There are people who live in a world where food is the focus of everything; considered almost holy by some. So this coming holiday, give them something other than a predictable gift certificate to their favourite restaurant.
Katie Kelly Bell from Forbes has compiled an amazing gift guide to delight the food lovers in your life. Hopefully, at least one from the list will bring utmost pleasure to your artisan friends. You might enjoy one for yourself as well.
Go ahead and check this list:
1. Chocolate - this food item is special as it has a separate list of its own. Go ahead and check out the best chocolates for gift giving in this link.
2. Old Mule Barbecue Sauce - one of the tastiest barbecue sauces she has ever tasted and she has a good authority to say so as she lives in the south. That kind of makes her an expert when it comes to barbecue. There's complexity and depth, with a hint of kick at the end. It is actually more than just a barbecue sauce; some use it a dipping sauce, others use it as marinade. However, it is recommended to use it on grilled chicken breast. It is best to order two jars as well, one to give as a gift and one for yourself.
3. Tickets to the Ultimate Food Event - go and get reservations for the Aspen Food and Wine Classic. Tickets go on sale on December 9 and the event will take place on June 17-19. The place is crowded with celebrity chefs and wine experts. It remains an intimate affair with excellent line-up of tastings, classes and events. Be sure to bring your autograph book.
4. Gourmet Ice Tea - Tea Forte has created a sleek iced tea set of two pitchers that's stack together. The sample box comes with 5 assorted ice tea infusers.
5. Podcasts - make a personal list of podcasts that includes discussion on food, cooking and eating. Some of the recommendations are: The Splendid Table, America's Test Kitchen, Go Fork Yourself, Spilled Milk and Eat Your Words.
6. Cheese -Urban Cheesecraft creates the perfect kits for DIY cheese. The kit sets are packaged ideal for gift giving. The standard kits ranges between $25 to $30 and comes in different varieties like Burrata/Mascarpone, Goat Cheese, Feta/Yogurt. They also offer dairy-free, vegan Mozzarella/Ricotta. However if the intended recipient is more into eating than crafting, you can try giving the Rogue Creamery's "The Whole Shebang" for $99. You will get an assortment of Northwest cheeses.
7. Subscription from Try the World - you get a very cool "theme" boxes that are neatly packed and delivered to your doorstep every month. The team works with a range of small producers to assemble the theme boxes.
8. Sea Salt Cheese Platter - Pink Himalayan Sea Salt in a form of a solid marbled slab is a unique way to serve cheese. Price start at $18 for the Salt Rox Serving Plate.