Foodies – you know 'em, and you love 'em. They're the ones that always bring food to the function, making sure everyone's well-fed. They're constantly breaking a sweat in the kitchen when they're whipping up those elaborate dinner recipes that you just can't stop craving. This season, return the favor of those curated dinner parties and lively happy hours by giving your favorite foodie one of these unique foodie gifts. From kitchen accessories to home goods, apparel to cookbooks, your food-loving pal is going to love these tasteful picks.
Our favorite foodie gift ideas for 2024:
- Pon the Store Cocktail Napkins
- Hedley & Bennett Smock
- Brainstream Al Dente Singing Floating Pasta Timer
- Boy Smells Banana Pudding Candle
- Uncommon Goods Stoneware Microwave Veggie Steamer
- Dusen Dusen Everybody Grinders
- Compartés 20-Piece Signature Truffles Gift Box
- Dusen Dusen Oven Mitt
- Material Kitchen The Coated Pan
- Hot Pepper Crewneck Sweatshirt
- What's for Dessert: Simple Recipes for Dessert People: A Baking Book by Claire Saffitz
- Taiyaki Maker
- Brightland The Mini Artist Series
- Great Jones Little Hottie Baking Dish
- Maldon Sea Salt Flakes
- Heraclea The Aegean Flavors Gift Box
- Bread Vase
- Kola Goodies Lilly's Maple Chai Book
- Ravioli Stained Glass Hanging Window Art
- Bonne Maman Sampler Gift Tin
- Fruit Wall Hooks
- Anastasia Inciardi Prints Sticker Sheet
- Salted Butter Sweatshirt
- Little Puzzle Thing Rainbow Jelly Puzzle
- Areaware x Graza The "Drizz & Dip" Bowl Set
- More Is More: Get Loose in the Kitchen: A Cookbook by Molly Baz
- The Pasta Tarot: A 78-Card Deck for Delicious Divination
- Cooking Gift Set Co. Hand-Pulled Noodles Kit
- Uncommon Goods Hand-Carved Heart Serving Spoon
- The OG Tinned Fish Candle
- Flamingo Estate Spicy Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Ravioli Spoon Rest
- Jellycat Amuseable Happy Boiled Egg
- Lisa Says Gah! Foodie Nail Art Stickers
- Brightland Pizza Oil
- Match South Waffle House Candle
- Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat
- Marianna Fierro Olives Print
- Sabina Fenn Illustration Bon Appétit Art Print
- Staub Ceramic Stoneware Petite Tomato Cocotte
- Uncommon Goods Handblown Glass Olive Oil Pourer
- Material Kitchen The Salt Sphere
Lisa Says Gah!
Lisa Says Gah! Holiday Nail Art Stickers
Winter nails will never be the same after they get a tasty treatment from these food-themed nail stickers. We're obsessing over the martini glasses!
Amazon
More Is More: Get Loose in the Kitchen: A Cookbook by Molly Baz
This bold book by cool cookin' girl, Molly Baz, encourages risk-taking in the kitchen and a pure "cooking for fun" mentality, which we could all use a heaping serving of, no?
Amazon
The Pasta Tarot: A 78-Card Deck for Delicious Divination
Your local astrology-loving foodie will instantly want to noodle with this super fun deck. The cards' themes are rooted in the authors' queer Italian American identities, offering an insightful and unique take on tarot.
Marianna Fierro
Marianna Fierro Olives Print
For the big brine fan, behold this bold olive art print. Bonus points for gifting this pick with a frame for them to hang in the kitchen!
Areaware
Little Puzzle Thing Rainbow Jelly Puzzle
Though you could snag this 12x12-inch puzzle in French fry form, we just can't get enough of this vintage-esque rainbow jelly!
Amazon
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat
Salt, fat, acid, and heat are the four main building blocks of creating an excellent dish. If your foodie friend is seeking more guidance, Samin Nosrat lays out the process simply and deliciously.
Dusen Dusen
Dusen Dusen Oven Mitt
Bet they've never had a standout oven mitt like this one! It's 100% cotton and 100% eye-catching. When kitchen gear gifts can double as decor like this, you've nailed gift-giving.
