Shopping Guide For The Cook

Is there a cook or a grill-master on your shopping list?  If you want to make sure they've got everything they need to keep stirring up the deliciousness you love, check out our Kitchen Essentials store cook!

(Note that these links are "affiliate links" so our good friends at Amazon will give us a small referral fee if you purchase via these links, at no extra cost to you.  Thanks for supporting Taste And See!)

Cookbooks We Love

Shop For The "Little Cooks"

Shop For The Grill-Master!

Stocking Stuffers

 

Paderno Tri-Blade Spiral Slicer We love this spiralizer!  Super-easy; incorporate more veggies in your meals!		Moscow Mule Mugs, Set of Four Authentic, hand-made, and 100% Copper... for the perfect Mule!		Wood Chip BBQ Smoker Box Warp-resistant, heavy steel, hinged smoker with large wood chip capacity.
Breville Juice Fountain Juicer Variable speed, large feed tube (less chopping!), & easy cleanup.		KitchenAid Artisan Mixer Classic Almond Cream, a nod to the one my mom gave me.		Cuisinart Food Processor A must-have for every serious chef. Stands the test of time and versatility!
Cuisinart Toaster Oven Incredibly versatile, fast, and spacious.  More than a staple... a lifesaver!		Cutco 7-⅝" Petite Chef Knife Super sharp & durable. Petite Chef size is ideal, but any size would make a great gift.		Duo Instant Pot My new favorite kitchen gadget!  Clear digital displays, & a variety of cook temps.
Breville Immersion Blender Best hand blender.  Top performer as tested by Consumer Reports!		Calphalon 12" Omelette Pan From their "Unison" line.  Provides plenty of room to cook without crowding.		Riedel "O" Wine Tumblers The Austrian wine glass engineered for the best possible aroma and taste.
Bodum 12-Cup French Press Coffee lovers adore the French Press!  12-cup = big enough for entertaining...		Bodum 3-Cup French Press ... and just in case you don't have company, the 3-cup version.		Digital  Meat Thermometer From Lavatools.  Quick readout, clear digital display, comes in lots of fun colors!
Alpha Grills Garlic Press The cook in your life will drool at the sight of this press.  Weird, I know- just trust me.		Kitchenmade  Measuring Cups Top-rated, polished stainless steel, elegant set of 6 cups		4-Cup Fat Separator I love this clever, easy-to-use fat separator from OXO Good Grips!
Magnetic Wine Bottle Collar From Philippi Germany.  Keep those wine bottles from dripping onto your table!		Chef'n FreshForce Citrus Juicer The gear on this model allows you to extract all that citrus with minimal strain.		Oxo Meat Tenderizer Has a flat side and a textured side, and the soft handle really absorbs the blows!
Oxo Good Grips Can Opener "Smooth Edge" feature means no sharp edges are created.  Easiest I have seen.		Stainless Steel Mesh Colander "At the core of a well-equipped kitchen..." by Harold Import Co.		Vacu Vin Wine Glass Markers 12 silicone markers; an amusing way to distinguish your drinking glass.
Zyliss Rotary Cheese Grater Rotary cheese grater with stainless steel drum and sturdy housing.		Stainless Steel Potato Ricer Creates fluffy, smooth mashed potatoes.  Great for making gnocchi as well.		Vacu Vin Wine Saver Pump Patented airtight seal that actually works to keep wine fresh!
All-Clad Slow Cooker 6.5-Quart stainless programmable cooker w/easy to read digital display.		S'Well Large Gold Bottle 18/8 double-walled stainless steel, non-toxic, non-leaching & BPA free.		S'Well Bottle Carrier Beautifully crafted HydroNet carrier from Gearproz.
Enameled Cast-Iron Dutch Oven Beautiful Signature Dutch from Le Creuset, oven-safe to 500 degrees.		4th Burner Pot For cooking on all stove tops, including induction stoves.		CookFresh Digital Glass Steamer LCD control panel, preprogrammed food settings & dishwasher safe.
Cast Iron Skillet 10" skillet can sauté, sear, fry, bake & stir fry.  Pre-seasoned & ready-to-use!		Ultra Power Hand Mixer Beautiful mixer with 5 speeds, lockable swivel cord, & beater ejector button.		Compact Beverage Thermos Festive thermos bottle! Cool to the touch w/hot liquids, sweat proof w/cold.