We all know that one person who’s particularly food-centric, and we’re not talking about a person who simply likes to eat. Yup, we’re talking about that special foodie in your life. The one with the insatiable appetite to try out every new food joint, armed with a camera, ready to give their opinion on just about every dish. Being a foodie isn’t just about visiting cafes and restaurants, though. A foodie is one who won’t shun away from large chain establishments and hawker centres, too – you can’t deny that those places are home to some of the best indulgences.
So if you know someone who’s obsessed with culinary tourism, who won’t shut up about their dish recommendations, and who probably harvests their own herbs at home, then gift your favourite foodie friend something he/she will love.
1. Click & Grow Indoor Smart Fresh Herb Garden Kit, US$59.95, available at clickandgrow.com
Anyone from Jamie Oliver to Gordon Ramsay knows that you absolutely have to have a herb garden, and this just makes it easier. With smart soil and LED lighting that do all the work, you’ll just have to plug in and fill the tank to see basil, rosemary and thyme start effortlessly flourishing in your kitchen.
2. Sushi Go Party!, US$21.99, available on gamewright.com and lazada.sg
This party platter is the ultimate bumper pack of Sushi Go!, but with over 20 ala-carte dishes. Create winning sushi combos to best the other players without getting hungry, because you’ll be using loads of brain power for this strategy game. Tip: try not to get distracted by the kawaii characters because your heart will not be able to handle it.
3. Burger Oven Mitt (Woouf!), $20.90, available at naiise.com
A must-have for the foodie that can’t decide between baked pastries or burgers. These Woouf! oven mitts are made in Barcelona, and deserve a spot in every foodie’s kitchen since they’re making scorched fingers a thing of the past.
4. Kikkerland Sushi Knife Sharpener, US$17.50, available at amazon.com
Can’t spend 10 years just cooking rice as sushi chef Jiro’s apprentice? Well, cut to the chase and play pretend with this cute knife sharpener every time your blade gets a little rusty — because you’re a chef in the maki-ng, right?
5. LG NeoChef Microwave Oven, $299, availability TBC
Why get a separate microwave and oven when you can have both rolled into one? That’s what LG’s NeoChef is all about, using what is called “Smart Inverter” technology to cook dishes quickly and evenly – be it grilling, melting, frying, warming, toasting, roasting, and steaming. Plus, that sleek, tampered glass is to die for.
6. DOIY Salmon Maki Socks, 11.95€, available at DOIYdesign.com
If you know someone who’s just as obsessed with Japanese cuisine as we are, you can now take their love for sushi to the next level with these salmon maki socks. While they might not taste the same, these adorable cotton socks will keep their feet warm and looking cute with its colour-blocked print.
7. Bacon Flavoured Toothpaste, £6.99, available at iwantoneofthose.com
We wouldn’t recommend using this toothpaste to replace your teeth’s legit fluoride needs, although it is a good excuse to pig out without actually pigging out, since all you’ll be getting is that delicious, smoky flavour of bacon with none of the calories involved.
8. alfi Gusto, $139, available at Takashimaya Orchard, Robinsons The Heeren, and all leading department stores
Life should be lived with gusto, even if it just involves keeping your beverages at the right temperature. For that, there’s Thermos’ alfi Gusto range to go for – an eye-popping, pastel-coloured range of carafes that have 24 hours of cold retention and 12 hours of heat retention.
9. Uncommon Goods Ceramic Take Out Bowls (Set of 2), $61, available at uncommongoods.com
Replace those soggy paper containers and upgrade your Chinese takeout game with this cute set of ceramic bowls. They can hold more than just your noodles, though. Fill them up with finger food for parties, arrange little bouquets of flowers in them, or use them to prop up your pretty stationery.
10. Love Chicken Tee, US$49.95, available at belovedshirts.com
We’re pretty sure that this is not what they meant by wear your heart on your sleeve, but you’ve got to be really crazy about fried chicken to don this shirt. How dedicated are you to fried chicken?
11. Merlot Wine Smelling Candles, US$7, available at celebriscents.com and amazon.com
We know how comforting a glass of delicious Merlot can be at the end of a long, tiring day. The soothing scents of the dark Merlot wine is enough to calm down the frazzled nerves of the wine lover or make a quiet dinner more romantic.
12. York Hotel Party Pack, $150, available at York Hotel
York Hotel’s EZ Christmas Party Pack is perfect for a cozy Christmas dinner at home – it feeds five to six people. Along with an Avocado Salad with Crispy Bacon, you can enjoy Roasted Lemongrass Chicken, and Garlic Barbecued Pork Ribs. There are also sides: Roasted Potatoes with Onions and Mixed Herbs, and Baked Seasonal Vegetables with Cheese.
13. Philips Viva Collection Blender, $249, available at authorised retail stores
Good health starts from the home, and well, what better place to practice healthy habits than in the kitchen? It doesn’t hurt to give your kitchen supply an upgrade though, and you can now do that with the Philips Viva Collection Blender, a powerful gadget that’ll conveniently and efficiently satisfy your smoothie needs.
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