Every year around the holidays, there is no shortage of cooking gift guides full of fancy olive oil and beautiful candy-coloured cookware. While these kinds of guides are great, they may fall short if you are shopping for a personalized present for a loved one with specific dietary needs or preferences.
That's why we rounded up our favourite selections of food and cooking gifts for the plant-based [1] foodie in your life.
There are the culinary gift guide classics — like an oven mitt and a saute pan — plus, plenty of vegetarian-specific choices, like reusable produce bags and an apron with a cheeky plant pun.
Vegetable Kingdom: The Abundant World of Vegan Recipes Cookbook
From chef and food justice activist Bryant Terry, Vegetable Kingdom: The Abundant World of Vegan Recipes [3] ($17) is a guide to the basics of plant-based cooking featuring recipes like Dirty Cauliflower and Millet Roux Mushroom Gumbo.
Vidalia Chop Wizard
Chopping fruits and vegetables has never been so safe and easy thanks to the Vidalia Chop Wizard [4] ($20).
Five Two Organic Cotton Reusable Produce Bags
These superpractical Five Two Organic Cotton Reusable Produce Bags [5] ($29 for a set of eight) can be used for grocery shopping, transporting snacks, and organising the kitchen.
WickedBride Personalized Recipe Binder
This gorgeous WickedBride Personalized Recipe Binder [6] ($49) can be customised with the recipient's name for an extra thoughtful touch.
Bloomscape Savory Herbs Collection
For a long-distance loved one, consider sending this Savory Herbs Collection [7] ($65) from Bloomscape, which includes basil, parsley, and oregano.
Healthy Vegan Snacks Care Package
Plant-based snacking doesn't get much better than this Healthy Vegan Snacks Care Package [8] ($43), packed with popcorn, chips, and cookies.
Our Place Always Pan
You've probably already heard of the internet-famous Our Place Always Pan [9] ($145). Most of the available colours of this in-demand product will not ship until after Christmas, but the limited-edition lavender version is available right now.
Lovetree Design Vegetarian Apron
This punny Lovetree Design Vegetarian Apron [10] ($35) reads, "Living on the veg" — a play on "Living on the edge."
Prepworks by Progressive Collapsible Salad Spinner
It's a good idea to keep storage space in mind when giving kitchen supplies as a gift, and this Prepworks by Progressive Collapsible Salad Spinner [11] ($33) can be condensed to half of its size.
Purple Carrot Meal Kit Box
Give a week's worth of yummy vegan meals with a Purple Carrot Meal Kit Box [12] ($72). Your friend or relative will have so much fun getting creative in the kitchen with Purple Carrot's plant-based ingredients.
Zyliss 6-Piece Kitchen Knife Set
Brighten up your loved one's kitchen with the rainbow-inspired Zyliss 6-Piece Kitchen Knife Set [13] ($27).
Dusen Dusen Stripe Oven Mitt
We love the colorblocked stripe pattern of this limited-edition Dusen Dusen Stripe Oven Mitt [14] ($24).
Insomnia Cookies Vegan Cookie Box
Insomnia Cookies unveiled vegan cookies just in time for the holidays. Order an Insomnia Cookies Vegan Cookie Box [15] ($30 for 12) and choose from versions of their classic flavours made without animal products or byproducts.
AndThenAgainDesigns Eat Plants & Do Yoga Stamped Spoons
For your vegetarian friend who is also into yoga, these vintage looking AndThenAgainDesigns Eat Plants & Do Yoga Stamped Spoons [16] ($18 per spoon) are a cute option.
Joseph Joseph Chop2Pot Foldable Plastic Cutting Board
The Joseph Joseph Chop2Pot Foldable Plastic Cutting Board [17] is perfect for chopping veggies ($16) and easily sliding them into your pot or pan.
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