It can be hard to find useful gifts for others that they will enjoy and utilize and won’t just be a waste of space. A few weeks ago a list of kitchen essentials was shared and you all inspired one more edition of awesome kitchen gift ideas from all of your great comments. If you weren’t here for part one, be sure to check it out!
Nice Kitchen Towels and Dishcloths
Who couldn’t use more kitchen towels? It seems like they are always getting worn out and if you get some nice news ones you can relegate some of the old ones to the rag pile for wiping up floor spills and cleaning. And if you’re kind of crafty you could even make it extra special by putting a monogram on (like the one above! How stinkin’ cute is that? Check out Martha Stewart’s site for the how to.
Immersion Blender
Who likes to do dirty dishes? Nobody that I know of, and if you do, please come on over because making real food makes lots of dirty dishes. A nice immersion blender is a great way to avoid dirtying an extra dish.
Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Spoons
Has anybody else had the cheapo plastic measuring cups and spoons where the handle always seems to crack or else the numbers wear off so you don’t know which cup is which. If you get a set of stainless steel cups and spoons they should last forever.
Oil Mister
Oil misters are a great way to avoid the propellants found in the commercially bottled spray oils and it is a lot cheaper to fill a mister with your own oil. And, you can use the good oils and have complete control over exactly what you want to use. You can pick up a nice mister for about $10-20.
Cast Iron Skillet
Cast Iron skillets are a must have in the kitchen. If you properly season and care for them they will easily become your favorite pan to cook with. My absolute favorite pan has no sides and it seems like it is always getting used at our house.
Kitchen Scissors
They are so handy for cutting up herbs, cutting bacon into little pieces, to cut lettuce, trim beans, harvesting herbs from the garden etc… The Bitten Word has a post with 25 uses for kitchen scissors.
Pizza Stone
A pizza stone is a must if you want to make a crispy pizza crust. They just get better with age as they get more seasoned. We’ve been using ours for years.
Stainless Steel Nesting Bowls
They’re handy for storage or mixing stuff and don’t take up much cabinet space.
Glass Ramekins
These are just perfect when you have that last little bit of leftovers and don’t need a very big container. We use ours to serve dipping sauces with meals, baking that little bit of extra batter, making individual desserts, serving ice cream or to mix up an egg etc…
Microplane Zester
Perfect for grating hard cheeses, chocolate, zesting (is that a word??) citrus, ginger or nutmeg
What is your favorite must have kitchen item? Do you have a favorite kitchen gift you’ve received?
See you soon,
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My favorite kitchen item is my paring knives. I have several inexpensive ones from Sam's Club and several more expensive ones. I use them equally as much and I keep them super sharp. Yesterday I washed 7 of them after making dinner!
Great list! I like to give a really good rolling pin and a copy of my never fail pastry to new cooks.
I love all of those ideas. I will send out your post so that my friends and family can buy my presents from your list! Great suggestions.
Thanks! I'm glad you like the list :)KatieSent from my iPhone
That is such a great gift idea, Jane. I love it!KatieSent from my iPhone
A good knife is definitely a must!KatieSent from my iPhone
So do I get all of these? =) I've been lucky to get some wonderful kitchen gifts, my Dutch oven is one I use over and over and over and over and over again.
A Dutch oven is definitely a good one for the kitchen!KatieSent from my iPhone
I happen to have a few of these on my list this year :)
Thanks for this list! My son and his gf are about to move into an apt. and I've been thinking of ideas to get them going.
One of my favorite items is a garlic press. I also love my ramekins, pizza stones, kitchen scissors and stainless bowls! I was thinking of getting some casserole dishes for them as well.
Casserole dishes are a great idea!KatieSent from my iPhone
Me too :)KatieSent from my iPhone
Wow do I love this. What a useful, personal gift!
Thanks! It really appealed to me too :)KatieSent from my iPhone
Awesome gift suggestions! I'm so glad I visited after so long!
I'm glad you like the suggestions :)KatieSent from my iPhone
These are great, Katie! I'd add something that is on my list — a safe can-opener! One that leaves the edges smooth rather than sharp.
That's an awesome idea! Ps- I'm going to be trying your cinnamon roll oatmeal ASAP. It sounds delicious.KatieSent from my iPhone
Thanks for sharing! Shay :) http://raisingdieter.blogspot.com/
You are welcome, Shay. Hope the ideas were helpful!KatieSent from my iPhone
awesome ideas!
I have coveted a micro plane zester for years – perhaps I should stuff my own stocking this year!
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Stuffing your own stocking is definitely a good idea. You're sure to get the good stuff that way! :)KatieSent from my iPhone
Some great ideas here!
Thank you!KatieSent from my iPhone
Ooh, these are such awesome ideas! I especially love the oil mister — what a great way to avoid nasty store bought spray oils, while still having that convenience!
I'd love it if you would link this post to our blog carnival, Sunday School! It's up today if you'd like to come check it out! http://butterbeliever.com/2011/11/20/sunday-schoo…
I'm glad you like the ideas. Thanks for the invite to your party :)—
This has given me an idea!! Yay! Such an excellent post, and I’m so glad you linked up it up to encourage others at Deep Roots :)
It was my pleasure :)