Gift Ideas for Gourmands

Whether you need a hostess present or just want to indulge in something special for the holidays, check out these food and home gift ideas. They're sure to please every gourmand in your life:

If you give me anything from Kika's Treats, I'd inhale it within minutes. Kika's version of Brazilian Honey Cakes (pão de mel) is a fabulous alternative to gingerbread and is also suitable for vegans. $8.50; kikastreats.com.

Jacob May's End-Grain Butcher Blocks are so beautiful you can use them to serve food. Available in black walnut and white oak, these artisanal cutting boards will make a stunning piece in the kitchen and dining room. $300-$500; jacob-may.com.

If you're looking for authentic gochujang sauces without any high fructose corn syrup or additives, the Mother-in-Law's Kimchi Gochujang Collection is your answer. The condiment set contains four awesome blends for any Asian recipe that requires an extra kick. $37; food52.com/provisions.

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For an approachable and modern Scotch whisky, newcomer SIA offers a long and smooth finish with hints of toffee and hazelnut. This is an award-winning blend of Speyside, Highlands and Islay malts. $47.95; www.ludwigsfinewine.com.

Albertengo's decadent and fluffy panettone is the ideal way to celebrate the holidays. Try the fabulous Moscato flavor or the popular Sorrento Lemon. $27.99-$39.99; chefshop.com.

La Boite makes the most flavorful and exotic spice blends, so it's no wonder they're sought after by the best chefs in the country. Le Bernardin's Eric Ripert collaborated with the brand to create a limited edition Voyager Collection boxed set. Signed box $72 ($45 spices only); food52.com/provisions.

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Chalk Hill makes exceptional wines and their 2010 Estate Red is a great example of their benchmark production. Lush, smooth and seductive, this vintage include notes of spicy oak, vanilla, blueberry pie and bittersweet chocolate. $70; www.chalkhill.com.

 

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Comments

[Carolyn Jung]

Kika's Treats are always my downfall. But any herb blend that Eric Ripert had a hand in has got to be pretty awesome, too. ;)

[Tami]

Her stuff is so delicious. La Boite has a lot of amazing blends. :)