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Holiday Gift Guide: Cookbooks for Food Lovers

The ultimate cookbook gift guide for the holiday season. PLUS, a cookbook giveaway (7 cookbooks!!) for one lucky winner!

Cookbook Gift Guide for the Holidays

I’m so excited to share this gift guide with you today. It’s full of cookbooks I love by bloggers I admire AND one lucky winner is getting a copy of every.single.one. That’s right, the winner gets SEVEN brand new cookbooks. How’s that for spreading the holiday spirit? Check out the list below for ideas for your brother, girlfriend, secret santa, whoever. Cookbooks and delicious food for everyone!

The ultimate cookbook gift guide for the holiday season. PLUS, a cookbook giveaway (7 cookbooks!!) to one lucky winner!

Dessert for Two: Small Batch Cookies, Brownies, Pies and Cakes by Christina Lane

Christina has been my friend for a few years now so it’s been especially wonderful to see the success BOTH of her cookbooks. Her first cookbook, Dessert for Two, is a great go-to for those days when you have a sweet tooth but don’t want to go too crazy. You can find the recipe for her small batch chocolate chip cookies here.

The ultimate cookbook gift guide for the holiday season. PLUS, a cookbook giveaway (7 cookbooks!!) to one lucky winner!

The Sweetapolita Bakebook: 75 Fanciful Cakes, Cookies & More to Make & Decorate by Rosie Alyea

If you’ve visited her blog, it’s quite that Rosie is incredibly talented. I’ve been following her creations for years and was very excited when the Sweetapolita Bakebook was available. There are so many recipes I’ve bookmarked to make. The funfetti cupcakes were a massive hit at L’s birthday party. BONUS: Rosie offered to send a signed cookbook to the winner!

The ultimate cookbook gift guide for the holiday season. PLUS, a cookbook giveaway (7 cookbooks!!) to one lucky winner!

Sea Salt Sweet: The Art of Using Salts for the Ultimate Dessert Experience by Heather Baird

I absolutely adore Heather. You can just tell from her blog that she is a good person. What I admire most about her is the true artistry behind all of her creations. Everything is so beautifully put together in appearance as well as flavors and textures. Her second cookbook, Sea Salt Sweet excited me because of my obsession with sweet and salty desserts. I’ve bookmarked several items to make in the near future!

The ultimate cookbook gift guide for the holiday season. PLUS, a cookbook giveaway (7 cookbooks!!) to one lucky winner!

Something Sweet: Desserts, Baked Goods, and Treats for Every Occasion by Miriam Pascal

Miriam’s cookbook has a vast selection of sweet treats in her cookbook. From these oatmeal cookie wedges, to the fruity pebble cookies, there’s something for everyone. Most recipes also have dairy-free options making them perfect for someone with a dairy allergy or who might keep Kosher.

The ultimate cookbook gift guide for the holiday season. PLUS, a cookbook giveaway (7 cookbooks!!) to one lucky winner!

Quick-Shop-&-Prep 5 Ingredient Baking: Cookies, Cakes, Bars & More that are Easier than Ever to Make by Jennifer McHenry

Jennifer’s cookbook is a great creative use of pantry ingredients. There are so many dessert variations she has for you with a basic few and then even more when you add one, two, three, four or five more ingredients to that list. I still think about the peanut butter snack cake I made a couple of months ago.

The ultimate cookbook gift guide for the holiday season. PLUS, a cookbook giveaway (7 cookbooks!!) to one lucky winner!

Quick bread Love: 30+ Easy, Tasty Recipes for Loaves, Muffins and Biscuits by Stephanie Wise

There’s nothing more comforting than baking something simple that tastes so good. Stephanie’s e-book has a variety of recipes just like that. From no-yeast cinnamon rolls to triple chocolate buttermilk bread, her cookbook has a lot to offer. And if you’ve been to her blog, you know that the photos will be beautiful and the recipes delicious.

The ultimate cookbook gift guide for the holiday season. PLUS, a cookbook giveaway (7 cookbooks!!) to one lucky winner!

Dinner for Two: Easy and Innovative Recipes for One, Two, or a Few by Julie Wampler

I had to throw one savory cookbook into the mix! And lucky for me, Julie was smart enough to include some  sweet breakfast for dinner options as well. This cookbook is perfect for weeknight cooking at home. Her pancakes were a big hit in our house!

Giveaway time!

Each of the above authors (and /or their publishers) is generously offering one reader a copy of their cookbook. Use the widget below to enter by Friday December 11th noon est. Open for delivery in the United States only.

