Food may be considered just a substance or a form of fuel to some, but for foodies, it is much more meaningful to that. For them, it’s a hobby, it’s a part of life and even something that defines them like an identity. Know a foodie or a few? Then this article is just for you! Show some love to your foodie friends with the following gift ideas.
1. Chocolate Truffles
Do you know a foodie who is a chocoholic or a foodie with a sweet tooth? This sweet treat comes in a variety of flavours and colours. The only downside is that if you buy it, it’s on the more pricey side. The good news is that these are surprisingly easy to make, just type in “Chocolate Truffles” on your Google search bar and you’ll see lots of recipes popping up. Best of all, if you make them yourself, you get to decorate the truffles however you like. The lucky foodie is bound to be impressed.
2. Macaron/ French Macaroons
The pronunciation may raise a debate but the tastiness of this French originated confectionary is definitely something many can agree on. Just like the chocolate truffles, it comes in a variety of flavours and colours, tons of options to choose from. You can either buy them in bakeries as these are so popular worldwide or you can even go the extra mile and make them yourself, there are tons of recipes online that can teach you how to make macarons/ French macaroons. Whichever option you choose, the foodie will definitely be jumping for joy.
3. Cookbook
Know a foodie who not only loves food but knows or wants to learn how to make it? Cookbooks are popping up on the market like mushrooms on a rainy day; they are great because they can inspire the foodies. Furthermore, they can even save time on them thinking what they should eat or cook. Believe it or not, the options can get overwhelming since they love to eat and it’s hard for a foodie to just settle on one or a few types of food.
4. A Food Trip
This may sound complicated but in all honesty, it is not as complicated as you may think. Food is like a culture, there is a foodie destination all over the world, meaning that you don’t need to start packing and looking for flight tickets. Obviously, if you want to travel and try food from other countries, of course you may. But you could also do it in the comfort of your own country, you may need to travel to another state but that’s about it. You could take a bit of time off work to do it or you can even just do it over the weekend, the choice is yours.
5. Food Themed Souvenirs
Just because you’re buying a gift for a foodie, it doesn’t always mean that it has to be something that can be consumed. This is the chance for you to channel your creative outlet and think outside the box. Instead of buying actual food, you can also explore the options of food themed souvenirs such as key chains, perhaps a stuffed toy, fridge magnets, bookmarks, perhaps even a cushion cover that has food motifs. The options are endless.
6. Tableware
There are various types of tableware that you can gift to a foodie. It can be anything from a pretty teacup set you had your eye on while you were window shopping. Even if they’re someone who doesn’t cook, perhaps a cute mug you saw on an online shopping platform. Not only are they visually appealing to the eyes, but they’re also functional! Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it?