SUBSCRIPTION CHEF

Give the gift (or keep it for yourself!) of kitchen know-how this holiday season.

// BY MELISSA PETERSON

Whether you’re a foodie or you know someone who’s aspiring to be one, one thing’s for sure—you can never have too many kitchen products. And what better way to get (or give!) a gadget you never knew you needed than to sign up for a subscription box! Here are a few of our favorites.

CRATECHEF CrateChef features a different chef, cookbook author, cooking show star, restaurateur, recipe developer or food blogger every other month, and each box contains five to seven items that represent a sampling of the featured curator’s favorite things, including shelf-stable pantry products, kitchen tools or gadgets, and sometimes even a cookbook. The CrateChef Product Card includes a full list of product descriptions and why those items were chosen. Also included are exclusive recipes to show you how to use the products in the box. cratechef.com

RADDISH The perfect gift for the kitchen-curious kiddo in your life, a Raddish subscription comes with three recipe guides, a quality kitchen tool, a colorful apron patch, four table talk cards, a creative kitchen project and three culinary skill lessons every month! Each kit features a new culinary theme, and a shopping list is emailed prior to delivery so you’re ready to start cookin’ as soon as you receive your box. It’s perfect for younger kids who still need a parent to help in the kitchen, older kids who are ready to create something delicious on their own and even picky eaters who need a little encouragement. raddishkids.com

SPECIAL DELIVERY FROM TASTE OF HOME Packed with seasonal favorites, your Special Delivery Box from Taste of Home features favorite recipes from the Test Kitchen pros, cooking gadgets, kitchen products and a cookbook with each box. Arriving at your door quarterly, the box lets you discover the latest, must-have cooking products that the Taste of Home pros rely on for creating fabulous meals and celebrations. tasteofhomebox.com TRY THE WORLD Journey around the world without ever having to leave your kitchen! A Try The World subscription delivers a curated selection of gourmet foods, including ingredients to cook with, drinks and snacks, right to your door every month. If you’re really only in the snacking mood, an abbreviated snack-only subscription is also available. Items are sourced from their country of origin, and every effort is made to work with small, family-owned companies who follow traditional and artisanal methods of production. trytheworld.com

FRESH BAKED COOKIE CRATE This monthly baking box gives you all the tools you need to bake your own gourmet cookies right at home. Each month you’ll discover a brand-new cookie to bake and (maybe) share with your family and friends. Each box comes with pre-measured, quality ingredients, super easy instructions and fun surprises—like baking tools, collectible pins and scented candles— that make unboxing fun each and every month. freshbakedcookiecrate.com

GRILL MASTERS CLUB Take your barbecue skills up a level with a Grill Masters Club subscription. You’ll receive top-shelf barbecue products, like sauces, rubs, wood chips, recipes and product info, as well as a Chef’s Choice item, which could be anything from a pair of barbecue gloves or a brine injector to a new hot sauce or delicious jerky for you to try. You’ll also receive free access to the club’s online community, featuring new recipes weekly, barbecue articles, exclusive giveaways and advice to your most pressing barbecue questions. grillmastersclub.com