Gift Guide | Stocking Stuffers

Christmas is just a few days away, five to be exact — less if you're family starts to celebrate this weekend. Nick and I are hosting his entire family this weekend. Yes, we will have 11 people in our tiny one bedroom apartment. It's going to be fun, tight, loud and filling — because I am planning on cooking. We cannot wait!

Okay, back to the purpose of this post... As I sit wrapped up in my favorite cozy blanket and holiday music playing, I want to share with you a few excellent stocking suffers for the cook in your life:

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1. Scalloped Cupcake Liners — what baker doesn't smile at a perfectly scalloped, yet simple cupcake liner? Honestly, I keep various liners around my kitchen because you never know when they can be put to use. I believe the simple ones are the best.

2. iPad Kitchen Screen Protector — Man, William Sonoma beat me to the punch. They created an excellent splatter-proof contraption for a well loved and used kitchen iPad. I know that I use my iPad for recipes, listening to music and checking emails while sauces simmer. But with this new screen protector, you can rest assured that pop of oil from the skillet isn't a dive bomber trying to ruin your evening and electronic cookbook.

3. Mini Bottle of Wine or Champagne — Christmas time is a season for family, friends and celebration. Why not sneak in a little bottle of fun?

4. Kitchen Soap — Every cook loves to have a nice soap sitting near the kitchen sink to wash away the various smells and vegetable peels from their hands. A moisturizing component is always a plus! Meyer's Basil is the perfect scent. Sniff, sniff...mmm! Did I mention it is eco-friendly?

5. Bottle Stoppers — These beautiful broach-topped wine bottle stoppers are the perfect little stocking stuffers. These toppers are to wine bottles, as a star is to a Christmas tree. Perfect I tell you!

6. Salt Cellar — This vintage inspired cellar is a star player on every kitchen counter. How do I know? Well, I've had this item on my counter for quite a few years now, and I love it! Easy access for a pinch of salt here and there.

There you have it folks, the best of the best! On a final note, if you haven't seen or haven't voted, please participate on the poll to the right ------>