In a new feature highlighting the most giftable items for the upcoming holidays, Domino has curated a list of over 52 food gifts that cater to various culinary interests. The selection includes novelties such as rare red popcorn, British sourdough jars, Japanese onigiri molds, and Californian amaro. Other standout items in the guide feature Italian bread knives, 18th-century-inspired mochaware, and molasses sourced from Wisconsin.
For those who enjoy snacking, the guide recommends unique treats like mochi pancake mix, spruce syrup caramels, and vegan caviar. Specific products highlighted include Kiukiu's Pandan Coconut Mochi Pancake Mix at $15, Diaspora Spice Co.'s Popcorn Essentials Kit for $44, and a Vegan Caviar Gift Box from Pearle Caviar priced at $98. Other snack options range from Hudson Grace's chocolate-covered pretzels to Big Night's collaboration with Eleven Madison Park on bar nuts.
The guide also addresses the needs of home cooks by suggesting pantry staples such as kelp flakes, curry leaf powder, and Spanish olive oil. Notable ingredients include Wild Kelp Flakes from Smithereen Farm for $20, Jacobsen Salt Co.'s Vanilla Bean Salt at $20, and Prasad's Curry Leaf from Burlap & Barrel for $12. For those interested in preserves, Capobianco Organic Farm offers a Prestige Preserves Gift Box for $75.
Beverage enthusiasts are offered a variety of options, from matcha to wine accessories. The list includes a Vintage Wine Opener by Glasvin for $35 and Rózsavölgyi Csokoládé Drinking Chocolate from Terrain at $26. High-end appliances featured in this category include the Vitamix MaxExtract Cold Press Juicer for $500 and an Aarke Coffee Grinder in Matte Black for $400. Wine lovers may also consider a magnum of Jean Foillard Morgon 'Côte du Py' 2024 from Parcelle, priced at $160.
Cookbooks remain a significant category, with titles covering Hawaiian cuisine, Georgian khinkali, Korean soups, and Italian vegetables. Recommended reads include "Ohana Style: Food from Hawai'i" by Sheldon Simeon for $35, "Radicchio" by Lane Selman and Margarett Waterbury at $40, and "Korean Soups" by Clara Lee and Eddo Kim for $32. Other selections feature works by Fuchsia Dunlop on Chinese flavors and Kenta Goto's guide to cocktails.
Kitchen tools and cookware suggestions aim to elevate everyday tasks, featuring items like a seasoned cast iron braiser from Made In for $249 and a Tiger Rice Cake Mochi Maker from Williams Sonoma at $260. Storage solutions include Leach Pottery Sourdough Jars from Toast for $105 and Ferm Living's stackable baskets for $65. For hosts, the guide recommends versatile platters, butter storage, and ice cream coupes, alongside humorous items like a fennel-shaped oil cruet from Coming Soon priced at $75.
Sources: Domino.