10 Best Italian Cooking and Kitchen Gift Guide for Foodies
The season of giving is upon us once again! Something so many of us DREAD! Some of us break out in a sweat when thinking about or procrastinate until the clock ticks midnight . . . and well, we just break out into a panic of when thinking about”What do I get for “so and so”?”
No problem! Here’s a list of the 10 Best Italian Cooking and Kitchen Gift Guide for Foodies for you!
To make your holiday gift giving decisions and dilemmas a little bit easier, I’ve put together a great list of items for any foodie who is a fan of Italian specialty cooking items.
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Italian Cookbooks!
As the world’s most favored cuisine, there are are literally thousands Italian cookbooks on the market . . . far too many to be able to pick which books are the best. So I’ll start with two of the great classics that should be on the shelf of every cook: La Cucina: The Regional Cooking of Italy (and the essential source of over 2,000 authentic recipes . . . shown above). This book ought to keep anyone busy for years to come!
The Silver Spoon is equal in breadth and depth of Italian gastronomy with 1000’s more genuine and traditional Italian fare recipes. Both of these are hefty and as comprehensive of the basics that any cookbook can get. Whoever receives either or both of these will thank you for years . . . and hopefully cook some of the recipes for you too!
Two of my favorite contemporary Italian cookbook authors, besides being extremely nice people, are Domenica Marchetti and Michelle Scicolone. Both have written numerous cookbooks full of mouthwateringly delicious recipes, but also include extraordinary photos and great stories (I love to read those). I was fortunate to attend one of Ms. Marchetti’s cooking classes this year and to meet her. I’ve also enjoyed following Ms. Scicolone’s Facebook posts, especially since one of her first cookbooks that focused on Italian holiday recipes is one of my favorites to this day!
Here are their latest cookbooks that I enjoy and that I know anyone on your gift list will too!
The Glorious Vegetables of Italy
The Italian Vegetable Cookbook
No kitchen would be complete without equipment to make pasta, even if made by hand, the pasta still needs to be hung to dry! Check out any of these great gadgets and put it under someone’s tree and surprise them with your thoughtfulness.
Pasta Machines and Tools
Cucina Pro Imperia Pasta Machine
Italian Espresso Machines
This espresso machine is not only highly rated, but also an absolute steal at less then $400 versus other machines ranging from $700 – $12,000!
Italian Kitchen Ceramics
Who wouldn’t want to open up a box with this special jar wrapped inside? Wow! How beautiful set on anyone’s kitchen counter!
Olive Tree Wood Boards
Italian Olive Tree Wood Cutting or Cheese Board
These are great for so many reasons . . . beautiful, authentic, great for displaying cheese or antipasti on, or as a cutting board. A great, affordable gift!
Well that’s just one of my top 10 gift lists for 2014. You can also check out my previous Italian gift list for more outstanding gift ideas
–> Santa’s Sleigh is Coming From Italy this Year!
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What a great list, Roz! I especially love the cookbook and espresso machine recommendations. Someday I want to get my husband an espresso machine. There are so many out there, that it is hard to know what one would be good to get him. As for the cookbooks, I might have to start a Pinterest board of wishes and let my husband know about it!:) Thanks so much for the suggestions.
Such a terrific list, Roz! I really want the gnocchi board, but all would be welcomed in my kitchen. Which blogging conference did you sign up for????
Hi Liz, I love the gnocchi board too and hope to make more this year! Happy New Year!
Roz
i want that cheese board and that cookbook on the vegetables. It all sounds amazing though- what a wonderful list. SOrry i haven’t been by in a while- going through some health issues still but wanted to make sure to stop by this week:)
So many neat things for the kitchen and so little dough (ha ha!). Wishing you a blessed and joyous Christmas Jessica! You are so loved!
Roz
If you wouldn’t mind letting Santa know that I’d just love one of those little espresso machines. Perche no?
I’ll join you in the praise of a good olive wood cheese board… never to many 😉
Hi Sandi, When I see Santa, I’ll let him know! 😉
Merry Christmas,
Roz
Great list Roz. I have Michele’s and Domenica’s cookbooks that you listed here, but not that first book, which I’ve wanted for a while. I hope you have some of these goodies already, or have them on your list for Santa.
Great ideas. I have the Silver Spoon cookbook and love it.
Love this list! The Glorious Vegetables of Italy is one of my favorite cookbooks!
I hear ya Roz! I happen to be one of those who panic and procrastinate until the very last minute, while my sister can shop forever and ever! And, she adores every minute of doing it. All these ideas make wonderful gifts and thank you for that!
I love all of those ideas! I want the veg cookbook and that pasta drying rack most of all. 🙂
Wonderful selections, Roz! I already own a few of those cookbooks–all wonderful! I really like the biscotti jar –will check out your link! Thanks!
Great minds think a like Pat, at least, I’d like to think that mine is similar to yours with great taste! I wish you a most merry and blessed Christmas,
Roz
Great choice, Roz. I love esp. that wood board.
Have a relaxing holiday season!
ciao,
Angie
Believe it or not, Angie, I found this exact olive tree wooden board at TJ Maxx in the States!
Hope your Christmas was jolly!