Whoever you are, wherever you are, you probably have a foodie or two in your life. (If you don't, please read this article and send some loot to me.) I've heard many non-kitchen dwelling people say that it's difficult to buy presents for cooks, so I'm here to help. I came up with a few items that will surely make your favorite gastronomer smile without breaking your holiday budget.
For starters, take a look through Williams Sonoma's offerings. Don't be scared by the overwhelming amount of high-priced products, they carry just as many wallet friendly gadgets. For instance, these awesome tongs are amazingly comfortable in a professional setting. The triple-locking function provides greater versatility than your average tongs and the different edges on the tips on the tongs afford more control and precision while plating. The store is also selling a pair of Shun Classic kitchen shears that come complete with a built-in jar opener, bottle opener and nutcracker, even more the fitting for a holiday gift!
This article appears in Nov 25 – Dec 1, 2010.