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Message: [QUOTE="Francky Knapp, post: 9218"] [IMG]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/The-Best-Gifts-Under-25-Dollars.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0,0,100,100[/IMG] Eater’s under-$25 holiday gift guide is, unabashedly, one of my favorites to curate during [URL='https://www.eater.com/holiday-gift-guides']gift guide season[/URL] — both as a shopping writer and a writer who lives, laughs, loves to shop. I live for the thrill of a thrifty find; that rush of finding the perfect gift that somehow comes in way under budget is a sensation I first experienced while thrifting with my mom as a kid, when I was taught to sniff out authentic [URL='https://www.etsy.com/listing/1752150758/vintage-white-ironstone-pudding-basin?']English ironstone bowls[/URL] like an [I]Antiques Roadshow [/I]bloodhound. I have been John Wick-training for this moment. The best gifts under $25 for the true food freaks in your life (including yourself) should speak to their specific culinary obsessions, tastebuds, and cult-fave restaurants. Keep an eye out for those limited-edition holiday [URL='https://www.eater.com/shopping/920231/best-food-gifts-limited-edition']gifts that are going to sell out soon[/URL], and, when you see a potential present, ask yourself: [I]does it inspire whimsy? Why should I settle for a toothpick dispenser that [/I]isn’t[I] shaped like a bird? [/I]Move those mugs and snacks from heritage and indie brands to the front of the line, and maybe even click add-to-cart twice so that you, too, can experience the magic of [URL='https://shop-pod.com/products/spaghetti-dust']Spaghetti Dust[/URL]. Whether you’re looking for a White Elephant present or an offering to impress your in-laws, let’s shop for the best food- and drink-related gifts under $25. [HEADING=1]This cult-fave tube of seasoning for spaghetti aglio olio e peperoncino[/HEADING] The wonder elicited from this traveling tube of “Spaghetti Dust” — aka ready-to-sprinkle dried garlic, Calabrian chile flakes, parsley, and sea salt — with its groovy graphics and gift-ready packaging, makes it one of the coolest [URL='https://www.eater.com/24424348/best-fancy-hand-soaps-aesop-method-le-labo']food-themed presents that’s sure to sell out[/URL] this holiday season. Just add [URL='https://www.eater.com/24430125/best-palestinian-olive-oils']olive oil[/URL] and al dente pasta, and you’re ready to eat a delicious meal. [HEADING=2]L’Isolina Spaghetti Dust[/HEADING] [IMG alt="L’Isolina Spaghetti Dust"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-29-at-3.09.59 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.audreyclairecork.com/spaghetti-dust.html?'] $8 at [B]Cork[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]A Le Creuset stoneware mug for Mom’s collection[/HEADING] There’s something so comforting about a stoneware mug — holding one makes me feel instantly more cozy and learned, like a Nancy Meyers character rediscovering joy in an English countryside cottage. The ceramic material makes stoneware a great insulator when it comes to heat retention (without burning your hands), and this rustic, 12-ounce sipper from heritage brandLe Creuset will forever be in style. [HEADING=2]Le Creuset Stoneware Mug[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Le Creuset cerise cup"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-06-at-3.20.08 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com/Creuset-Stoneware-12-Ounce-Cerise-Cherry/dp/B003F24D1M/ref=sr_1_1?'] $24.95 at [B]Amazon[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]For the Kewpie mayo devotee[/HEADING] Your giftee has all the [URL='https://japanesetaste.com/products/kewpie-smoked-mayo-japanese-smoked-mayonnaise-200g?srsltid=AfmBOooouaMwzBKJrMt6D7qfYskUlhj2uSHZ80focZvlqABiPDDbAWnioMg']deep-cut Kewpie mayonnaise flavors[/URL]. They might even own the [URL='https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kewpie-corporation/for-the-love-of-kewpie-the-kewpie-mayo-cookbook/9781523533015/?lens=workman-publishing-company']Kewpie cookbook[/URL]. Now, give them the gift of a Kewpie mayo ornament to solidify their fealty to the Japanese mayo brand. [HEADING=2]Kewpie Mayonnaise Ornament[/HEADING] [IMG alt="kewpie mayonnaise ornament"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-06-at-3.23.16 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://christmasloft.com/kewpie-mayonnaise-bottle-ornament/?'] $19.99 at [B]The Christmas Loft[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]Make Phoenicia Diner’s buttermilk pancakes at home[/HEADING] I have a theory that every New Yorker City-dweller’s situationship must pass the “Upstate test”: the inevitable moment when you do (or don’t) get into your feelings under a Louise Bourgeois spider at DIA Beacon, or gush about them over pancakes at the iconic Phoenicia Diner (yes, the same place where [URL='https://ny.eater.com/2025/1/27/24350496/severance-pips-phoenicia-diner-catskills']they filmed [I]Severance [/I]scenes[/URL]). This picturesque Catskills diner’s buttermilk pancakes have earned a cult-fave following for their fluffy texture and subtly caramelized flavor (the secret ingredient: malted milk powder). Now, your beloved-ish can make the flapjacks from home with the diner’s handsomely packaged pancake mix (those cloth string ties = a classy touch). [HEADING=2]Phoenicia Diner Buttermilk Pancake Mix[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Phoenicia Diner pancake mix"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-06-at-3.25.19 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.phoeniciadiner.com/store/product/new-buttermilk-pancake-mix/'] $13 at [B]Phoenicia Diner[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]Truffles that look like works of art[/HEADING] Every Topogato chocolate in this luxe curation looks like a work of art, which is exactly what you want to aim for with a holiday gift. The gold-embossed box is filled with six different truffles, and you can personalize the selection to meet your giftee’s dietary needs (including vegan, alcohol-free, and gluten-free options). [HEADING=2]Topogato Dark Chocolate Truffles[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Topogato dark chocolate truffles"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-06-at-3.27.22 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://topogato.com/collections/all/products/dark-chocolate-truffles'] $24 at [B]Topogato[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]Take Eater to Paris with you[/HEADING] From traditional, sprawling brasseries to the incoming wave of [URL='https://www.eater.com/24167184/paris-fine-dining-international-chefs']Parisian global gastronomy[/URL], Eater has you covered for dining out in the City of Lights with [I]The Eater Guide to Paris[/I]. Whether your giftee is planning an upcoming trip to Paris or an aspirational one, this trusty tome is filled with [URL='https://www.eater.com/24170569/paris-restaurant-guide']vetted Eater favorites[/URL] for every kind of hungry traveler. [HEADING=2]The Eater Guide to Paris[/HEADING] [IMG alt="The Eater Guide to Paris"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-06-at-3.29.17 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com/Eater-Guide-Paris-City/dp/1419765841/ref=sr_1_1?'] $14.49 at [B]Amazon[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]This designer toothpick dispenser packs a great party trick[/HEADING] As a general rule, if a toothpick dispenser is in the MoMA gift shop, it’s going to have some kind of design clout. This little feathered dispenser is a riff on the novelty bird toothpick dispensers of the 1950s, and it’s a very charming way to close out a dinner party. [HEADING=2]MoMA Design Store Bird Toothpick Dispenser [/HEADING] [IMG alt="MoMA Design Store Bird Toothpick Dispenser"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-06-at-3.31.24 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://store.moma.org/products/bird-toothpick-holder-and-dispenser?'] $10 at [B]MoMA Design Store[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]Because you love making (or just eating) sushi at home[/HEADING] This gift is great because it’s a present (novelty! whimsy!) and a hint (do the dishes!). [HEADING=2]Fred Wasabi Sushi Sponges (Set of 3)[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Fred Wasabi Sushi Sponges, Set of 3"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-06-at-3.33.17 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.surlatable.com/product/fred-wasabi-sushi-sponges-set-of-3/6588669'] $10 at [B]Sur La Table[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]“If tang yuan and peanut butter had a baby”[/HEADING] In the words of indie pantry brand Rooted Fare, this crunchy black sesame butter is “like if [URL='https://rootedfare.com/blogs/recipes/black-sesame-tang-yuan-sweet-rice-balls?srsltid=AfmBOooNK66VzjFVK8prn3Dq1BTJ-t3OsmeiGVNBKV6lUdA83zFF2ZRO']tang yuan[/URL] and peanut butter had a baby.” Creamy and nutty, it’s the ideal spread for the friend with a semi-sweet tooth. [HEADING=2]Rooted Fare Crunchy Black Sesame Butter[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Rooted Fare Cruncy Black Sesame Butter"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-06-at-3.35.29 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://rootedfare.com/products/crunchy-black-sesame-butter'] $15 at [B]Rooted Fare[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]This dupe for Le Labo Santal 33 hand soap[/HEADING] If someone you love loves to cook, it’s likely that they also love [URL='https://www.eater.com/24424348/best-fancy-hand-soaps-aesop-method-le-labo']nice kitchen hand soaps[/URL]. This Method soap has been a staple by my own kitchen sink for years, because it’s a wildly affordable dupe for