A cookbook, of course. There is such a thing as too many cookbooks, but Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook is flying off the shelves this year. Maybe the cook in your life needs one. Though be warned: while the recipes do help you get your vegetables, the language of the book is Rated R (which is probably part of its appeal), so don’t buy it for your kids’ Sunday school teacher.
Ben & Jerry’s. While we’re on the topic of cookbooks, I recommend the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream & Dessert Book. The only thing better would be moving next door to their factory, where they give out free samples.
Ice cream machine. You can buy an ice cream maker for the kids that requires they roll it around on the lawn, or you can buy one for mom that plugs into the wall. For less than $30, you can give the gift of real homemade ice cream (or gelato or sorbet). Now that’s a gift that keeps on giving.
A Ninja. I can’t even believe how much I use my Ninja. This is no ordinary blender. Easy to clean and tough as nails, I’m not sure how I ever survived without it.
A rice cooker. If the cook in your life frequently makes rice a part of meals, then a rice cooker can save time and energy. It doesn’t take up much counter space and it’s easy to clean and take care of. I recommend the Aroma brand.
Onion goggles. No really, it’s a thing. If you’re tired of watching the cook you love cry into the supper (or skip onions altogether), this can make an inexpensive and charming stocking stuffer.
Memory foam mat. Peeling carrots and decorating cupcakes shouldn’t cause leg and lumbar aches. Get your cook some memory foam to stand on while at the stove or sink and help aches and pains go away.
Kitchen tablet stand. A tablet stand can let your favorite cook catch up on their favorite shows, or keep their recipes within easy glance distance. They even make an iPad stand that doubles as a knife rack!
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