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Christmas Presents for the Italian Cook

Gifts that Help Them Prepare the Perfect Meal

By Amy Brantley, published Dec 07, 2007
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Do you know someone who loves to cook Italian food? Are they constantly chopping onions and garlic to make the perfect cuisine? Then these Christmas presents should be on your shopping list. Any of these suggestions would please any Italian cook.

Christmas Presents for the Italian Cook: Rub-A-Way Stainless Steel Rubbing Bar

Every Italian cook uses ingredients that may leave an odor on their hands that regular soap cannot remove. This stainless steel bar is made to resemble a bar of soap and is comfortable to use. The cook simply rubs the bar in their hands and the tough odors that garlic and onions leave behind will quickly be removed. This Christmas present will cost around $8.

Christmas Presents for the Italian Cook: Ball Mason Jars

Ball Mason Jars may seem like an odd Christmas present, but Italian cooks often make their own pasta sauces. They also make a lot of pasta sauce at one time. Mason jars can be used to preserve those sauces for later use. A case of Ball Mason Jars will only cost around $10 and can easily be found at your local Walmart.

Christmas Presents for the Italian Cook: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes

For the Italian cook who enjoys watching Food Network there is the book Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes by Giada De Laurentiis. This book makes such a great Christmas present because it has so many great recipes to choose from. This gift will cost around $22.

Christmas Presents for the Italian Cook: Italian Cuisine: A Cultural History

For the cook who wants to learn more about their favorite cuisine there is the book Italian Cuisine: A Cultural History. This book traces the history of Italian cooking and cookbooks. This Christmas present is sure to be a big hit and will cost around $37.

Christmas Presents for the Italian Cook: Classic Pasta Gift Basket

Christmas Presents for the Italian Cook

Gourmet pastas always make a great gift, especially when they come in a gift basket.

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Takeaways
  • A stainless steel bar helps them remove harsh odors from their hands.
  • The Classic Pasta Gift Basket is filled with gourmet flavors.
  • The KitchenAid Pasta Attachment Set allows them to make fresh pasta to go with homemade sauces.
Did You Know?
You could also make a gift basket that featured pasta, sauces, olive oils, fresh bread, and other essential Italian ingredients.
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I'd like any of these.

Posted on 12/12/2007 at 5:12:25 AM

 
great ideas

Posted on 12/10/2007 at 9:12:16 AM

 
My mother-in-law would love some of these gifts. Awesome suggestions, Amy. Thank you.

Posted on 12/09/2007 at 3:12:49 PM

 
Amy, this is an excellent article...the Mason jars reminded me of my (Italian) grandmother, who used to spend all summer canning. I never know what to get my dad for Christmas, now I have some great ideas (he's the chef in the family).

Posted on 12/09/2007 at 3:12:55 PM

 
Grazie!! Eccellenti!!

Posted on 12/09/2007 at 4:12:18 AM

 
mm. that rubbing bar sounds like a good gift for MYSELF! my hands smell like garlic forever.

Posted on 12/08/2007 at 8:12:25 PM

 
Very good ideas!

Posted on 12/07/2007 at 10:12:00 PM

 
these are great for em and her mom!!

Posted on 12/07/2007 at 9:12:00 PM

 
Great ideas.

Posted on 12/07/2007 at 9:12:00 PM

 
Excellent!

Posted on 12/07/2007 at 8:12:00 PM

 
Oh, I love Italian Food!!!

Posted on 12/07/2007 at 7:12:00 PM

 
I'm sure a Dutch oven would go down a treat. Sophie

Posted on 12/07/2007 at 2:12:00 PM

 
Excellent!

Posted on 12/07/2007 at 2:12:00 PM

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