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15 Edible Father's Day Gifts for When Your Dad Goes Through His Foodie Phase
We've all been told that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so why not show dad how much you care with a few tasty treats this Father's Day? Skip the tool sets and BBQ gear. This year, Dad's "I love you" comes in the form of beef jerky samplers, ice cream, and even gold-crusted bacon. Here's to you, Dad!
23K Gold Bacon
23K Gold Bacon, $49.99, Baconery
Bring him home some bacon — covered in gold! This meaty slab is coated in chocolate and then a layer of real 23K gold leaf. He’ll feel porky-rich digging into this gift.
City Grit Food Basket
City Grit Father’s Day Basket, $150, Williams-Sonoma
This tasty gift basket comes loaded with manly favorites from legendary NYC City Grit, including Filet Mignon Beef Jerky, Chili Con Chocolate Popcorn, Jack Rudy Tonic, San Francisco BBQ Sauce, and Stinky Brooklyn Pretzel Toffee.
Be a Jerk
The Total Jerk, $120, Mouth
There’s something about guys and jerky that just goes hand-in-hand. Load dad up on a variety of the all-time dude snack with this eight-variety taster pack full of not just beef jerky but salmon, chicken, and filet mignon jerky too.
Whiskey Blender
Custom Whiskey, $60-$125, Whiskey Blender
Stock his bar with a custom-made whiskey just for him. On Whiskey Blender, you can build him his perfect bottle, choosing flavor profiles like Burnt Puddin’ and Taste of the Sea, along with a just-for-him name for the blend.
Hot & Spicy Crate
Hot & Spicy Crate, $50, Man Crates
What could be more dad-like than a box of food he has to open with a crow bar? One that’s stuffed with sweat-inducing spicy treats! This crate is loaded with hot sauce and spicy snacks.
The Big Daddy
Big Daddy Marshmallow, $10, Theo Chocolate
Think of this like the ultimate campfire s’more for dad: One huge marshmallow sits on top a crunchy graham cracker and layer of caramel, all nestled in a delicious chocolate coating.
Bitter Travels
The Bitter Truth Travel Pack Tin Box, $19.38, Drinkology
If he loves to man the bar, he’ll love this on-the-go set of specialty cocktail bitters — from celery to creole — in great vintage packaging.
Skillet Spreads
Skillet Sampler, $35, Skillet Street Foods
This Father’s Day, spread it on thick and show your love with a box full of delicious condiments he’ll want to put on everything from waffles to burgers. This five-pack comes with two types of bacon jams and three types of pumpkin ketchup.
Etched Booze Bottles
Personalized Spirit Decanters, $50, Reclamation Etchworks
With this gift, it’s what’s on the outside that counts. He might enjoy drinking his gin or rum, but he’ll really love it poured out of a custom-etched bottle.
Mini Cupcakes
Father’s Day 25-Pack, $20, Baked By Melissa
Challenge dad to eat just one of these bite-sized Father’s Day cupcakes. Baked By Melissa’s just-for-dad collection comes with chocolate pretzel, chocolate mint, and peanut butter cinnamon cakes.
Chicago Hot Dog Kit
Vienna Beef Hot Dog Kit, $62.99, Tastes of Chicago
Give him a taste of the Windy City with this awesome hot dog kit loaded with all the Chicago fixings he’ll need, from all-beef dogs to sport peppers, relish, and celery salt.
Italian Gift Basket
Papa Eataliano, $148, Eataly
Whether he loves all things Italian food or just loves Mario Batali, he’ll for sure love you for giving this gift basket stuffed with sweets and savories from Batali’s Eataly.
Sushi-Making Kit
Sushi Chef Sushi Making Kit, $38, Amazon
Go exotic and give dad the gift that keeps on giving. With this kit, he’ll have all the tools and essentials he needs, including a tutorial and cookbook, to become the next great sushi chef.
Just-For-Dad Ice Cream
Father’s Day Ice Cream Collection, from $50, ECreamery
At E-Creamery, you can buy a sampler pack of delicious dad-inspired combos or make your own! Customized pints let you choose your flavors and mix-ins (from fudge to gummies), plus a cool new name for your batch.