11-10-2021 Holiday Gift Guide - Flipbook - Page 4
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Gift Ideas for
the Home Chef
Take entertaining to the next level
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1. PINEAPPLE PASSIONFRUIT
SODA OR MIXER
Made by Root Elixirs, this carbonated beverage
reminds you of sunny, warm days. Craft up to three
cocktails with this mixer or drink alone and enjoy as
a refreshing drink. Succulent and aromatic, a bouquet
of floral notes with the relaxing sensation of refreshing
cucumber. Just pour 4 ounces of this soda in a lowball
glass and add 1.5 ounces of vodka or gin and a dash
of ice. Garnish with a lavender sprig for presentation.
Found at www.poppyandstella.com
2. POUR OVER COFFEE
BLACK COFFEE
If you’ve never tried Vietnamese coffee, get ready
to experience a caffeine-packed, explosion of flavor
from the unsung heroes of the coffee world. A blend
of robusta and arabica beans offers an authentic, deli-
By Emily Parks, Contributing Writer
ooking at home is a great way to enjoy a delicious meal in the cozy confines of
your home. Preparing meals in your kitchen allows for a relaxed atmosphere,
whether is it cooking for yourself or for a dinner party. The home kitchen is a
great place to try new recipes without pressure and enjoy spending quality time with
friends and family (or just yourself!)
These gift ideas contain some of the newest flavorings or ingredients or offer ways to
beautify your kitchen and dining room spaces. Compliments to the chef will be in order!
cious brew. Each box has five biodegradable pour-over
filters pouches that fit right over your mug, so you can
enjoy single serve, fresh brewed coffee from just about
anywhere! This coffee would be an impressive finish to
your next dinner party (or a powerful jump start to your
morning!) Found at www.poppyandstella.com
3. GOURMET OIL DIPPING SPICE KIT
Dip into different flavors with this set of spices.
These herbs and spices by Julie Pedersen let you
explore the core flavors of international cuisines. Start
your journey in France with herbs de Provence, tour
Italy with oregano and crushed red pepper flakes, dash
over to Spain with a pinch of smoked paprika, then
zip to the Levant with za’atar. Try one of the recipes
and bread pairings included under the lid or liven up
your party spread by creating your own worldly blends.
Found at www.uncommongoods.com
4. CHINESE SOUP DUMPLING KIT
Make authentic soup dumplings at home!
Adventurous eaters and home cooks, you have new
Saturday night plans. Xiao long bao, or “little basket
buns,” are steamed dumplings filled with soup and
ingredients like tofu or mushrooms. This kit includes
everything you need to make the impressive “buns”
at home, from natural beech wood dough rollers to
a steam basket for cooking. Found at www.uncommongoods.com
5. COMPACT SWIVEL CHEESE
& TAPAS BOARD
With special sockets for ceramic serving bowls, a
groove that keeps your favorite crackers contained, and
a secret drawer stocked with three cheese knives, this
bamboo hosting hack helps make crudités and savory
goodies look irresistible. The best part? It folds down to
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half its size, so it’s easy to stow in your cupboard, too.
Found at www.uncommongoods.com
6. OLD BAY BALTIMORE IN
A BOX GIFT BOXES
Send the gift of Baltimore in a box! There are
a couple of different gift boxes to choose from. A
favorite is the OLD BAY in a Box. It comes with the
following items: OLD BAY Hot Sauce, OLD BAY Face
Mask, OLD BAY Bottle Opener, OLD BAY Oven Mitt,
OLD BAY Koozie, OLD BAY Fisher’s Popcorn, OLD BAY
Seasoning, OLD BAY Nuts and Home is where the OLD
BAY is 5x7 print. Send a bit of Baltimore to anyone who
misses Maryland! Found at www.baltimoreinabox.com
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