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Jul 04, 2023

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As a wise woman named Julia Child once said, "People who love to eat are always the best people." We

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As a wise woman named Julia Child once said, "People who love to eat are always the best people." We couldn't agree more. Is there a more solid friendship than one built around a common love of food? Nothing bonds two people more than baking cookies together or splitting a burger and fries at a favorite neighborhood diner.

When you need a gift to celebrate that person who's always down to try out a new hotspot with you, we recommend these fun, food-minded gifts. Some you can dig into together, like the Murray's Cheese Box or the raw honeycomb (who knew you could buy that on Amazon?). Other gifts are DIY kits that, if you're lucky, might translate to some goodies for you down the line. What's better than a (generous) friend who makes their own hot sauce? Or grows their own oyster mushrooms? Or nurtures a thriving indoor herb garden? We've also thrown in some of the buzziest gifts in the food world right now, like Sfoglini pasta, Brightland Olive Oil, and an Ooni pizza oven. Think of all the delicious dishes you'll be able to cook together! No matter your budget, there is something on this list for your foodie BFF.

Got someone in your life who is more into booze than food? Check out this whiskey lover's gift guide, beer lover's gift guide, and gifts for wine connoisseurs. Or if your bestie is more of a baker than a chef, browse this list of gifts perfect for the dessert lover.

Who wouldn't want three half-pound cheeses sent to them every month? Every 30 days, cheesemongers at the famous Murray's Cheese Shop will hand select a few different selections, so your friend will always have the best cheese on hand.

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Murray's Cheese Cheesemonger's Picks Cheese of the Month Club

Murray's Cheese

$75.00

Papier offers customizable recipe books in a variety of fun designs that let the home chef in your life jot dot recipes. It even comes with a table of contents and a page for measurement conversions. Grandma's recipe box could never.

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Papier Personalized Recipe Book

papier.com

$38.00

This personal fire pit is great for a mini s'mores party or for roasting hot dogs. Whatever the use, who doesn't love a friggin' bonfire?

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Roundfire Concrete Tabletop Fire Pit

Amazon

$39.99

This at-home grow kit is like an adult version of a Chia Pet.

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Back to the Roots Organic Mini Mushroom Grow Kit

amazon.com

$12.99

We all have that one person in our life who carries hot sauce wherever they go. This is the gift for them! Each set comes with all the ingredients they need, a fermentation tank, and step-by-step instructions.

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FarmSteady Fermented Hot Sauce Kit

Food52

$40.00

If the foodie in your life is a frequent potluck attendee, they need this tote that perfectly cradles a dish without tipping to the side.

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Plat Dish Tote

aplat.com

$36.00

This smart thermometer means you'll never end up with an overcooked steak again.

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Yummly Smart Meat Thermometer

amazon.com

$79.99

Silicone food bags are the kitchen item every foodie wants but won't splurge on for themselves.

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Silicone Reusable Bag Starter Pack

wandp.com

$70.00

Buying a gift for a coffee lover? This mug is a surefire win. It's a smart mug, designed to keep your drink at the exact (seriously, the exact) temperature you like.

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Gormazul Mug Warmer

Amazon

$24.99

Zojirushi is like the Ferrari of rice cookers: it adapts to the amount of water in the machine to make sure your rice comes out perfect every time.

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Zojirushi Rice Cooker

williams-sonoma.com

$189.95

Remind them of a place you both love (that spot you went on vacay! your college town!) with a cute customizable serving tray. You can get any city you choose on the map, and the trays come in four different wood finishes.

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Custom Map Serving Tray

Uncommon Goods

$68.00

Boos Block cutting boards are the gold standard. They're so gorgeous that they can stay on your counter 24/7.

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John Boos & Co. End-Grain Maple Chopping Block

surlatable.com

$255.95

Spice things up with this famous Fly by Jing chili crisp.

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Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp

Amazon

$11.99

A trash can isn't the most luxurious gift, per se, but your chef friends will love you forever if you give this to them.

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rectangular step can

simplehuman.com

$140.00

Pasta lovers will love this sample pack of some of Sfoglini's most popular shapes.

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Best of Sfoglini Pasta Sampler

sfoglini.com

$27.99

This rich and luxurious balsamic vinegar will upgrade any caprese salad.

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QO Thick Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

amazon.com

$34.99

Is this 20-ounce tub a little much? Yes. Will your food-obsessed friend go through it all, and use it top all of their kitchen creations? Also, yes.

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Maldon Salt Company Sea Salt Flakes

Amazon

$14.25

The best bread knife we've ever tried bar none.

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Misen Serrated Knife

misen.com

$80.00

For that friend who binged the Netflix show Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, the book that inspired the series will teach them more about mastering the four elements of cooking. It's also great for the cooking-curious friend who needs a little help in the kitchen, as it'll teach them the foundation of food from the ground up.

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Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking

Amazon

$16.65

With a clear and not-too-sweet taste, these raw acacia honeycombs will take their charcuterie board to the next level. "Absolutely delicious!" this reviewer raved. "Sweet, but not too flowery."

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Raw Honeycomb

Amazon

$35.45

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Chef's Collection

burlapandbarrel.com

$54.99

Have a friend who's ready to ditch takeout? This pizza oven creates the perfect pie every time. Sleek, easy to use, and gas-powered (though Ooni offers models powered by different fuels, if that's more their jam!) this pizza oven is a showstopper of a gift. Just make sure they promise to bake you a pie!

