gift ideas

Joy takes over me when December arrives. Christmas is approaching, dates that I adore: thinking about family meals, those meals that sometimes end up as dinners, and also seeing the illusion of children waking up and running to look next to the tree.

This euphoria that I experience translates into everything I do, and it keeps on haunting my head which gifts will be the most appropriate for each of my loved ones... because I hadn't said so, but I love giving gifts! I love to think of something that will be useful, or that will surprise, or that you will find precious… Choosing the ideal gift for each person and each moment. And I must admit it too… It makes me happy to see that I was right!

I think we can all get it right with the gift we are going to give. The most important thing is to think about what the person who is going to receive it will like. When the profile is already clear to you, the only thing missing are ideas. And I think that I can help with that, so today I want to talk about products from the store that can be ideal as gifts.

gift ideas

I will start with ideas for those who want to give a treat. What could be a whim? Undoubtedly, something that one does not buy by itself, but I would recommend opting for pieces that you get a lot of use out of by having them. I should encourage you to think about giving away a fondue (from the famous Savoyarde by Emile Henry, to the cast iron one by Le Creuset ). Giving a crepe maker as a gift is another great idea, since many times it is not available, and you end up making great use of it. Or I encourage you to think about my little gem: a Chemex, a coffee maker that gives you a clear and pure coffee like the ones that don't exist! (apart from the fact that it is a unique piece of art).

Give a treat: Savoyarde Emile Henry fondue , Le Creuset iron crepe maker and Chemex coffee maker

If you are thinking of giving a gift to someone who likes to cook pastries, I would choose to give a nice mold , a tart tatin mold or the stamps for making cookies, which are presented in a nice box. If the budget is large, consider giving a Kitchen Aid ! It is every baker's dream.

For pastry lovers: Le Creuset ceramic mold , cookie stamps and Kitchen Aid food processor

Then there are gifts for people who spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and who will appreciate utensils that can become an ally. Without a doubt the Spirelli 2.0. It is a gift of success among cooks; as well as a mandolin (it is hard to do the step of buying one, but if you cook large quantities often, you will certainly get a lot of use out of it).

In this block , a good knife cannot be missing: many times it is not paid attention to, when in fact it is the utensil that is most used in the kitchen. Having a good knife is basic, and it is also a great gift: the vast majority are presented in a beautiful box, which makes them an ideal gift. There are many kinds and categories of knives, but that is why you may be interested in seeing the posts in which I talked about Kitchen Knives , or you can directly see the Knives section (if you want to go quickly for something really different, go see the Japanese of Kai ).

gift ideas for a chef

For stoves: Spirelli 2.0. , Kobra mandolin and Kai Japanese knives

Now we are going to think about giving away kitchen utensils that help us cook on a day-to-day basis. The first, without a doubt, is an iron cocotte , the whim of every lover of chup-chup, slow cooking and the usual flavors. Because of its price, it is sometimes difficult for one to buy it, but having it becomes a dream come true. With them, not only do you get better flavors thanks to their cooking properties, but you cook happier when you can use them, and it is an investment for a lifetime, since iron cocottes can easily be passed on to our children.

The second utensil that I think is very suitable to regulate is a wok - we all have pans, pots and grills, but a wok is an item that is often left for later, and that's a shame. Cooking vegetables, meat and fish in a wok is a delight, quick and tasty cooking that will surely get us to use it more than we might think a priori.

I follow my list of gift ideas, and I think that many of us will agree that giving a pot may not be the most attractive gift for many... I think that it would only be recommended in the case of those people who have really old kitchenware or in disrepair. But giving a pressure cooker ... That's another thing! Many would like to have one, it saves time and the properties and flavor of the food, but they are expensive, so taking advantage of the excuse of gifts may be the ideal time to get one. Also now, we have several with some very important offers, which I think makes them a very good opportunity.

For lovers of chup-chup: Le Creuset iron cocotte , Le Creuset wok and WMF pressure cooker

Finally I can name a few more products that are also often chosen for gifts. It is in your hands to see if they fit with the person you have to surprise:

- A teapot is a very recurring gift. There are some really beautiful ones, you can see them here . You can also accompany it with some of the best teas in the world, the Kusmi Tea brand teas that we have in the Pantry section, and it will end up being a unique gift.

- A tajine , a utensil designed for lovers of slow cooking, and who will enjoy its special cooking properties: get juicier food since the same steam from cooking precipitates over the food again.

- Some beautiful and delicious mini-cocottes : choose all of the same color, or each one of a different color, and it will be a delicious gift.

- The set of cups from Le Creuset , with a beautiful presentation.

- The jar of jam , or the jar of olives , some authentic cuquerías.

- The thermal bread box , another whim that only those who try it can really appreciate what it is to enjoy bread, toast and hot croissants at the table and for a long time! Besides, the panera is pretty.

Le Creuset teapot , Le Creuset tajine , ceramic mini-cocottes , Le Creuset coffee cups , jam jar and Mastrad thermal bread bin

- A classic: a cookbook ! There are books that are wonderful, some are forever, others are authentic novelties that are worth discovering. I invite you to see them.

- If you are only looking for a small detail, the Walkers biscuit bus , the beautiful Jules Destrooper boxes , the Quartet set of special jams, the Kusmi Tea sets or a delicious panettone can be very good options.

gifts for him

Without ceasing to be valid the previous options for boys who are attracted to the world of cooking, I would like to take the liberty now of talking about gifts that may be ideal for them. I think there are several products that can be very popular, and I cannot miss this opportunity to say so. First things first, an Opinel mushroom knife . It's so perfect! I think it makes an exquisite gift for those who enjoy going to the woods in the fall or who have that adventurous spirit.

Then there are the barbecues . We have both traditional coal and gas, all of them magnificent! It only remains to decide which one goes more with him.

And the other recurring and very practical gift is the corkscrew and the cooler sleeves . As for corkscrews, Screwpull-Le Creuset is the best in the world (and that's not saying), and whatever you choose from the brand has been designed for excellent cork removal. Perhaps, as a gift, it is worth considering those that include a vacuum pump, to extend the life of the wine; but whether you include it or not, a corkscrew is a very good option.

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