34 of the best and tastiest gifts for foodies to put under the Christmas tree
In more and more living rooms, Christmas trees with drink baubles are being put up, and the tacky Christmas sweaters are being pulled out of the closet again. Already stressing about the Christmas presents? We got you. In this list, you’ll find the best and tastiest gifts to give and receive.
For the home chef
A real chef is nowhere without their favourite kitchen gadgets. Not only a good chef’s knife should be in every home cook’s kitchen drawer, a Microplane is also a real must-have. Home bakers, on the other hand, can’t create showstoppers without a good pan scraper or silicone baking mat. For chefs who want to show off but are a little short on time: make them happy with the Flavour Box from Meisjes met Smaak! It’s a delicious indulgence box containing, among other things, Spanish ham, oysters and Manchego (and it can be ordered via info@meisjesmetsmaak.nl). The only thing you have to do yourself is put all this deliciousness on the table.
For the sweet tooth
From chocolate letters to Christmas wreath cookies: during the festive season, we get through quite a lot of sweets at the (home) editorial office. For our fellow sweet tooths, we’re sharing our favourites: a jar of Leonidas praline spread, the HEMA milk chocolate balls filled with marshmallow and these amusing chocolate Brussels sprouts; all excellent gifts. Also fun: this Christmas box from su.sana, filled with two types of granola and three Italian Christmas recipes.
Best of all: an at-home tasting of pastries and chocolate from the treasure trove that is Grand Café Krasnapolsky: The Cake Room. From macarons to chocolate and pastries, everything is made by the in-house pastry chefs and is ridiculously delicious! You can order THE CAKE ROOM X FESTIVE SEASON treats by sending an email to info@grandcafekrasnapolsky.nl or by calling the Kras on 020-5546114.
We’re giving something away too!
And as the icing on the cake, we’re giving away three delicious Christmas gift boxes filled with festive indulgence chocolate from Brabant-based chocolate brand Coco & Sebas (worth €25)! Not only is the contents utterly irresistible, it’s already beautifully wrapped too, so all you have to do is slide it under the Christmas tree. Want to enter? Just let us know under our Facebook post why you’d love to win this lovely package.
For team savoury
More of a savoury person? Then go for the cheese subscription from Firma kaas.
For the joker
Quite a lot of puzzling took place during quarantine, but for everyone who can’t get enough of it, there are still delicious food puzzles. Or how about a noodle cup for your pet, a cheese-shaped soap or a pizza blanket for real pizza lovers? You’d want that, right? And a hand-painted T-shirt by Nadia van Luijk featuring your favourite kitchen tool is, of course, especially original.
For the booze hound
The holidays mean cocktails, champagne, and the tastiest wines and beers. Under the tree too! Especially for the festive season, Moët & Chandon is launching the ‘Tie Your Wish limited edition’ Impérial Brut. The signature black tie has adorned the bottles since 1886; new is the silver ribbon on the label, shaped like a cheerful Christmas tree. Feeling thirsty? You’re in good hands with this micro keg from Lowlander. Prefer something sweeter? Then go for the recently launched amaretto from Villa Massa.
Not strong enough? We’ve thought of that too. Whether you’re a Scottish veteran or a whisky newcomer, the limited-edition bottles released to mark the 200th anniversary of Scottish whisky brand Johnnie Walker are real eye-catchers. For beer lovers who enjoy surprises, there’s no better gift than an advent calendar filled with Jopen beer (24 different beers, oh yes!), and you couldn’t make the cocktail lover happier than with a cocktail set (containing five delicious, high-quality pre-batched cocktails) from the fantastic The Stockroom.
For clumsy booze hounds, there’s an unbreakable wine glass or this wine glass that (almost) never empties. And a fantastic wine rack shaped like a bunch of grapes that can withstand a knock; Grape, as the wine rack is called, is made from lightweight and recyclable EPP. For less clumsy wine, beer and cocktail lovers, the beautiful Borough crystal glasses make an exceptionally lovely gift. We fell head over heels for the beautiful slender stems.
For the cookbook worm
Stacks of new cookbooks have been released recently. Vanja van der Leden launched a new book with the very best satay recipes, called Indostock, Freddy Thratlehner explored our country in Lekker Fred in het land, and Heel Holland Bakt winner Rutger bakes his 100 best recipes of all time. A mayonnaise lover? Then go for The Mayonnaise Book by Jean Bâton. The bible of Dutch cuisine is the cookbook for anyone who wants to learn more about classic regional dishes from every corner of our country.
And you can make any barbecue fanatic incredibly happy with Smokey Goodness BBQ Feast on Fire by BBQ master Jord Althuizen. And how to pair all this delicious food, you’ll learn in Proeven als een Pro by Master of Wine Cees van Casteren.
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