As a wise woman named Julia Child once said, "People who love to eat are always the best people." We couldn't agree more. Is there a more solid friendship than one built around a common love of food? Nothing bonds two people more than baking cookies together or splitting a burger and fries at a favorite neighborhood diner.
When you need a gift to celebrate that person who's always down to try out a new hotspot with you, we recommend these fun, food-minded gifts. Some you can dig into together, like the Murray's Cheese Box or the raw honeycomb (who knew you could buy that on Amazon?). Other gifts are DIY kits that, if you're lucky, might translate to some goodies for you down the line. What's better than a (generous) friend who makes their own hot sauce? Or grows their own oyster mushrooms? Or nurtures a thriving indoor herb garden? We've also thrown in some of the buzziest gifts in the food world right now, like the Always Pan, Brightland Olive Oil, and an Ooni pizza oven. Think of all the delicious dishes you'll be able to cook together! No matter your budget, there is something on this list for your foodie BFF.
Buying a gift for a coffee lover? This mug is a surefire win. It's a smart mug, designed to keep your drink at the exact (seriously, the exact) temperature you like.
This fancy olive oil from Brightland is the hottest thing in food right now. So if you have a friend who keeps up on all the trends, they would love to receive a bottle of this. You may even get to try some.
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Murray's Cheese Cheesemonger's Picks Cheese of the Month Club
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Murray's Cheese Cheesemonger's Picks Cheese of the Month Club
Who wouldn't want three half-pound cheeses sent to them every month? Every 30 days, cheesemongers at the famous Murray's Cheese Shop will hand select a few different selections, so your friend will always have the best cheese on hand.
Take your favorite plant parent's herb garden to the next level with an oyster mushroom log. It grows sweet, velvety oyster mushrooms right in their kitchen. Here are some recipes to pair with the gift.
Remind them of a place you both love (that spot you went on vacay! your college town!) with a cute customizable serving tray. You can get any city you choose on the map, and the trays come in four different wood finishes.
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Joseph Joseph 9 Nesting Bowls Set With Mixing Bowls and Measuring Cups
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Joseph Joseph 9 Nesting Bowls Set With Mixing Bowls and Measuring Cups
Having a decent set of mixing bowls is a non-negotiable for a home cook. This nesting set is great for those with minimal storage space and comes with measuring cups.
Why, yes, this is a gold-plated pasta necklace—perfect for showing off a love of carbs. This company also has an entire dumpling collection, which features gyoza, potstickers, pierogis, ravioli, momos, and empanadas in necklace and earring form.
It's not for beginners, but advanced cooks will appreciate a torch to caramelize their brûlées and brown their meringues. It's so much fun to use and will impress a crowd.
You and your BFF will look so cute rocking these fast-food-inspired friendship bracelets. (Oh, and if you have friends who are more into pizza or hot sauce, they have those, too!).
With a clear and not-too-sweet taste, these raw acacia honeycombs will take their charcuterie board to the next level. "Absolutely delicious!" this reviewer raved. "Sweet, but not too flowery."
Give the gift of a hot sauce party, or host your own version of Hot Ones with all these different flavored sauces. There's Garlic Herb, Cayenne Smoky Bourbon, Jalapeno Bacon, Mango Habanero, Chipotle, and more!
Homemade is better, and this churro maker will prove it. There are eight different attachments to churn out different shapes. Pass along our favorite churro recipe with the gift, and get ready to reap the benefits.
Prosecco pong will forever be beer pong's classier, cooler big sister. It works the same way, but the balls are pink and the cups are Champagne coupes. Cheers!
This vintage-style casserole dish is so darn cute, perfect for serving up any soup, stew, or ragú. It comes in several pretty colors, and that unique lid doubles as a trivet for the table.
We all have that one person in our life who carries hot sauce wherever they go. This is the gift for them! Each set comes with all the ingredients they need, a fermentation tank, and step-by-step instructions.
With the touch of a button, water can be made into bubbly water, but the fun doesn't stop there. You can also add fruit or sparkle up some juices. Happy hour will never be the same.
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Ayesha Curry Enamel on Steel Food Storage Container
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Ayesha Curry Enamel on Steel Food Storage Container
Saving your bacon drippings is a must. They add so much flavor to any dish, but your foodie friend already knows that. Get them this bacon drippings container meant to hold the hot fat until ready to use again.
Not only is this cutting board b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l., but it's super durable, too. Made from professional-grade plastic, it'll stand up to all the chopping and double as a display board.
Felicia LaLomia is the Food & Culture Editor for Delish. When she isn’t covering food news or writing features about delicious trends in the culinary world, she’s searching for her next perfect bite.