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A gift guide for the kitchen lover (who doesn’t need more gadgets)

When your family member or friend loves cooking and spending quality time in their kitchen, it makes sense to buy them something kitchen related.

But what about the person who has everything?

There are only so many kitchen gadgets a person can use. And some people have even more than that.

 

Full of interesting kitchen gift ideas for the kitchen lover in your life! And maybe just a few to add to your own wishlist :) #kitchengiftideas #giftguide #giftsforher

 

You want to buy something a little quirky but still really useful. Because if someone really loves cooking, the chances are they’re creative, practical, and interested in using something a little different.

For example, try something made from olive wood. It is so strikingly beautiful! It would be gorgeous in a farmhouse kitchen, or in a mid century style kitchen. It reminds me of a fruit bowl my parents had when we were growing up, filled with shiny red apples. 

 

Carved Kitchen Hand Carved Olive Wood Salad/Fruit Bowl

 

 

All these items are available on Amazon – the prices aren’t listed because they are subject to change, so click on the photo to see the current price. There’s always a balance between budget and quality – hopefully there’s something here for everyone.

One of my favorite kitchen gifts is a butter dish. They are such a beautiful thing and they are genuinely useful. Even if you already have one, you might just fancy a change of design. I love that this butter dish is classic but really stands out on your countertop. 

 

Kahler Omaggio Butter Dish – Handmade Faience Ceramic with Oak Lid

 

Here’s a very practical suggestion: herb scissors. These are so useful! I love this design with the cleaning comb. 

Jenaluca Herb Scissors with 5 blades and a cover with cleaning comb

 

 

Full of interesting kitchen gift ideas for the kitchen lover in your life! And maybe just a few to add to your own wishlist :) #kitchengiftideas #giftguide #giftsforher

 

Joseph Joseph Adjustable Rolling Pin with Removable Rings

 

I’m a huge fan of Joseph Joseph products, because they are such high quality. They last for ages, and they manage to make very ordinary things look interesting. Take a look at this adjustable rolling pin. You will always make your cookies and your pie crust just right with this. 

 

For the kitchen lover who really does have everything, think about taking things in a slightly different direction. Every chef has an area they could learn more about – try a cookery book on a completely new-to-them cuisine. 

Cookery books have the added advantage of being just fabulous reads. Take this French Country Cooking book, for example. The atmosphere of the pictures and the writing transports you all the way to rustic France. It’s like a window into a whole different culture and way of thinking about food and eating. On Amazon you can read the first few pages to get a good feel for the book – it’s just lovely. 

 

French Country Cooking: Meals and Moments from a Village in the Vineyards

 

And while you’re on a mental trip to France, how about this Parisian oven mitt? 

Oven mitts (if they are anything like mine) need replacing after a few encounters with lasagne or meatball sauce. So it’s a great gift for any cook at any time. 

 

Michel Design Works Padded Cotton Oven Mitt, Toujours Paris

 

 

Full of interesting kitchen gift ideas for the kitchen lover in your life! And maybe just a few to add to your own wishlist :) #kitchengiftideas #giftguide #giftsforher

I leave you with a couple of suggestions which fit my usual criteria: practical but beautiful…

These scales are the business. I’m a huge fan of mechanical scales for home cooking – no more faffing about with batteries or making sure it really was at zero when you added the sugar. If your kitchen is in any way rustic, this would fit like a glove. My kitchen at the moment (as you often find in rented places – click here to see my suggestions for putting your own personality into your rental kitchen) is very black and white and modern.  I think this soft turquoise would be gorgeous, but would the farmhouse style look out of place? I’m sorely tempted, though!

 

Beekman 1802 FarmHouse Metal Household Scale, turquoise

 

If you know anyone who loves to entertain and show hospitality, this cream and sugar set from Rhyne and Son would be a really special gift. It’s available in several different colors – click through to see which you prefer. I chose the rose because it’s a soft, delicate piece. And this color is sweet but not overpowering. 

