Great Gifts for the Foodie In Your Life #giftsforfoodies #foodiegifts

Today, I'm sharing an article from The Weekend Gourmet's correspondent. This article features some great gift suggestions for the foodies in your life -- perfect advice with the holiday season coming up. The article may include affiliate links.

Buying gifts for the foodie in your life can be fun for both you and them -- especially when they receive your really thoughtful gift. With the rising popularity of cooking and baking shows, there has never been a bigger selection of products you can give that special someone who has a passion for cooking...and eating...food. It also shows you have put some thought and effort into choosing something for them when you taken their passion for food and cooking into account when looking for the perfect present for them.

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Check out these ideas for great gifts to give for the upcoming holiday season, birthdays, or even "just because" to show the foodies in your life just how much you care.

Utensils

Everyone knows you need good-quality utensils to create gourmet masterpieces with ease. Having the correct kitchen gadgets and tools can make all the difference when it comes to both the cooking process and the end result. For bakers, Cookie Decorating Stencils are a great addition to any baking toolkit -- and will make decorating cookies so much easier.

Think dishes, trays, and storage boxes. For more expensive gifts, consider appliances like a stand mixer or a one-pot appliance to help create easy, perfectly cooked meals with little effort. You can also start small with items like the following:

• Knife sets
• Chopping boards
• Cooking trays
• Oven mitts
• Measuring sools
• Hand mixers
• Herb and spice racks

Subscription Boxes

No matter the age or expertise level, a cooking subscription box can help develop kitchen skills while creating delicious new meals. These types of boxes typically come with all ingredients included to create a perfect dish. Quite often all you will need to add are basic ingredients like oil or salt & pepper -- plus your kitchen tools -- to create an meal in no time! This is a great way to inspire kitchen creativity and nurture ambition.

How about a new food discovery box delivered to their front door every month? This type of subscription lets them try new foods, drinks, and snacks. Tickle their taste buds with new delights that come into the market. Maybe they'll find a new favorite food or snack!

If that type of subscription isn't their thing, then how about a subscription to a food-related magazine. A magazine can give them ideas on the best places to eat, new recipes to try...and so much more! They'll learn something new at their own pace.

Gift Baskets

If your foodie's preference is on eating rather than cooking, then consider gifting a food basket. The best thing about gift baskets is that there are many different types and styles, so you are sure to find one that's perfect for the person you're giving the basket to. From chocolate for those with a sweet tooth to luxury foods designed to be a taste exploration...the variety is endless! You can even get baskets containing meal kits to create exquisite meals...or a variety of tasty snacks. Baskets make great gifts for food lovers, because you can indulge your favorite foodie in their passion while gifting them something they will truly appreciate.