The holiday season is just around the corner! We have put together a list of gifts for the food enthusiasts in your life. Explore the list below to find presents that your friends and family will adore.
Whether you’re searching for stocking stuffers for your foodie pals or planning an unforgettable culinary getaway to France or Spain for a loved one, you’ll find essential gifts for every type of food lover right here.
For the Adventurer
- From the kitchens of home cooks in Turkey and Greece to small farms tucked away in the mountains of Switzerland, Spain or Italy—we have had plenty of magical, “pinch-me” moments all over the globe.
We take our travelers beyond the guidebooks and into the heart of each destination. Give the gift of adventure! See our upcoming trips below:
Oldways Culinaria to San Sebastian
- Because every adventurer, needs something to hold their necessities! Plus, this tote helps save baby ducks…and rice is delicious!
For the Cheese-Lover
- Whether you’re a cheese nerd or cheese newbie, it’s always smart to learn from passionate cheesemongers, ask questions, and strengthen communities that prioritize quality and tradition. Enter a city and state in the search box above to see which cheese retailers are near you! If you know of a store we should add, please email our team to let us know.
- Because good friends don’t let good cheese go to waste!
The Best Things in Life are Cheese, a book by Ellie and Sam Studd
- A practical (and beautiful) guide to all things cheese by our friends Ellie and Sam Studd. How to buy it, store it, prepare it, etc.
- The perfect stocking stuffer with cheese board styling and pairing ideas.
For the Host
Divina Charcuterie Collections
- All the accompaniments needed for a spectacular charcuterie board!
- This perfect winter fruit is great for sharing – on a charcuterie board, atop desserts, or on its own.
- A host can never have enough serving bowls. These are perfect for dips, olives, nuts, veggies and more.
- Serve tea or coffee to your friends in this fun mug from Food52!
For the Baker
- For the bread heads in your life!
Make Your Own Madagascar Vanilla Kit from King Arthur
- Taking “from scratch” to a new level!
Baker’s Joy Set from Curio Spice Co.
- Up your baking game with this aromatic spice set chosen for bakers at any level!
- This set of mixes from King Arthur Baking is the perfect gift for the gluten-free folks in your life! Plus, it features products with our Whole Grain Stamp!
For the Home Chef
A cooking class is always a great idea!
- Check out Joyful Kitchen or Sofra
- This whole grain rice and aromatic garlic-infused olive oil set makes a great gift for any cook in your life. Elevated pantry staples they will actually use!
- Thoughtfully sourced and delicious beans that come with cooking how-to’s and a copy of “The Bean Book.”
- For those special days when more decadence is called for, Oldways Vice President of Nutrition Kelly LeBlanc’s advice is to keep some sugar and to also think about adding nutrition to the dessert. The Ninja Creami is a fun way to turn healthy ingredients like fruit, nut butters and Greek yogurt into tasty desserts!
Tinned Fish from Zingerman’s
- As Zingerman’s states, “Along the Mediterranean—and especially Spain—tinned fish is the pinnacle of cuisine; coveted and beloved by millions. Tinned fish is treated as something special. It’s a star ingredient, not relegated to a mix with mayo. Great tinned fish is eaten on its own, straight from the tin, prized for its flavor.”
For the Book Lover
A cookbook (or a book about cooking) always makes a great gift. Here are a few ideas:
- Bowls of Plenty: Recipes for Healthy and Delicious Whole Grain Meals by Carolynn Carreno
- The Basque Book: A Love Letter in Recipes from the Kitchen of Txikito by Alexander Raij, Eder Montero and Rebecca Flint Marx
- Soframiz: Vibrant Middle Eastern Recipes from Sofra Bakery and Cafe by Ana Sortun and Maura Kilpatrick
- The Oldways Table: Essays and Recipes from the Culinary Think Tank by Sara Baer-Sinnott and K.Dun Gifford
- On Rue Tatin: Living and Cooking in a French Town by Susan Herrmann Loomis
- Cookbook stand from WhiskNYC
For the Meal-Prepper
Make Every Day Mediterranean: 4-Week Menu Plan
- The easiest way to get started with the Mediterranean Diet – this menu plan takes you through a month of Mediterranean-style eating, day-by-day and meal-by-meal.
- With inspiration from cultures around the globe, we take you on a 28-day journey through the world of whole grains. Each of the four weeks in this menu plan is inspired by a different heritage diet: Mediterranean, African, Latin American, and Asian. Let heritage be your guide to health…and whole grains!
Oldways 4-Week Vegetarian and Vegan Menu Plan
- This menu plan book features plenty of delicious recipes for those looking to implement a more plant-based diet.
For the Restaurant-Goer
Treat your foodie friends to a night out! The restaurants below are just some of our favorites, brought to you by the incredible chefs who have joined, or will join us on, Oldways Culinarias.
Leave a comment