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100 Gifts for the Foodie

From Mexican Cuisine Candles to Fiery Gourmet Condiments

— December 18, 2014 — Lifestyle
Gifts for the foodie aren't hard to come by, but they are hard to shop for. Mostly because the entire process will make you terribly hungry. Mark my words, shopping for the foodie on an empty stomach is a big mistake!

If you're satisfied that you've got your hunger cravings under control, then you can begin browsing. There are tons of gifts that the foodie will enjoy, and they're not necessarily edible. Take, for instance, Mexican cuisine candles that'll have the entire house smelling like a fiesta.

Of course, edible gifts are always a hit. If you want to go that route, you can consider options such as aged hot sauces, homemade jams and cinnamon popcorn snacks. Keep in mind that the foodie likes to experiment, so even unlikely flavor combinations will appeal to them!
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Playful Mushroom Magnets
Playful Mushroom Magnets
These Fungi-Themed Fun Magnets are an Unusual Addition to Your Fridge
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98
Controversial Additive Shakers
Controversial Additive Shakers
San Francisco's Mission Chinese Food is Offering an MSG Option
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97
Novelty Bacon Sprinkles
Novelty Bacon Sprinkles
The Bacon Hagelslag are Crunchy Bacon Bit Toppings for Meals
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96
Aged Iconic Hot Sauces
Aged Iconic Hot Sauces
Sosu Barrel-Aged Sriracha Adds a Touch of Refinement to the Condiment
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95
Ramen-Worshiping Tees
Ramen-Worshiping Tees
The 'I Love Ramen' Tee Celebrates Food of the Gods
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94
Homemade Argentinian Custards
Homemade Argentinian Custards
This DIY Dulce de Leche Sauce is Perfect for Adding to Desserts
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93
Mason Jar Necklaces
Mason Jar Necklaces
These Rustic Necklaces Feature Tiny Canning Jar Charms
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92
Bacon-Flavored Coffee
Bacon-Flavored Coffee
The Maple Bacon Deluxe Smoked Coffee Adds a Salty Touch to Your Caffeine
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91
Spiced Caramel Popcorn
Spiced Caramel Popcorn
I am a Food Blog's Sriracha Caramel Corn Recipe Reinvents the Sweet Treat
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90
Booze-Infused Hot Sauces
Booze-Infused Hot Sauces
Jojo’s Sriracha & Ravenswood Wine Teamed Up to Create a Condiment
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89
Cookie Dessert Hybrids
Cookie Dessert Hybrids
The Oreo Churros is a Terrific Twist on Two Classic Treats
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88
Fruity Ketchup Sauces
Fruity Ketchup Sauces
Fruit Ketchups by 'Chups Are Made with Peaches, Plums and Berries
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87
Creamy Spud Vodkas
Creamy Spud Vodkas
Boyd & Blair's Potato Vodka is Surprisingly Sweet
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86
Modular Lunch Trays
Modular Lunch Trays
Designer Josiah Jones Creates Magnetic Trays for Fun Lunches
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85
Fiery Flavorsome Condiments
Fiery Flavorsome Condiments
This New Line of BBQ Sauces and Powders is Organic and Spicy
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84
Herbed Hawaiian Salts
Herbed Hawaiian Salts
Salty Wahine's Her Salts are Infused with Island Flavor
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83
Layered S'more Confections
Layered S'more Confections
These Seven Layer S'mores Makes a Delicious Holiday Gift
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82
Bacon Breakfast Phone Cases
Bacon Breakfast Phone Cases
The 'Wake and Bacon' Phone Case Sizzles with Anticipation
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81
Chalkboard Cheese Platters
Chalkboard Cheese Platters
This DIY Serving Platter Project is Perfect for Holiday Gatherings
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80
Superfood Cooking Sauces
Superfood Cooking Sauces
Skinny Chef Sauces Are Infused with Powerful Nutrition
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79
Cupcake Cookie Pops
Cupcake Cookie Pops
These Technicolor Madeline Cookies are Decorated to Look Like Cake Pops
