Every year Jeremy asks me what I want for Christmas and my birthday, and every year I can’t really think of anything off the top of my head. Obviously, if you’ve read any of this blog, you know I love cooking and baking. If you’ve known me for a while, then you know Jeremy does NOT. So it is incredibly difficult for him to know what kind of kitchen accessories to buy for me (instead, he often resorts to socks… I believe I got socks three years in a row for a while?). If you are like Jeremy, looking for gifts for your favorite home cook, look no further. I’ve got you covered. Here are EIGHT Christmas gift ideas for home cooks!
Christmas Gift Idea #1: Cookbooks
I do have a solid cookbook collection, but I also love checking out cookbooks from our local library. It’s great because
1. I know if I really will use the cookbook and
2. I don’t have to buy them.
It’s doubly great at Christmas because now there’s plenty of guaranteed successful gift options. My personal recommendations: Cravings by Chrissy Teigen, the first Magnolia Table cookbook, Bravetart, and my newest obsession – Sister Pie.
Check out my cookbook reviews for more info!
Christmas Gift Idea #2: Aprons
I loooooove cute aprons! Even better when they come in matching kids’ sizes like these ones I got from Target.
Wouldn’t they be a cute Christmas gift for a mom who likes to bake?
Christmas Gift Idea #3: Kitchen Towels
I know everyone has kitchen towels, but not everyone has CUTE kitchen towels. There’s so many cute designs out there, and you can never really have enough. My favorites are from World Market.
Christmas Gift Idea #4: Wok
I feel like a wok is one of those kitchen tools that doesn’t often make an appearance in an American kitchen, even if you’re Asian. I remember I made do with my frying pan for many years. But a wok is SO much nicer. The Joyce Chen brand is typically considered the best.
Christmas Gift Idea #5: Bamboo Steamer
Along the same lines as the wok, a bamboo steamer is not typically an “essential” kitchen item, even though I find it SO USEFUL! I use it for pretty much all my steamed mochi recipes and of course the baos. I actually could use more myself…
Christmas Gift Idea #6: Embossed Rolling Pin
Now we’re getting fancy! A laser cut rolling pin is DEFINITELY one of those fun little baking extras. I don’t even have one myself! But I would love one! They automatically add a cute design to your roll out cookies! You can find some during the holiday season at some major retailers, but there’s also a ton on Etsy.
Christmas Gift Idea #7: Pastry Board
For those of us who don’t have a lot of counter space, a pastry board is really useful. Where else will you roll out all your cookies and pie dough? You can get a silicone one with measurements printed on it or a pretty marble one that stays cold for pastry. Again, I do not have one of these *hint hint*
Christmas Gift Idea #8: Serving Tray
I’ve been obsessed with looking at charcuterie boards and party trays on Instagram, but I’ve yet to attempt one myself. Mostly because I don’t have anything to put them on. That would all change if someone would get me a nice wood serving tray. *winks at family members who are shopping for me*
I feel like shopping for kitchen accessories can go on forever! But these are my picks. What are yours? Anything I missed?