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Message: [QUOTE="Francky Knapp, post: 9213"] [IMG]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Under-50-Dollars-Gift-Guide_.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0,0,100,100[/IMG] If the colorful [URL='https://www.worldmarket.com/p/bodum-x-world-market-8-cup-french-press-coffee-maker-639236.html?']Bauhaus French press[/URL] on my nightstand could talk, all $30 of its retail price — not to mention its immeasurable value in joy and whimsy — would remind you that a present doesn’t have to be wildly expensive to be great; it just has to be thoughtful. As a fastidious, near-obsessive gift shopper, collecting finds that meet this criteria is my favorite annual task come the holiday season. The sweet (and savory) spot for some of the best food- and drink-related presents can easily be under $50, all while managing to feel like a curated, conversation-starting present for your giftee. In addition to finding stuff that just categorically rocks (like this set of [URL='https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Flamingo-Cocktail-Martini-Tableware/dp/B08RZ8J3G2/ref=sr_1_7?']pink flamingo wine glasses[/URL]), the trick is to keep your ears perked for [URL='https://www.eater.com/shopping/920231/best-food-gifts-limited-edition']limited-edition launches[/URL] and everyday kitchen items with a little extra flair. A puzzle that pays homage to kitsch dinner parties will win the winter, while a measuring cup that’s chic enough to double as a vase will sweep your giftee off their feet all year long. The following gifts for passionate home cooks, reservation-chasers, and food-obsessed folks all cost under $50, and they run the gamut of edible, sniff-able, and straight-up delightful (cue the glittering chanterelle figurine for my foragers). [HEADING=1]A measuring cup that’s pretty enough to be a vase[/HEADING] If it’s color-blocked and serotonin-boosting, it’s probably made by [URL='https://greatjonesgoods.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoofDS-bP7KD1VKplJ1n6GTmowfI1BpadOSFXXUpLDMv9Tp-uuIk']Great Jones[/URL]. The cookware company has made a name for itself with its array of sunny yellow and Yves Klein blue [URL='https://greatjonesgoods.com/products/the-dutchess?']Dutch ovens[/URL], and its microwave- and dishwasher-safe glass measuring cup is just as eye-catching and highly giftable (it’s [B]33% off[/B] right now as an early Black Friday deal). [HEADING=2]Great Jones Beyond Measure 4-Cup[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Great Jones Beyond Measure Cup in green and yellow"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-11.10.51 AM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://greatjonesgoods.com/products/beyond-measure-4-cup%20'] [S]$45[/S] $30 at [B]Great Jones[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]This retro hors d’oeuvres puzzle for winter[/HEADING] Pernod Ricard collaborated with Le Puzz on this masterpiece of a puzzle, which pays homage to its iconic pastis as well as a smorgasbord of kitsch hors d’oeuvres of yore. The thing I love about Le Puzz is that all of its highly-detailed and unique tableaux are worthy of framing post-completion, and this one sure would look great in a kitchen. [HEADING=2]Pernod Ricard x Le Puzz 1,000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Le Puzz Ricard Cheers puzzle"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-11.29.45 AM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://lepuzz.com/products/cheers-a-1000-piece-jigsaw-puzzle-from-lepuzz-and-pernod-ricard'] $42 at [B]Le Puzz[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]This candle smells like Levain bakery[/HEADING] My teenage cousins who would absolutely devour this Levain x Snif candle drop, but sweet-scent-loving fans of the [URL='https://chicago.eater.com/2022/3/28/22996711/levain-bakery-cookies-chicago-west-loop-randolph-restaurant-row']iconic New York City bakery[/URL] of all ages can appreciate its aroma, which includes cookie accord, chopped walnuts, and fluffy musk to recreate what the Snif site calls “the warmth of that first-batch feeling.” [HEADING=2]Levain x Snif Mornings at Levain Candle[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Snif x Levain Candle"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-11.32.22 AM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://snif.co/products/mornings-at-levain-candle'] $46 at [B]Snif[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]Pamela Anderson’s pickles (yes) are a delight[/HEADING] Pamela Anderson is in her peak garden goddess era, and I’m here for it. The cultural icon collaborated with Los Angeles lifestyle brand [URL='https://flamingoestate.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorokNrcknjXGKpOc-vtgQiGEqbtBD6arlcRjzRi9a8HjYZZmkWu']Flamingo Estate[/URL] on a [URL='https://www.eater.com/shopping/906416/pamela-anderson-pickles-flamingo-estate-launch']limited-edition drop of pickles[/URL] developed from her own family recipe, and they pack what I call a spicy-pretty flavor; the cucumbers are brined in a base with mustard, dill, garlic, and rose, and combined with pink peppercorns, guajillo chiles, and smoky sea salt. Plus, all of the pickles’ sale proceeds will go to the [URL='https://cawildlife.org/']California Wildlife Center[/URL], an organization that Anderson, who is also an animal-rights activist, is passionate about. [HEADING=2]Flamingo Estate Pamela’s Pickles (24 oz)[/HEADING] [IMG alt="pamelas pickles flamingo estate"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-14-at-4.31.24 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://flamingoestate.com/products/pamelas-pickles'] $38 at [B]Flamingo Estate[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]A