I really love kitchen tools and what you’ll find in my kitchen is a good mix of super-specific items and general use. I don’t tend to get a lot of one use items, but when I do, I think long and hard before I purchase. This is my ultimate kitchen gadget-y wish list – a mix of high-end and affordable products. To make these products even more affordable, you might be able to find some voucher codes! I would love to receive any of these items this holiday season and I’m sure the cook in your life would too!
Ever since I tried rigging up a ghetto-sous vide machine to make Momofuku’s 48 hour short ribs, I’ve been wanting a sous vide machine. Nomiku just came out with a new wifi home sous vide machine and I backed it because I was so impressed with their past incarnation. Essentially, a sous vide machine lets you cook food (usually in a vacuum sealed bag) in water bath set at an extremely low temperature. The sous vide machine both heats and circulates water and your food is gently cooked to scientific precision.
If you’re going to ask for a sous-vide machine, the next thing you might want to add to your wish list is a Searzall. I don’t have one of these (they just finished their kickstarter and are gearing up to sell on Amazon), but it’s definitely on my radar. It’s basically a portable salamander – use to sear sous vide steaks, melt cheese, or finish dishes off with a blast of heat.
The above two items are things that I think I’ll love, but they’re definitely more things I wish I had rather than things I need. These spatulas on the other hand, I have in my drawer right now and reach for all the time. I’ve talked about my love for silicone spatulas previously and I’m still a big fan of them. These colorful guys from Get It Right make me happy every time I reach for them. They make a perfect little gift. They’re unibody (which means no grotty parts to clean), hold up to heat well, and are dishwasher safe.
One of my favourite kitchen tools is a garlic press. I actually like mincing garlic (I’m weird, I know) but I don’t really like my fingers smelling like garlic every time I do it. Garlic presses take that problem away. This press from Savora is both pretty and functional. It’s an excellent gift for a garlic lover.
I wish I could send everyone a holiday present but since I can’t, I’m doing the next best thing and hosting a little Le Creuset Giveaway!
Giveaway: I’m giving away a Le Creuset Cherry Wok, a Le Creuset Balti Dish and a cute little Le Creuset Condiment Pot. They’re cherry red and perfect for the holiday season – thank you Le Crueset!
Enter: Leave a comment letting me know what the best gift you received was and why and then use the widget to enter. Open to US residents only. Winner will be selected at random and contacted by email. Good luck!
Update: Congrats Vicky! Get ready to start cooking! :D Look for an email from me shortly.
When my sons were little, my husband had gotten me a gold heart locket and had my sons photo’s put inside. What was really special and still is special to me, is that my husband and I didn’t really have the money to exchange gifts. He had worked extra jobs, to save enough to surprise me. Also, he’s a great guy, but never was one to be too romantic and this gift was just so thoughtful, romantic and perfect.
My engagement ring, because now I’ve got the best husband!
Gift card wasn’t expecting it.
The best gift I ever received was a ticket to a UNC Duke game– what a rivalry and amazing to see it in person. I ended up going to grad school at Duke and got to see a few more in person, but it is still special to think about the first time.
I RECEIVED A SET OF PEARLS FROM MY SON
I had gotten a wine fridge from my friends! It came already pre-stocked with WINE! I was delighted!
I got a beautiful gold necklace from my now husband. it showed me how much he cared for me.
My brother gifted me with a Wusthof paring knife years ago and it’s still one of my favorite things ever.
The best gift I have ever gotten was a brand new camera. It was a total surprise and it made me so so so happy.
Thank you for the giveaway!
best gift i ever received: my husband took all my random recipes and made me a homemade personalized cookbook, all organized and pretty. love it and use it all the time!