Holiday Gift Ideas: 21 quirky kitchen products for cooks, bakers and cocktail makers
Holiday Gift Ideas: 21 quirky kitchen products for cooks, bakers and cocktail makers
By Toronto Life | November 19, 2012
By Toronto Life | 11/19/2012
For amateur chefs, cooking enthusiasts and the moms and dads who make the myriad meals that feed their families, the kitchen is likely the most frequented room in the house. It’s important that it looks and feels like their own space. From kitchen kitsch like this bike chain bottle opener to high-end cooking products like this super-cool Hario Nouveau vacuum coffee brewer, we have a holiday gift idea for everybody who makes the kitchen their home within a home.
177318 $22<br />
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<strong>Ziggy’s at Home,</strong> 794 College St., 416-535-8728 Barrel wine rack Barrel wine rack https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-971-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-971.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-971.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-97-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-97-2 0 0
177317 $6<br />
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<strong>The Mercantile,</strong> 297 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-531-7563 Sea to Sky salts from B.C. Sea to Sky salts from B.C. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-931-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-931.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-931.jpg 624 480 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-93-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-93-2 0 0
177316 $24–$30<br />
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<strong>Good Egg,</strong> 267 Augusta Ave., 416-593-4663 Kusmi teas Kusmi teas https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-921-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-921.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-921.jpg 480 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-92-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-92-2 0 0
177315 $35<br />
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<strong>Scout,</strong> 405 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-546-6922 Bespoke Uprising tea towels Bespoke Uprising tea towels https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-911-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-911.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-911.jpg 480 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-91-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-91-2 0 0
177314 $7–$9<br />
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<strong>Model Citizen,</strong> 279 Augusta Ave., 416-703-7625 Daneson toothpicks Daneson toothpicks https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-901-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-901.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-901.jpg 480 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-90-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-90-2 0 0
177313 $25<br />
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<strong>Degrees,</strong> 2588 Yonge St., 416-484-8222 Zassenhaus retro magnetic steel timer Zassenhaus retro magnetic steel timer https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-871-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-871.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-87-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-87-2 0 0
177312 $30<br />
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<strong>DavidsTea,</strong> multiple locations New Leaf teapot New Leaf teapot https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-811-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-811.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-811.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-81-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-81-2 0 0
177311 $10<br />
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<strong>Ecotique,</strong> 191 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-516-2234 Bike chain bottle opener Bike chain bottle opener https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-771-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-771.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-771.jpg 624 480 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-77-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-77-2 0 0
177310 $40<br />
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<strong>Good Egg,</strong> 267 Augusta Ave., 416-593-4663 <em>Art of the Restaurateur</em> by Nicholas Lander Art of the Restaurateur by Nicholas Lander https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-721-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-721.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-721.jpg 480 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-72-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-72-2 0 0
177309 $8–$12<br />
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<strong>Stasis,</strong> 476 Roncesvalles Ave., 647-766-5267 Preserves Preserves https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-701-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-701.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-701.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-70-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-70-2 0 0
177308 $20<br />
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<strong>Neat,</strong> 628 Queen St. W., 416-368-6328 Bento lunch box Bento lunch box https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-671-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-671.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-671.jpg 624 480 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-67-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-67-2 0 0
177307 $24<br />
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<strong>BYOB,</strong> 972 Queen St. W., 416-858-2932 Bittermens and Bittered Sling bitters Bittermens and Bittered Sling bitters https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-661-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-661.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-661.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-66-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-66-2 0 0
177306 $10<br />
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<strong>Kid Icarus,</strong> 205 Augusta Ave., 416-977-7236 Cuppow Mason jar lid coffee cup Cuppow Mason jar lid coffee cup https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-631-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-631.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-631.jpg 480 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-63-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-63-2 0 0
177305 $147<br />
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<strong> Indigo,</strong> multiple locations <em>Modernist Cuisine at Home</em> by Nathan Myhrvvold Modernist Cuisine at Home by Nathan Myhrvvold https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-531-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-531.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-531.jpg 480 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-53-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-53-2 0 0
177304 $50<br />
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<strong>The Cookbook Store,</strong> 850 Yonge St., 416-920-2665 <em>Mugaritz: A Natural Science of Cooking</em> Mugaritz: A Natural Science of Cooking https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-511-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-511.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-511.jpg 480 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-51-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-51-2 0 0
177303 $60<br />
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<strong>Magic Pony,</strong> 680 Queen St. W., 416-861-1684 Jonathan Adler salt and pepper shakers Jonathan Adler salt and pepper shakers https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-501-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-501.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-501.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-50-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-50-2 0 0
177302 $195<br />
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<strong>BYOB,</strong> 972 Queen St. W., 416-858-2932 Über pro bar roll Über pro bar roll https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-461-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-461.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-461.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-46-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-46-2 0 0
177300 $100<br />
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<strong>Williams-Sonoma,</strong> multiple locations Imperia pasta machine Imperia pasta machine https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-431-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-431.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-431.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-43-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-43-2 0 0
177299 $50<br />
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<strong>Type Books,</strong> 427 Spadina Rd., 416-487-8973 <em>Faviken<em> by Magnus Nilsson Faviken by Magnus Nilsson https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-321-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-321.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-321.jpg 480 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-32-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-32-2 0 0
177298 $87<br />
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<strong>EQ3,</strong> 3–51 Hanna Ave., 416-533-9090 Marimekko teapot Marimekko teapot https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-281-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-281.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-281.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-28-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-28-2 0 0
177297 $118<br />
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<strong>Green Beanery,</strong> 565 Bloor St. W., 416-588-7700 Hario Nouveau vacuum coffee brewer Hario Nouveau vacuum coffee brewer https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-271-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-271.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-gift-ideas-271.jpg 480 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/holiday-gift-ideas-kitchen/slide/holiday-gift-ideas-27-2/ holiday-gift-ideas-27-2 0 0