These gifts are perfect for the people whose lives are like a 24/7 Food Network show. They never bring boring brownies to the Christmas party and the thought of canned produce gives them nightmares. The Foodies may have a particular palate, but you can't go wrong with these gifts.
Amboyana Cheese Board - Made of beautiful exotic hardwood from Southeast Asia; each board has a unique swirl pattern. The Afternoon recommends for your favorite cook! Clean with warm water and a mild soap, then immediately dry completely. Regular application of a food-safe oil will help keep this board in excellent condition; butcher block or mineral oil are recommended. Diameters vary.
Fold-Flat Baker's Cooling Rack - This cooling rack from Linden Sweden is a great space saver and a must for the serious baker. When in use it features 4 tiered shelves that can hold up to 10lbs each. Also great for organizing arts and crafts projects! When you're ready to store it, the rack folds flat to 13.5" tall x 1" wide - saves space on your countertop. In-use measurements are 13" tall x 10" wide x 10.25" deep. A great gift for mom, for a wedding, and for the college student back-to-school. Particularly great for those with little kitchens and big baking ambition!
The I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook - Based on author Cherie Mercer Twohy's wildly popular, standing-room-only workshops, The I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook presents her top 150 recipes for everything from crowd-pleasing hors d’oeuvres and tasty quick meals to gourmet entrĂ©es and world-class desserts. Since every ingredient can be purchased at Trader Joe’s, this is truly the ultimate one-stop shopping guide — perfect for simplifying one’s busy schedule. The I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook is designed to help shoppers recognize the best finds, savor the flavors and reap the fruits of the TJ’s buyers’ labors. From advice on topping a cracker with the best possible cheese, spread, or tapenade to far more involved recipes (as in actual cooking!), this book is packed with quick tips and simple suggestions as well as full-meal ideas. The recipes, carefully selected by the author, have been thoroughly tested by countless students for both ease of preparation and general deliciousness. Green olive and gorgonzola palmiers; black pepper chicken with winter squash; sweet potato, pecan, and cranberry salad, Spanish flavored pork — these enticing recipes are among the 150 that send readers dashing to their local Trader Joe’s. Paperback.