Serious Eats Gift Guide: Food You Can Wear
Do you know someone who loves food so much he or she just wants to emblazon it all over his or her body? Here are nine non-messy ways to do just that. From food-themed t-shirts to jewelry, there's a wearable food for every budget.
(Really) short stack: There are lots of charm-makers on Etsy, but what sets Danielle's food miniatures apart is their scent. Each stack of butter-topped pancakes, PB&J sandwich and Belgian waffle not only looks the part, but smells it. Fitted with sterling silver findings, they'll dangle enticingly from necklaces or charm bracelets alike. $15.50 at danzdzynes
You better believe I eat...: Know an adventurous eater? Proclaim his or her culinary fearlessness for all the world to see, with t-shirts boasting of adventures in fugu, lutefisk, baluut, and many more death-defying foods. $19.99-29.99 at Homecooked
Fat-free mac and cheese: These darling earrings are the closest thing to diet-friendly mac and cheese. Handmade by Marisa Reisel, whose talents extend to chicken dinner earrings. $17 at The Whole Slice
Stick to your ribs: This t-shirt, with felt appliqué T-bone, is a meat-lover's security blanket. Pet the soft steak during stressful situations such as dinner at a raw food or vegan restaurant. $35 at TrisHankDesigns
What's your poison? Fashioned from vintage liquor tags, Erica Weiner's handmade bracelet reads "Bourbon" on one-side and "Rye" on the other. Also available in gold. $80 at Erica Weiner Jewelry
Kiwi chic: While food jewelry often tends towards the twee, there's something very pop art about this striking kiwi brooch. I imagine it pinned on a little black dress, in the spirit of Schiaparelli's surrealist lobster gown. $7.99 at Cherry Dot
Something for the gentleman: These hand-sculpted, polymer clay cufflinks are just the thing for the beerophile. The presentation is half the fun—the cufflinks ship in a tiny foam beer stein. $39.90 at SchickieMickie
Perfect pear: An ideal gift for the pear fanatic in your life. Twinkie Chan's pear scarves are crocheted by hand with loving detail. Hurry—supplies are very limited. $150 at Twinkie Chan
Ring pop 2.0: Tadaaki Wakamatsu's Chocolat de Rose Patisserie ring is a celebration of Japan's mania for French pastries. The wearer will be constantly fighting the urge to bite the piece right off her fingers. $75 at the MoMA Store
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8 Comments:
the cufflinks are cute.
i like the felt t-bone shirt too.
and i want to eat that pancake charm.
gastronomeg at 10:30AM on 12/12/08
"Pet the soft steak during stressful situations such as dinner at a raw food or vegan restaurant."
That's too funny.
I wonder if anyone makes buttons that resemble food?
holdthemayo at 11:02AM on 12/12/08
Nice guide, Michele. Love the pancake stack!
Adam Kuban at 11:15AM on 12/12/08
These are adorable. I'm with holdthemayo--I want pancake or kiwifruit buttons!!
buffy at 1:30PM on 12/12/08
Do the Macaroni and Cheese earrings remind anyone else of The Babysitters Club? (I'm showing my age, I know, but you know Claudia would have owned a pair.)
DTSSer at 2:31PM on 12/12/08
Claudia would have so worn them.
saraann at 3:24PM on 12/12/08
I found some food- and drink-themed buttons on UK ebay. This particular seller has 44 varieties of buttons in the food and drink category, including cupcakes, ice cream cones and pizza. No pancakes or kiwifruit though, Buffy. :(
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Helios-Crafts_Buttons_Shop-by-Theme_Food-Drink_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ109821017QQftidZ2QQtZkm
holdthemayo at 6:08PM on 12/12/08
@DTSS - your age?! I read ALL the baby sitter club books when I was little. I hope I'm not old!
And yes - Claudia would have *made* a pair.
Sakura at 7:00PM on 12/12/08