Smarter Home Cooking Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Part 3
Part 3 of our Holiday Gift Guide brings you fresh ideas for cooks with kitchen tools and gadgets that make thoughtful, practical, and joy-filled presents.
We’re back with Part 3 of The Smarter Home Cooking Holiday Gift Guide. This edition continues our team's roundup of kitchen tools, gadgets, and small appliances that make cooking easier and more enjoyable for every home cook. From fun budget buys to thoughtful splurges, these gifts are all about making time in the kitchen (or at the grill) better, brighter, and more delicious.
Todd is a cool dad who loves to prank the kids in his big blended family. He’s always got a project. Whether at home or online, he can be found fixing things or creating something geeky. This family guy has a passion for wine (check out our sister site – Wineclubgroup.com). Todd spends a lot of time in his tranquil backyard sipping his favorite reds by the pool, hot tub, or grill. When commanding the Big Green Egg or the Blackstone, he’s all about ribeyes, salmon, and veggies. Although his wife is a meal prep master, he's always down for a food subscription service with healthy meals. He also has a love for cruises and a mean repertoire of dead-on karaoke songs. He might even take requests if you ask nicely.
I’m a former journalist and marketing consultant. I combine my love of good food with my obsession for organization - because a well-stocked, perfectly arranged pantry is just as satisfying as a delicious meal. When I’m not experimenting with cooking new dishes for friends or figuring out the most efficient way to make meal prep exciting, you’ll find me out in San Francisco with my dog Benny, binging on podcasts, or checking out new dining experiences. Some days it’s gourmet, other days it’s survival mode!