Eight Thoughtful Food Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
It’s time to get excited about planning weekend trips, but not before you get something for the dads in your life. Father’s Day is June 16th, so you still have plenty of time to send and pack something, as well as some free time. Here’s a list of gifts for the parent who loves a useful kitchen tool or wants something tasty to snack on.
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Nice apron
Before culinary school, before professional cooking, the first apron I bought for myself was beautiful. It was from Anthropologie, with a floral pattern, but it looked more pretty than cookable. For a father who spends a lot of time cooking, buy a high-quality and practical apron. There are several styles, so you may have to consider what they like to cook as well as their body type. For example, I prefer the bib option . Also, choose an apron made of durable fabric with several easy-to-reach pockets.
Coffee pouring set
I’m pretty sure the jury is still out on whether coffee is a food group, so I’ll treat it as such until a decision is made. If your dad has recently come out of his Maxwell House shell and discovered the growing world of high-end coffee, now might be the time to get him a pour-over coffee kit . All the better if your dad is an occasional (or full-time) scientist, because pour-overs are a measured dance of time and temperature.
Kitchen scales
Your research assistants will need a kitchen scale to measure water and coffee grounds, but the reality is that every cook should have a kitchen scale at their disposal . This is a clear example of buying someone a gift that they will use often, but will never buy for themselves. Look for a model with a large weighing platform and a large (or illuminated) display.
Dried meat sticks
Some dads already have a kitchen fully equipped with the most necessary appliances and gadgets, so for them I offer supplies. Chances are good that if your dad loves to cook, he probably loves to eat too. One of the snacks I always turn to when I spend more time outdoors or travel is packaged jerky sticks. Dried meat is flavorful and shelf-stable, high in protein to satisfy hunger, and the separate sleeves make it easy to stash in a small space like a backpack or pocket. I like Chomps sticks because they come in beef, turkey, and venison, and in different flavors like jalapeño or taco seasoning.
Barbecue sauce
Father’s Day is perhaps most associated with grilling and barbecuing, because by the time June rolls around, all we want are burgers and grilled chicken thighs. BBQ sauce may not seem glamorous, but you better believe it will be used and Dad will love the gift. This detailed list of barbecue sauces works well on pizza (grilled pizzas count), but you can use the tasting points to choose the right sauce for what your dad likes to grill most. For a sweet, garlicky BBQ sauce with plenty of umami, I suggest Bachan’s . The consistency is a little thinner than regular barbecue sauce, so be prepared for a few uses.
Cooking lesson
Great for a beginner, but even if your dad is the most experienced chef, he’ll love a one-time cooking lesson. They’re perfect for a little socializing and you can enjoy some incredible food at the end of the session. Not to mention, wine is usually served at the end of adult cooking classes . I suggest visiting culinary schools (like my alma mater ICE ) for extracurricular courses; they will have professional instructors in the industry and usually provide high quality ingredients.
Juicer
A juicer is a more expensive item, but it can really save money over time if your dad stops by the local juicer every morning. Depending on your budget, choose between a centrifugal juicer, which can cost anywhere from $40 to $70, or a masticating juicer (also called a cold-press juicer), which typically retails for over $100 but can potentially provide more nutrient-dense juice. substances juicer. juice.
New generation air fryer.
Air fryers are nothing new among kitchen gifts, but every year they become more powerful, intuitive and clever in design. If your dad got an air fryer with a small basket five years ago, it’s time to upgrade. Try one with two cooking zones, a window in a basket – or if he’s tired of the basket, try the oven variety this time (or vice versa). Thanks to you, your father will start the summer days with a gift that he will look forward to all year round.