The Best Food Gifts for Under $50

You don’t have to pinch pennies to stay within White Elephant’s meager spending limits, but you also don’t have to splurge to the point where shopping becomes stressful (i.e. the pressure of having to buy someone their first stand mixer, etc.) ), there are good points about holiday gifts. This is great for friends who are close enough to give gifts but don’t have all the lore of their own like a best friend, or who already have everything they need but don’t know what to do as a holiday memento anyway. It’s a zone for families who need a nice token. We’ve got food-themed puzzles you’ll want to hang on your wall, candles that will make you smile, and stylish soaps that will spark future conversations.

Be sure to check out the rest of Eater’s ultimate holiday gift guides.

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The best edible gifts under $50

Bowl cut master class sauce set

There is a lot There are many chili crisps out there, but the bowl cut is worth adding to your collection. The flavor is enough to inhale the bowlful of noodles I was half-heartedly slurping (coconut aminos, yeast extract, seaweed powder). The set also includes the company’s new sauces, which are easy to squeeze and enjoy with your meal.

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pistachio spread

The presence of pistachio persists. This cool new pistachio paste is rich, sweet, and slightly salty, and you can add it to your rotation of spoon-fed treats in your pajamas in the middle of the night, standing next to the sink.

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potluck market combo pack

Pantry staples are so well designed that they shouldn’t be hidden away in your pantry (nor should they be covered in gift wrap). Gift this pack of gochujang and ssamjang to a cook who is researching recipes. korean american.

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brightland pizza oil

This jalapeno and herb-infused oil comes in a convenient bottle with a nozzle and was developed for drizzling on pizza, but can be used on just about anything.

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Pensy’s Spices and Condiments Gift Box

Beloved (and political) The Wisconsin-based spice brand showcases a variety of popular blends, from humble jars of cinnamon sugar to taco seasoning, along with lapel pins and kitchenware that convince recipients this blend collection comes from the heart. A towel is also included.

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premium tea set

Becoming a “tea lover” can be daunting. Strainer vs. Gai Wan? Does a kettle with programmable temperatures really matter? Té Company’s flavorful Taiwanese tea sachets make this process a little easier.

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Unkai Selection Dried Fruit Gift Box

Dried fruit is like nature’s gummy candy. This snack set from Yun Hai includes tropical options like green mango and guava, a big upgrade from the dried fruit snacks you used to eat as a kid.

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Rose LA Edibles

Rose, your favorite foodie’s favorite food company, makes gummies that taste so good you’ll wish your tolerance was higher. Rose frequently works with chefs. This collaboration with Fadi Kattan, Samin Nosrat, Reem Assir and Andy Baraghani features Palestinian ingredients.

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BjornQorn Build a Box

Nutritional yeast popcorn is incredibly easy to make, but Bjorn corn is still better than homemade. It’s not greasy at all and there’s dirt stuck in every corner. The 12-pack of mixes comes with plain popcorn that you choose and assemble yourself, with standout flavors including a rare, odorless truffle flavor.

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Gear the First Ship Kit

Sometimes you just want a fun little drink, but alcohol just doesn’t make sense. Ghia feels like a cool aperitif, but with zero alcohol content. Add this to your seltzer and you’ll have a fizzing situation that you can drink on the go (or just drink straight from the can).

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Seville Orange Aperitif Momen Pop

This orange-flavored aperitif adds a bright, spiced hint of citrus to any drink. Pair it with soda in the summer and mulled wine in the winter. Plus, the bottle looks great.

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Ippodo Tea Sayaka Matcha

This approachable matcha from the long-established brand Ippodo is the perfect introduction for those interested in matcha. It’s very delicious when made into a latte.

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The Best Gift *Not Edible* Under $50

Flamingo Estate Heirloom Tomato Dish Soap

What do you think of Flamingo Estate, a luxurious yet complex lifestyle brand? at some pointsold $75 bags of bougie fertilizer and $80 fruit snacks? Take your recipient down the rabbit hole with this luxurious dish detergent with an on-trend tomato scent. Then you can text them about the next ridiculous product you’re selling.

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Debaser fig scented buff bar

Sadly fig season is over, but this exfoliating soap will give you the illusion that it’s not. Scented with DS & Durga’s hit fragrance Debaser, this exfoliating fig and coconut milk soap bar is like a summer getaway.

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food-themed magic moment puzzles

There’s nothing worse than completing a puzzle and then having no idea what to do with that ugly print after all that effort. Piecework puts an end to that problem with some actually cool designs, most of which are food-themed.

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illustrator cookbook

Get this for the artist in your life, or someone with a great selection of coffee table books. This cookbook from Jumbo Press features recipes and colorful lithographic prints by 36 illustrators, plus stickers.

