All the best gift ideas for foodies, from little kids to bigger kids, designed to teach, thrill and inspire from under the tree.
LITTLE KIDS
Let’s Learn About Sushi!
Read this gorgeous little book to kids and they’ll get a taste of Japanese culture plus decadent descriptions of what could be their future favorite food. (Tip: Start with California Rolls and work toward Philadelphia.) $11.99
And get hands on with this sweet wooden sushi play set!
Cute Stone Pretend Kitchen Set
This isn’t your average set of fake food! Each egg, burger, and corn cob, the whole thing is designed to slice apart, and come back together. Little chefs get practice, without any mess! $24
Want more wooden food to slice and dice? This fruit and veggie set comes with 20 pieces, or count on Melissa & Doug for great quality foodie toys!
Owl Plate for Toddlers
Separate the foods, enjoy the suction feature that won’t allow for spills and let your little ones go at it! This plate is dishwasher safe, non-toxic and comes in tons of colors too. $10
It Takes a Rainbow
Everyone loves a slice of cake but what does it take to make your body really grow? Kids find out in this charming book. $11
And if you have a kid who loves ONE FOOD above all others, read “Every Night is Pizza Night” where Pipo’s tastebuds get rocked with new flavors–and the fun of eating with people you love.
Duplo Farm Set
All the fun of a farm with none of the early mornings. Just kidding, toddlers love waking up at the crack of dawn! But now they have a quiet little set to keep them busy in those pre-coffee moments. $19.99
And speaking of sleep, nothing puts littles to sleep like reading this ADORABLE book, “Tucked In the Barn“.
Wood Fire Pizza Oven
Play kitchen 2.0! Kids bring out their inner pizza chef with the wooden set I’m actually jealous of. $249
Bonus: Put aspiring pizza makers to work in your real kitchen with my cookbook, Pizza School!
Fruit & Veggie Patch Floor Puzzle for the Win
These kinds of projects keep my kids busy for at least 30 minutes of fight-free play time. Gold! $13
Feeding Baby!
Put little mamas and papas to work with bottles, baby food and more. $25
Where Does Your Food Go Anyway?
Realistic illustrations of ALL the body functions plus text that kids can understand. Slam dunk. $17, hardback
Restaurant Play Set
Do your kids love playing restaurant as much as mine do? This cute kit includes a pretend menu, play money, and order pad for a fun lesson in restaurant etiquette, counting, and social skills. $24
Make it even more fun with a play cash register!
BIGGER KIDS
My Own Measuring Spoons
Having your own gear makes a chef feel at home in the kitchen and this four-pack comes with its own super cute storage container. $23
P.S. Cat lovers will swoon over this set.
Get Growing!
Don’t worry if it’s cold outside. Kids can plant an herb and bean garden inside, watching them sprout from the comfort of the couch. $25
Or grow an itty bitty garden in this light-up terrarium with 10K 4-star reviews!
Edible Crafts Cookbook
My newest book for kids includes 25 projects — each documented with a photo — make learning to love fresh food even more fun! $13
Unicorn Tea Set
A real tea set for real tea parties! This small scale tray holds everything budding hostesses need. $50
And while pink unicorns are a go for boys or girls, this Japanese cat tea set works too.
Calico Critters Grocery Market
My seven-year-old is completely obsessed. That is all. $35
Except this: there’s also a school lunch set that’s so cute, I can almost forgive the fact that it comes with more teeny tiny pieces than I’ve ever seen.
Popper Fidget Toys
If you’re looking for the hottest fidget toy of the season, make it ice cream! $6.99
Legos Organic Cafe Building Set
Kids build their own little hot spot, complete with a multi-generational set of players and a juice delivery bicycle! $24
Dessert Display
Got star bakers in your house? This display will bring their creations a level of sophistication that even Paul Hollywood would appreciate. (Bonus: It’s dishwasher safe!) $20
Lunchbox Ice Packs
Stocking stuffer alert! So fun, so cute, so useful. $12 pack of 4
P.S. They also come in dinosaurs, unicorns and rockets.
Playmobile Picnic Set
The best thing about Playmobile is that each set comes with a carrying case. Once the rascals open up the present, pop it in the car for a fun game to have on hand when you need it! $14
Bento Box Picks
So long, sticky fingers! These little faces help kids eat (and enjoy) all those fruits and veggies in their lunches. $5
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