Serious bakers are gadget junkies. They can't help themselves. Addicts that need to satisfy their appetite for the newest and shiniest mixer, cookbook or triple function timer. Don't disappoint them this holiday season. Make sure they get what's on their wish list and everyone will reap the delicious benefits!
The Christmas Party
Who's the most popular guest at the annual Christmas party? Before the bartender and caterer, the most important person to invite should always be your favorite baker. The friend who never fails to bring just the right pumpkin cheesecake, or the Buche de Noel with meringue mushrooms that is too enchanting to eat. The friend that always smells like warm chocolate chip cookies. Every year that dear friend never ceases to dazzle the other guests with the newest dessert right from the pages of "Martha Stewart Living" magazine. Give them the right tools to work with and fill their stocking. You won't be sorry!
Top Gifts on a Bakers Wish List and where to find them:
- KitchenAid® 5 Qt. Mixer — $249.73 Sam's Club
- Cuisinart® 7-Cup Food Processor — $99.46 Sam's Club
- 12"X18 " Restaurant grade baking sheet pans, 2 pack — $19.88 Sam's Club
- Calphalon Classic 12"X 17" 3 pc. Jelly Roll Pan Combo — $29.99 Bed Bath & Beyond
- Multi-Time Triple Timer with Clock — $14.99 Bed Bath & Beyond
- Le Creuset 7-Piece Spatula Set — $69.99 Bed Bath & Beyond
- Calphalon Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Set of 3) — $49.99 Bed Bath & Beyond
- Parchment paper — $6.95 Williams-Sonoma
- Stainless Steel Pastry Scraper — $8.00 Williams-Sonoma
- Maple Rolling Pin — $36.00 Williams-Sonoma
- Cookie Press — $27.00 The Pampered Chef
- Springform Pan Set, heavy-duty 9-inch nonstick — $30.00 The Pampered Chef
- Classic 2 Qt. Glass Batter Bowl with lid — $14.50 The Pampered Chef
- Offset spatula — $4.00 The Pampered Chef
- Cookie Scoop — $11.00 The Pampered Chef
- Oven potholders stain resistant silicone in pretty colors — $5.95 Stonewall Kitchen
- Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons — $9.95 - $19.95 Stonewall Kitchen
Baking Cookbooks and Magazines:
- "Sweet Serendipity" by Stephen Bruce with Brett Bara $19.95
- "Junior's® Cheesecake Cookbook" by Alan Rosen & Beth Allen $22.00
- "The Lady & Sons Just Desserts" by Paula Deen $24.00
- "The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion" $35.00
- "Martha Stewart Living" magazine 12 issues $24.00
- "Chocolatier" magazine 4 issues per year $22.00
FREE! Online Baking Classes from The King Arthur Flour Baking School
This is just a small sample of gifts that your favorite baker might like. Everyone is unique and their wish list may be slightly different. Be sure to ask first! When in doubt, a gift card will always be appreciated.
Prices are approximate and may vary with location. Most of these items can be purchased at the store in the USA or online. Search the online stores and catalogs as well.
For another great gift idea see Holiday Gifts for Wine Lovers
Resources:
- williams-sonoma.com
- stonewallkitchen.com
- pamperedchef.com
- kitchenaid.com
- samsclub.com
Donna Diegel - Donna Diegel is an experienced baker and published author with more than 25 years of experience in the food industry.
