Let the Food24 team’s festive wish list inspire you.
It’s our favourite time of the year: festive tables laden with food, poolside snacks, and, of course, all the foodie gifts we’ve been longing for! If you’re still looking for the perfect gift, allow us to guide you. Whether you want to treat someone to an extra-special gift or are looking for something small but memorable, our festive gift wish list is guaranteed to inspire you.
Earth Probiotic Bokashi recycling bin
“I plan to be more mindful of food waste in my kitchen next year,” says Lauren Goldman, Food24’s editor, “and a bokashi will help me reuse any waste.” You can ferment and recycle almost any food scraps in the Earth Probiotic Bokashi recycling bin and then use it as compost in your garden or add it to your worm farm.
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Cast iron griddle pan
Bianca Jones, Food24’s content producer and recipe developer, just loves the way grill marks elevate any grilled dish. “There is just something so elite about it!” she says. “So I really want to add a griddle pan to my mini prop collection.”
Large ice cube makers
For a fun summer vibe, Lauren is adding large ice cube makers to her list! “Large ice cubes take longer to defrost, which means your drink stays cooler for longer and the ratio of alcohol to mixer is just right,” she explains. “They will also look so beautiful with herbs, flowers or whole spices frozen inside the ice block!”
Learning tower aka “Kitchen Helper”
“I can’t wait to get my little one involved in the kitchen,” says Lauren, “and a Kitchen Helper is just what we need.” Children are able to climb a learning tower to reach countertop height so they can assist parents with food preparation.
Nespresso coffee machine
“In 2024, I plan to enter my bougie era,” laughs Ishani, Food24’s social media manager. “And for this, I feel I need a Nespresso coffee machine.” Nespresso makes it easy to have a top-quality coffee at home – at literally the push of a button – and they offer a wide range of delicious coffee pods.
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Ice-cream maker
In a dream world, Bianca says she’d love to have 24/7 access to an at-home soft-serve machine. But she’ll settle for an ice-cream maker for now. “I love homemade ice cream,” she says. “And just imagine homemade soft serve straight out of the machine!”
Ravioli stamp
“I love making homemade pasta and I think it’s time I up my game,” says Lauren. She wants to try her hand at making ravioli – and a ravioli stamp is the perfect tool to do so. “I can’t wait to experiment with different fillings and flavourings!”
Tastelab mini cassette gas stove
The new load-shedding staple is on Ishani’s wish list this year. These local mini gas stoves are the perfect thing to beat load shedding, plus Ishani says they look so “retro and chic – I love it!”
NOW CHECK OUT: Our load-shedding lifesavers section is packed with cooking guides, tips and recipes for when the power goes out