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Home » Holiday » Home Cook Holiday Gift Guide – 2016

Home Cook Holiday Gift Guide – 2016

November 26, 2016 by Kristi 1 Comment

In this Home Cook Holiday Gift Guide, I’m sharing 12 of my favorite gift ideas for the home cook. And, there’s a bonus gift surprise for the men in the kitchen! These lovely gifts will go nicely in my dishwasher which I learned more about at Dishwasher reviews for 2019.

Now that we’ve survived the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday – it’s time to get serious about our Christmas shopping. Are you with me?

Before I get started sharing my holiday picks with you, I want to be sure you understand one thing. The photos are real. What I mean is – these are items used heavily in my kitchen. They are not fresh off the store shelves, as yours will be if you buy them. Mine are real work horses in my kitchen, and the photos will reflect that. You, my readers, will be buying brand spanking new ones that are sparkly and bright-shiny-object-like. 🙂 With some of these products, you might be able to use some promotional coupons to lower the price of them. Do your research before you buy any of these items! There are a load of other things that you can get for your kitchen though, it’s not just about the items that you use. What about the way it looks with the furniture that you have in it? If you are thinking about getting a new dining table for example, then you might be interested in taking a look at this glass dining table and chairs clearance.

With that said – let’s get to my list of favorites!

J.A. Henckles Classic 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife

J. A. Henckles Santoku Knife - inspirationkitchen.com

When I use it:

  • daily

What I love about it:

  • super sharp
  • my favorite go-to tool
  • feels great in the hand
  • is a work horse in the kitchen
  • great for herbs, vegetables and meat

Where you can get it:

  • Amazon

Sur La Table Citrus Juicer

Sur La Table Citrus Juicer - inspirationkitchen.com

When I use it:

  • 2-3 times per week

What I love about it:

  • easy to clean
  • the bright color
  • easily fits small hands
  • makes juicing lemons, limes and oranges a breeze
  • heavy metal, won’t bend or break like the plastic ones will

Where you can get it:

  • Sur La Table

Fante’s Papa Verino’s Non-Stick Meat Tenderizer

Fante’s Papa Verino’s Non-Stick Meat Tenderizer - inspirationkitchen.com

When I use it:

  • weekly

What I love about it:

  • super durable
  • easy to clean
  • heavy duty, but relatively lightweight
  • easily tenderizes meats, crushes crackers
  • reliable – the head won’t fly off when tenderizing meat, like the wood ones do

Where you can get it:

  • Amazon
Mud Pie Door Knob Salt & Pepper Set
Mud Pie Salt & Pepper Set - inspirationkitchen.com

When I use it:

  • daily

What I love about it:

  • stackable
  • functional
  • pretty on the counter
  • super cute design for the kitchen
  • easy to add salt and pepper while cooking, as it’s similar to a salt pig

Where you can get it:

  • Amazon

Stainless Steel Measuring Cups Set – Stackable 6 Pieces By Superb Chefs

Superb Chef Measuring Cups - inspirationkitchen.com

When I use it:

  • daily

What I love about it:

  • portable and stackable
  • stainless steel, easy to clean
  • the short handles feel great to the touch
  • easy to store, taking little room in the drawer
  • 1/4 and 1/2 measurements can be seen inside each cup

Where you can get it:

  • Amazon

CIA Masters Collection 6 Piece Measuring Spoon Set

CIA Masters Measuring Spoons - inspirationkitchen.com

When I use it:

  • daily
  • baking
  • cooking

What I love about it:

  • nests for easy storage
  • 6 teaspoons, includes 1/8 teaspoon
  • weight-y and feels good in the hand
  • long handles for reaching into deep containers
  • ring keeps them together so they’re easy to find

Where you can get it:

  • Amazon

Checkered Chef Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set, 4 Metal Prep Bowls

Checkered Chef Nested Mixing Bowl Set - inspirationkitchen.com

When I use it:

  • daily
  • baking
  • mixing
  • cooking

What I love about it:

  • stackable
  • easy to store
  • takes a beating
  • dishwasher safe
  • lightweight

Where you can get it:

  • Amazon

Kitchen Supply 14-Inch x 16-Inch Aluminum Pizza Peel with Wood Handle

Kitchen Supply Pizza Peel - inspirationkitchen.com

When I use it:

  • several times a month

What I love about it:

  • easy to clean
  • pizza dough does not stick to surface
  • thin design easily slides under pizza crust
  • large size accommodates big or small pizzas
  • long handle keeps you safely away from the oven

Where you can get it:

  • Amazon

Hamilton Beach Set ‘n Forget Programmable Slow Cooker With Temperature Probe, 6-Quart

Hamilton Beach Crockpot - inspirationkitchen.com

When I use it:

  • several times a month

What I love about it:

  • cooks evenly
  • clasp lid makes traveling easy
  • truly set and forget technology
  • manual or pre-set programmable
  • large 6 quart size accommodates a lot of food

Where you can get it:

  • Amazon

Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Handheld Mixer with Storage Case, White

Cuisinart Hand Mixer - inspirationkitchen.com

When I use it:

  • multiple times a week

What I love about it:

  • 9 speeds
  • easy self-storage
  • classic white color
  • built-in carry case
  • several mixing attachments

Where you can get it:

  • Amazon

Epicurean Kitchen Series Cutting Board, 14.5 by 11.25-Inch, Natural

Bed Bath & Beyond Epicurean Cutting Board - inspirationkitchen.com

When I use it:

  • daily

What I love about it:

  • large size accommodates chopping many vegetables
  • easily stores upright in cabinet
  • easy to wash and clean-up
  • knife doesn’t slip on the surface
  • is a work horse in the kitchen

Where you can get it:

  • Bed, Bath & Beyond

And last, but certainly not least – BONUS GIFT – for the man in the kitchen:

Klein Tools Screwdriver Bottle Opener

Klein Tools Screwdriver Bottle Opener - inspirationkitchen.com

Where you can get it:

  • Amazon

Enjoy! I hope you’ve found some ideas you can use this holiday season. Happy shopping!

Home Cook Holiday Gift Guide

Home Cook Holiday Gift Guide - inspirationkitchen.com

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  1. 4 Ingredient Graham Cracker Pie Crust - Inspiration Kitchen says:
    November 28, 2016 at 7:03 am

    […] them in a zip-lock bag and gently pound with a meat mallet, like this one (one of my favorite gift picks for the home cook!) – check it out in my Holiday Gift Guide […]

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