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78
Portable Hot Sauces
Portable Hot Sauces
The Sriracha Keychain Ensures People Never Suffer from a Bland Meal
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77
Atypical Sharing Platters
Atypical Sharing Platters
Pinch Food Design Creates Dishes that Serve as Conversation Starters
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76
Healthy Snack Hybrids
Healthy Snack Hybrids
Brownie Brittle is a Delicious Dessert That Cuts the Calories
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75
Contemporary Crisscross Dishware
Contemporary Crisscross Dishware
Just by Rikki Tikki is a Collection with a Textural Pattern
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74
Modern Korean Sauces
Modern Korean Sauces
The We Rub You Korean BBQ Marinade Brings Sweet and Savory to American Meals
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73
Fiery Gourmet Condiments
Fiery Gourmet Condiments
Sir Kensington's Savory Condiments are Delicious and All-Natural
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72
Time Machine Spatulas
Time Machine Spatulas
These Tardis-Inspired Doctor Who Accessories are Perfect for Foodie Whovians
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71
Cinnamon Popcorn Snacks
Cinnamon Popcorn Snacks
Cinnabon Now Sells Gourmet Cinnamon Popcorn in Japan
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70
Spicy Condiment Collaborations
Spicy Condiment Collaborations
Srirachup is a Taste Bud Exploding Combo of Sriracha and Ketchup
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69
Architectural Kitchen Accessories
Architectural Kitchen Accessories
These Dry Food Containers are Both Functional and Attractive
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68
Food-Piercing Platters
Food-Piercing Platters
Luscious Food Cravings by Studio Appetit Rethinks the Traditional Tray
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67
Puzzle-Inspired Platters
Puzzle-Inspired Platters
The Puzzleboard Cutting Block Makes Entertaining Easier
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66
Flameless Cooking Tools
Flameless Cooking Tools
Barocook Cookware's Double-Chamber Design Efficiently Heats Food & Drinks
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65
Healthy Quinoa Whiskies
Healthy Quinoa Whiskies
The Corsair Quinoa Whiskey is Filled with Delicious Protein
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64
Cereal Notebook Covers
Cereal Notebook Covers
These Fun Notebooks are Designed to Look Like Popular Cereal Boxes
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63
Music-Themed Dishware Decor
Music-Themed Dishware Decor
Longplate Creates Plates Inspired by Classic Vinyl Records
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62
Fiery BBQ Branding
Fiery BBQ Branding
These Sauces Make for the Perfect Foodie Father’s Day Gift
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61
Folding Measuring Spoons
Folding Measuring Spoons
This Creative Measuring Spoon Shape Stems from Origami
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60
Homemade Autumnal Sweets
Homemade Autumnal Sweets
This Recipe For Vegan Candy Corn Lets You Enjoy the Treats Guilt-Free
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59
Inedible Fruit Candles
Inedible Fruit Candles
Etsy's Watermelon, Kiwi and Apple Decor Candles are Hand-Painted
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58
Homemade Homestead Jams
Homemade Homestead Jams
The Youngs Farm Natural Jams are Made with Fresh Fruit Ingredients
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57
Dual Dipping Dishes
Dual Dipping Dishes
The Smiley Bowl by Eva Solo Provides a Place for Sauces, Nut Shells and More
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56
Exotic Popcorn Snacks
Exotic Popcorn Snacks
Love Popcorn's Snacks Boast All-Natural, Foodie-Approved Flavors
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55
Food Embelished Tassel Earrings
Food Embelished Tassel Earrings
The Foodie Tassel Earrings by Nophar Haimovitz are Humorous
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54
Whiskey Potato Chips
Whiskey Potato Chips
These Liquor-Flavored Chips are a Great Savory Snack Option
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53
Marijuana-Infused Meal Photography
Marijuana-Infused Meal Photography
Sinsemil.la Specializes in Green Cuisine