Boy Smells
Boy Smells Banana Pudding Candle
This dessert-inspired home scent is so good, you may just wanna eat it. Seriously – it smells like something's baking, even though all you did was strike a match.
Amazon
Jellycat Amuseable Happy Boiled Egg
We owe a lot to eggs – omelets, deviled eggs, cakes, cookies – the list goes on and on. This soft, palm-sized plush is an adorable tribute to the great egg!
Amazon
Brainstream Al Dente Singing Floating Pasta Timer
This pasta timer (AKA Mr. Al Dente) sings whenever your pot of pasta's done cooking. It may be a more gimmicky foodie gift, but it can really spare you from throwing noodles at the wall.
Anastasia Inciardi
Anastasia Inciardi Prints Sticker Sheet
These snacky stickers are the ultimate water bottle or laptop decoration for the famed foodie in your life.
Amazon
Maldon Sea Salt Flakes
Maldon salt has unknowingly become the top salt choice for the Cool Kids™️ in the kitchen. The chunky flakes are perfectly balanced in flavor. Sprinkle some on a batch of chocolate chip cookies, and you'll never go back.
Amazon
What's for Dessert: Simple Recipes for Dessert People: A Baking Book by Claire Saffitz
Take it from baking queen Claire Saffitz for tips on creating a sweet little treat.
Hedley & Bennett
Hedley & Bennett Smock
If they practically live in the kitchen, an apron or smock is a must for eliminating stains and messes. This one comes in a ton of different colors to suit any chef in your life!
Pon the Store
Pon the Store Cocktail Napkins
For the foodie who can't resist a good cocktail, these printed napkins make for the perfect complement to a drink – plus, they set the tone for a night full of sippin'.
Material Kitchen
Material Kitchen The Salt Sphere
This super sleek sphere serves to store salt and other essential seasonings.
Williams Sonoma
Staub Ceramic Stoneware Petite Tomato Cocotte
Tomato confit will get even tastier once it's made inside this tomato-y piece of cookware.
Match South
Match South Waffle House Candle
This double-wicked candle emits the smells of warm spices and syrup, eliciting nothing other than the sweet nostalgia of going to Waffle House. Burns well with freshly-cooked waffles, of course!
Uncommon Goods
Taiyaki Maker
With this iron mold, they can bring the iconic Japanese street food, taiyaki, to brunches and breakfasts.
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When it comes to prepping Thanksgiving dinner, we'll take any make-ahead ideas we can get. That's why we are *obsessed* with this insanely yummy mashed potato recipe from Half Baked Harvest. Easy to make, delicious to eat, and even better to check off your to-do-list, these mashed potatoes are rich and full of garlicky goodness. We'll let Tieghan Gerard take it from here!
Make Ahead Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, the best holiday mashed potatoes. Made simply with sweet roasted garlic, fresh herbs, and salted butter. Each bite is perfectly smooth, creamy, and so delicious. The secret? Cooking the potatoes together with the milk and cream, then adding in roasted garlic cloves for a delicious garlic flavor that isn't overpowering. This method makes for the creamiest and most flavorful mashed potatoes. They're perfect for making ahead of time for easy entertaining!
What's the secret to these potatoes?
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Two things… first, the roasted garlic. Roasting the garlic adds just the right amount of garlic flavor that's delicious but not over powering.
Second, cook the potatoes together with the milk and herbs. This means no boiling the potatoes, no extra steps, nothing fancy. It turns out that creating almost perfect mashed potatoes is actually really easy.
The Steps — Roast The Garlic
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Start with the garlic since it takes time to roast in the oven. If you've never done it before it really adds a layer of deliciousness to your recipes.
Simply slice the top portion of the garlic head off to reveal the cloves. Then place the garlic on a small piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap the garlic up. Roast for about forty minutes, until the garlic is deeply golden and soft.
Then simply squeeze the cloves out of the garlic skin.