Disclaimer: This is NOT a sponsored post. However, the cookbook authors and and publishers have generously agreed to share copies of the cookbooks with a select winner. I did receive some cookbooks in the mail to review and some were purchases with my own money. All thoughts are my own. This post does contain affiliate links.

The Ultimate Food Lover’s Gift Guide

A holiday gift guide for food lovers. This gift guide features the five small food businesses that I love.

People often ask me if I miss running my bakery. It’s a difficult question to answer, because in my current life, I know there is no way that I could do it the way I would want to so I try not to think about it like that. I loved my business but I also love being a mom and wasn’t able to find a way to do both and give 100%. That said, I do miss being a part of such an inspiring community of food-related entrepreneurs. That world is challenging but also amazingly rewarding. I’ve started featuring some small food businesses that I love on the blog and will continue to do so. This holiday gift guide represents some of my current favorites. Check them out, visit their stores (if they have) and order their products. Support the hardworking artisinal community of people that put so much care and love into their products! Bonus: some of the companies have included special   promo codes for you AND there is a giveaway (scroll down)!

Such creative ideas for food gifts!

Who: Cookie DO NYC (NYC and online) ***giveaway below!

What: Edible cookie dough delivered straight to your door. They also have pick-up available in Manhattan. Seasonal flavors include Peppermint Bark and Hot Cocoa (photo below) and I especially love Nuts for Nuts. My friends who shared some of my samples ordered their own immediately. See my interview with the owner here.

How Much? A variety 6-pack sells for $56 plus shipping.

Special promo code: Use code HOLIDAY10 for 10% off your purchase through the end of the year!

The Ultimate Food Lovers’ Gift Guide <---- must get cookie dough!

Who: Milk Sugar Love (Jersey City)

What: Amazing ice cream made with local organic ingredients. Owner, Emma (who I adore), puts great care into her recipes. From Cinnamon Donut, to Dairy-Free Cookie Butter to Coffee (made with Stumptown’s finest!), the flavors are exceptional. Milk Sugar Love offers holiday gift boxes (think sea salt caramels and peppermint brownies), holiday ice cream cakes and seasonally flavored ice cream pints. Consider the Holiday Chilltown Ice Cream Cake (double chocolate cookies, coquito ice cream and sprinkles) for your next holiday party. Local delivery is available.

How Much? The 6’’ Chilltown Cake is $40

Special promo code: Mention Keep It Sweet Desserts at your next visit for 20% off any single holiday menu item! One discount per person.

The Ultimate Food Lovers’ Gift Guide <---- includes best ice cream ever

Who: Baked (Brooklyn, NYC and online)

What: Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito are extremely talented, as evidenced by the success of their stores, cookbooks AND specialty products sold at Williams Sonoma. Not to mention, they are good people. If you happen to get to their shops in Brooklyn or TriBeca, I highly recommend sampling as many desserts as possible. If you aren’t local, order their infamous brownies, you won’t regret it! They also offer delicious biscotti, granola and homemade marshmallows for your snacking needs.

How Much? 6-packs of brownies (they are big!) are $23 plus shipping. 

Special promo code: Use code sweetz for 15% off your purchase through 12/25!

The Ultimate Food Lovers’ Gift Guide <---- brownies!

*photo via Baked

Who: Pipcorn (online)

What: My friends Jen and Jeff started Pipcorn a few years ago selling flavorful and delicious mini popcorn. They were featured in Oprah’s favorite things just a few months after launching and last year were featured on Shark Tank! Not only are they two of the nicest people I’ve ever met, but they also make really tasty popcorn.Bonus: it’s all natural, gluten-free and non-GMO.  Flavors include Truffle, Sea Salt and Kettle (my favorite).

How Much? 4-packs are $26 plus shipping

The Ultimate Food Lovers’ Gift Guide <---- best popcorn ever

Who: ButcherBox (online)

What: A monthly subscription for high quality grass-fed beef delivered straight to your door. Perfect for grilling enthusiasts and meat lovers. Every month is a little bit different but each 8+ pound box always includes burgers and tips. Packages are shipped with dry ice to prevent spoilage and ensure the freshest product possible.

How Much: $129 / month including shipping. As few or as many months as you want!

The Ultimate Food Lovers’ Gift Guide <---- great gift for dads! 

*photo via ButcherBox

Note: This post is NOT sponsored but does contains affiliate links. These are companies I have carefully selected because I believe in the people behind them and the products. I have received some free samples in the past but I would have bought their products anyway.

Giveaway time!

Cookie DO NYC is generously offering one reader a 3-pack of their delicious holiday cookie do flavors. Use the widget below to enter by Friday December 4th noon est. Open for delivery in the 48 contiguous states only.

The best gift guide for people who LOVE food!!! plus there's a giveaway!!