Toronto Christmas Gift Ideas 2013: our list of presents for the food lovers
Toronto Christmas Gift Ideas 2013: our list of presents for the food lovers
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- The latest model of the must-have home carbonator was designed by Yves Béhar. $150. <strong>Hudson’s Bay,</strong> multiple locations.
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- SodaStream Source
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- Spanish restaurants dominated the dining scene in 2013, and paella was front and centre. This chef-grade paella pan is a necessity for making the dish of the year at home. $25. <strong>Nella Cucina,</strong> <em>876 Bathurst St., 416-922-9055.</em>
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- Lacor Paella Pan
- Lacor Paella Pan
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- A one-of-a-kind, homey departure from most cold, steampunk drip filters favoured by coffee snobs. $105/set. <strong>Likely General,</strong> <em>389 Roncesvalles Ave., 647-351-4590.</em>
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- Ceramic Coffee Cone
- Ceramic Coffee Cone
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- The low-tech gadget is magnetized for easy opening. $18. <strong>Good Egg,</strong> <em>267 Augusta Ave., 416-593-4663.</em>
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- Areaware Bottle Opener
- Areaware Bottle Opener
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- In true artisanal fashion, these are handmade from maple, cherry and walnut. From $99. <strong>Love the Design,</strong> <em>1226 Yonge St., 416-855-9991.</em>
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- Rolling Pins
- Rolling Pins
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- The salted caramel version is deliriously rich. $12. <br /> <strong>The Mercantile,</strong> <em>297 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-531-7563.</em>
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- Flavoured Peanut Butter
- Flavoured Peanut Butter
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- For stylishly pouring one of the year’s trendiest potables. $325. <strong>Mjölk,</strong> <em>2959 Dundas St. W., 416-551-9853.</em>
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- Sake Ewer and Cups
- Sake Ewer and Cups
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- Made in the States from Japanese selvage denim, it’s good for any DIY project—culinary or otherwise. $90. <strong>Woodlawn,</strong> <em>1491 Dundas St. W., 416-551-8000.</em>
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- Denim Apron
- Denim Apron
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- Stash your meds. $12. <br /> <strong>Dana Jordan,</strong> <em>2901 Bayview Ave., 416-512-2474.</em>
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- Macaron Pill Boxes
- Macaron Pill Boxes
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- Crafted from antique forks, they make the hors d’oeuvre guessing game easier. $35. <strong>Ecotique,</strong> <em>191 Roncesvalles <br /> Ave., 416-516-2234.</em>
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- Cheese Markers
- Cheese Markers
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- Made in small batches, natch. $18. <strong>The Mercantile,</strong> <em>297 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-531-7563.</em>
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- Jack Rudy Tonic and Grenadine Syrups
- Jack Rudy Tonic and Grenadine Syrups
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- This pretty, punchy coffee maker puts out brew that’s good enough to change our minds about pods. $100. <strong>Canadian Tire,</strong> multiple locations.
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- Keurig Mini Plus
- Keurig Mini Plus
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- Because home brewing is the new pickling. $55. <strong>BYOB,</strong> <em>972 Queen St. W., <br /> 416-858-2932.</em>
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- Home Brew Kit
- Home Brew Kit
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- Oysters made a comeback this year. $19. <strong>Victorinox Swiss Army,</strong> <em>95A Bloor St. W., 416-929-9889.</em>
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- Victorinox Oyster Knife
- Victorinox Oyster Knife
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- The first hardcover <br /> from the boho lifestyle publication is dedicated to the art of small gatherings. $44. <strong>Type Books,</strong> <em>883 Queen St. W., 416-366-8973.</em>
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- The Kinfolk Table
- The Kinfolk Table
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- Designer Matt McCracken gives Toronto’s best craft brews the graphic treatment. $35. <strong>Kid Icarus,</strong> <em>205 Augusta Ave., 416-977-7236.</em>
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- Bellwoods Brewery Posters
- Bellwoods Brewery Posters
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- Cederlane Culinary’s food processor also cooks, fries, steams and even stirs. $699. <b>Amazon,</b> <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Bellini-Kitchen-Master-Cedarlane-Culinary/dp/B00EKK9OXA">amazon.ca</a><br />
- Bellini Kitchen Master
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- Embossed steel with a wooden lid. $21. <b>Hudsons’s Bay, </b><a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/suede-harmonie-cocktail-shaker-0076-ghkl070--24">thebay.com</a><b></b>
- Cocktail Shaker
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- Crunchy toffee candy made with local craft beer. $10. <b>Christy’s Gourmet Gifts, </b><a href="http://www.christysgourmetgifts.com/store/item/?id=96">christysgourmetgifts.com</a>
- Craft Beer Brittle
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- A starter kit for the budding molecular gastronomist.<br /> $60. <a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/molecular-mixology-kit-0216-627843072669--24">thebay.com</a><br />
- Molecular Mixology Kit
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- A box of multicoloured macarons from the popular Queen West patisserie. $27.50–$54. <b>Nadège</b><b>, </b>780 Queen St. W., 416-368-2009, <a href="http://www.nadege-patisserie.com/">nadege-patisserie.com</a><br />
- Nadège Gift Box
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- 246923
- A handcrafted repository for finishing salt.<br /> $63. <b>Amazon, </b><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Berard-Hand-Crafted-Olive-Wood-Keeper/dp/B002365IRO/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1384212489&sr=1-3&keywords=Berard">amazon.ca</a>
- Olivewood Salt Keeper
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- The clean geometric lines are a nice break from the tradition holiday palette. $55. <b>Brika, </b><a href="http://www.brika.com">brika.com</a>
- Triangles Tray
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- Loyal Loot Collective’s ultra-smooth bowls are handmade in Canada. $325 each.<b> OnOurTable, </b><a href="http://www.onourtable.ca/">onourtable.ca</a><br />
- Walnut Bowls
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- Pretty enough to leave out on the counter. <b>Love the Design, </b>1226 Yonge St., 416-855-9991
- Cutting Board with Leather Strap
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- A squared-off, metal-encased electric kettle that almost makes boiling water cool. $180. <b>Amazon, </b><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Panasonic-NC-ZK1H-Kettle-Quality-Stainless/dp/B00CWCXCZY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384543741&sr=8-1&keywords=panasonic+kettle">amazon.ca</a>
- Panasonic Kettle
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