Le Creuset salt cellar is a subtle flex[/HEADING] Here’s an idea: why not present Mom with a festive red salt cellar from Le Creuset, along with a box of [URL='https://www.amazon.com/Maldon-Sea-Salt-Flakes-ounce/dp/B00017028M/ref=sr_1_1?']Maldon sea salt flakes[/URL]? Not only will she appreciate the attention to detail on the salt cellar from the heritage French brand, which comes with a wood lid to keep the salt fresh, but it will also make you look like a well-seasoned planner. [HEADING=2]Le Creuset Salt Cellar Canister[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Le Creuset Pinch Pot"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-11.39.18 AM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com/Creuset-Signature-Cellar-Storage-Canister/dp/B0F198R28F/ref=sr_1_17?'] $34.95 at [B]Amazon[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]For the forever-New Yorker at heart[/HEADING] This ode to one of New York City’s favorite no-frills diners, [URL='https://ny.eater.com/maps/nyc-best-diners']La Bonbonniere[/URL], was created by the [URL='https://ny.eater.com/2022/3/24/22968022/cevallos-brothers-signs-restaurants-nyc']Cevallos Brothers[/URL], a brotherly signmaker duo that has been dressing the city in their hand-drawn graphics since the 1970s. [HEADING=2]Cevallos Bros. x Neighborhood Spot La Bonbonniere T-Shirt [/HEADING] [IMG alt="La Bonbonniere - All Day Tee"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-11.43.19 AM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://neighborhood-spot.com/products/la-bonbonniere-all-day-tee-white?variant=43608758747359'] $40 at [B]Neighborhood Spot[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]Something for the mushroom foragers[/HEADING] In matters of mushrooms, the holiday season is usually dominated by ornaments and figurines of festive, red-and-white fly agaric mushrooms. Enter this sparkling, handmade German trifle, which pays homage to a just-as-cool (and actually edible, far more delicious) mushroom: chanterelles, the earthy, golden mushrooms that everyone deserves to have in their risotto on the regular. [HEADING=2]Ino Schaller Papier Maché Holiday Chanterelle[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Ino Schaller Papier Maché Holiday Chanterelle"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-11.45.05 AM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.johnderian.com/collections/holiday-figures/products/small-papier-mache-canterelle-gold-yellow-glitter-mushroom%20'] $40 at [B]John Derian[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]TLC for cast-iron snobs[/HEADING] A core tenet of [URL='https://smithey.com/pages/our-story']Smithey Ironware[/URL] is a love of antique ironware design (see: this [URL='https://smithey.com/products/carbon-steel-farmhouse-skillet?variant=29170737610845']hand-forged and textured frying pan[/URL]) and a commitment to proper cast-iron-pan care. If someone you love loves cooking with cast iron, the brand’s handsome cleaning care kit is a thoughtful gesture; it includes a soft-bristeled cleaning brush, chainmail scrubber (which I personally find so pliable and effective for getting hard-to-reach corners), and a seasoning oil. [HEADING=2]Smithey Cast-Iron Cleaning Care Kit[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Smithey cast-iron cleaning kit"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-11.49.52 AM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://smithey.com/collections/accessories/products/cleaningandcarekit?variant=46965388050589'] $40 at [B]Smithey [/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]Vosges’ chocolate-covered holiday shortbread[/HEADING] What I appreciate about [URL='https://www.vosgeschocolate.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqWEQw57nX7NgJgDNPri2_gX9YBTNYsn3SG3bQ9kD2lCMuMAQ5A']Vosges’[/URL] confections, aside from how delicious the small-batch chocolates taste, is how well-packaged and festive its offerings are for the holidays. These chocolate-dipped shortbread batons are ideal for dunking in milk, and come wrapped in a gift-ready box. [HEADING=2]Vosges Baton Du Chocolate Shortbread Cookies[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Vosges Baton Du Chocolate Shortbread Cookies"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-11.52.47 AM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.vosgeschocolate.com/products/baton-du-chocolat-cookies-shortbread-covered-in-chocolate'] $30 at [B]Vosges[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]The gift of peace of mind (nontoxic cooking tools) [/HEADING] It might not be the flashiest gift, but for the home cook who has been paying attention to [URL='https://www.npr.org/2024/12/16/nx-s1-5222540/the-dangers-and-health-risks-associated-with-black-plastic']black-plastic discourse[/URL], a set of Get It Right’s aptly named, [URL='https://www.eater.com/24322909/best-silicone-kitchen-utensils-bpa-free-non-toxic']nontoxic cooking tools[/URL] is a dream; the silicone tools are all dishwasher-safe, heat-resistant up to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, free of PFOAs and PFAs, and slightly flexible (which I love when it’s time to gently remove cookies from a baking sheet). [HEADING=2]Get It Right 5-Piece Silicone Essentials Kitchen Utensils Set[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Get It Right non-toxic utensil set (5-piece) in red"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-11.54.25 AM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com/GIR-Essentials-Non-stick-Resistant-Dishwasher/dp/B0D7NCFD14/ref=ast_sto_dp_puis?'] $29.99 at [B]Aamzon[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]This cottagecore tomato candle [/HEADING] RIP Beatrix Potter — you would have loved [URL='https://www.thesixbells.