 

Rhyne and Son, Depression style Cream and Sugar Set

 

Honestly, these are fabulous gifts for your loved one who loves their kitchen. But they just might make it onto your own wish list too. I know those scales are headed towards mine…

Happy shopping everyone!

 

Full of interesting kitchen gift ideas for the kitchen lover in your life! And maybe just a few to add to your own wishlist :) #kitchengiftideas #giftguide #giftsforher

Full of interesting kitchen gift ideas for the kitchen lover in your life! And maybe just a few to add to your own wishlist :) #kitchengiftideas #giftguide #giftsforher

 

 

About the author

Elizabeth is a writer and a long time occupier of (mostly rental) small kitchens. She delights in making kitchens beautiful, and in helping you to do the same.    Over the past 10 years she has lived in an apartment above a restaurant, a tiny Victorian terrace, an Edwardian (even tinier) home, and a house with a kitchen from the 1980s. She now lives in a 1970s house with lovely natural light but very minimal cupboards.


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  1. Trish says

    November 14, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    Ohhhh I’m in love with that scale!!! ♥

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      November 14, 2017 at 8:42 pm

      🙂 ha, yes, it’s a heart-breaker!

      Reply
  2. Keri says

    November 14, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    I love the herb scissors and rolling pin! I didn’t even know those products existed!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      November 14, 2017 at 8:42 pm

      They really are fantastic products!! Someone has really thought about what cooks need – those scissors are genius.

      Reply
  3. Shauna says

    November 14, 2017 at 6:36 pm

    Oh how nice! I love the bowl. Thanks for sharing !

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      November 14, 2017 at 8:41 pm

      It’s cute, isn’t it? 🙂

      Reply
  4. Corey | The Nostalgia Diaries says

    November 14, 2017 at 9:46 pm

    That scale would totally match my backsplash! I love the vintage feel!

    Reply
  5. Felicia @ The Starving Chef says

    November 14, 2017 at 10:25 pm

    Sent this to my boyfriend with a big ol’ “nudge nudge” – love all the idea here and I’m always looking for unique things for him to get me haha

    Reply
  6. Marya says

    November 14, 2017 at 11:41 pm

    These are definitely unique and fun! I liked the kitchen mitt..very cute!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      November 15, 2017 at 10:58 am

      🙂 yep, if I can’t travel to Paris, I can at least have a French flavored kitchen…

      Reply
  7. Seppy says

    November 15, 2017 at 1:48 am

    My cousin has that rolling pin and she loves it!!

    I want that scale because it looks so pretty haha

    http://www.elleisforlove.com

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      November 15, 2017 at 10:57 am

      🙂 it is fantastic! Cookies ALWAYS come out perfectly and cook through perfectly…

      Reply
  8. Laura @ The Mindful Mom Blographer says

    November 15, 2017 at 2:58 am

    I love that salad bowl and the herb scissors! I love the scale too, I think it would be a cute fruit bowl =)

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      November 15, 2017 at 10:56 am

      Ooh that’s a great idea – love multi purpose kitchen things!

      Reply
  9. Erin says

    November 15, 2017 at 4:06 am

    These are great!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      November 15, 2017 at 10:56 am

      Thanks for visiting, Erin! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kristi says

    November 15, 2017 at 7:08 am

    I need that rolling pin! Lol! Seriously though, I never make my pie crusts the right size. That would be so helpful.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      November 15, 2017 at 10:55 am

      I know what you mean!! It is a brilliant idea! 🙂

      Reply
  11. jessica says

    November 15, 2017 at 11:40 am

    The herb scissors and the scale are my fav!

    Reply
  12. Madison at waysoftheweavers.com says

    November 15, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    Wow such a great guide! I love the rolling pin!

    Reply
  13. Joy DeKok says

    November 15, 2017 at 11:13 pm

    I love the idea of the wooden bowl! That’s the kind of gift that can be used all year long. And it’s the kind of gift that just might make it to my own list. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Karen says

    November 16, 2017 at 12:47 am

    The butter dish is so cute ! love these ideas

    Reply

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