Food & Drinks

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Zeroing in on the perfect gift can be tough—even for the seemingly easy-to-please food enthusiast. While yours truly may never turn down a pair of oven mitts, not all food-folk actually like to cook. Foodies come with all different eating preferences, cooking interests, and experience…

I have a sick obsession with holiday baking. (“Sick” like how the kids say it because all my baking is fire.) December is my signal to start baking for friends' parties, for my own Christmas gatherings, and for shipping to friends near and far. Sending a box full of homemade treats should bring a smile…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Cookbooks make fantastic gifts. A good one is helpful and inspiring, and if the cover is beautiful then it can serve as a functional bit of interior decorating too. A bad cookbook however, just takes up valuable bookshelf real estate. Over the course of the…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. In previous years with Lifehacker, I’ve steered clear of sharing ideas for edible gifts. I’ve suggested kitchen related presents or general gifts for foodies, but actual food and beverage gifts have struck me as too ephemeral. Well, people can change. This past year, I’ve tasted…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Kitchen appliances are among many active deals after the Cyber Monday sale from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and Home Depot. If you're interested in the best tech on sale today, see our best Cyber Monday tech deals page that are still active…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The holidays are finally here, and that means dusting off the party decorations—and your credit cards. Black Friday shopping is one of the markers of the holiday season, for better or for worse. Whether you're treating yourself or doing some gift shopping, now is a…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Welcome to “Cookbook of the Week.” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, flipping through a truly excellent cookbook has a magic all…

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Coffee supplies are some of my favorite wintertime gifts (to buy and receive). Coffee loving folk often want a nicer coffeemaker or some flashy accessories, but they probably won’t splurge on for themselves—and with good…

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A reliable air fryer will be one of the handiest tools in your appliance arsenal for years. It has immediate value for the inevitable holiday entertaining that's just around the corner, and you’ll soon find…

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. When it comes to kitchen appliances, my KitchenAid stand mixer is the one I use most during the holiday season. I’ve had mine for about 13 years now and it still whips, stirs, and kneads…