16 Gifts Your Foodie Friends Will Totally Love

We all have that one foodie friend in our lives and on our gift-giving list who's tasted everything, knows the names of rare mushrooms, and understands intuitively how long to cook things without burning them. They're like fantastical creatures who make no sense to those of us who can barely scramble an egg without messing something up. They're so evolved in the kitchen that they make us wonder if the ability to make anything but fires and messes in the kitchen is found only in certain strands of lucky DNA. We follow them on Instagram with grumbling stomachs, we rely on them for restaurant recommendations, we text them frantically when things go wrong in our own cooking attempts, and we look forward to any invitation to eat at their home because we know it's going to be good. Yes, we love the foodies in our lives, but getting them food-related gifts that they don't already have or think are garbage is a difficult task.

That's why I've put together this list of rare, special, and new gift ideas that are sure to surprise that seasoned foodie friend of yours. And surprising something with a gift that they actually like is the ultimate gift.

The Taartwork Pies Cookbook

The Taartwork Pies Cookbook, $20, Amazon

You've never had a pie like a Taartwork pie, and that's because it was a secret family recipe — until now. The recipe is revealed for the first time in this gorgeous book, which serves both as a coffee table centerpiece and guide to becoming a low-key Dutch baking master. It will keep you busy in the kitchen and popular at the dessert table.

Classic Apron

Kitchen Classic Apron, $25, Modcloth

This classic apron is functional in the kitchen, but also pretty fashionable. And if your friend is a real foodie, they'll be happy to have a fresh apron that's not covered in dried ingredients.

Pot Holders

Claw Pot Holders, $15, Modcloth

For the foodie who is all about that quirky and twee kitchen. These are funny and functional.

Cheese Making Kit

Italian Cheese Making Kit, $25, Uncommon Goods

Yeah, that's a thing. You can make cheese. This is the perfect gift for the foodie who loves a good DIY.

Oil Dipping Spice Kit

Gourmet Oil Dipping Spice Kit, $38, Uncommon Goods

For that fancy foodie who knows their spices, this gift will be a real treat.

Fancy Honey

Bees Knees Salted Honey, $14, Uncommon Goods

This salted honey is a true delicacy. It's a great dipping sauce, cheese parter, and marinade. Your foodie friend will have a lot of fun with this.

Cheese Tool Set

Cheese Lovers Tool Set, $48, Uncommon Goods

Every cheese lover needs an array of tools, an this set is chic enough to leave on display as well.

Mushroom Mug

Enamel Mushroom Mug, $18, Uncommon Goods

This adorable mug is also educational. Learn about mushrooms while you drink your morning coffee, or keep it on display.

Bon Appetit Linens

Bon Appetit Linen Napkin, $18, Terrain

These stylish and functional kitchen linens make the perfect low-key napkins and table settings.

Mini Waffle Maker

Mini Waffle Maker, $18, Urban Outfitters

It's so cute that it looks like a toy. But it's actually a fully functioning waffle maker that takes up no counter top space at all.

Custom Cookies

Custom Cookie Stamp, $15, Urban Outfitters

This is a great gift for yourself if you're a foodie. You can make your friends personalized cookies for the holidays super easily with this tool.

Neon Pizza Sign

Pizza Neon Sign, $129, Urban Outfitters

If you're looking for a big gift for a big pizza lover, look no further this sign is everything. What better home decor is there for a lover of the classic slice?

Lipgloss Fidget Spinner

Lipgloss Fidget Spinner, $10, Urban Outfitters

It's lip gloss! It's a fidget spinner! It's fruit! It's everything in one and it's the perfect stocking stuffer.

Avocado Socks

Avocado Halves Socks, $8, Urban Outfitters

If millennials spent all of their money on avocado socks in stead of avocado toast, maybe they'd be able to afford to buy homes. Food for thought.

French Fry Ornament

Glitter French Fry Ornament, $10, Urban Outfitters

This will easily become the best feature of any Christmas tree. It's foodie friendly, but also just adorable.

Ice Cream Cone Pin

Happy Noise Rose Quartz Divine Love Pin, $12, Urban Outfitters

This cute lil' thing will brighten up any shirt or jacket collar. Plus, it's made with rose quartz, which makes it kind of chic.