Meanwhile, Make The Potatoes
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Combine the potatoes with the milk and cream in a large pot on the stove. Add the herbs, then cook until the potatoes are tender. This will take about twenty-five minutes or so. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them, BUT, be sure to save the cream – you'll need it!
Now, the potato ricer…it's key to making ultra-smooth mashed potatoes. Do you have to have a potato ricer? No, a good ole masher works too. But if you want the smoothest mashed potatoes, a ricer works really well.
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Take the mashed potatoes and those roasted garlic cloves and put them right back into the pot. Then add back the cream and also add some butter. Cook until the butter is melted…and that's it…the most perfectly flavored creamy mashed potatoes!
Honest these are the BEST – classic, but with amazing flavor and texture.
The added bonus is just how easy these are to make…and that you can make them ahead of time. Steps for warming in the oven, slow cooker, or on the stove are listed in the directions!
Make Ahead Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Half Baked Harvest
Ingredients:
- 1 head garlic
- extra virgin olive oil
- 4 pounds yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 8 fresh sage leaves
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 6-8 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
- kosher salt and black pepper
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400° F.
- Slice off the top portion of the garlic head to expose some of the cloves. Place the garlic on a piece of foil. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap it up, and bake for 40-55 minutes, until deeply golden and very soft.
- Let the garlic cool, then squeeze out the cloves.
- Meanwhile, In a large dutch oven, combine the potatoes, heavy cream, milk, sage, and thyme. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and cook 20-25 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes, reserving all of the cream. Discard the thyme and sage. Press the potatoes and roasted garlic cloves through a potato ricer. Then add them back to the warm pot. Alternately, you can add the potatoes back to the pot and mash with a potato masher.
- Over low heat, add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved cream and the butter. Continue to add more of the cream until your desired consistency is reached. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
- If desired, brown a little butter with sage or thyme and swirl into the potatoes before serving. Serve warm and creamy.
To Make Ahead:
- In the Oven: Prepare the mashed potatoes as directed through step 6. Spoon the potatoes into a large baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat in the oven, preheat the oven to 325° F. Pour 1/2 cup milk or cream over the potatoes and add 2 tablespoons butter, do not stir. Cover the potatoes tightly with foil and transfer to the oven. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are warmed through. Stir before serving.
- Slow Cooker: Prepare the mashed potatoes as directed through step 6. Spoon the potatoes into the slower cooker, cover, and keep on low for up to 4 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, turn the heat to low or high, add 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons butter, do not stir. Cover and let the cream warm and the butter melt. Stir before serving.
- On the Stove: Prepare the mashed potatoes as directed through step 6. Add 1/2 cup cream and 2 tablespoons butter. Place the potatoes over low heat, gently stirring until warmed throughout.
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Finding gifts for the person you're closest to can be the absolute hardest thing to do, especially when there are so many things that would make great gifts for him. If you're shopping for the main man in your life this season – whether you call him your dad, husband, fiancé, boyfriend, partner, or your preferred pet names – of course you want to find a gift that shows him just how much he means to you. Just remember that the key to the perfect gift is simply that it comes from you. These stunning gift ideas will help you say "this made me think of you."
