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1. A meal prep station so they can feel like they're finally embracing their inner Julia Child with the most perfect mise en place in all the neighborhood. Bon appétit!
2. An AeroGarden, an indoor herb garden where they can grow all of their favorites like basil (my personal fave), mint, oregano, chives — they can even grow tomatoes or lettuce! The possibilities are ~endless~!
3. A rice cooker that is essentially the holy grail of rice cookers. Gone will be the days of them wasting time making rice on the stove when they'll be making perfect rice *every time*.
4. A sleek 5-speed KitchenAid blender that'll be completely unfazed at whatever ingredients they like to add to their smoothie. Ice? Easy. Almonds? Ya got it. Coconut? Pfft, please.
5. A cocktail machine that'll turn their next cooking session into a *cocktail hour* which is my kind of cooking. All they need to do is simply insert the cocktail pod of their choice, fill a bottle with the liquor to match, choose their cocktail strength, push a button, and enjoy!
Promising review: "When I first caught wind of the Bartesian premium cocktail machine ($349.99 on Amazon), my first thought was does anyone actually need this gadget? But after trying it for myself, I can say the answer is a firm YES, and here's why. I love making cocktails at home, and while I'm no bartender, I feel very comfortable shaking a spicy margarita, stirring a negroni, or whipping up a Pisco sour. But making craft cocktails at home requires many (often expensive) ingredients, bar tools, time and effort. With the Bartesian though, you can make fancy drinks with the click of a button — literally. Once you turn the Bartesian on, it prompts you to insert a cocktail capsule. The smart gadget recognizes the cocktail you're trying to make and will ensure you've placed the proper spirit in the bottle (I know, it's mind-blowing). Next, it prompts you to choose your cocktail strength (there's even a mocktail option), and to place a glass with ice underneath the spout. Next, the Bartesian will start pouring your craft cocktail. The whole process takes about 20 seconds and it's all very exciting. With many bars closed and people quarantining or feeling hesitant about going out to eat, this gadget allows you to make professional-quality cocktails at home." —Hannah Loewentheil, BuzzFeed Editor
Shipping info: Shipping will take six days from order.
Get it from Amazon for $349.35.
6. A dinnerware set so all of their Instagram photos of their recipes can look *so* profesh plated on these stunning plates.
7. A Nespresso for when their idea of a successful meal is having a *really* good macchiato made with a stunning coffee machine to keep them from falling asleep mid-risotto.
8. A cast-iron Le Creuset Dutch oven to help them finally make those fancy recipes that call for one of these, but they insisted that their regular pot was "just as good." Spoiler alert: it's not.
This fancy Dutch oven has 45% larger handles than other ovens, which provide a sure grip even with oven mitts, withstands temperatures of up to 500 degrees F, *and* the enamel surface is impermeable, making it ideal for raw or cooked food storage, and for marinating with acidic ingredients such as wine.
Promising review: "Love love love this Dutch oven. What can you say about Le Creuset? It is the best of the best. Expensive? Yes. Worth the money? YES! I have made chili, chicken and dumplings, and bread pudding. It cleans like a charm. It’s the type of heirloom that you hope to pass down to your children/grandchildren. If you love to cook, save your money and buy this." —Merry Girl
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $409.95+ (available in eight colors).
9. A touch screen toaster so they never have to worry about their toast being too burnt or crunchy ever again (unless that's, like, their thing). This bad boy toasts 35% faster than a regular toaster, is ultra sleek, *and* get this, it even reminds them when it needs to be cleaned.
It reaches full heat in two seconds with *no* preheating needed! The toasting algorithms precisely adjust heat intensity and placement based on bread selection on the screen.
Promising review: "I have to say, this toaster was well worth the investment. This one beat my old toaster by mile in terms of how fast it toasts, and it adjusts easily and well to waffles and bagels. The toaster has a fantastic digital display, too. I love the 10 second countdown feature so I can get my butter in place and slather it on while the toast is hot. The design is sleek and elegant, and my favorite surprise is the analog clock display. This makes my old toaster obsolete and now collecting dust in the bottom cupboard." —Rob
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $249.95.
10. Or a toaster that's so sleek, they'll probably start buying the *fancier* bread from the bakery at the grocery store just so it matches the aesthetic.
11. An automatic bread maker to create the most delectable breads, cakes, and, yes, even jams! Their neighbors might just end up buying all their bread there instead.
This machine has 12 settings: French, quick bread (no yeast), sweet, 1.5-pound express, 2-pound express, dough, jam, cake, whole grain, and bake. It allows you to select your loaf size and between a light, medium, or dark crust setting. Includes an interior pan and two kneading paddles that are all dishwasher-safe!
Promising review: "The machine is perfect!!!!. I already made two loaves of bread yesterday and am getting ready to make another loaf today. If you are lazy like me and would rather put all the ingredients into a machine and let it do all the work, this is the bread maker for you." —Pam Charmley
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $84.99.
12. An electric milk frother to not only make those fancy coffees they keep ordering through drive-thru, but this can also be used for unique dessert recipes that require some deliciously frothed milk.
It comes with both heating and frothing whisks.
