Your Holiday Kitchen Gear Guide: Gifts That Do the Work for You

For the baker who is tired of dense, sad dough, this spiral mixer uses dual-kneading technology, a bowl plus a spinning hook, which follow the same principle used in professional pizzerias. This means your bread, pizza crust, or brioche gets real gluten development and an airy crumb structure. It is great for at-home bakers who want bakery or pizzeria quality results without an industrial kitchen.

Want to level up your backyard cooking game? This behemoth cooks an 18 inch pizza, or three smaller pies, at once, runs on wood, charcoal, or gas, and lets you roast meats, bake breads, or fire up full meals. It is the kind of oven that turns you from casual pizzaiolo to Nancy Silverton.

Hand poured in L.A., this trio of candles, Tomato, Rosemary, and Sage, brings garden fresh fragrance to your home that makes it smell like you are cooking the most herbaceous, delicious meal. Because the candles use non GMO soy wax and clean burning ingredients, the scents come through lush and natural, filling a room without excessive smoke. They are perfect for cold nights in and slow dinners, or for the host who believes a home can and should smell like a garden, even in December.

If you have been relying on sad, underpowered blenders that leave chunks of pineapple too big to pull through a straw, consider this your upgrade. The Mighty 850 is a true kitchen Swiss army knife. It is strong enough to pulverize frozen fruit, nuts, or ice, or whip up smoothie bowls, dressings, dips, or last minute holiday cocktails. Compact but powerful, it finishes the job in seconds. It is perfect for the person who is busy, hungry, and slightly impatient.

This French made canvas tote delivers full Parisian bakery vibes with a hyper realistic baguette print and a roomy build. It is perfect for carrying groceries, fresh bread, or anything you want to make look effortlessly stylish. Durable, washable, and completely practical, it is a bag that does its job but also gives your kitchen, or your errands, a little extra je ne sais quoi.

For the cold coffee devotee who does not mess around. Made by former Starbucks team members, this cold brew machine delivers café style cold brew, nitro, or cold espresso at home. Pair it with the Holiday Spice syrup, a cozy blend of cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, allspice, and a pinch of sea salt, and you have a drink that tastes like something you usually order from a barista. This machine will have you making all your cold brews at home, and suddenly your kitchen doubles as a coffee shop. Just do not tell your neighbors.

Perfect for the home barista, the espresso devotee, or the friend who thinks every latte should look like you ordered it from Intelligentsia. These sleek, wide mouthed, stackable cappuccino cups are designed to elevate your morning or post dinner cappuccino, because sometimes it is not just about what is inside, but how you serve it.

A serious tool for serious cooks. If you or your giftee loves prepping meals, chopping vegetables, and slicing herbs, a razor sharp knife changes everything. This sharpener lets you maintain professional level edges from the comfort of your own kitchen.