Gourmand Gift Guide 2018

Here are some fun finds I have come across recently that I think would make lovely gifts for your favourite host(ess) or gourmand.

These new hardcover books are an ode to the aperitif and while I’m sure they are chock full of interesting info that would captivate any mixologist, I am totally smitten with the beautiful retro covers.

The Book Of Vermouth: A Bartender And A Winemaker Celebrate The World’s Greatest Aperitif byShaun Byrne, Gilles Lapalus, $33.59 and Aperitif: A Spirited Guide To The Drinks, History And Culture Of The Aperitif by Kate Hawkings, $26.74, Indigo

It’s hard to believe that this chic matte gold and white porcelain tiered server came flat packed. It took less than five minutes to assemble and over fifteen minutes to get over the fact that it cost less than twenty-five dollars. Perfect for serving everything from sweets to dressing up your Sunday brunch components a la Sadelle’s.

FÖRÄDLA Serving stand, $24.99, IKEA

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Holiday Gift Guide 2017

‘Tis the season to be shopping and this year I had a lot of fun picking out some great gift options worthy of presenting to your nearest and dearest. In the past I’ve been given the chance to get a head start on holiday shopping by attending media previews, but this year I only got to one or two, so I found it was extra exciting to see what new products were coming out as they made their way on to the shelves in real time.

Here are some of my favourites:

I’m definitely more of a tea person than a coffee person and this gold tea canister and diffuser ball add some serious glam to both a festive tea party or your everyday cup ritual.

Gold tea tin, $27.95 and gold tea infuser, $8.95, CB2

We eat with our eyes as much as we do our mouths, so I don’t feel bad when I buy a cookbook because it’s simply beautiful to look at. The covers of these two titles are punchy and fun and are great for styling floating shelves in a kitchen too. And yes their recipes look delish too!

Cherry Bombe: The Cookbook, $32.70 and Basque: Spanish Recipes from San Sebastian & Beyond, $43.80, Indigo

I’m a big fan of these ‘favorite’ gift sets because they’re not only fabulous value (they usually include a couple full size products!) but they’re also an opportunity to try some fun shades from great quality brands at an accessible price point.

Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Bold Lip, $33, Sephora
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