Rapids Gift Guide for Foodies

You know your friend or family member LOVES food. They relish every moment they get to spend in their kitchen, mastering new recipes and tinkering with tried and true methods. So, when you need to get them a present, you can't go wrong with kitchen smallware necessities.

Food Prep Staples

While your foodie probably has a stocked kitchen already, there are some items you just can't have too many of.

Winco Measuring Spoon Set

Another measuring spoon set, for example, will help streamline ingredient mixing and measuring. If they want to have a set for dry ingredient measuring and one for wet ingredient measuring, now they can! They also won't have to worry about stopping in the middle of their recipe to wash the measuring set, because they can just use the one you got them! Winco's set is made of stainless steel and comes with a handy ring to keep any of the spoons from getting lost. The set includes 1 tbsp, 1 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1/4 tsp, and 1/8 tsp.

Taylor Digital Pocket Thermometer

A digital pocket thermometer is a great choice as well. This Taylor thermometer has a temperature range of -40 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, making it incredibly versatile for your foodie friend. It also has an easy-to-read backlit LCD display and is recalibratable!

Winco Premium Cookware Set

Make sure your foodie has all of the cookware they need by getting this premium 7 piece cookware set. Each piece is made of extra heavy-weight stainless steel with an impact-bonded aluminum core, which ensures fast and even distribution of heat. The double-riveted handles ensure a long lifespan. The set includes a 1-quart sauce pan with cover, a 2-quart saucepan with cover, a 5-quart dutch oven with cover, and a 9-1/2" saute pan.

Mercer Knife Sets

Having the right cutlery can make a world of difference. Mercer cutlery has high-carbon, no-stain, German steel blades and black non-slip handles.

The Mercer knife starter set includes a 7" Santoku knife, 5" utility knife, and 3-1/2" paring knife, along with a heavy-duty storage roll.

The Mercer knife block set includes an 8" bread knife, 8" chef's knife, 6" boning knife, 5" utility knife, and 3-1/2" paring knife. The knife block is made from stainless steel and tempered glass, which will look stylish in any kitchen.

A Breakdown of Kitchen Knives

Not sure which set will be most helpful for your food-obsessed family member? Here's an explanation of what each knife is best for:

• A chef's knife can handle almost all of their food prep needs - from slicing and dicing to chopping and filleting
• A utility knife is similar to a standard chef's knife, just smaller, which will allow your foodie better control over their cuts
• A paring knife is great for handling smaller cuts. Its design resembles both a chef's knife and a utility knife, but with a shorter blade, which means you can be even more precise
• A Santoku knife is the perfect tool for food prep that requires precision and a longer knife blade
• A bread knife uses a serrated edge to easily cut through breads and other softer foods without smushing them
• A boning knife is used to debone meats

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