GIFT GUIDE: FOR THE COOK + HOSTESS GIFTS
As per usual there these items could be good for anyone on your list, but particularly for those that love to cook and some good hostess gift ideas! XO
VITAMIX
A must have. Perfect for smoothies, smoothie bowls and a plethora of other things. Comes in a variety of sizes. I love the 64 oz jug if you are making smoothies for the fam.
BREVILLE SMART OVEN
One of my fave kitchen purchases this year. She makes up to 8 pieces of toast, you can air-fry, cook a whole pizza, make muffins in a standard tin, bake a pie, slow cook with an oven safe pot, roast chicken, etc. Smart + efficient and you can ditch multiple contraptions. I was nervous if I would actually use it, and I use every single day.
BREVILLE ESPRESSO MAKER
If you love coffee or they love coffee this is a splurge that blow your ever lovin’ mind. Bonus if you give to your partner, because they you reap the benefits. She is not cheap. But you won’t want Starbucks when you can make your own Americano, Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino etc at home! You have to think of the money you will save in that way. Chris was so skeptical on our first one, but quickly fell in love. I had the basic barista for a good 10 years and loved it. Since then I upgraded to the Oracle Touch and it is profesh AF. Also, you are not roped into specific pods like Nespresso or Keurig, you can use whatever beans you love.
WOK
I am not a wok expert, but I wanted one that worked for my basic wok understanding and wasn’t hard to clean. This was it! Affordable, easy and I can make it rain on that stir-fry! We use it all the time. Pair it with a cookbook and it’s a perf gift!
IMMERSION BLENDER
A must have for soups, sauce etc. Get the texture just right in the pot!
MINI FOOD PROCESSOR
Most serious cooks already have a food processor. But what a pain in the ass to clean all the parts etc. I got a mini (I still have the big dog) and use it ALL the time. For salad dressing, the inevitable Half Baked Harvest drizzle sauce, etc. It fits in the dishwasher and is tiny enough I don’t feel irritated to bust it out!
LE CREUSET OVAL DUTCH OVEN
A big ‘ol duh. The GOAT of kitchen pots. My most used.
FOR THE HOSTESS
DELICATE MONOGRAM NECKLACE
Not food related, but unexpected and gorge.
BAREFOOT CONTESSA COOKBOOK
I have every single one of her cookbooks. This is brand new and so good. Lots of simple dinners that are delicious.
COCKTAIL GLASSES
Hello gorgeous! Buy these in a set of 8 or individually. They look expensive, but they are not! I’m obsessed. An absolute delight.
SERVING SET
$32
Step up your serving game with this beautiful set from Anthropologie. Such a gorgeous gift.
MONOGRAM OLD FASHION GLASSES
Get their initial for the perfect cocktail. Cute gifts for coworkers, a hostess or anyone on your list. Could also fit in a stocking.
Don’t forget to check out all the guides here! If you want a more beauty related hostess gift, checking out the Stocking Stuffer Guide. XO