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52
Hot Sauce Sweatshirts
Hot Sauce Sweatshirts
This ThinkGeek Sriracha Top Will Keep You Comfortable and Looking Hot
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51
Gourmet Camping Meals
Gourmet Camping Meals
Good To-Go Makes Pre-Packaged Gourmet Meals for Outdoor Enthusiasts
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50
Strange Savory Sauces
Strange Savory Sauces
Todd’s Concoctions BBQ Sauces are Strangely Delicious
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49
Delivered Dinner Kits
Delivered Dinner Kits
Gobble Helps You Cook Healthy and Quick Meals in 10 Minutes with One Pan
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48
Food-Based Skincare
Food-Based Skincare
The Skinfood Skincare Brand Uses Natural Food Items in its Products
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47
Miniature Burger Makers
Miniature Burger Makers
The Electric Mini Burger Maker is Ideal for Customizing Your Own Sliders
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46
Minuscule Party Platters
Minuscule Party Platters
Shay Aaron’s Miniature Food Sculptures are Scrumptious and Realisti
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45
Serving Platter Zappers
Serving Platter Zappers
The Domo-Wave Microwave Was Made to Better Match the Dishes
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44
Flavorful Nougat Packaging
Flavorful Nougat Packaging
Packaging for Mondo Nougat Features Creative Food Styling
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43
Upscale Popcorn Tins
Upscale Popcorn Tins
Pipo's Gourmet Popcorn Snacks Are Elegantly Packaged
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42
Boozy Ice Cream Bars
Boozy Ice Cream Bars
BuzzBar's Ice Cream Bar Treats Blend Health with Indulgence
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41
Mobile Microwave Devices
Mobile Microwave Devices
The Mediumwave Will Increase Your Stay-In Movie Nights
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40
Rocker Jam Jars
Rocker Jam Jars
The Labels for Jam Sessions Were Created by Printing with Real Preserves
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39
Mexican Cuisine Candles
Mexican Cuisine Candles
The Burrito Scented Candle Will Have you Dreaming of Lunchtime
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38
Custom-Churned Condiments
Custom-Churned Condiments
Make Your Own Spreads with the Williams-Sonoma Butter-Making Kit
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37
Chemistry Spice Shakers
Chemistry Spice Shakers
Pretend Your a Flavor Scientist With this Lab Spice Rack
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36
Bottled-Bread Gifts
Bottled-Bread Gifts
This Quick Bread in a Bottle Giftable Food Offering is Delicious and Personal
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35
Beer-Branded Barbecue Sauces
Beer-Branded Barbecue Sauces
Get Ready For The Long Weekend with These Tasty Marinades
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34
Sophisticated Stackable Salvers
Sophisticated Stackable Salvers
These Piedestaux of Stone and Wood Present Food on Tasteful Towers
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33
Lotus-Like Lemon Squeezers
Lotus-Like Lemon Squeezers
This Klipy Kitchen Device Makes Squeezing Lemons an Easier Job
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32
Detachable Dipping Bowls
Detachable Dipping Bowls
Separate Sauces from Your Dry Food with These Creative Dip Clips
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31
Tasty Clothing Posters
Tasty Clothing Posters
Shopping Itaguacu's Clothing Donation Ads Show Garments Moths Would Enjoy
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30
70s-Style Jam Packaging
70s-Style Jam Packaging
The PB & Jams Branding Has a Retro Feel
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29
Adorable Food Art
Adorable Food Art
Sandra van den Broek Creates Fantastical Characters for Her Children
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28
Apothecary Chilli Bottles
Apothecary Chilli Bottles
The Chili Alchemist Hot Sauces Add Heat and Magic
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27
DIY Fruit Macarons
DIY Fruit Macarons
Sugar and Cloth Blogs a Delicious Art Project for Dessert Lovers
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26
Encircled Culinary Collections
