For the past couple of years I have put together a small Christmas gift guide aimed at the foodies in your life.
This year I have curated a list of gifts, cards and stationary that are predominately by small businesses or creatives. I don’t know about you, but I think Christmas and gift giving generally is a great time to shop small and support cool people (especially women) doing really fun and interesting things.
Enjoy!
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For more ideas check out my previous gift guides: Gift Guide 2018 & Gift Guide 2019.
Books
The Art of Cake by Alice Oehr - I have fallen in love with Alice’s illustrations this year and this book contains so many of them! And they are all of cake! Perfect for a cake loving friend. This book contains a short history of each cake along with the colourful illustrations, plus a few recipes from Alice at the end of the book too.
Everyday Bakes by Kath Vincent (me!) - I couldn't not recommend by own recently published cookbook Everyday Bakes! I really believe in the usefulness of this book and the recipes inside. They are all fairly simple and many can be made in an hour or less. These recipes will see you through busy weeks, tough times and sweet craving time and again, great for yourself or as a gift to a avid baker or baker to be. Select the Everyday Bakes Bundle to get the cookbook and Everyday Bakes tea towel (and save $5!).
Oliver and the Larder by Bianca Tzatzagos - my friend Bianca created this all ages picture book this year (along with a gorgeous set of cards too) with illustrator Inga Campbell. The short story follows Olive, a gentle food loving lady who has the most amazing larder (and garden!).
Graziher Magazine - I discovered this magazine this year, and have been really enjoying it. The stories from the bush are engaging, the photography and design is stunning and each issue I have has excellent recipes too. You can buy Graziher as single editions or as a subscription.
The New Way to Cake by Benjamina Ebuehi - This book by UK based Benjamina, has a stunning collection of cake recipes. I haven’t had a chance to bake any myself yet, but I have multiple post it notes marking the pages of recipes I desperately want to try. I love the way the book is set out, each section is based on a type of ingredient e.g. spices, floral and citrus. This is a great gift for yourself or for a cookbook loving friend.
Foodie Gifts
Garlic from Longview Garlic - sign up to Lee’s newsletter and you can then place your order with her once the garlic is ready. Great for an avid cook and lover of all things organic and Australian.
Fairy Bread and Bikkies Iconic Tea Towels from Add to Cart by BabyMac - These are so fun, and extremely nostalgic if you grew up eating fairy bread at birthday parties and assorted Arnott’s biscuits like I did.
The Somewhere Co Picnic Cooler Bag - I bought one of these earlier in the year, thinking it would make a great work lunch bag. I was very wrong about that (besides working from home most of the year, this bag is very much a large sized cooler bag, not a lunch bag!), however it has come in handy when I’ve been taking food to a gathering or transporting shopping home. If you know someone who loves a good picnic or outdoor event, this is the gift for them!
Baked Goods from the Sweet Chick, Sydney - While I am yet to get to this bakery in Sydney’s Surry Hills, the Christmas menu looks amazing. If you aren’t into baking or just don’t feel like it/have time this year you can get a selection of things from a bakery like Sweet Chick and give them as gifts or use them as your Christmas Day dessert. Keep an eye out in your area for independently run bakeries and delis, you will find some great food gift ideas in there whilst supporting a local business.
Everyday Bakes Tea Towel - My tea towel! 100% cotton tea towel screen printed here in Australia, with the Everyday Bakes motto ‘bake share eat repeat’. A trusty and sturdy piece for your kitchen, or a great addition to a gift for a baking loving mate. Select the Everyday Bakes Bundle option if you would like to buy the teat towel and Everyday Bakes cookbook together (and save $5).
Cards and Stationary
Christmas Cards from Borrow Street - I stumbled across this brand recently which is designed and printed in Adelaide. I love the fun, very Australian designs and bright colours. Borrow Street also prints wrapping paper with the same designs, which I know I will have trouble giving away it’s so nice!
Cards by Tilly’s Table - Lovely stylist and creative Tilly has these wonderful botanical cards, some Christmas themed some that would suit any occasion. I adore Tilly’s styling and photography and was so happy to stumble across these cards in the Blue Mountains recently. Tilly also sells tea towels with the same prints, which would also make a lovely gift.
Xmas Cakes Cards by Alice Oehr - As soon as I saw these cards by Alice I ordered some. These are the perfect cards for all your food loving friends and family, featuring Alice’s illustrations of plum pudding, ice cream bombe, pandoro, panettone and classic fruit cake. Printed in Melbourne.
Bespoke Letterpress - There is nothing Bespoke Letterpress does that I don’t like. I love their classic and rather romantic style, and they have a great range of cards and paper for your Christmas presents. Printed in Bowral, NSW.
Farmers Market Food Calendar by Naomi Bulger - This is the perfect gift for any avid market goers in your life, or anyone who is new to cooking and wants to know more about seasonal produce. Naomi has illustrated the calendar herself, and I think it would make a lovely addition to any kitchen wall.