Welcome to the first ever RecipeTin Holiday Gift Guide!
I think youll find some surprising items on this list, and most are easy on the wallet.
I hope you find this useful!
An Opinel no.8 pocket knife with personal engraving on the blade takes out the #1 spot!
These are allproducts I gift and use myself.
and most are not that expensive.
There are no candles, no tea towels, no hand creams, no $1,000 mohair throws.
An Opinel no.8 pocket knife with personal engraving on the blade takes out the #1 spot!
So without further ado, I present to you the inaugural RecipeTin Holiday Gift Guide!
2023 Holiday Gift Guide
1.
Where to get it The Opinel Classic No.
Online on theOpinel store(free engraving) orhereorhere(Australia).
For the US: order from theOpinel website(free engraving) orhereon Amazon.
There are other sizes smaller and larger but the No.
Its superior to the world-wide favourite Lao Ganma (Angry Aunty) which is my grocery store go-to brand.
I eat it by the spoonful out of the jar, its that good.
I am not kidding.
Where to get it See herefor stockists around Australia but I order online.
I get theMrs Cs Apprentice Chilli Crisp(its mild so you’re able to use lots!)
or theOGif you like it fiery.
They also have aChristmas Cracker Specialwith multiple jars (I nabbed a stack for Christmas presents).
For those of you in the States,Momofukus Chili Crunchis a close second personal favourite.
Its basically indestructible unlike non stick pans!
DIY cheeseboard hamper gift
Get it Lodge 26cm / 10.25 Cast Iron Pan .
Note: Being a US product, it is much cheaper in the States.
As for Australian made….
A beautiful cheese hamper fromLe Petit Marché, the only place I buy hampers from.
I have my eyes peeled.
Ive tried a few but am still on the hunt!
I also recently contributed a recipe to their cookbook Change the Course which isnow available.
- See section below for what I put in my hampers, both DIY and purchased.
If budget permits, I even include the cheese board itself, like pictured above.
This is one of my go-to work gifts that I give as thank yous, celebrations etc.
when I want to do something special.
I like doing edible gifts rather than tangible things that may well just end up at the thrift store!
I havent purchased cheese hampers from other places!
See below for my list of what I put in my hampers.
Also wines (they are good value, and brands you cant get at chain liquor stores).
you could also callLe Petit Marcheon 02 9446 2626and just tell them youd like a RecipeTin Hamper.
Christmas Caramel Popcorn
Cheeses first, then crackers,then wine.
In particular, thePyengana 1kg aged Cheddar Trucklepictured above makes a great statement gift for cheese lovers!
Brillat-Savarin is the one exception.
Cookie Mix in a Jar
I always,alwaysget it!
Washed rind cheeses (more stinky!
):Tasmanian Bruny Island 1792(its pungent!
), taleggio, epoisses (also pungent!).
RecipeTin pantry start-up kit!
Heres an idea for someone whos starting out on their cooking journey a RecipeTin pantry start-up kit!
Also, I want them within immediate grabbing distance!
Theres nothing like homemade!
I have a handful that I make every Christmas, year after year.
See the list below!
Cookie mix in a jar Dump it in a bowl, add egg and butter and voila!
Cookies ready to bake.
Cool then refrigerate to firm up so you could cut neat squares.
Theyll become melt-in-your-mouth fudgey again at room temperature.
Jar of ham glaze (FAST & CHEAP!)
My signature is thisMaple Ham Glazeand my classic is theBrown Sugar Glaze.
Both last for weeks in the fridge and can be frozen.
You could also print out the recipe and pop it in the envelope with the card.
Preview in photo above.
Candied bacon popcornCaramel Popcornwith candied bits of bacon.
In very high demand in my family and circle of friends.
Rocky roadA classic one to gift!
Ill slide a white Christmas version in the coming weeks.
But, I typically make ordinary chocolate because I find many people find white chocolate too sweet.
Cookies dont make my list because…well, shelf life!
All that effort then they start degrading after a couple of days.
Id rather use my time on candied popcorn.
I feel like most people would be rather disappointed if they found a microplane under their Christmas tree!
Whereas me the year I received a meat thermometer, I wasthrilled.
So, if youre looking for investment pieces, have a browse of thefull list here!
Bespoke gifting of Dinner
You know I couldnt do a gift guide without including mycookbook!
Youll LOVE this Freezer friendly.
Super, super speedy.
And there you have it!
The very first RecipeTin holiday gift guide.
Nagi x
Life of Dozer
To this day, this is the best Christmas present he received.
Throw back to the times he would steal just one shoe (never both).
And his favourite were flip flops!
So someone splurged at the thrift store and giftedoneto Dozer.