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqcd7apkT_VSquxP1hvMQvPOqXami33T3mevF_GQnPrGnDOMvvT']The Six Bells[/URL]. This boutique, cottagecore [URL='https://www.thesixbells.com/collections/the-country-inn-collection']store[/URL] and [URL='https://thesixbellshotel.com/']Hudson Valley bed and breakfast[/URL] boasts all kinds of quilted, stitched, and hand-poured wares that make for ideal cozy-maxxing gifts; so of course its contribution to the pantheon of tomato candles comes with a little cloth covering. [HEADING=2]The Six Bells Cottage Garden Tomato Candle[/HEADING] [IMG alt="The Six Bells Cottage Garden Tomato Candle"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-12.32.34 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.thesixbells.com/products/cottage-garden-tomato-candle'] $40 at [B]The Six Bells[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]A cutting board with pizzazz[/HEADING] Among all of the [URL='https://www.eater.com/shopping/915620/best-amazon-october-prime-day-kitchen-deals-2025']deals from Amazon’s big Prime Day October sale[/URL], this cheeky checkerboard caught my eye the most. It comes with rubber feet, and it makes my kitchen counter feel that much non-boring; if my cutting board is going to live on my countertop (and it always will), why not make it chic? (Bonus: Since it’s available for Prime shipping, it’s great for procrastinating gift-givers.) [HEADING=2]End Grain Cutting Board (Checkerboard)[/HEADING] [IMG alt="THETCHRY End Grain Cutting Boards for Kitchen"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-12.34.36 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHGNNV2R?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1'] [S]$35.99[/S] $29.99 at [B]Amazon[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]For the friend who loves natural wine[/HEADING] Ah, the romance of having your hand soap — shaped like a bunch of grapes, no less — cascade over a [URL='https://www.etsy.com/listing/1796399084/fluted-marble-coaster-natural-stone-soap?']marble dish[/URL], or else hang in the shower as if they’re ready to be plucked from the vine. This super fun (and chic) soap comes in a surprisingly elegant box. [HEADING=2]Soaprella Graperie Artisan Soaps[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Soaprella novelty grape-shaped soaps in green"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-12.38.36 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com/Soaprella-Graperie-Artisan-Handmade-Purple-20grapes/dp/B0F9PC1GWS?th=1'] $25.88 at [B]Amazon[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]The big cheese[/HEADING] From the small plates at [URL='https://www.instagram.com/heroesnyc/?hl=en']Heroes in Soho[/URL] to the shoppy-shop shelves at [URL='https://bignightbk.com/products/large-chopping-block-fredericks-and-mae?']Big Night[/URL], it feels like some of the coolest places to eat and shop are dotted with dishes and flatware by [URL='https://fredericksandmae.com']Fredericks and Mae[/URL]. (Eater editor [URL='https://www.eater.com/authors/rebecca-roland']Rebecca Roland[/URL] is also a fan of the brand’s [URL='https://www.eater.com/2025/4/1/24398794/march-2025-eater-editors-picks-balmuda-dansk-moka-pot']confetti-speckled cutting board[/URL].) This set of colorful cheese knives from the Brooklyn design studio would make for the perfect gift for a cheese-lover, and visually jazz up any charcuterie board. [HEADING=2]Fredericks and Mae Cheese Knives[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Fredericks and Mae Cheese Knives (Set of three)"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-12.42.20 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://fredericksandmae.com/collections/shop/products/cheese-knives-black-white%20'] $45 at [B]Fredericks and Mae[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]For the entertainer: block-print cloth napkins[/HEADING] Big everyday cloth napkin fan here — so much so, that I’ve written an entire [URL='https://www.eater.com/shopping/899992/best-cloth-napkins-linen-stripe']Eater guide[/URL] to shopping for the best everyday (and special occasion) napkins. This set of Indian floral print napkins feels romantic without feeling frou-frou, and I love that the poppy design is inspired by 17th-century Mughal textiles that are on display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. [HEADING=2]Marigold Living Poppy Napkin (Set of 2)[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Marigold Living Indian block print poppy napkin"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-12.51.23 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://marigoldliving.com/magenta-poppy-cloth-napkin-set-2-indian-floral-block-print.html?'] [S]$32[/S] $25.6 at [B]Marigold Living[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]The Canadian tuxedo of aprons[/HEADING] Every friend group has one: the person who started drinking water out of plastic deli containers after binging [I]The Bear[/I]. Let’s take it to the next level: This denim apron from Levi’s is the sweet spot where fashion and function meet, combining a multi-pocket, utilitarian appeal with the heritage denim brand’s classic materials. Can you believe it’s under $50? [HEADING=2]Levi’s Rigid Denim Apron[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Levi’s Rigid Denim Apron"]https://platform.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-04-at-3.00.14 PM.png?w=300[/IMG] [HEADING=2]Where to Buy:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/accessories/men/rigid-denim-apron/p/771620018?'] $39.5 at [B]Levi’s[/B][/URL] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [/QUOTE]

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