Fabulous Foodie Finds

8 Holiday Gift Gadgets For Getting (or Gifting!)

Winter’s colder weather and shorter days mean plenty of time inside for baking and cooking. These trendy gadgets make holiday kitchen time fun and also make great gifts!

Family Tree Personalized Bamboo Cookbook & Tablet Stand, $36.99

This cutting board/cookbook holder/tablet stand can be personalized with up to 22 names and any other text you wish. Made of eco-friendly bamboo, it measures 7.25” x 13.5” and folds flat for storage. Hand wash. Find this one-of-a-kind gift at Personalization Mall.

Stainless Steel 5-blade Herb Scissors, $12.97

The best recipes this holiday season call for fresh herbs but getting them perfectly chopped with a knife can be a real chore. The solution? Westmark’s specialized herb scissors with five stainless steel blades (and bonus cleaning comb)! Perfect for anything from scallions and chives to parsley and rosemary. Great stocking stuffer for the budding chef. Dishwasher safe. Pick up the version with holiday green handles on Amazon.com.

Lid Sid: Pot Lid Lifter, $13.00

This holiday season, you need Lid Sid! When you need to vent, Sid dives in to keep the situation from boiling over. He’s infinitely reusable, always ready, and never complains. Whether keeping open a saucepan lid, or propping up your phone to read that recipe, Sid is ready to help: your own personal silicone handy man! Pack of two (red and white). Made by Monkey Business, a USA small business brand.

Available on Amazon.com

Cuisinart 13-Piece Cast-Iron Fondue Set, $49.95

This winter, heat up the fun with a sweet or savory fondue for the whole family. Cuisinart’s 13-piece set is crafted for lasting enjoyment, with a cast-iron cooking pot that can be used to melt chocolate or cheese directly on the stove, then transferred to its tabletop stand, ready for dipping. Comes with six (6) color-coded stainless-steel forks and a splatter shield to keep contents safely inside the 1.5 quart pot.

Christmas Ornament Ice Molds for Making Festive, Slow-melting Drink Ice, $19.99

Decorative ice cubes add a touch of whimsical holiday cheer to your favorite cocktails! This set of 4 Tovolo Christmas Ornament Ice Molds delivers slow-melting, ornamental ice in large 2.5” spheres perfect for his favorite low- or highball glasses. Two-piece molds preserve the details of the ice shapes – a snowflake, Christmas tree, and two ornaments – and allow for easy removal. Dishwasher safe.

Available at Home Depot.

Compact Swivel Cheese and Tapas Board, $88.00

This collapsible round bamboo cheese board comes with special sockets for ceramic serving bowls, a groove that keeps your favorite crackers contained, and a secret drawer stocked with three cheese knives. It also folds down to half its size, so it’s easy to stow in your cupboard, too (the bowls fit inside). Wipe board and tools clean with damp cloth; bowls are dishwasher safe. Personalized version available for $98.00.

Available at UncommonGoods.com.

Wooden Embossing Rolling Pin, $9.99 and up

These beautiful wooden rolling pins emboss holiday scenes into your cookie dough, creating gorgeous, themed cookies in a snap. Choose from nativity scenes, Hanukkah, Christmas wrap, snowflake patterns, reindeer, and more.

Available at Amazon.com

Indoor Flameless Marshmallow Roaster, $69.95

This indoor roaster produces campfire-worthy toasted marshmallows without an open flame, allowing you to enjoy S’mores all year round. The stainless-steel electric heater is safe and easy for children to use, and the divided tray holds chocolate, graham crackers, or candies. Hand wash.

Available at Hammacher.com.

{ fabulous foodie finds } Surprises for Your Foodie Friends

BY EVANGELINE DAVIS

We’ve curated this list of fabulous and unexpectedly fun holiday gifts for every food lover on your list. Check it twice and enjoy!

Belgian Chocolate Hot Cocoa Bombs, $24.95

These bombs create a flavor explosion when added to a cup of hot milk. Each 2½” sphere is hand-crafted by master chocolatiers with an outer shell of authentic Belgian dark, milk, or white chocolate and a delightful little surprise inside. Package of four. Visit Hammacher.com

Uncommon Goods Cultured Cuisine Cooking Experiences, $30 and up

A clever, thoughtful, creative gift idea this holiday season: virtual cooking experiences! In the “Asian Cooking Subscription” ($85), chef Jannie Huang teaches you to make a trio of iconic dishes over a 3-class series. Or choose from “Chocolate & Coffee Tasting” ($95), “African Cooking” ($30), “Two Ways to Pizza” ($50), or dozens of others. Find out more at Uncommongoods.com.

Christmas Brunch Hat Box, $99.99

Make Christmas morning merry with this delicious gift! Inside a festive and reusable hat box is a triple cheese and caramelized onion quiche, sliced Canadian bacon, cranberry orange loaf cake, English muffins, and raspberry preserves. Bon appétit! Available at HarryandDavid.com

Vanilla-Bourbon Bacon “Lollipops,” $39.95

Thick slabs of smoked bacon come with a tantalizing vanilla-bourbon glaze for a sweet, smoky treat that is utterly addictive. Rich and meaty, these will satisfy any bacon lover. Sign up for Chesapeake Bay emails and get a $10 coupon. Visit CBCrabcakes.com