STOCKING STUFFERS

Plastic Bench Scraper or Metal Bench Scraper – Great for picking up all of the diced veggies you just chopped and bringing them to the stove.

Thermoworks ThermoPop – literally the only meat thermometer I trust. I cannot live without it.

In-Bottle Wine Aerator – love this one because it goes straight into the bottle.

Sparkling Wine Bottle Corks – I bring this to everyone I visit, because when you love sparkling wine, you just need them.

Egg Rings – My husband asked for these this year to make the perfect breakfast sandwich.

Olive Oil Ceramic Bottle – because this is so much prettier than a regular bottle from the grocery store.

Spoon Rest – no one wants a saucy counter.

Toast tongs – the thing you didn’t think you needed until you had it.

FOR THE COOK

Thermoworks Thermapen – I only use this and the thermopop for checking the temperature of my meat and fish. It makes sure it is cooked perfectly every time, I can’t live without it.

Oven Gloves (not mitts!) – makes it so much easier when you can actually use your fingers and easily grab hot things out of the oven.

Air Fryer – this is the one we have. We went for so long thinking we didn’t need it, but it is clutch for a weeknight meal. Meats retain so much moisture when they are cooked in this vs the oven.

Sous Vide & Sous Vide Container – This is the new slow cooker. Put your dinner in and let it run all day. Perfectly cooked no matter how long its in there. Fish, meat, eggs – you name it, it comes out perfect every time. This is how restaurants make perfect meals for hundreds a night.

Spiral Potato Masher – its weird, but it works. Definitely makes for creamy mashed potatoes.

ThermoWorks In-Oven Thermometer – This was my turkey and roast meat thermometer for years. I love it – and its magnetic so it sticks to the oven.

Knife Sharpener – this one is the one I have had for years. My knives range from PC (presidents choice) to zwelling. They all work equally well when nicely sharpened.

Chef’s Knife – this really is the essential knife in any kitchen. It is my favourite and the one I reach for every single time.

Le Creuset Frying Pan – they are expensive, but worth it. I bought a set of 3 when they were on sale and they are my go to. A little heavier than the average, but they hold the heat very well and are very even.

Knife Roll – love these for traveling. I like to bring my own knives when I travel to airbnbs. This allows me to bring it wherever I go.

FOR THE HOSTEST

Coupe Wine Glasses – Love these for fun wine glasses or to use for serving desserts like chocolate mousse or ice cream.

Automatic Wine Opener – one of those things you didn’t know you needed until you have it. And now you cannot live without it.

Edible Glitter – a festive way to add a little sparkle to your favourite drink!

Salt Box & Maldon Salt – the best finishing salt and the cutest box to store it in (literally what I have on my counter). Or if you want to get fancy, try Smoked Maldon Salt or Hickory Smoked Sea Salt (this is a staple in my house – love Silk Road Spices).

Stone Serving Tray – because everyone who loves to host needs some good serving trays.

Wood Serving Tray – the warmth of the wood makes food just pop. its beautiful.