Encircled Culinary Collections
The Hotpot-Set Rearranges the Chinese Meal for Mess-Free Sharing
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25
Cross-Stitch Preserve Packaging
Cross-Stitch Preserve Packaging
Ajá's Jam Jar Branding References Carefully Made Handicrafts
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24
Foodie Friendship Accessories
Foodie Friendship Accessories
The Pumpkin Pye Boutique Charms are Sweet and Delectable Tokens
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23
Savory Quinoa Drinks
Savory Quinoa Drinks
NUWI Quinoa Snacks Take the Form of Beverages
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22
Pint-Sized Scoops
Pint-Sized Scoops
This Giant Ice Cream Scoop Can Serve a Whole Pint at the Same Time
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21
Couture Take-Out Containers
Couture Take-Out Containers
Etsy's Sobresitos Shop Creates Jewelry Gift Boxes inspired by Chanel
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20
Spicy Honey Condiments
Spicy Honey Condiments
Mike's Hot Honey Adds Sweet and Spicy Flavors to Your Dishes
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Utensil-Indented Dishes
Utensil-Indented Dishes
Malleablee Plates Have Grooved Surfaces for the Secure Placement of Forks
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18
Indulgent Dessert Yogurts
Indulgent Dessert Yogurts
The Dannon Creamery Dairy Desserts Take Inspiration from Cheesecakes
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17
Peculiar Pizza Bikinis
Peculiar Pizza Bikinis
This Summer Bikini is Covered in the Print of a Pepperoni Pizza
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16
Minimalist Sushi Platters
Minimalist Sushi Platters
The Masu Serving Board's Cantilevered Design Looks Like Its Floating
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15
Miniature Meal Sculptures (UPDATE)
Miniature Meal Sculptures (UPDATE)
These Food-Resembling Tiny Art Pieces are Really Made From Clay
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14
Illustrative Sauce Packaging
Illustrative Sauce Packaging
Delika Sauces is Recreated with Bold Typography
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13
DIY Frozen Treat Gifts
DIY Frozen Treat Gifts
The Ice Cream Sundae Kit is a Delicious Homemade Present for Summer
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12
Healthy Lunch Boxes
Healthy Lunch Boxes
The OmieBox Holds Hot and Cold Food in One Colorful Container
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11
Custom Sushi Containers
Custom Sushi Containers
The Sushi Boxes from Maki-San Resemble Chocolate Macaron Packages
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10
Masculine Snack Branding
Masculine Snack Branding
Manfood's Food for Guys Satisfies a Void with Crisp, Chunky Snacks
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9
Monkey Business Branding
Monkey Business Branding
Ooh Ooh Ah Ah! Packaging Expresses an Instinctive Enthusiasm for Jam
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8
Decadent Brownie Boxes
Decadent Brownie Boxes
Brownerie's Dessert Box Packaging Likens Its Treats to Heaven
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7
Portable Herb Planters
Portable Herb Planters
Nomad by The Garden Apartment Encourages Sustainable Kitchen Ingredients
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6
Artisan Chocolate Packaging
Artisan Chocolate Packaging
Les Recettes d'Atelier Takes Pride in its Contents
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5
Potent Superfood Powders
Potent Superfood Powders
Packaging for Healthie Presents a Premium Health Product as Earthy
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4
Wholesome Homemade Jam Packaging
Wholesome Homemade Jam Packaging
Cat Lady Preserves Use Simple Materials to Contain It's Product
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3
Artisanal Confection Packaging
Artisanal Confection Packaging
ZumZumZ Offers Special Treats to Reward Oneself
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2
Refreshed Fruit Product Packaging
Refreshed Fruit Product Packaging
Mirim Seo's 'Ugly Fruit' Makes the Color of Old Fruit Look New
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1
Biodegradable Origami Bowls
Biodegradable Origami Bowls
This Food Bowl Design Imagines a Sustainable Way to Eat Ramen
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