Gifts for Cooks
If you have a cook in your life there’s no better way to let them know how much you value and appreciate their culinary talents more than giving them a gift they have probably been secretly coveting as they toil away in the kitchen. Following are a few items that we think are not only pretty nifty, but that we believe almost any cook would love to receive for any occasion. Dualit 5-Speed Chrome Hand Mixer is not your ordinary hand mixer. It’s sparkling chrome and heavy duty, but also compact with five speed settings, two flat beaters, dough hooks and a balloon whisk. Easy-grip handle, effortless attachment ejector, and tidy wind-up cord storage. Flat base rests upright on countertop or in cabinet when not in use.Mario Batali Red Pepper Mill (no it’s not just for red pepper, it’s a pepper mill that’s red!). The lacquer finish has a stainless steel grinding mechanism and Vic Firth’s patented “lock and grind” system for the widest range of grinds available and perfect results every time. Two-step grinding pre-crushes peppercorns for maximum flavor. Grinding mechanism pops out for easy cleaning.Barefoot Contessa “How Easy is That?” cookbook and recipe tips for saving time and reducing the stress of entertaining. Ina Garten is the consummate cook and entertainers and shares some delicious dishes like smoked salmon deviled eggs, the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich, steakhouse steaks or easy Parmesan risotto in this 256 page book complete with color photographs. DeLonghi Slow Cooker is perfect for the cook who believes that winter should be celebrated with soups, stews and more. This model has a programmable timer with three heat settings automatically switches to warm when cooking is complete (up to 10 hours). And its removable 5-quart white ceramic pot is classy enough to go from counter to table. Lodge Cast Iron Grill Press will have your favorite cook turning out pressed sandwiches in no time flat. Also perfect for pressing burgers and bacon, this tool is a must-have in any kitchen that embraces creativity and efficiency! This handy tool works as well on the outdoor grill as it does indoors, too!Atlas 150 Chrome Pasta Maker will delight any cook who appreciates the freshest ingredients possible in their dishes. This handy pasta maker with a commercial countertop presence cranks out fresh homemade pasta in mere minutes. If you know someone who is tired of packaged foods in their otherwise gourmet dish, this is a must have!