Along with being a Real Foodie, comes a few necessities — well actually, lots of necessities in the form of kitchen appliances, tools, gadgets and high quality ingredients. I love to receive a new tool or gadget that will help make my job in the kitchen a little easier. I also really appreciate food items that pass the test of being real food and are from reputable sources. Here are a few of my favorites to give and to get.
Food Items That Makes Great Gifts
- Olea Estates Unfiltered Olive Oil
- Napa Valley Naturals Aged Balsamic Vinegar — this is like a fine wine — aged over 18 years
- Tropical Traditions — gift certificate or various coconut products make great gifts
- Vital Choice Seafood — gift certificate — I’ve also given cans of the salmon and jars of roe for gifts to folks who I know would appreciate them.
- Beeyoutiful — gift certificate of some of the skin care items make great gifts
- Mountain Rose Herbs — some of the essential oils or teas make great gifts
- US Wellness Meats — gift certificate or samplings of their fantastic grassfed meat
- Selina Naturally Makai Pure Sea Salt — this salt is amazing — if you love Celtic sea salt you will adore this one!
Under $400.00
- Vitamix Turbo Blender. This one I got a few years ago and could not live without.
Under $249.00
- KitchenAid 4 1/2 Quart Stand Mixer. This is also on my wish list! I think this would be great for all the baking I do. I love the red!
- Le Cruset 5 1/2 Quart Enameled Dutch Oven. This is so useful for slow cooking chicken, roasts, sauces, bone broth, etc. and it is toxin free. I LOVE all Le Cruset cookware.
- Le Cruset 3.5 quart braiser with lid — I do all my pancakes in this one!
- Le Cruset Enameled Cast Iron 11 3/4″ Skillet. This is an awesome fry pan. It really holds the heat evenly and it great for fritatas.
- Excalibur 9 Tray Dehydrator. This is great for making crispy nuts, dried tomatoes, dried fruit, dried herbs and many other dried foods.
- Cuisinart 14 Cup Food Processor. This is essential in any kitchen.
- All Clad Stainless Steel 12″ Fry Pan. Great product.
Under $100.00
- Cuisinart 2 Quart Ice Cream Maker. I have one of these and it is a great thing.
- Breville 700 Watt Compact Juicer. This works well and isn’t too hard to clean.
- J.A.Henckles Knives. This looks like a good deal.
- Cuisinart Classic 12 Quart Stock Pot. A must have for making soups and broth.
- All Clad 6 Piece Stainless Steel Tool Set. I like the design of this one.
Under $50.00
- Le Creuset Stoneware 1-1/4-Quart Rectangular Baker with Bonus 16-Ounce Rectangular Baker. These are beautiful and attractive for serving food in.
- Hamilton Beach 6 Quart Set and Forget Crock Pot. I chose Hamilton Beach because there is not supposed to be any lead in the enamel.
- Kitchen Aid 7 Speed Hand Blender. I have the 5 speed and it could be a little faster but it is very quiet. I love it!
- Yogourmet Electric Yogurt Maker. I have this one and I love it! Great for making coconut milk yogurt and raw milk yogurt!
- J.A.Henckles Knives. This looks like a good deal.
Under $30.00
- Cuisinart Classic Waffle Maker. You will need this to make my famous grain-free waffles.
- Cuisinart Mini Prep Processor. This is a must have for those small jobs like processing dates.
- Cuisinart Immersion Blender. You will need this for making my famous minute mayonnaise. This is also a must have in the real food kitchen!
- Le Cruset 10 oz. Stoneware Mortar and Pestle. I always wanted one of these and this one looks so cool.
- Wusthoff Precision Knife Sharpener. A real food chef needs a knife sharpener.
- Tablecraft Measuring Spoon Set. A very cool set of three different measuring utensils.
- Totally Bamboo 3 Piece Cutting Board Set. This is totally cool and made of sustainable wood!
- Case of Ball Wide Mouth Jars and Plastic Lids. These are essential for storing all that wonderful home made food!
- Kuhn Rikon Julienne Peeler with Blade Protector. This is essential for making that fantastic zucchini pasta!
- Epicurean Natural Cutting Board. This is made from 50% recycled cardboard and it is quite durable and easy to clean.
Have wonderful holidays. I hope you give and receive everything you wish for and more!
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I was interested in knowing how you clean your le creuset cookware. I have a Lodge pot (no Le Creuset yet!) and it gets stained. I don’t want to mess up the finish,but I am unsure how to make sure it is really clean How do you clean yours?
Hi Kristie,
For the enamel coated, I simply wipe out any oil left in the pan with a paper towel and then give a quick wash with warm water and soap. But if you have seasoned cast iron with no coating I think you just wipe out the left over oil and keep it in a dry place. Cast iron is different.
How did you choose the stock pot you have listed? I have done some research, but still trying to figure out how to choose safe stainless steel. Thank you!
Kristie,
I think this is a good brand. Most stainless steel has an aluminum core, but that does not touch the food. I am happy with mine.
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