Food, Wine, Cooking Tools and Books for those Gastronomically inclined

Shopping for a baker, cook, wine devotee or just someone that likes to eat and drink? Here’s some useful suggestions. Where to shop? Support local folks and head to Gourmet Warehouse. Their prices are most excellent too.  #notsponsored #justlove

Staub 6.7 L Cocotte

This Cocotte from Staub is made from cast iron coated in black enamel and can retain heat very well. You can use it on any type of cooker, including induction, as well as in the oven. PERFECT FOR SOURDOUGH! “The lid’s specially developed drop-shaped structure ensures that condensation formed during the heating process is evenly scattered onto the food being cooked. This round Cocotte offers you numerous ways to prepare healthy and tasty dishes, and it looks good when used as a serving dish on a stylishly laid-out table. Undertake the highest level of cooking using the cocotte and present your guests with delicious meals in exceptional cookware.” Gourmet Warehouse $360

Vitamix Food Processor

I’m a gadget freak, so when I heard the Vitamix had a new attachment, I had to have it. The Vitamix Food Processor Attachment has a twelve-cup capacity and simplifies food prep so you can spend less time chopping, dicing, and slicing. It fits on the base of your already existing Vitamix and even has measurements on the bowl. $260

Indian Pantry

Indian Pantry Sauces and Spices from Chef Tushar Tondvalkar are the easiest way to add flavour to your meals. These stunning artisan foods can be used to create your own meals or pick up ready to go options at the commissary kitchen. Check out their holiday meals this season, and you can even add to your next order from Fresh Prep.

Nespresso

Nespresso Machine and Pods Try the Nespresso Vertuo Next Deluxe Coffee & Espresso Machine by Breville and simplify your mornings with barista-quality coffee right in your own kitchen. Easy and oh so good.

Online Wine Courses with Good Wine Gal

Until December 25th you can gift a session to someone special in your life. Send an online wine session to someone you love and get a session for yourself – compliments of Good Wine Gal! The Top 7 International Grape Varieties Series coming up in January, Incredible Italy, Sassy Spain & Portugal Por Favor Series in March and April and Fantastic France up next.

BC Wine Experience Books

Trust John Schreiner and Luke Whittall to guide you through BC Wine Country with the Okanagan Wine Tour Guide. and Jennifer Schell to dive deeper into the families behind the wine and their favourite recipes with The BC Wine Lover’s Cookbook.

BC Wine

Recently I sampled through Niche Wines and will be posting more on that soon but do yourself a favour and order from one of BC’s small producers this year, and you can’t go wrong with Niche.

Stay tuned for more gifts as we expand the list later today once we’ve headed out to soak up some sunshine!

Fun with Main and Local

Have some fun this holiday season, with festive gifts from Main and Local, the home of all of your favourite Canadian-inspired souvenirs! Whether it be beer-themed pajamas, poutine candles or socks, or hockey socks and cbc mugs. They’ve got you. Purchase hockey socks here.