Our 46 favorite gifts for men for 2024:
- RVCA Commonwealth Snapback
- TheraGun Prime
- Every Man Jack Mens Amber + Sandalwood Body Set
- VANKYO Leisure D30T Mini Wi-Fi Projector
- Bevel Beard Trimmer
- Abercrombie & Fitch Cable Stitch Johnny Collar Sweater Polo
- Sunswell The R&R Pant
- Cosori Pour Over Coffee Maker
- Book Nook Reading Valet
- Stanley Stainless Steel Shot Glass and Flask Gift Set
- Adidas Handball Spezial Shoes
- Thermajohn Thermal Shirt
- Ariat Bench Made Brewer Western Boot
- Greatest Chocolates of the World Exploratory Set
- Herschel Little America Backpack Pro
- Ties The Scientist Sock Pack
- Beast Mini Blender Plus
- Parks Project Yellowstone Geysers Trail High Pile Fleece
- Tie Bar Navy Travel Tie Storage Case
- Birdie Sunday Morning 1,000 Piece Puzzle
- Marlowe. Coffee Bar Soap
- Yeti 45 Hard Cooler
- Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette
- Hatch Restore 2 Bedside Light & Alarm Clock
- Aura Carver Digital Photo Frame
- Taylor Stitch The Workhorse Jacket
- AllSaints Leather Belt
- Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker
- Longchamp Expandable Travel Bag
- Breville Precision Brewer 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Glass Carafe
- Mark & Graham Italian Leather Desk Set
- Ugg Beckett Fleece Robe
- Owala FreeSip Water Bottle
- The North Face ThermoBall Eco Traction Mules
- Mejuri Flat Curb Chain Necklace
- Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece Jacket
- Pangaia 365 Heavyweight Hoodie
- Custom Soundwave Art Print
- DUER Performance Relaxed Taper Jeans
- Fjallraven Tab Hat
- Flewd Stresscare Bath Soak Trio
- Mark & Graham Leather Poker Set
- New Balance 9060 Sneaker
- Polaroid Now 2nd Generation I-Type Instant Camera + Film Bundle
- Manly Bands The Forged Ring
- New York Times Custom Football Book
Amazon
RVCA Commonwealth Snapback
This flat-brimmed baseball cap replaces those older, worn-out styles you know your man has been hoarding. The green corduroy fabric on this gift-worthy hat will grace his head perfectly for every season!
Amazon
Every Man Jack Mens Amber + Sandalwood Body Set
This gift set is filled with an ideal assortment of gifts for him. From body wash, shampoo, deodorant, and face wash, your man will have everything he needs to feel fresh – plus, having a good-smelling guy around is the real gift for you that keeps on giving.
Target
VANKYO Leisure D30T Mini Wi-Fi Projector
Bring the cinema home to your movie buff with a sleek projector setup for your own private screenings and viewing parties!
Sunswell
Sunswell The R&R Pant
Made from recycled materials for rigorous wear, the Sunswell R&R pants are bound to be a staple in your man's year-round wardrobe.
Amazon
Cosori Pour Over Coffee Maker
This sturdy coffee maker will be a total hit for the caffeine-loving guy in your life. The layered stainless steel filter allows for a rich, creamy flavor in every sip, plus the decanter is holds a whole 34 ounces of brewed coffee to help him wake up!
Amazon
Stanley Stainless Steel Shot Glass and Flask Gift Set
This durable drinking set complete with a flask and shot glasses will be his new BFF for sharing on camping, fishing, or hunting trips. Top it all off with a brand-new bottle of whiskey to complete the gift for him.
Amazon
Thermajohn Thermal Shirt
Whether he's hitting the slopes or is braving the cold winter weather to run errands with you, this warm thermal base layer tee will swarm his upper half in comfort, flexibly moving with his each and every move.
Herschel
Herschel Little America Backpack Pro
For his outdoor adventures or social gatherings, outfit him with a cool backpack (literally, this one is insulated) that he can fill with his favorite snacks and beverages.
Ties
Ties The Scientist Sock Pack
Whether it's a stocking stuffer or a smaller gift, a playful set of socks is both practical and personal.
Tie Bar
Tie Bar Navy Travel Tie Storage Case
This tie storage case means business, just like your man does. If he travels for work often, he'll appreciate that you're looking out for his formal-wear.
Amazon
Marlowe. Coffee Bar Soap
This manly bar soap is infused with coffee beans and cocoa butter butter that help tackle even the worst bouts of sweat and body odor. It's definitely long-lasting, too, so he can smell lovely all night long.
Taylor Stitch
Taylor Stitch The Workhorse Jacket
This jacket will hug his bod in the most stylish way, all while keeping him comfy throughout the season's cold weather.
Williams Sonoma
Breville Precision Brewer 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Glass Carafe
For the early risers and coffee-obsessed, a programmable coffee maker means he can wake up to the smell of coffee every day (and no longer has to use wasteful pods for an instant brew).
Mark & Graham
Mark & Graham Italian Leather Desk Set
Whether he's going to work, outfitting a permanent at-home office, or heading back to school, a personalized desk set like this luxe leather one will please the most studious types of guys.
