a Camano Coffee Burr ($75), complete with a mason jar to catch the grinds.
— AMR
Under $100
I've been having a love affair with all things copper lately, and Bodum's french press ($80) is not only sleek and sexy but also the chicest way to brew a cup of coffee.
— BM
Splurge!
I live in a studio apartment, and I'm always trying to conserve space. I love this spice rack from Dean & Deluca ($105) for its lab-tube design and adorable spice spoon.
— AMR
Splurge!
I'd love to trade in my flimsy hand-me-down dutch oven for this classic cast iron cocotte from Staub ($365, originally $521).
— NP
Splurge!
What I wouldn't do or give to the person who would gift me fresh French black Winter truffles ($144 for 2 ounces) . . .
— AMR
Splurge!
Restaurants in all of San Francisco serve their food on Heath Ceramics, and anytime I'm in a household with Heath dinnerware, I'm oh so jealous. I don't think I can wait until marriage to be gifted my own set of its Chez Panisse line ($176 for one set).
— AMR
Splurge!
I am not delusional enough to actually expect to find this gorgeous copper All-Clad cookware set ($1,600) under the Christmas tree, but hey, a girl can dream.
— NP
Splurge!
I keep eyeballing Ottolenghi's The Plenty More Hamper Plus Book ($157). It comes with all the essential and unusual Middle Eastern ingredients called for in his latest cookbook title.
— AMR
Splurge!
There's finally a system for preserving those extra sips left in a bottle of wine (even sparkling!) after the party's over. Once they have the Genesis Champagne & Wine Preserver ($499) in their arsenal, morning-after mimosas will become a must.
— NI
