Worked up an appetite putting this list together. Mouth’s watering, too. So just be warned. Shopping for foodies is like going to the grocery store. Best to do so on a full stomach. Otherwise, you’re liable to go rogue and start ordering all sorts of things for yourself. Then again, why not?
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The Tinned Fish Crowd
Tinned fish. Is it annoying when a food becomes a lifestyle trend? Sure. Doesn’t make the food not delicious, though. The foodie in your life likely loves tinned fish, so hook them up with a whole kit of it. The Fishwife Starter Pack includes a little bit of everything, from smoky to bright and citrusy, smoked rainbow trout to red chimichurri.
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Puckerbutt
Warning: Clinch before sniffing. This is the hot stuff. Puckerbutt’s Reaper Sauce is the original Smokin’ Ed’s Carolina Reaper® hot sauce. If you have a friend who puts hot sauce on everything, and we all have one of them, double down on the heat this year.
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So Board
This handsome hunk of wood was designed by chef Matty Matheson. One side features a juice catching edge. The other side has four little scooped-out bowls for optimal cheese board arranging. It even comes with a free bottle of food safe Walrus Oil.
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A Year of Chocolate
Hawaiʻi’s most awarded chocolate. Delivered to their door. Every month. For a year. This is a varsity gift giving strategy. Subscriptions are quite literally the gifts that keep on giving. And when it’s small batch chocolate? That’s something to look forward to every month.
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EVOO, Oh, Oh
Crafted from hand-picked olives grown and harvested at a 900-year-old monastery in Lebanon—using regenerative practices—this single-origin extra-virgin olive oil looks as exquisite as it tastes. Meaning you’re not just gifting them a luxury olive oil, you’re also giving them a beautiful new tablescape addition.
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Unleash Their Fullest Cooking Potential
Getting them a Masterclass subscription is giving them access to some of the world’s most respected chefs. It’s like YouTube, but one that’s entirely dedicated to chefs. FoodTube, if you will. Technically, they could access any of the Masterclass catalogue, but we feel like the culinary route is especially useful.
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The Fancy Man's Instant Noodles
Coworkers, in-laws, best buddies, complete strangers, fancy noodles are universal. This sampler is loaded with two packs of Chili Crisp Noodles, two packs of Sweet + Spicy Noodles, a mini jar of Original Sichuan Chili Crisp, and a mini jar of Sweet + Spicy Sichuan Chili Sauce.
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Spaghetti Dust
The gift of pasta night. Always a thoughtful route to take. And this ready-to-go tube of traveling Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino makes it easy on the chef. You just toss your al dente pasta in a pan with EVOO and some Spaghetti Dust. Serve immediately at the table. Or, if it’s been a late night, you may consume it directly on the kitchen counter.
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Crochet Food Ornaments
Nothing says, “I see you” like a crochet cinnamon roll ornament. Or a pizza one. Or croissant. Or olives. Dealer’s choice. Point is, a cute little food-themed decor gift is an easy win. Take it.
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The Pickle Gift
Pickles are the way to some people’s hearts. And these black garlic beauties from Kansas City Canning Co. offer a sophisticated twist on traditional pickles, combining the deep, umami-rich flavor of black garlic with the crisp, tangy bite of cucumbers. Mmmm.
