Gifts for the Cook

Here are some last minute suggestions for those who make food for their families.

  I thought I’d give a few gift suggestions for the kitchen enthusiast in your life. I’ll also say that I’m not big on kitchen gadgets that only get used once or twice a year, so each of the items I recommend are ones that I use weekly, if not daily, in my own kitchen. First on the list has to be a good set of knives. If you’re shopping for an experienced cook, most likely, he or she already has at least one good knife, but less-seasoned chefs may not. It’s fairly easy to tell a really good knife from a ho-hum knife. For starters, a quality knife will have heft to it and the blade will be smooth (which will require actual sharpening). Two reputable brands are Wüsthof and J.A. Henckels. A couple of Christmases ago, I received a 7” Wüsthof …

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The Farm Kitchen

Gift Ideas for the Cook

In a world of kitchen gadgets galore, basic, high-quality items remain top on my list.

In the spirit of Black Friday, I thought I’d give a few gift suggestions for the kitchen enthusiast in your life. I’ll refrain from listing any cookbook titles, as I’ve already named plenty here in recent weeks. I’ll also say that I’m not big on kitchen gadgets that only get used once or twice a year, so each of the items I recommend are ones that I use weekly, if not daily, in my own kitchen. First on the list has to be a good set of knives. If you’re shopping for an experienced cook, most likely, he or she already has at least one good knife, but less-seasoned chefs may not. It’s fairly easy to tell a really good knife from a ho-hum knife. For starters, a quality knife will have heft to it and the blade will be smooth (which will require…

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