Best Gifts Under $25 for Foodies 2012

Pylones Grater

We have one in the office. It is incredibly cute and works wonders. Everone who comes into our kitchen always notices and remarks on it. This is one of our favorite gadgets in the kitchen.

Oyster Knife

Oysters may be the perfect food on earth, except for having to open them. This oyster knife will save you time and cut up hands.

Elegant Endurance Caviar Server

Everyone needs a touch of luxury at home. Or a special decadence from time to time. This caviar set can also be used for prawns or other shellfish on ice with the center bowl filled with cocktail sauce. Add a little sparkle to someone’s life.

Black Lumpfish Caviar

If you’re buying the caviar server, you’ll need a little caviar. This Icelandic caviar is an inexpensive luxury. Use it for garnishing blinis or on top of potato salad. Who said one needs to be rich to enjoy all of life’s luxuries.

Mother of Pearl Sea Shell Caviar and Salt Spoon

This beautiful little spoon is made of mother of pearl and will add a touch of class to your kitchen.

Le Creuset Stoneware Pie Bird Funnel

f you have a baker in your life, this is the gift for him or her. Le Creuset’s pie funnel is shaped like a song bird. It allows for steam to escape from a pie during baking resulting in a crispy, flaky, perfectly cooked dough.

Ceramic Food Face Plate

Everyone loves to play with their food…and this is the perfect element to do so. Bring on the spaghetti hair, carrot hats, and pea earings.

Star Wars Han Solo In Carbonite & R2-D2 Silicon Ice Cube Tray Set

This is the perfect gift for Star Wars fans of all ages. Forget scotch on the rocks and bring on the Hans Solo in Carbonite.

A Feast of Ice and Fire: The Official Game of Thrones Companion Cookbook

Christmas is coming. And so is Hanukkah, Festivus, Saturnalia… Fans of A Game of Thrones will delight at this cookbook featuring recipes from George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy.

Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned Skillet

Pieces from Lodge last forever. They are made of cast iron, they are pre-seasoned and ready to use and are virtually non-stick. These are pieces that can be passed down through generations. The pre-seasoned skillet is a perfect gift for someone just getting into cooking or someone who has been doing it for decades.

Riedel Wine Series Pinot Noir Glass, Set of 2

Riedel (sounds like needle) glasses are the best in the market. They are made from premium lead-free glass in Europe by renowned glassmakers.  These are meant to be used for Pinot Noir, but I find they work just as well with Chardonnay, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, and red Burgundy.

50 Shades of Chicken

If you have a fan of the series at home, this will be the perfect gift. The excerpt says it all “The way his apron hangs from his hips already has me all wobbly. But as he coats my thighs with sticky liquid I can hardly contain myself. Is it the wine, or is my aroma starting to drive him crazy too? He heats me up fast, it won’t take much too?”