Best Gifts for a Foodie by Chef Amy Fothergill

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Tortilla press
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There is nothing like fresh homemade tortillas. A press really flattens the dough to the correct size. You can make flour or corn tortillas (and yes, I even make a gluten-free flour version!).

Chef Amy Fothergill says: "It's a great gadget."

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- Claudia Roldan: I think homemade tortillas are my biggest weakness next to Bread :)
Tortilla press It's a great gadget. There is nothing like fresh homemade tortillas. A press really flattens the dough to the correct size. You can make flour or corn tortillas (and yes, I even make a gluten-free flour version!).
Donut pan
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002KZSSC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thefamcheblo-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=B0002KZSSC&tag=theskin02-20

Yes, it's very decadent but so worth it! Plus, when you use the pan, these treats are baked not fried (but there's always that option). When I make my gluten-free version, no one can tell the difference.

Chef Amy Fothergill says: "For special treats, this is a must-have!"

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Donut pan For special treats, this is a must-have! Yes, it's very decadent but so worth it! Plus, when you use the pan, these treats are baked not fried (but there's always that option). When I make my gluten-free version, no one can tell the difference.
Crepe pan
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ND3G00/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thefamcheblo-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=B000ND3G00

Homemade crepes are simple and easy. They can be served sweet or savory and are the perfect way to make a meal a little more fancy. I have my gluten-free version on my blog.

Chef Amy Fothergill says: "Crepes seem exotic but foodies know it's like making a pancake."

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- Larissa: I've always wanted one of these,, would make crepes more often if I had a dedicated pan.
- Eden Godsoe: I am not a big foodie but would love this...for my husband to make me crepes!
- Jackie: My brother got this last year for Christmas :) he stil hasn't made me a crepe though :(
- Joanne Gouaux: We bought a crepe pan for my husband for father's day. He likes it and we actually use it on weekends! Sur la Table in The Ferry building has a great selection. I'd suggest going in feeling the actual weight of the pan (some can be way too heavy or difficult to manage). The staff is super helpful too.
Crepe pan Crepes seem exotic but foodies know it's like making a pancake. Homemade crepes are simple and easy. They can be served sweet or savory and are the perfect way to make a meal a little more fancy. I have my gluten-free version on my blog.
Belgium waffle iron
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If you want to make your own sweet waffles like those you might see in a store or from a cart, just place some turbinado sugar on the iron before you place the batter. It caramelizes and tastes amazing!

Chef Amy Fothergill says: "Your family will love these special waffles. For a gluten-free version, check my blog."

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- Claudia Roldan: This looks amazing right now! Would love to start making this weekend
Belgium waffle iron Your family will love these special waffles. For a gluten-free version, check my blog. If you want to make your own sweet waffles like those you might see in a store or from a cart, just place some turbinado sugar on the iron before you place the batter. It caramelizes and tastes amazing!
Soda Stream
http://www.amazon.com/SodaStream-Genesis-Starter-Kit-Red/dp/B002TYZHDK/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1322835231&sr=8-8

Make bubbly water at home with no fuss and no mess and no cases of bottles to recycle.

Julie Westerman Shanson suggested: "Seems like an unusual choice, but there's nothing like a glass of bubbly (water!) to keep me excited about drinking the plain stuff. Sipping during a chopping session makes the time pass more quickly. Or, with a splash of juice and a squeeze of lime you have a mocktail ready to go."

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- Larissa: Not unusual at all...it's on my foodiie gift list and one of my most coveted gifts this year, good call!!! http://www.skinnyscoop.com/list/larissa/holiday-20...
- Chef Amy Fothergill: Thanks Julie. Great idea!!
Soda Stream Seems like an unusual choice, but there's nothing like a glass of bubbly (water!) to keep me excited about drinking the plain stuff. Sipping during a chopping session makes the time pass more quickly. Or, with a splash of juice and a squeeze of lime you have a mocktail ready to go. Make bubbly water at home with no fuss and no mess and no cases of bottles to recycle.

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FOOD & DRINK: Yumvelope
http://yumvelope.com

Yumvelope aims to send out some of the best-tasting, freshest, and most natural food products to our customers monthly. $21 gets you a large USPS padded envelope sent to you filled with a minimum of six full-size products.

Yumvelope suggests: "Great gift, particularly for the natural food lover"

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FOOD & DRINK: Yumvelope Great gift, particularly for the natural food lover Yumvelope aims to send out some of the best-tasting, freshest, and most natural food products to our customers monthly. $21 gets you a large USPS padded envelope sent to you filled with a minimum of six full-size products.
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Lucy in the Larder's Christmas gift ideas for foodies
http://lucyinthelarder.com/2011/12/16/christmas-gift-ideas-for-foodies/

Lucy.Squire suggests: "Check out these ten unique gift ideas for the foodie in your life"

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Lucy in the Larder's Christmas gift ideas for foodies Check out these ten unique gift ideas for the foodie in your life
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Cooking With All Things Trader Joe's Cookbook [Paperback]
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"Fans of Trader Joe's have been waiting a long time for a book like this." --Sacramento Bee "Cooking With All Things Trader Joe's provides fast and easy dinner solutions for neophytes and kitchen veterans alike" -San Diego Union-Tribune "The...

Krista suggests: "Perfect for someone who loves cooking or tasty, healthy food. "

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Cooking With All Things Trader Joe's Cookbook [Paperback] Perfect for someone who loves cooking or tasty, healthy food. "Fans of Trader Joe's have been waiting a long time for a book like this." --Sacramento Bee "Cooking With All Things Trader Joe's provides fast and easy dinner solutions for neophytes and kitchen veterans alike" -San Diego Union-Tribune "The...
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