Le Labo’s Santal 33 hand soap, and the aluminum bottle makes it feel fancy. Just add a [URL='https://www.amazon.com/Ribbon-Fabric-Bouquet-Wrapping-Handmade/dp/B0DW35LM36/ref=pd_lpo_d_sccl_1/142-9919672-0945351?pd_rd_w=lmzuh&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=KDVSC3GQ5PV6MJH76Y7V&pd_rd_wg=2E9Lj&pd_rd_r=e26e5c05-4389-428d-aa09-e83bd39f6578&pd_rd_i=B0DW35LM36&th=1']chocolate-colored ribbon[/URL] and voila. [HEADING=2]Method Vetiver + Amber Aluminum Soap[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Method Amber and Vetiver hand soap"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-06-at-3.37.31 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com/Method-Vetiver-Reusable-Aluminum-Bottle/dp/B09QXM15F6/'] [S]$25.07[/S] $20.97 at [B]Amazon[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]For the person who’s always making incredible salads[/HEADING] When designer Marta Cornwell invented this kale razor, she gave us the power to tame one of nature’s heartiest, most [S]annoying[/S] versatile [URL='https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/the-many-types-and-health-benefits-of-kale']superfoods[/URL] from the garden. [HEADING=2]Uncommon Goods Kale and Herb Razor[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Kale & Herb Razor"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-06-at-3.39.09 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/kale-herb-razor'] $16 at [B]Uncommon Goods[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]For the [I]Wicked[/I]-obsessed kid in your life: Emerald City rock candy[/HEADING] A lot of blockbuster movie merchandise feels like landfill fodder these days, but this Emerald City-inspired rock candy sent my heart back to the glory days of movie-food-merch (remember those [URL='https://www.ebay.com/b/Space-Jam-McDonalds-Cartoon-TV-Character-Action-Figures/261068/bn_7117007147']McDonald’s Happy Meal [I]Space Jam [/I]toys[/URL]?) with its blend of whimsy and genuine aesthetic appeal; it even comes with a little wooden mallet to crack open the apple flavored-candy and reveal even more pink sugar candies. [URL]https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/wicked-x-williams-sonoma-breakable/[/URL] [HEADING=2]Wicked x Williams Sonoma Sugar Breakable Emerald City[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Wicked™ x Williams Sonoma Sugar Breakable Emerald City"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-06-at-3.40.47 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/wicked-x-williams-sonoma-breakable/'] $24.95 at [B]Williams Sonoma[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]Placemats they’ll leave out all year long[/HEADING] Artist Lorien Stern’s graphic home good designs bring the kind of chipper, serotonin-boosting jolts of color to the table that are welcome all year long; I also love that these garden-themed placemats can grow into a verdant collection or stand on their own as a table centerpiece with a bowl of fruit or a [URL='https://www.eater.com/shopping/890910/best-candles-flamingo-estate-diptyque-element-brooklyn']fancy candle[/URL]. [HEADING=2]Lorien Stern Garden Placemat[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Lorien Stern placemat"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-06-at-3.43.21 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.lorienstern.com/homegoodsandaccessories/p/gardenplacemats?'] $15 at [B]Lorien Stern[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]A pasta-lover’s dream spoon rest[/HEADING] Weary spoons, whisks, and every other utensil under the Sun can find its throne upon this giant ceramic spoon rest shaped like ravioli. (As a perpetual splasher of sauce, the extra surface area is also appreciated.) [HEADING=2]Ceramic Ravioli Spoon Rest[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Ceramic Ravioli Spoon Rest"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-06-at-3.45.31 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com/Ravioli-Spoon-Rest-Kitchen-Counter/dp/B0DHHH63BR/ref=pd_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0_title?'] $13.99 at [B]Amazon[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]For the Ina to your Jeffrey[/HEADING] Ah, our patron saint of al fresco dining, roasted chicken, and “[URL='https://www.instagram.com/inagarten/reel/B-cJUwUpxbM/']quarantinis[/URL]”: the Barefoot Contessa herself. The handmade element of this Ina Garten ornament makes it perfect for your loved one’s [S]shrine [/S]tree. [HEADING=2]Silk Road Bazaar Ina Garten Ornament[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Ina Garten ornament"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-06-at-3.47.19 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.thesixbells.com/products/ina-garten-ornament'] $20 at [B]The Six Bells[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [/QUOTE]

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