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What Not to Get Someone for the Holidays
Jillian of Food Network Humor rounds up some of the gifts that you should not buy, unless you want to lose friends. Among them: a Paula Deen Makes Pot Roast doll ("Why is that pot roast growing out her stomach? It looks like a tumor I saw on ER once.") and KFC's Colonel Sanders salt and pepper shakers. For less cringe-inspiring gifts, check out some of our recommendations here. Related: Talk: Worst Foodie Gift Ever?...Gift Guide: For the Healthy Eater
Our gift-guide marathon continues. Still looking for that special something? Try our full complement of lists. —Ed. If you know someone trying to make a few lifestyle changes, these ten healthy eating gifts could land you on the Nice list. Hot Sauce of the Month Club: Imagine it: the king of low-cal condiments, delivered to a loved one's doorstep every month. Their eggs, burritos, and chilis could never thank you enough. Available online at Amazingclubs.com, $203.40 for 12 months, $75.80 for four times a year So Easy: Luscious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Week: Food Network's Ellie Krieger has the right idea about eating right, without ever resorting to deprivation or frankenfoods. Her newest tome concentrates on quickly...Gift Guide: For the Asian Food Lover
Our gift-guide marathon continues. Still looking for that special something? Try our full complement of lists. —Ed. Zojirushi 5-1/2-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker: Not only does this model have a larger 5-cup capacity, but it also comes with more features than the 3-cup model. White rice can be set to be "regular," "softer," or "harder." Sweet (glutinous) rice and semibrown rice are additional options. This model also happens to be the only Zojirushi rice cooker that's equipped with the "reheating cycle." Available online at cooking.com, $194.95 Bamboo Steamer: Those who have only steamed with stainless steel racks or inserts will appreciate the difference a bamboo steamer makes. Wicking off excess moisture, the wood naturally absorbs the droplets of water that...Gift Guide: For Beer and Wine Lovers
Our gift-guide marathon continues. Don't know a boozer? Try our full complement of lists. —Ed. If your loved ones are into beer and wine, you can always pick them up a bottle (or six) of something special. But traveling with liquids these days is tricky, so we thought we'd come up with a few other gifts for lovers of fine beverages. For the Wine Devotee Vinturi Wine Aerator: This gadget helps open up young wines, mellowing out the flavor by exposing the wine to air. It's perfect whether you're opening a 2000 Bordeaux or a $5 Malbec from the bargain bin. Available online at vinturi.com, $39.95 Built Bags: Carry your bottles in style with these insulated bags. They're perfect for...Weekend Cook and Tell Round Up: Homemade Holidays
Onepot's baklava. [Photograph: onepot.wordpress.com] For last week's Weekend Cook and Tell challenge we asked you what kinds of homemade gifts you were baking, making, canning, and wrapping up to share with friends and family this year. Everyone offered amazing gift ideas. Here are some of our most creative and generous responses. Onepot has made a holiday tradition out of baking baklava for friends and family. This year the lucky gift recipients will also be getting hazelnut, chocolate, black lava salt cookies. Taking a cue from the smoking at home without a smoker thread over in Talk, dmcavanagh is smoking different cheeses. therealchiffonade likes to give mixes as gifts complete with helpful instructions. She's also a big fan of these...Gift Guide: For the Food Plush Toy Lover
Don't know a food plush-person? See our other gift guides. —Ed. It's easy to get me a gift: as long as it's soft and cute, I will probably love it. If you know other people with the same childlike mindset (hey, it's that mindset that allows me to amp this site up with cuteness), one of these food-related plush toys should make them happy this holiday. Note: Not all plush toys are safe for children. Check each item for age recommendations. The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck Ice Cream Cone Ornament: The New York City-based Big Gay Ice Cream Truck teamed up with crocheted toy-maker Alicia Kachmar to make this happy rainbow-colored ice cream cone ornament. Also check out Alicia's...Gift Guide: For Gluten-Free Cooks and Eaters
If you know some gluten-free folks who love food and are wondering what to get for them? You might like some of these ideas.Gift Guide: For the Sweet Tooth
Season's Sweetings! These treats will leave your favorite sweet tooth with more than just visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads.Gift Guide: For the Coffee Lover
Giving someone a bag of whole bean coffee is kind of like a bottle of wine: it never fails and will probably get used. But the holidays are a time to think out-of-the-box. Whether your recipient is a barista, coffee buyer, or just a collector of brewing equipment, if you forgo the bag for one of these nifty suggestions you'll surely be remembered during every morning brew.Hot Topics: Technique of the Week | The Food Lab
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8 Delicious Chocolate Cakes and Pies for Valentine's Day
Some might say that chocolate on Valentine's Day is about as unoriginal as you can get. We all remember the first heart-shaped box of overly sweet chocolate bonbons from grade school Valentines. But chocolate gift-giving needn't be a cliché. This year, let's bake our sweethearts chocolate cakes and pies instead! Here are 8 delicious recipes perfect for celebrating your love (of chocolate.)
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