I love your blog and the amazing food you cook, and now I’m officially adding you to my list of things I’m thankful for because YOU FINALLY GAVE ME AN IDEA OF WHAT TO GET MY DAD FOR CHRISTMAS. Smoked sugar, “Wilder Quarterly”, and that delish Catbird candle. God bless you.
Get out of here with that smoked sugar! My bf would love it. He’s up for anything with smoke. Once, it was ice for a cocktail. That project burned right through the bottom of a pot, made our place smell like a dive bar, and totally worked. Good times.
Love this! Thanks. I’ve started looking forward to it! No new favorite local cheese this year? I continue to love both Willi’s bandaged cheddar and the Roelli red rock thanks to you.
Eleanor- Good question! I am sure there are great new cheeses out there, but I am afraid I haven’t been very adventurous recently and don’t have any suggestions. I’ll make trying more cheese a resolution for 2013. ; )
Jenna- huh! Good feedback. Haven’t had problems with mine, but I don’t use them everyday. Did you contact West Elm? Maybe they know something about it and could help you out.
TIM! I love everything about this list – a tour around your house, heart and mind. If only you were here we could have smoked sugar cocktail and an album review party. That mini tin of salt is so cool!
OMG TIM! This Thanksgiving I am thankful for you and your blog. I’ve truly loved your blog these past 10 months (since I started following you) and your gift guide is beyond brilliant. I love everything about it! You’re so funny and I truly enjoy getting a glimpse of you and your home. We just legalized gay marriage in Washington State, so I think you and Brian need to move here so we can be friends, enjoy cocktails and have dinner parties :)
I love your holiday gift guide. Last year I bought the little glass spinny thing that loves light (dang it, can’t remember the name for the life of me), but it makes me & my husband so happy looking at it. And in this guide you mention my most favorite movie ever, Days of Heaven, so I’m thrilled. I’ve also bookmarked half your list for my own personal one :) Thanks Tim! You are the best.
Great list of ideas. Love the duvet cover. My favorite idea though is the framed photo of Angela Lansbury. Can you tell me where you came upon that particular photo? I love it. It is so perfect! Jessica Fletcher, my hero :)
Angela Lansbury! I could not be more thrilled that “Murder, She Wrote” is currently streaming on Netflix. She is so great. Love this gift guide too, as always!
That mini tin of Maldon Salt is too much. Sheer brilliance. Seeing as I am that person that carries around a mini jar of a friend’s home-made crushed red pepper flakes, I think this may just be the best stocking stuffer ever…(with an extra one for my purse of course :)
I’ve started doing gift guides this year (two up so far with more to come between now and Christmas) and I’m with you on all of these suggestions! I’ve been eyeing up gold cutlery for a while (but I’m not convinced that I would get it passed my husband), Rookie is the site that I wish had existed when I was 15 (so I obviously bought myself the yearbook), and we have the tarot deck candle in our kitchen. Going to go and look up the rhubarb hops syrup now…
Your lists are always beautiful, thoughtful and inspired! I am a huge fan of Quince and Apple’s Tart Cherry and White Tea preserves. It pairs beautifully with another amazing Wisconsin cheese, Evalon goat cheese, (served on a slice of lightly toasted baguette)! Can you find it in Chicago? If not, plan another trip to Madison! http://www.saxoncreamery.com/online/our_cheeses/evalon/
I am keen on the sea flakes box :-). I always travel outside of Southern Europe with a little bottle of olive oil (usually in my cosmetic bag, just in case I cross borders where they check all the food, like they do here in New Zealand). If the food taste really bland I generally manage to save it by adding a little olive oil (and if applicable, lemon juice and salt), but during my last trip in the Pacific I also bought with me some salt flakes, and they made such a difference!! Still, I didn’t have a proper box for them, Thank you for the idea.
Another great list, thank you for putting it together. And I couldn’t agree with you more about using a tool for its intended purpose. I bought a copper Jam pan a long time ago in France and love using it every year when I make my peach jam!
Also, Smoked Sugar…I cant image how good that would taste when used in a glaze
Thanks for all you bring to the web and my own little corner of the universe. I’ve been a lurking reader for some time, but the fact that you managed to come up with a culinary item involving smoke that my mother, a chef who loves all things smoked and always says “hugs,” when I ask what I can give her for Christmas, doesn’t own requires a shout-out. You are awesome! I, and my mother, come the 25th, thank you! Cheers and a very merry holiday season. I hope it goes on and on…
clearly i am months late reading this, but these were all great! i wish i had seen them sooner. or i’ll just use them for gifts year round. can’t wait for 2013…!!