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Ooni Koda 12 Gas Powered Pizza Oven

Amazon

$349.67

This fancy olive oil from Brightland is the hottest thing in food right now. So if you have a friend who keeps up on all the trends, they would love to receive a bottle of this. You may even get to try some.

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Brightland 100% Extra Virgin Heirloom Olive Oil

Food52

$38.00

Give the gift of herbs all year round. This indoor herb garden is sized to fit in an apartment—a windowsill is a great spot for it—and comes with seeds for basil, parsley, dill, thyme, and mint. The control panel will even notify the grower when to water, add plant food, and automatically turn the grow light on and off when needed.

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AeroGarden Harvest Indoor Hydroponic Garden

Amazon

$89.86

Vacuum sealers are an essential tool for optimizing leftover storage, using a sous vide machine, and maximizing the power of marinades.

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Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer

bestbuy.com

$79.99

These herb and salad storage containers provide plenty of air circulation and prevent your greens from getting gross.

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OXO Good Grips GreenSaver Produce Keeper

amazon.com

$35.94

This space-friendly air fryer is great for a first-time owner. It's one of our favorite models, and it's got Amazon reviewers' stamps of approval, too. Just let the more than 11,000 5-star reviews speak for themselves.

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Dash Compact Air Fryer Oven Cooker

Amazon

$49.99

Consider this the 2022 version of gifting a nice bottle of wine. Winc has members fill out a quiz to determine their preferences, then the service suggests bottles to send out. Gift your favorite vino lover a one, two, or three-month subscription.

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Gift Card

Winc

$100.00

Give the gift of a hot sauce party, or host your own version of Hot Ones with all these different flavored sauces. There's Garlic Herb, Cayenne Smoky Bourbon, Jalapeno Bacon, Mango Habanero, Chipotle, and more!

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Thoughtfully Master Hot Sauce Collection Gift Set

Amazon

$37.99

An Instant Pot is the kind of appliance people want but don't think they need—which is why it makes the perfect gift! Once you know the wonder of this gadget—and the crazy-fast meals it can pump out—you'll want to pass that knowledge on. Amazon is constantly putting this fun color on sale, so you should totally snag it while the price is right. Pair it with Delish's Party In An Instant Pot cookbook.

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Instant Pot Duo 60

Amazon

$119.99

Everyone knows a vegan or vegetarian constantly looking for new recipe ideas. This book is beautifully stocked with delicious plant-based meals that will make even meat-loving friends jealous.

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Delish Vegan Dinners

$25.95

Pressing blocks of tofu before cooking draws out the excess water and makes it infinitely more delicious. It can absorb more marinades and seasonings, it has a better texture, and it can get even crispier. It belongs in everyone's kitchen—whether you're a vegetarian or not.

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Tofu Press

amazon.com

$25.95

This small-but-mighty machine busts out some seriously good waffles. Keto fans in particular are obsessed. Word on the street is that it's the best waffle maker for chaffles (low-carb cheese + egg waffles).

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Dash Mini Waffle Maker for Individual Waffles

Amazon

$17.45

Our Ultimate Cocktails book will guide you through all the classic drinks, unique sips, and seasonal favorites. Plus, there's a guide to all the glassware every aspiring bartender should have.

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Delish Ultimate Cocktails

Amazon

$15.97

Homemade is better, and this churro maker will prove it. There are eight different attachments to churn out different shapes. Pass along our favorite churro recipe with the gift, and get ready to reap the benefits.

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StarBlue Churro Maker

Amazon

$15.99

This art print is totally a conversation piece. Gift it to your favorite coffee lover—along with a bag of beans and a mug.

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Coffee Chart Art Print

Delish

$10.00

Prosecco pong will forever be beer pong's classier, cooler big sister. It works the same way, but the balls are pink and the cups are Champagne coupes. Cheers!

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Talking Tables Prosecco Pong

Amazon

$16.00

This vintage-style casserole dish is so darn cute, perfect for serving up any soup, stew, or ragú. It comes in several pretty colors, and that unique lid doubles as a trivet for the table.

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Food52 x Dansk Købenstyle Casserole

Food52

$135.00

Know someone obsessed with fish? Get them the Rainbow Box from Pure Fish. Inside, they'll find seven different types of fish, plus step-by-step directions how to cook them.

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The Rainbow Box

Pure Fish

$250.00

This easy-to-use kit helps bakers make perfect macarons every time, which is no easy task. It comes with nonstick mats with templates for the cookies, pastry bags, and six different tips.

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Angadona Silicone Baking Mat Macaron Mat Kit

Amazon

$19.99

True love is understanding a person's need for fresh guac, because there's nothing worse than guac going brown. This container has an airtight lid to keep that dip super green. Gift this with some avocados and a recipe.

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Casabella Guac-Lock Container

Amazon

$18.99

Hot fudge (not to mention cheese) is always a good idea. Step up your girls' nights with this fun gift. This fondue set comes with the cast-iron pot and stand, chrome burner with adjustable air vents, eight plastic and chrome forks, and a fork rack. All you need are the fondue ingredients.

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Red Cast Iron Fondue Set

Crate & Barrel

$39.95

We're a little biased, but we think every person who loves to eat needs this amazing cookbook. Inside you'll find some of our best recipes, like a quesadilla cake, chicken fried cauliflower, and cookie dough cheesecake.

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Delish: Eat Like Every Day’s the Weekend

Amazon

$15.99

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