To make your search for the perfect kitchen gift easier, I have curated my personal top 5 kitchen gifts for you. I know, it’s not a hugely long list… but! It’s full of quality. Not only are these unique gifts, but they are equally useful and beautiful, too.
Kitchen gifts are a great way to show someone you care about their cooking passion. You’ll be able to purchase an essential tool that will be an important part of their lives.
There are a few things to remember when shopping for a kitchen gift. For instance, keep in mind that a kitchen gift doesn’t have to be extremely expensive. It’s often possible to find great deals by shopping around or even purchasing a gift card to a store that sells kitchen supplies. As well, try to ask your recipient a lot of questions before you buy anything, so that you know what they would enjoy. For example, take into consideration the type of cooking they enjoy doing.
I hope you enjoy my short but sweet gift guide. If you do, please leave me a note in the comments section below.
1. Nespresso Milk Frother
Black Milk Frother, ca. $100
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Whether you love cappuccinos or green tea lattes, this milk frother is probably the best idea since coffee was invented. At the push of a button, it steams AND heats your milk without you having to do anything more. Just push the button, and wait. It is compact as well, at about 7″ tall and 4″ diameter.
My brother gifted me this item as a housewarming present about 5 years ago, and it is still going strong. I make my afternoon Chai lattes in it, offer cappuccinos to my guests, and hubby uses it for frothing the cream for his hot chocolates.
The only thing it doesn’t work well with is Soy milk or Almond milk. You are going to have to use dairy.
But, if that’s not a concern and you LOVE hot drinks, this elegant black Nespresso Milk Frother is an absolute score of a gift for under $100!
2. Digital Kitchen Scale
Nicewell Digital Food Scale, Stainless Steel, ca. $20
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You can’t get a recipe to turn out if the ingredient measurements are off, right?!
This Nicewell digital kitchen scale is among the most accurate measurement tools out there. It is accurate to 0.1oz/1g increments of weight.
Not only is it precise as can be, it is also up to par with modern cleanliness practices. Made of stainless steel, it withstands fingerprints just the same as tomato sauce spills or an explosion of baking flour. Give it a quick swipe after each use and store it in the cupboard.
This scale measures 9″ tall, by 6.3″ wide. It is a nice, useful size that doesn’t feel overwhelming, but it’s also not so small that you can’t read the display.
At around $20, the Nicewell digital kitchen scale is a thoughtful gift for kitchen lovers that is useful, stylish, and won’t break the bank!
3. Knife Sharpener
3-Step Knife Sharpener, ca. $30
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Some say a cook is only as good as his or her knife set. With dull blades, no gourmet recipe turns out.
Hence, my kitchen has a 3-Stage Knife Sharpener! This tool is incredibly useful to quickly tune up dull blades, to sharpen and polish before diving into your ingredients.
Notice that I am recommending the 3-stage sharpeners over the 2-step ones. This is because in the 3-step, you get a “step 2” for restoring the important V-shape of the blade. 2-step sharpeners only do a touch-up sharpen, and then a polish. Over time, this leaves the shape of the knife less than optimal.
Cost-wise, it’s not a huge difference to get the good tool. It’s just around $30 for this 3-Stage Knife Sharpener, and it is a kitchen accessory well worth your while having.
Whomever you gift this to, will know that you truly understand their passion for cooking. It’s probably one of the most useful kitchen gifts I’ve ever received.
4. Instant Pot Duo Mini
Instant Pot Duo Mini, ca. $80
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If you’re thinking “oh no, not another crock pot”, bear with me for a minute.
The Instant Pot Duo Mini is NOT another crock pot. It is a compact-sized multi-cooker powerhouse tool that’s perfect for sauces, side dishes, pressure cooking, or steaming. Yes, STEAMING. It’ll help you prepare dishes up to 70% faster.
With 14 one-touch easy presets, there isn’t much guess work left. You’ll be able to create easy, tasty and healthy meals in less time.
My favorite feature is the delay start. It lets me chef up lunch and prepare dinner at the very same time. Sure, you have to feel a little bit organized for doing that, but it is a life saver! Or, use the instant pot to keep dishes warm at a dinner gathering or pot luck party.
Overall, this Instant Pot Duo Mini is a powerful kitchen tool that is worth investigating for a gift idea for someone who likes to cook! Don’t be afraid. Prices start at just around $80!
5. Wine Bottle Stopper
Wine Bottle Saver, ca. $9
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With so many screw-top wines, perhaps cork wine bottles are becoming a thing of the past. But, perhaps, for that right wine lover and kitchen gadget collector, a stainless steel wine bottle stopper is the perfect unique and useful gift.
I know I use my wine stoppers quite a bit still. Sometimes, the screw top gets lost, or yes, sometimes the bottle we drink did have a cork.
At under $10, it is an easy stocking stuffer, or gift for your Christmas dinner host. This wine bottle plug here is in stock on Amazon and ships quickly.
Bonus Tip
If you’re shopping for a kitchen gift for someone who likes to cook, and your giftee is a cook who has everything, it may be a good idea to look for cookbooks. Make sure that the cookbook is not just a book of recipes. The best cookbooks I own also contain information on different cooking methods, kitchen tools and cooking appliances, ingredients, cooking times and other helpful information that will help a person to get the most out of their cooking skills.
My favorite book that checks all those boxes is “My Italian Kitchen” from MasterChef Season 4 Winner Luca Manfé.