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Great gifts with big appeal for the kitchen

By jjohnson

When we are looking for a great gift for our friends and family, one idea is something for the kitchen. These gifts have big appeal whether for housewarming, birthdays, or just for fun. This is especially true for those who love to cook. Chefs of all sorts, whether young or old, experienced, or just beginners, will love to have these handy items. Some of these gifts are things they have wanted but just have never purchased for themselves, while others are clever ideas that have never occurred to them.

Meat thermometers are that must have item for every kitchen. Without a thermometer we are just guessing about internal temperatures, which can lead to under-cooking food. Not only is this Kizen thermometer great for testing meat, it also can tell us the temperature of frying oil, hot or cold beverages, and baby formula. It is waterproof and gives a nearly instant read in two to three seconds. The screen is large and easy to read with a backlit design. No longer are we subject to over or undercooked food. This great gift comes beautifully packaged in a foam lined box. A great and welcome choice for a grilling enthusiast.
$9 from Amazon

All cooks will be delighted with this professional quality cast iron pan. It is the perfect 12.5 inch size to handle the largest recipe. It is oven, stove top, grill, and campfire safe making it great for all cooking enthusiasts. Its 4.5 inch handle is the ideal length and it also has a great helper handle on the other side to assist with stability. There is a pouring lip on one side to control spilling. It is pre-seasoned making is easy to use right away. Those who know cast iron will admire this pan for its thick cooking base allowing heat retention and offering an even cooking temperature.
$49 from Amazon

Simple is sometimes the most welcome gift. These Homwe Silicone pot holders are great when we are not sure what the gift recipient already has. The are the perfect size, 7 inches by 10 inches, and have a divided pocket for a better grip. This two piece set allows for dual hand use to remove hot things from the oven without risk of burns. These offer a non-slip grip along with their heat resistance. When not being used as oven mitts, their size and shape makes them excellent trivet mats.
$9 from Amazon

The Coffee Gator pour over kettle offers a great way to have wonderful tasting coffee using its paperless filter and carafe. Pouring over brewing can unlock the best taste of coffee. No need for a machine with this simple design. This saves time, hassle, and is also eco-smart. No need for wasting money on those one use filters. The laser-cut filter is stainless steel which filters the coffee without adding or subtracting flavor. Great gift for those environmentally conscious friends.
$0 from Amazon

Sometimes it is the most mundane gift that is the most appreciated. Those who have wire shelf units love them for the sturdiness and ease of design. Yet the same wire shelves that allow great storage also come with one irritating flaw. Not everything we want to store on a wire shelf does well resting on wire. These Thirteen Chefs shelf liners are just what we need to create flat and stable storage. This will keep those small items from falling through and the flat surface will prevent bottles from falling over. These liners are translucent so they will not block the light, one of the important aspects of wire shelving. There are several sizes which allows a snug fit but we need to know the size first. Maybe these are a gift we give ourselves.
$70 from Amazon

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Gift giving does not have to be a headache as these simple but practical kitchen gift ideas show. Each of these is a great idea for friends or family or perhaps just for ourselves.

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