Gifts for Food Lovers Global Television Noon News December 13

Here’s the list of items we will showcase on our Gift For Foodies segment on December 13, 2019 noon news on Global TV.

Yeti Soft Cooler and Wine Tumblers

The coolers from Yeti are all very durable, but we like the soft ones as they actually fit in the car when you’ve got a lot of other luggage! They’re made from rugged material and are built for extreme conditions. The material is waterproof and leakproof and come with backpack straps for easy trekking. The wine tumblers are durable and chip proof and can go in the dishwasher for easy clean up. $399

Wines from Les Dames d’Escoffier and The Wine $30-$40

The Wine Umbrella’s Mireille Sauve has now made three vintages of fabulous wine with funds going to Les Dames d’Escoffiers’ scholarship program which provides funds to women studying wine and culinary courses. We gave away $50,000 last year.

The newest two include the Dames Brut 2017 that is 70% Pinot Blanc and 30% Riesling from a Certified Organic Vineyard in Kelowna. This is a great wine for holiday canapes, oysters and, as she suggests, hot tubs! She’s also made wine under The Wine Umbrella, this one is called the 70/40 Red Blend and is a blend of 70% Cabernet France and 30% Pinot Noir. It’s light in body and has aromas of blackberry, strawberry and a bit of pepper. This complex wine is great with French bistrot fare such as duck confit and cassoulet.

Vancouver Food Tour Richmond Dumpling Trail Tour

Vancouver Food Tour is Vancouver’s original food tour company with tours in Gastown, Modern Chinatown, a Vegan Tour and now the Richmond Dumpling Trail Tour! Tour Richmond’s great Asian restaurants and learn more about dumplings; there’s more than dim sum and gyoza.  Book online www.vancouverfoodtour.com  $60

Staub Skillet and Mussel Pan

Staub makes some of our favourite cookware and this skillet is great for cooking up so many different meals. The mussel pot is shaped like a mussel and is the perfect size for cooking up a pot of mussels; there are so many different flavours we can think of. Of course you’ll serve them at the table in the pot and you’ll be sure to impress your guests. Available at Gourmet Warehouse. $150 each

Zwilling Knife Set

Good knives are always important for proper culinary adventures in the kitchen and this set is perfect as there’s this Pro 3-pc Starter Set includes: 8″ Chef’s Knife, 5″ Serrated Utility Knife, and 3″ Paring Knife. Gourmet Warehouse! $330

The Preservatory Jams

A great hostess gift or stocking stuffer. Made in Langley at Vista d’Oro Winery by Lee Murphy. These are a must for your cheese and charcuterie plates.

 

All Clad Roasting Sheet and Cooling Rack with Cacao Barry Chocolate For Baking

This non-stick baking pan is great for baking larger batches of cookies and can also withstand the high-temperatures of roasting and broiling without warping. It’s stainless steel and dishwasher safe. The two-piece set includes the Roasting sheet, 14″W x 17″H and Nonstick Cooling rack, 11.5″W x 16.75″H. $170

Cacao Barry Chocolate

Cacao Barry chocolate is used by the top chocolatiers around the world and why not include some with the baking pan as an extra incentive for the gift receiver to bake you something chocolate-filled. Gourmet Warehouse$30

SMEG Toaster and Kettle

There’s no appliance that is as beautiful as SMEG and these rose gold and gold toasters and kettles will make any kitchen look fantastic. The toaster is multi-functional, reheat toast or slices of bread, continue toasting if the result was not satisfactory, defrost is useful for frozen slices of bread, and bagel is to only brown one side of the bread without toasting the other. The crumb tray is removable for easy cleaning. $300

Fable Dinnerware

These beautiful plates and bowls are designed in Vancouver and made in Portugal by a family-run company and hand finished and one of a kind! They’re stylish and modern and give you even more reason to entertain or cook up something special just for you. Online at Fable Dinnerware.

Alfajores Latin Bites – Dulce de Leche-Filled Cookies

These Latin Bites are shortbread-like sandwich cookies filled with dulce de leche and are absolutely delicious. In Brazil there are 6 million of these latin bites sold per day. Find them at Meinhardt Ambleside, Mario’s Coffee Express on Howe and Welcome Parlour in the North Vancouver Shipyards.

S.kismet Handmade Cocktail Glasses with Sheringham Gin

These gorgeous handmade crystal glasses are perfect for the holidays and beyond. The set of two is a perfect gift and we like to include it with the trio of Sheringham Gin ($35).  Glasses available online at S.Kismet.$102

• Rhubarb Gin. A unique creation combines Sheringham’s new London Dry Gin with hand-selected rhubarb.
• Seaside Gin.Lavender and wild rose petal lend floral notes, while lemon and orange peel round out this beautifully balanced libation with bracing citrus.
• Kazuki Gin.A truly one-of-a-kind take on Eastern and Western cultures and flavours, marrying dried cherry blossom petals and yuzu peel from Japan with flowers and green tea leaves from Sheringham’s native Vancouver Island.

Oro del Desierto Olive Oil

This Spanish olive oil has a fresh vibrant green taste. The olives were picked earlier, which means higher antioxidants and polyphenols. The label states the acidity and polyphenol levels clearly, important for oil aficionados. Available at Gourmet Warehouse too!

Beaucoup Baked Goods

Beaucoup is way too close to me and on the way home from my cycling studio, which is trouble! They’ve got some beautiful holiday goodies and these would make a great hostess gift or a treat for your office. Only if you don’t eat them all yourself on the way.

Cookbooks

Peace, Love and Fibre – Mairlyn Smith

Dirty Food – Julie Van Rosendaal

Burdock and Co. – Andrea Carlson

Gather – A Dirty Apron Cookbook from David Robertson

Cedar Salt – Vancouver Island Recipes from Forest, Farm, Field and Sea from DL Acken and Emily Lycopolus