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Top 11 Food & Beverage Gifts for the Foodie In Your Life

Obtaining the perfect gift can be challenging. The holidays can be challenging enough. Picking the perfect gift for your loved ones doesn’t have to be. We’ve compiled a lofty list of the best food and beverage gift ideas, that will save you invaluable time this holiday season. Whether you need something unique for the gastronome in your life, or a one-of-a-kind present for the person who already seems to have it all, we have you covered.

Spärkel:

Photo Courtesy of Spärkel.

Add some Spärkel under the tree with the sparkling beverage system that doesn't require a CO2 tank. Easily infuse water, tea, juice, wine, cocktails, and more with natural ingredients like fresh herbs and fruit to create healthy cocktails and mocktails. Available in 7 colors, it's small, compact, dishwasher safe, and looks great on the counter. [Amazon, $119.99]

FinaMill:

The perfect kitchen accessory FinaMill! Courtesy Photo

FinaMill is the electric pepper mill that grinds many spices using interchangeable refillable pods. No more disposable grinders (eco-waste) or flavorless pre-ground spice. The refillable pods click in and out of the grinder with a simple downward press and freshly ground spice grinds at the press of a button. Award winning design - pretty enough to go from kitchen to dining room table. Great hostess gift or for the foodie in your life. It's a home chef must have. Perfect secret santa gift!

Chefs Life:

Having the perfect olive oil makes a HUGE difference! A top-tier olive oil is a no-brainer. Photo courtesy of Chefs Life.

A kitchen staple for the home chef, created by celebrity chef Brian Malarkey, Chefs Life oils are a collection of three cooking oils (Cooking Oil, Blending Oil, and EVOO Finishing Oil) designed to enhance each step in the creation of a dish, from high-heat sautéing or frying, to making salad dressings or sauces, to drizzling over a completed dish or dipping fresh baked bread or topping your favorite hummus or dip. Chefs Life oils allow anyone to create restaurant quality food from the comfort of their home without spending a fortune and makes it simple for those who may not know which oil they should be using. Chefs Life is available for nationwide delivery as a box set of three for $34.99 via the website and can be purchased in grocery stores across the United States including Kroger, Dillons, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Frys, King Soopers, J C Food Store, and QFC for $7.99 or $9.99 per bottle (individual bottle price varies on the retailer).

Bono:

The largest producer of extra virgin olive oil in Sicily and exclusive house purveyor for The James Beard Foundation, has been creating geographically certified olives, EVOO, and organic citrus marmalade for 80+ years. Their aromatic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an ode to Italy if there ever was one and can instantly transport you on a sensory journey to Sicily. Perfect for the home chef, the charcuterie aficionado, or any foodie in your life, Bono is the perfect gift for those looking to make a culinary splurge. All of Bono’s specialty products are currently available through Amazon here.

Rosé All Day:

Rosé All Day is a light-bodied, fruity and refreshing rosé available for purchase throughout the U.S. in-store or online via Total Wine and Big Hammer Wine. While many associate rosé with the summer, the pink wine is actually the perfect beverage for any time of the year, pairing well with holiday foods, such as sweet potatoes, greens and rich desserts, while also functioning as a palate cleanser for the heavier dishes. Rosé All Day is sold in various quantities in order to meet your needs! The perfect holiday soiree accessory!

Bellion Vodka:

Meet the world’s first functional spirit! Bellion Vodka is the perfect addition to all your fall and holiday gatherings. The Vodka is made with NTX technology making it “smarter” without sacrificing any of the flavor or quality. Your guests will love this naturally sweet and 6x distilled vodka to bring flavor to every sip. Enjoy an additional layer of essence in your traditional cocktails so you can eliminate the need for sugary mixers in your next drink.

Almond Cow’s Milk Maker:

The Almond Cow’s Milk Maker is a sleek, easy to use, and a great zero-waste alternative to all those cartons you end up purchasing at the store and saves consumers 30% versus store-bought milk. Better yet, Almond Cow has saved over 1,500,000 single-use plastics from going into production since its founding in 2018. With Almond Cow, all you need to do is add water and any nut, seed, or grain, hit the button on top, and this milk-making wizard can produce 5-6 cups of fresh milk in less than a minute! Not only can you make almond milk, potato milk, or even coconut milk, the Almond Cow can also make cocktails, creamers, dressings, soups, treats using the pulp, and more. The options are limitless!

Pinkglow Pineapple:

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., one of North America’s leading marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, encourages consumers to think “pink” with presents this holiday season by giving the gift of luxurious fruit with Del Monte Fresh Produce’s “Jewel of the Jungle,” – the one-of-a-kind Pinkglow® Pineapple. Grown in the Costa Rican jungle, this pink pineapple is exclusively produced in ultra-limited harvests, uniquely and specially grown by the expert growers at Fresh Del Monte and is found to be both juicier and sweeter than a traditional pineapple. The Pinkglow® Pineapple boasts notes of candy aromatics and is sure to delight consumers of all ages.

Exotic Truffles:

Who doesn’t like chocolate? This signature collection is an amazing way to taste the best chocolates across the globe. Each truffle collection includes an enclosure book with guided tasting notes, ingredient sourcing details and experiential truffle stories and pairings.

Blue Cheese Sampler from Rogue Creamery:

Blue cheese is one of the cheeses that is either a hard pass or people love it! Personally, I love it and think this blue cheese sampler platter is PERFECTION! This pack contains Rogue Creamery’s Smokey Blue, Crater Lake Blue, Caveman Blue, and Oregon Blue, along with a single jar of Blue Heaven Powder, Theo’s Sea Salt 70% Dark Bar, and a jar of Organic Bow Hill Blueberry Confiture. Rogue Creamery is the only American cheese producer to win the top prize at the World Cheese Awards in Birmingham, England, and The New York Times proclaimed this “the world’s best cheese.”

Momofuku Super Starter Pack:

The ultimate holiday gift is here! Take your cooking to the next level with the full range of Momofuku pantry products: Savory, Tingly and Spicy Seasoned Salts, Soy Sauce, Tamari, two original Chili Crunches, plus our limited-edition Black Truffle Chili Crunch and Extra Spicy Chili Crunch. This pack will give your foodie loved one the tools to season, sauce, and spice up your favorite dishes. For the holidays the brand is even throwing in an engraved Chili Crunch spoon so you can scoop the perfect amount every time.

Whether you’re having a quaint yet intimate gathering or simply staying home, we hope these gifts will make someone on your list happy! Stay safe and happy holidays!