Holiday Gift Guide 2016

SANTABABY

There's no escaping buying a gift for your significant other, whether you've been together for decades or are spending the holiday together for the first time. When in doubt, our advice is to go with something you can both enjoy—a win-win situation.

Uuni 2S Portable Wood-Fired Oven ($300)

Nothing says “I appreciate you” like the gift of endless homemade Neapolitan pizza. Especially pies cooked in a sleek, versatile oven in under 60 seconds. Bonus: leftover pizza for breakfast.

Rose Gold Juicer ($459)

Splurge on your juice-loving partner in crime with a supremely elegant machine that'll match their new iPhone. You can also use it to make ice cream once the juice cleanse-induced delirium takes over.

Sansaire Sous-Vide Immersion Circulator ($199)

Consider this tool a subtle way of saying "stop overcooking the pork chops." And don't let the modern technique scare you: It's as easy to use as a slow cooker and takes up even less space.

SymmetryBreakfast ($25)

There's an unspoken rule in gifting this book that you'll be making at least one breakfast in bed for your sleigh mate. And with 100 recipes to choose from, it might just turn into a weekly habit.

Portable BBQ Suitcase ($85)

Have charcoal grill, will travel. It's the perfect size to make a burger-fueled picnic for two, and a handy ash catcher makes cleanup a breeze, so you can get on with adventuring in no time.

Owl Friends Chopsticks ($13)

Show just how wise you are with these stylish chopsticks. They're the perfect gift for a new fling and send the message that you're ready to take things from takeout to a romantic dinner at home.

SANTA’SLITTLE HELPER

Santa's nothing without his elves, but a cook is nothing without the knives, measuring tools and serving utensils that make a kitchen tick. Set your friends and family up with everything they'll need to cook their way through the holiday season.

Cut Throat Knives (Starts at $211)

These handmade Australian knives make the cut—and will make it hard to stay out of the kitchen. Whether it's an all-purpose chef's knife or utility paring knife, your favorite cook is set.

Blue + White Stoneware Ladle ($38)

Stove-to-table is the new farm-to-table. This beautifully patterned ladle acts as its own spoon rest, and is the perfect companion for the soups and stews everyone's eating throughout the winter.

MeasureUp Beaker Set ($30)

Take the math out of holiday baking with these smart, stackable measuring tools. They work for both wet and dry ingredients, and take the inevitable stack of dirty bowls out of the (cookie) equation.

Marble Rolling Pin with Stand ($20)

The useful wooden stand means the tool won't roll away, and the white marble pin is so striking you might find it displayed on your friend's counter when you go over for pie.

Leaf Olive Pick Set ($25)

These versatile picks are handcrafted in India and work just as well on olives for a dirty martini as they do to hold together melon and prosciutto hors d'oeuvres for a holiday cocktail party.

Spurtle ($89)

This traditional Scottish tool is extremely fun to say, but it's even more fun to use. And considering it's ideal for everything from stirring to flipping, it'll become your recipient’s go-to gadget.

FATSANTA

Santa loves his cookies, but who's to say he doesn't love caviar and chocolate truffles, too? Go beyond the peppermint bark this year and give that food lover a little something extra. Let's hope your friends are the sharing type.

ROE Caviar ($100)

This white sturgeon single-origin caviar is sustainably sourced from Northern California. So not only are you giving someone a high-class at-home cocktail hour, you're giving peace of mind, too.

Vosges Holiday Cheer Truffles ($40)

The innovative chocolate company's holiday collection features enchanted forest-inspired flavors like matcha pistachio pine and black mint. Plus, there are two of each one in every box (hint, hint).

Gingerbread Butter ($7)

Good luck trying not to steal back this silky, spiced sweet potato-based spread. Apply liberally on quick breads and muffins, but also try it on pork tenderloin for a sweet-savory twist.

Eataly ($50)

A nine-page photo glossary of bread and cheese? Yes, please. Give the cook in your life this Italian cooking tome, complete with hundreds of the mega store's recipes, then invite yourself over for dinner.

Chococurb Subscription ($57)

Outfit your favorite chocolate fanatic for the next six months with a subscription of high-quality chocolates from around the world. Go for the nano option: Smaller bites mean maximum discovery.

Breakfast Sausage Seasoning ($8)

Anything can be breakfast if you try hard enough—or if you sprinkle this sage, chipotle and nutmeg blend on whatever you're cooking. Try it on tofu for a deceivingly delicious vegetarian meal.

BADSANTA

Everyone has a vice (or two), Santa included. These are the things jolly old St. Nick packs to get him through that never-ending trek from the North Pole to chimneys around the world (just remember to let the reindeer do the driving).

Shacksbury Reserve Cider Gift Box ($50)

Wine isn't the only drink that gets a fancy aging treatment—this limited-release cider is aged in bourbon and Madeira barrels. Add in pure Vermont maple syrup, and you're halfway to holiday breakfast.

Wandering Bear Coffee Peppermint Mocha Cold Brew ($12)

Boxed wine is so last summer: Boxed cold brew is where it's at. This peppermint and dark chocolate version is decidedly winter and stays fresh for a month, perfect for caffeinating while hibernating.

The Oak Bottle (Starting at $40)

Speed-aging is now a reality, thanks to this genius tool, which ages your Two-Buck Chuck (or favorite beer, cocktail or spirit) to perfect complexity in mere hours. Perfect for those *fun* family get-togethers.

Goose Island Sofie Farmhouse Ale ($8 for a 375-mL bottle)

This wine barrel-aged Belgian ale from Chicago's Goose Island is one you can (and should) drink year-round, but the hand-zested orange peel and peppery effervescence make it feel particularly festive.

Buzzed Flask ($18)

There's no amount of holiday craziness a little something tucked in a coat pocket can't fix. This flask also doubles as a gift bag of sorts: Stock it for your special someone and make spirits bright.

"Truth Serum" Decanter ($40)

A season of family dinners with free-flowing alcohol is begging for secrets to come out. Give your dad this elegant decanter, then wine down and find out who’s really been naughty or nice this year.

SECRETSANTA

The office tree is trimmed, your holiday sweater is on and now all that's left is to find the perfect item for your company gift exchange. For $25 or less, here’s how to tell your coworker how you really feel without getting fired.