Nordstrom
Ugg Beckett Fleece Robe
If your man loves a cozy night in just as much as you do, a soft robe to lounge around in will make the ultimate gift for him.
Mejuri
Mejuri Flat Curb Chain Necklace
Once you've reached long-term status with your guy, gift him a signature gold chain he can flex for years to come.
Pangaia
Pangaia 365 Heavyweight Hoodie
For the hoodie-obsessed, Pangaia's signature sustainable sweatshirts (and sweatsuits!) are best-in-class.
Etsy
Custom Soundwave Art Print
From a first dance song to the one you always blast together in the car, every guy has their favorite tune. Memorialize it for your music-loving man with this custom art print.
DUER
DUER Performance Relaxed Taper Denim Jeans
A good quality, fresh pair of denim is gonna set him (and his style) so right for the new year. These jeans feature a stretchy fabric that'll allow wear for practically any occasion.
Mark & Graham
Mark & Graham Leather Poker Set
Outfit his next game night with a poker set that's sure to impress and easy to bring on the go for weekend trips and group hangs.
New Balance
New Balance 9060 Sneaker
Secure your status as the greatest of all time by copping him that stylish pair of sneakers he's been eyeing.
Amazon
Polaroid Now 2nd Generation I-Type Instant Camera + Film Bundle
If your man is into photography and all things nostalgia, consider surprising him with a retro Polaroid camera set. We bet you'll be his favorite muse.
Manly Bands
Manly Bands The Forged Ring
This sleek wedding band stands up to tough, hands-on jobs with a carbon fiber construction, unlike traditional rings. The inner part is actually made from a Jack Daniel's whiskey barrel, making the perfect personalized touch for gifting the guy who loves a drink.
Uncommon Goods
New York Times Custom Football Book
This isn't just any coffee table book, but one that true sports buffs will actually want to devour – with clippings from his team's history, glory days, and highlights.
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If there's one thing that unites all teen TV shows, it's consistently casting people who are way too old to play high schoolers. Riverdale, One Tree Hill, and even Stranger Things have all fallen victim to this trend, boasting a lineup of beefy, chiseled actors who are supposed to be 15 years old. And Outer Banks is no exception.
OBX season 4 part 2 drops on Netflix November 7, and if you're like me, you're going down every rabbit hole to find out as much as possible about your favorite Pogues, which is why I scoured the internet to figure out the actors' ages — and how they compare to their character ages (including the cast member that's almost TWICE their character's age). Keep reading for the full scoop!
The 'Outer Banks' Cast Ages Vs. Their Characters
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Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron
Sarah Cameron is 19 years old in Outer Banks season 4, while Madelyn Cline turns 27 on December 21.
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Rudy Pankow as JJ Maybank (or is it JJ Groff now?)
JJ Maybank is around 19 years old when Wes Genrette asks the Pogues to find Blackbeard's treasure. Actor Rudy Pankow is 26.
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Chase Stokes as John B. Routledge
While fearless leader John B. Routledge is also around 19, Chase Stokes is actually 32 years old. That makes him 13 years older than John B.!
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Madison Bailey as Kiara Carrera
In Outer Banks season 4 Kie Carrera's 19 years old. In real life, Madison Bailey is 25.
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Carlacia Grant as Cleo Anderson
Cleo Anderson seems to be around the same age as the rest of the Pogues, which would make her 19. Actress Carlacia Grant is 33 years old.
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Jonathan Daviss as Pope Heyward
Pope Heyward is in the same grade as JJ, Kie, and John B., which would mean he's also 19 during Outer Banks season 4. Jonathan Daviss turned 24 in February.
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Drew Starkey as Rafe Cameron
Rafe Cameron started the series at 19, which would make him 22 now. Drew Starkey just turned 31 on November 4. (Happy late birthday Drew!)
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Austin North as Topper Thornton
Topper Thornton is probably 19 years old in OBX 4, while Austin North is 28 in real life.
Check out How Old The Bridgerton Cast Is for more shocking celeb revelations ;).