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MOLD Issue 6: Design for a New Earth

MOLD is a food magazine-meets-coffee-table book with gorgeous design and a slightly esoteric but always eye-popping approach to storytelling centered around food and agriculture. This issue will be the last printed edition of this magazine.

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Synonym Mag Issue 1: Pantry

Support new voices in independent publishing by picking up this vibrant magazine about immigrant foodways, packed with thoughtful writing and quirky, frame-worthy photos.

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Published by Cake Zine Candy Land

Every sober person reads Cake Zine. I’m sure your recipient will be nice too. This issue is all about candy, but the entire back catalog is pretty sweet.

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Delfonics ramen planner

Despite the rise of productivity apps, nothing beats a paper planner, especially if you consider yourself a planner. And planners know that Japanese stationery is the best. The print on this ramen is so cute, so why settle for a plain design?

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chef annie martini olive cocktail napkin

Perhaps we’ve reached the martini peak, but these cocktail napkins are here to stay in style, each designed to look like a giant olive stuffed with green peppers.

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Great Jones Little Seat & Little Chill Set

A plain baking sheet and cooling rack can help if it’s a little boring, but Great Jones’ bold colors make this combination instantly perfect for gifting. This mini set is especially useful for home cooks who just need one or two people to crisp, roast, bake, or fry.

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Rainbow chopsticks from MoMA Design Store

This advice from Eater’s Jaya Saxena is still relevant. “Purchase all dishes in the museum’s gift shop.” This rainbow chopstick set from MoMA Design Store is reason enough to throw a sushi party. You can stick with the color combination or explore the possibilities of combinations.

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Set of 4 Dusen Dusen napkins

Cloth napkins can elevate any table, and this colorful striped set from Dusen will help any host add a touch of eclecticism to their table.

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Le Creuset Heart Salt & Pepper Shaker Set

Gift this heart-shaped salt and pepper shaker to a Le Creuset collector in your life or someone who appreciates a little whimsy.

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helga wooden wine stopper

For your friend who already has everything, why not choose something unexpected? A wine stopper in the shape of a woman’s head wearing a large hat. Made of lovely wood in shades of blonde and honey brown, think of it as a silly new family heirloom.

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pink cherry heart gemini bake cake charm

Remember when Motorola Razrs had dangling cell phone charms? The early 2000s are back in full force. Channel your trinket-gathering energy with this heart-shaped cake known as Food Artist. @thegeminibake.

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Recreation Center Grid Mug (Yellow)

Josephine Noël’s pottery is a lively combination of spots, bright colors and patterns. This yellow-handled mug will help you start your day off right.

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Staub Snail Animal Knob

We all already know how much we need a Dutch oven. But did you realize that Dutch ovens can be even cuter thanks to customizable animal-shaped knobs?Snails are popular, but Staub makes other shapes as well.

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Benedita bow ceramic stoneware platter

Trimmed with a black ribbon, this platter reminds us of last year’s coquette food trend, but with a ribbon attached. memeis timeless. If you’re a Lana Del Rey fan, you’ll love this.

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“Maison Balzac Asparagus Bunch Candle”

The ultra-realistic vegetable candles will be around for a while yet. These are shaped like asparagus stalks and are often a playful alternative to the typical taper. Unlike the real thing, there is no strange smell.

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saber spreader knife

Is a full set of Saber flatware out of your budget? (It is.) No problem. This set of spreader knives is enough to bring a French atmosphere to your table.

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dansk butter warmer

Whether used with butter, syrup, or individual servings of soups and stocks, this classic Dansk creation is guaranteed to make your popcorn night and pancake morning feel a little more special. Masu.

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School building scallop trim runner

One of the most surprising things about growing up is realizing how expensive a nice tablecloth can be. This runner from Schoolhouse adds a pop of color to your table at a more reasonable price.

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Original canned fish candle

Too cute to actually burn, this fish candle in a tin doesn’t actually smell like fish, but if you’re a Fish Wife fan, you’ll love it even more.

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small nesting cabbage bowls

Using authentic cabbage has a certain vibe, but if that seems “unrealistic” or “a little too much” for everyday use, these little nesting bowls in the shape of leaves have the same kitschy vibe. leaning towards.

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butter toast candle + holder

Yes, this candle is designed to look like a tablespoon of butter, placed on top of fake toast. That’s the best part of gift-giving. It’s about letting other people enjoy something that feels too goofy and frivolous to buy for yourself.

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tart vinegar cycle cap

Vinegar brand Tart’s cycling cap features a cheeky illustration of a topless cyclist on the side, and when you flip the bill over it says ‘vinegar’. Hopefully it will make even your grumpiest friend smile.

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debuyer crepe kit

This crepe kit from Williams Sonoma is perfect for your friend who recently watched all the movies. emily in paris In just one weekend. What we’re really offering here is a new Saturday tradition. It’s a cozy morning of hot coffee and chocolate-filled crepes. CGI Paris skyline not included.

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