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With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to check items off your list and purchase gifts for your loved ones. If you’re having trouble finding gift inspo, check out our roundup of presents ideal for the foodie in your life. These gift are suitable for both the experienced or novice at-home chef and are sure to up their cooking game in Westchester.
4-Piece Mug Set
Zwilling, Pleasantville
Price: $49.99 (Cyber Week Sale)
Zwilling’s sleek double wall glass mugs are surely an upgrade to anyone’s cabinets. The double wall glass keeps your coffee steamy in the morning and cooler beverages at a desirable temperature (sangria, anyone?). Whether for everyday use or entertainment, the mugs are lightweight, great for outdoor dining, give off no condensation, and are microwave-, dishwasher-, and freezer-safe. Did we mention the glass is mouth-blown by skilled artisans?
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Brown Sugar Bear
Williams Sonoma
Price: $7.95
Not only is this brown bear adorable, but it proves a necessity for bakers and chefs alike. The terracotta clay bear ensures that the brown sugar in your kitchen stays soft and moist for up to three to six months. Using the brown sugar bear is simple. You soak it in warm water for 20 minutes, pat it dry, and place it on top of brown sugar in an airtight container. It’s a great stocking stuffer and is reusable!
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Cooking Class
The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave, White Plains
Price: $89-$99
Give the gift of learning this holiday season with a cooking class at Sur La Table. Their White Plains location frequently hosts innovative and delicious cooking classes for all types of home chefs. Nighttime classes include themes such as Italian Steakhouse and French Classics.
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Electric Knife Sharpener
Williams Sonoma
Price: $160 (limited time offer)
To keep those knives in tip-top shape, gift this electric knife sharpener. The Chef’s Choice sharpener works on German and Asian cutlery. It’s an easy-to-use appliance that’s an upgrade for anyone who spends a lot of time chopping in the kitchen. The tool boasts two separate diamond-abrasive slots that offer versatility and create a razor-sharp edge for santoku, straight-edged, serrated, and single-bevel blades, as well as cleavers and pocketknives. The third slot houses a polishing disk, which adds the finishing touch to any knife while smoothing and sharpening the edge.
Fat Baby Bourbon
Online
Cost: $39.99
If you haven’t read our profile on the Westchester-based brand Fat Baby Bourbon yet, we’ll pause while you check it out here. Ready to continue? Not only are these bottles more than a little eye-catching (read: perfect for showing off on your bar cart), but they also happen to be highly giftable. They’re a great option for that friend who loves to #SipLocal and practice their mixology skills.
Magnetic Knife Rack
Williams Sonoma
Cost: $75
For the foodie and chef who loves showcasing their premium cutlery, this knife rack is the perfect gift to elevate their kitchen. The wall-mounted, above-the-countertop butcher block allows at-home chefs to safely showcase their knives. Plus, it allows for more workspace on the counter. The rack is made with lightweight and durable aluminum that securely holds knives and steel tools.
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Manor Sangria
Online
Manor Sangria is crafted by local blender Bo DiBuono. The fresh, small-batch sangria is sold in aesthetically pleasing mason jars and comes in a variety of flavors, including the classic blend. Whether cozying up by the fire or sharing a glass at your holiday party, this sangria is a top-tier gift for foodies and wine drinkers alike. Grab your bottle (or bottles) from local farmers’ markets, at the White Plains Holiday Market, or order online to have it shipped to your door.
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Oyster Grill Set
Williams Sonoma
Price: $64.95
For the foodie in your life who could easily devour a bushel of oysters, gift them this oyster lover’s grill set. The world is sure to be their oyster when shucking with the full-tang stainless steel blade with a pakka wood handle and a suave leather holder. Also included in the set is the versatile 12-section pan to grill your oysters either half shell or shucked. The pan is made from heavy duty cast iron, which can be used to also make single-serving mac and cheese, drop biscuits, cornbread, and more. The pan doubles as a serving tray, allowing for a seamless transition from the kitchen to your dining table.
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Pasta Starter Set
Williams Sonoma
Price: $79.95
Pasta-making has taken the at-home cooking scene by storm this year. Encourage your friends and family to roll out the dough and craft their own spaghetti with a pasta-making kit. This starter set is an ideal present for anyone looking to dabble in making spaghetti, fettuccine, or gnocchi. The kit comes with a cylindrical rolling pin, pasta drying rack, spaghetti cutter, fettuccine cutter rolling pin, gnocchi and garganelli paddle with pin, curved roller, stainless-steel pasta tongs, wooden spaghetti measure, and stainless-steel tortellini and farfalle cutter. It also comes with a 16-page instruction booklet to get you started on your pasta journey.
Sriracha Garlic Marinade
Williams Sonoma
Price: $19-40
For the adventurous foodie who thrives when experimenting with new sauces and marinades, this sriracha garlic marinade is a go-to gift. The marinade is a Jean-Georges and Williams Sonoma collaboration that will no doubt bring bold flavors to meats and poultry. If you would like to opt for the full sauce collection ($104), there are five sauces included: apricot ginger mustard, miso yuzu, sriracha garlic marinade, smoked Chile glaze, and yuzu aioli.
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