These kitchen aids are great options for the hostess or the homebody
Sure, a bottle of booze is usually welcomed at any house-warming or holiday party, but you don’t have to limit yourself to the obvious. Here are just a few more creative (and thoughtful) hostess gifts that can put you at the top of the guest list.
Food
Catskill Provisions Honey Whiskey Truffles
Switch up your small-gift game with these complex and indulgent artisanal truffles. With locally distilled whiskey infused with a touch of New York State Fall honey, each bite packs rich notes of toffee, vanilla, and smokey spice. $26, igourmet.com
LINDEN X TWO 12oz Whole Bean Coffee
Have a coffee lover on your list? And they’re also a runner? You can’t go wrong with a bag of small-batch, speciality beans by Des and Ryan Linden. From $16, coffeebylt.com
Stonewall Kitchen Holiday 2019 Pepper Jelly Collection
A fresh change of pace from your standard jams and jellies, this duo—Red Pepper Jelly and Hot Pepper Cranberry Jelly—is an ideal combo to keep on hand for quick appetizers, dressings, and glazes throughout the holiday season and beyond. $21.95, amazon.com
Kitchenware
Golden Rabbit Green Scallop Oval Platter
Need to bring an app to your next party? Serve it up on this beautiful oval platter as a bonus hostess gift. Carbon steel coated with a porcelain enamel and trimmed in stainless steel give this platter super-tough durability (it’s oven, stove, and dishwasher safe) with a delicate server-friendly design. $46.50, goldenrabbit.com
Acacia Servers
This simple set is a welcomed accessory for serving up salads and pasta in style. $35, surlatable.com
Vino Marker Metallic Wine Glass Pens
A unique gift idea for the woman who’s always serving wine at her parties. Simply write guest’s names on the glass—you can write anywhere for red wine, for white and cold drinks you’ll want to write on the base for best results—and let it dry for three to five minutes. Then when the party’s over, easily wash off the ink with warm soapy water. $10, amazon.com
Candles
Homesick Holiday Candle
Give far-away loved ones the cozy vibe of fresh-cut pines and homemade pies. $30, homesick.com
Illume Santal Fig Vanity Tin Candle
A sweet combination of fruit, citrus, and sandalwood scents. $20, illumecandles.com
MPOWERD Luci Solar String Lights
18 feet of warm white LEDs for flame-free ambiance. $40, mpowerd.com
SKEEM Triple Wick Sea Salt Citronella Candle
80 hours of all-natural bug repellent, without the smell of bug repellent $46, skeemshop.com