Gifts for Foodies
Do you have a gourmand in your life? We bring you some of our favorite finds for those who love to get in the kitchen and create incredible flavors. Here’s hoping you get to enjoy the treats!
1. Olive & Cocoa Hand Blown Flutes, set of 2, $88. Gorgeous hand-blown glass. Approximately 9 ½" tall. OliveandCocoa.com
2. Peugeot Glass Set, $99.95. Enjoy fragrances in spirits without the fire of the alcohol. Stylish design with innovative metal cooling base. US.Peugeot-Saveurs.com
3. Two-Tiered Live Edge Stand, $248. Hand-crafted wood with natural live edges. The stand is 13" in diameter by 16" tall. OliveandCocoa.com
4. 7-qt VIVID Stainless Steel Air Fryer, $169.99.Features a high-definition, full-color screen. Click an image to prepare a meal. 202 smart presets in 12 categories. Kalorik.com
5. Brasas Club Grass-fed Wagyu Beef, $35+. Members receive beef shipments from the Palmaz family in Napa and the Genesee Valley Ranch in Las Plumas Mountains. BrasasClub.com
6. Kitchen Essentials Spice Box, $99.99. VAHDAM Spices brings authentic and delicious Indian spices to your home. No pesticides, color, or toxins. Includes nine spices. Vahdam.com
Gifts for Outdoor Lovers
Here in Arizona, we embrace the outdoors—especially during the holidays. Whether your outdoor lover prefers backyard barbecues, taking to the water, or soaring high above the Valley, we have you covered with gift ideas.
1. Rancho Pro 36” Gas Grill, $3,599. The black stainless steel Rancho Pro grill from Phoenix-based Wildfire Outdoor Living features a spring-assisted hood and laser-cut cooking grates. WildfireOutdoorLiving.com
2. Folding Lectric eBike, $926-$1,777. Phoenix-based Lectrice Bikes are made for cyclists from the XP Lite to the Electric XP Trike. LectriceBikes.com
3. Juntos AlpaKnit Lace-Up Shoes, $95. Sustainable sneakers with alpaca, banana tree, and recycled cotton uppers with coconut and sugarcane insoles. Lightweight, flexible, and washable. Juntos.co
4. Infinity X1 flashlight, $59-$79. Hybrid power technology in a tough light offers incredible brightness and optical clarity. Available in 1500, 2500, or 4000 Lumen. InfinityX1.com
5. Rainbow Ryders, $189+. Soar above the Sonoran Desert for an hour in a hot air balloon. Sunrise and sunset flights are available. Private rides also available. RainbowRyders.com
6. ISLE Pioneer Pro Hybrid Kayak, $895. Performance of a rigid board in a portable, inflatable package. Easily converts from SUP to kayak with ISLE-LINK system. IsleSurfandSUP.com
Gifts for Readers
If you have a reader on your gift list this holiday season, you know there’s nothing they would rather do than curl up with a good book. Here are our recommendations for must-have gifts for readers on your list.
1. Galison I'd Rather Be Reading puzzle, $24.69. This 1000-piece puzzle is fun for readers of all ages. The finished puzzle is 27” x 20”. Amazon.com
2. How to Chat with Archangels by Debra Schildhouse, $16.95. The renowned spiritual author shows readers how to connect with their personal team of Archangels. Amazon.com
3. Brass Monkey Grammar Police bookmark, $9. Heavyweight metal with matte gold finish. Includes a 5.5” ruler. Amazon.com
4. Galison Books & Ladders Classic Boardgame, $21.98. A bookish play on the classic board game. Ladders take you up, and bookmarks bring you down. Amazon.com
5. Life Whimsy by Wendy Conklin, $47. The designer, DIY expert, and TV host shares strategies to think, play, and live more creatively. Amazon.com
6. UnHide Marshmallow Blanket, $199. The coziest, most luxurious faux fur blanket ideal for curling up with a good book. Unhide.US