Promising review: "I'd always used espresso machines to steam milk in the past — I had no idea these things existed! My SO drinks a chai every morning, and buying it from the coffee shop was adding up. For this small investment, I have made delicious homemade chai, café au lait, and hot cocoas every single day! The machine has worked reliably for months, and is very easy to clean. Quick rinse and a wash with soap in the evening. The milk on 'froth' mode is delightfully fluffy and very tasty." —Leopard Print
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $58.96.
13. A coffee grinder to grind their favorite beans so effortlessly, they'll be spending less time making coffee and more time enjoying the sweet, sweet nectar of angry bean water. ~Ahh~.
Promising review: I bought this for my BF a year or two ago and honestly, I think I'm the third wheel now. He uses it every morning and it's like a religious experience. He weighs his beans, pours them in, grinds, and still oohs and awws over his coffee. He is the literal human embodiment of those T-shirts that say 'Don't talk to me before I've had my morning coffee!' so I don't take his review lightly." —Chelsea Stuart, BuzzFeed Editor
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $169.95 (available in two colors).
14. A coffee maker that'll make them feel like one of those influencers on social media who always seem to have the prettiest kitchen appliances. #HomeGoals
15. A KitchenAid food chopper so they can finally make that recipe they've had saved from Mastering The Art Of French Cooking, but didn't feel brave enough to tackle yet.
16. A personalized charcuterie board they'll probably only use during get-togethers with friends or family, but we both know they're going to use it to proudly display the cheese they made themselves.
Left Coast Original is a small business based in Largo, Florida that sells a variety of personalized heirloom pieces like leather passport covers, dog collars, convertible leather backpacks, brunch boards, and more!
Promising review: "This charcuterie board is perfect! Such nice personalization, and the seller took into account the revisions/requests I made that were a little bit different than the standard options. Highly recommend!" —Paige Della Badia
Shipping info: Free shipping and usually ships in just 1–2 days.
Get it from Left Coast Original on Etsy for $57.95+ (available in three finishes and various sizes).
17. A stainless-steel cookware set because you know how much they love to cook, and this set is exactly what they need to feel like they're on an episode of Master Chef every time they pull one of the saucepans out.
All of the cookware is dishwasher-safe, oven-safe in temperatures of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, and broiler-safe.
Promising review: "I've been using these for three years now, and they are as good as new. We use the frying pan every single day and the pots at least weekly. They get a lot of use but we take good care of them. We avoid using metal on these and only use soft sponges to hand wash. When junk gets stuck on them (oil stains, burnt food...) we use a little Bar Keeper's Friend and they are as good as new. Beautiful set!" —Hall Family
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a seven-piece set from Amazon for $169.95.
18. An automatic spice grinder to grind up all of their herbs and spices with a simple push of a button.
Promising review: "I just got one of these snazzy kitchen gadgets, and now every time I use it I think to myself, 'How was I living life before this thing?!' It finely grinds salt down to that nice flaky texture, and then easy pops out the pod if I want to use pepper. I even got a different type of pod ideal for more oily spices (think mustard or flax seed). Now I am looking for reasons to use this thing... Salt on cake???" —Kayla Suazo, BuzzFeed Editor
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in three colors, comes with grinder and three interchangeable pods).
19. A Perfect Pot designed to be basically the only pot they'll need to own. They can boil, roast, braise, bake, crisp, *and* even steam with it! What can't they make?!
20. Or the ever-famous Always Pan because the hype is real, y'all. This beauty replaces eight (!!!) kitchen gadgets, weighs only 3 pounds, comes with a steamer basket, and is nonstick. No, really. It's actually nonstick!
21. A Cuisinart Griddler because the stove can definitely be intimidating even for an experienced cook, but this lil grill wants to be their friend. Basically, they'll be cooking ~everything~ on it.
22. The Instant Pot, a programmable slow cooker with over 135,000 5-star reviews on Amazon that'll make their weeknight dinner for them and they won't even have to stand in the kitchen for those days when cooking is the last thing on their mind. AKA my type of cooking.
23. A two-speed stainless-steel hand mixer made for mixing, blending, puréeing, whisking, and grinding away to finally make their soups actually puréed. See: last year's pea soup.
24. A sous vide cooker to help them make some delicious restaurant-worthy meals with minimal effort. So minimal, they can spend all that extra time telling you exactly *how* little effort they've put into the steak they're making you.
The temperature range is 32–197 degrees Fahrenheit. The cooker can be controlled right from an app, so you don't even have to stay in the kitchen while cooking. It also provides cooking notifications, and stays connected through Bluetooth from up to 30 feet away. Plus, you get access to over 1,000 recipes, so you'll have inspiration for yummy meals! Get the Anova app here.
Promising review: "Since I started cooking sous vide, my family says my cooking has gone to a new level. I started with the original Anova, and just recently picked up this Nano. The Nano is awesome because it's much smaller vs. the first Anova, making it easier to store in a drawer or something. It sounds trivial but by making it easier to grab. Set-up is so much quicker, and I can cook a beef roast for 30 hours without adding ANY water. If you're just starting out in sous vide, I recommend this cooker." —Jeff Nichols
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $99.
25. A no-fuss Crock-Pot so they can dump a bunch of ingredients inside and then basically let it cook itself. They can start it in the morning before work and by the time they come home, dinner is served! I would die for my Crock-Pot.
You, to the perfect steak they made using the sous vide cooker.
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