Cooking fire it was once the center of a house. The modern stove often removes the fire from the equation, and construction practices have blocked the slope to the side of the pit, but the kitchen is often where the heart is. It’s where you make your holiday meals. It’s where the kids hide by the fridge and where your friends hang out while you check to see if the turkey is done or cut a few more lemons to drink.
If you also have a seasoned chef or foodie in your life who won’t let anyone near you go hungry, we’ve got our favorite gifts here. For more inspiration, be sure to check out our guides on essential pots and pans, chef’s knives, cookbooks, pizza ovens, and camping cookbooks.
Updated November 2022: We’ve added some new favorites, including Beeswax construction, Best Modern Cookies, and more.
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