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More This site contains affiliate links from which we may earn a commission.A chef must think like a scientist, organize like an accountant, plate like an artist, and cook like a grandma. – unknown
Any gentleman should be able to prepare a romantic dinner, host a dinner party or contribute something tasty to a holiday gathering. And work in the kitchen is always more enjoyable with helpful tools and gadgets.
A Man & His Kitchen
Inspiration is a good place to start. “A Man & His Kitchen” combines recipes and helpful tips to make everything in the kitchen more approachable. Let’s be honest, most books for the kitchen are not written for men. And even the more male-friendly options often over index on grilling. Matt Hranek’s guide finds a healthy balance and is sure to be enjoyed by any man.
Professional Truffle Shaver
We wouldn’t recommend drinking quality champagne (or really any champagne) out of a red Solo cup. Mauling a beautiful steak with a butter knife is a travesty. Similarly, not having a truffle shaver means one might not make the most out of a prized ingredient. Unsure how often someone in your life shaves truffles? No problem. This adjustable shaver also works with cheese, vegetables and other everyday ingredients.
Bonfire Cast Iron Grill Cooking Bundle 2.0
Everyone knows Solo Stoves make the fire pit more convenient, clean and transportable. But it can be a shame to have a fire and not utilize it for cooking. Steaks, burgers, brats, corn, potatoes, onions, pineapple, etc. nearly everything is better over the open flame. Perfect for weekends away or someone who might have limited space.
Olive Wood Handle Steak Knives
The plates are set and the chairs perfectly spaced. Drinks are poured as thematic music plays in the background. Guests find their places in anticipation of a special meal. There’s only one problem – the collection of steak knives around the table do not match and the quality of each varies considerably. Don’t let this happen to someone in your life. Gift a decent set of steak knives. It’s an investment in many special meals to be enjoyed over years to come.
Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer with Bluetooth
Technology is intended to make life better. It doesn’t always deliver, but the MEATER Bluetooth meat thermometer certainly does. Some cooks are prone to overcooking and others to undercooking. Some simply have little idea and are constantly poking dinner. Let this wireless meat thermometer serve as the digital sous chef and keep an eye on temperatures allowing the chef to attend to guests or other dishes.
Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt.
We love Le Creuset and their Dutch Oven is the standard bearer for the brand. It’s one of the most versatile pots in any kitchen and will be cherished for many years to come. It’s great for one-pot meals, soups and braising tough cuts of meat. Choose between a bold cerise deep red or Caribbean blue for a statement or perhaps the Meringue or Licorice black for something more subtle.
Good Grips 4-Inch Pizza Cutter
OXO is a great choice for everyday kitchen essentials and their pizza cutter is no exception. It’s everything one needs and nothing extra and thousands of reviewers rave about it. Perhaps consider pairing this with OXO’s non-stick pizza pan.
Sushi Making Kit
Remember the decades of special attention spent attending to the smallest of details in “Jiro Dreams of Sushi”? Some sushi chefs spend years doing nothing but cooking rice. There’s a reason most sushi fans in our country don’t try it at home, but Delamu is changing this with their family-friendly sushi making kit. Think of this like any home improvement project. Estimate how much time you think you might need and double it. This is more of a weekend activity than meal hack.
Stainless Steel Grill Press
Is there anything more satisfying in the kitchen than pressing something into the pan, or onto the grill, and hearing the sizzle that accompanies a perfect sear? We don’t think so. And why do it with a spatula or tongs when one can really do it the right way with a grill press. And it’s useful for more than meats. Someone is about to enter their panini era.
Pepper Cannon
Marketing Exec #1: “What do we call this new pepper grinder that dispenses black pepper at a much higher rate than anything else on the market? We want to convey that this product can greatly reduce cranks on a traditional pepper mill.”
Marketing Exec #2: “Maybe PepperMore?”
Marketing Exec #1: “No, that’s not it. It’s not just more, it’s an explosion of black pepper. And it performs well with either a very fine grain or rough grind.”
Marketing Exec #2: “The Pepper Cannon.”
Marketing Exec #1: “By god, we’ve done it!”
The Bottom Line
Gifts, of course, are meant to be enjoyed by those receiving them, but food-related gifts sometimes have perks to the giver. So we’re not saying that you should give these hoping to get a good meal back in return, but we’re not NOT saying that either.
This Article is part of the Holiday Gift Guide Series.
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