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We all know the couple that loves to cook on weeknights, the gal pals who adore baking on Sundays, and the guys who basically live next to the grill during the summer. They seem to have everything stocked in the pantry and surely know their way around trendy kitchen gadgets. When it comes to presents, what do you get the culinary-obsessed?
Truffle butter, bakeware, pasta delivery, and more—if you’re looking for the best gifts for the foodies in your life, you’ve come to the right spot. We’ve rounded up some of our all-time favorite foodie gifts, from best-of kitchen basics like a great cast-iron pan to delicious experiences like a pesto tasting kit. And personalized gifts and fun tools—think smoking guns or pastry decorating sets— are always winning choices for the culinary-obsessed.
Here, the best gifts for foodies.
718 Heat Sweet and Savory Hot Sauce Duo
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Courtesy of Uncommon Goods
Handcrafted in NYC by Leilani Kali Rivers and John Hercel, these hot sauces will steal the show at your next family dinner. This pair contains "Herbal Alchemy", a fiery blend of scotch bonnet peppers and spices, and the mango, pineapple and habanero blend, "Sweet Heat".
Anova Precision Sous Vide Cooker with Wifi
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Courtesy of Williams Sonoma
The secret to perfectly tender meat and seafood? Sous vide cooking. Try it at home with the Anova system, which works with any pot in your kitchen and connects to your phone via a mobile app. You can check on your food while you’re out on your terrace sipping aperitifs.