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Katie says:
November 19th, 2012 at 8:10 am
I love your blog and the amazing food you cook, and now I’m officially adding you to my list of things I’m thankful for because YOU FINALLY GAVE ME AN IDEA OF WHAT TO GET MY DAD FOR CHRISTMAS. Smoked sugar, “Wilder Quarterly”, and that delish Catbird candle. God bless you.
(Also, yes and yes to T.Swift and Frank Ocean).
Daniel says:
November 19th, 2012 at 8:54 am
Yes to Taylor Swift. I am glad you gave it a try. =)
ileana says:
November 19th, 2012 at 9:09 am
Get out of here with that smoked sugar! My bf would love it. He’s up for anything with smoke. Once, it was ice for a cocktail. That project burned right through the bottom of a pot, made our place smell like a dive bar, and totally worked. Good times.
Great list!
Marlena says:
November 19th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Great round-up! We had the lemon Quince & Apple on Friday night and it went lickety-split. I love their spreads.
Eleanor says:
November 19th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Love this! Thanks. I’ve started looking forward to it! No new favorite local cheese this year? I continue to love both Willi’s bandaged cheddar and the Roelli red rock thanks to you.
Tim says:
November 19th, 2012 at 9:59 am
Eleanor- Good question! I am sure there are great new cheeses out there, but I am afraid I haven’t been very adventurous recently and don’t have any suggestions. I’ll make trying more cheese a resolution for 2013. ; )
Jenna says:
November 19th, 2012 at 10:14 am
I have the gold flatwear and was super excited when I found. Alas, it does not wash well and the gold finish is being rubbed off from everyday use.
Tim says:
November 19th, 2012 at 10:15 am
Jenna- huh! Good feedback. Haven’t had problems with mine, but I don’t use them everyday. Did you contact West Elm? Maybe they know something about it and could help you out.
Jenna says:
November 19th, 2012 at 11:21 am
Hi Tim,
Thanks! I will try that. I just figured that was just an effect of wear. They are a great looking set!
SG says:
November 19th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
TIM! I love everything about this list – a tour around your house, heart and mind. If only you were here we could have smoked sugar cocktail and an album review party. That mini tin of salt is so cool!
Jennifer says:
November 19th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
OMG TIM! This Thanksgiving I am thankful for you and your blog. I’ve truly loved your blog these past 10 months (since I started following you) and your gift guide is beyond brilliant. I love everything about it! You’re so funny and I truly enjoy getting a glimpse of you and your home. We just legalized gay marriage in Washington State, so I think you and Brian need to move here so we can be friends, enjoy cocktails and have dinner parties :)
Tim says:
November 19th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
thanks, all!
Jennifer- Sounds fun!
SG- you’re the best! xo
kickpleat says:
November 19th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
I love your holiday gift guide. Last year I bought the little glass spinny thing that loves light (dang it, can’t remember the name for the life of me), but it makes me & my husband so happy looking at it. And in this guide you mention my most favorite movie ever, Days of Heaven, so I’m thrilled. I’ve also bookmarked half your list for my own personal one :) Thanks Tim! You are the best.
Cheri says:
November 19th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Great list of ideas. Love the duvet cover. My favorite idea though is the framed photo of Angela Lansbury. Can you tell me where you came upon that particular photo? I love it. It is so perfect! Jessica Fletcher, my hero :)
Tim says:
November 19th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Hi Cheri- It is from the current issue of The Gentlewoman http://www.thegentlewoman.com/ She’s the best!
Cheri says:
November 19th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Oooh, that was quick! Thank you so very much! I’m off to do some browsing from your great suggestions. Happy Holidays to you~
kari says:
November 19th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Angela Lansbury! I could not be more thrilled that “Murder, She Wrote” is currently streaming on Netflix. She is so great. Love this gift guide too, as always!
rachel waters says:
November 19th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
That mini tin of Maldon Salt is too much. Sheer brilliance. Seeing as I am that person that carries around a mini jar of a friend’s home-made crushed red pepper flakes, I think this may just be the best stocking stuffer ever…(with an extra one for my purse of course :)
jenny says:
November 19th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
ANGELA. LANSBURY. I seriously freaked when I saw this. You are clearly awesome (though I knew this already).
Yosef - This American Bite says:
November 19th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
So many of these are gifts I’d love to buy myself!!
Gemma says:
November 20th, 2012 at 5:47 am
I’ve started doing gift guides this year (two up so far with more to come between now and Christmas) and I’m with you on all of these suggestions! I’ve been eyeing up gold cutlery for a while (but I’m not convinced that I would get it passed my husband), Rookie is the site that I wish had existed when I was 15 (so I obviously bought myself the yearbook), and we have the tarot deck candle in our kitchen. Going to go and look up the rhubarb hops syrup now…
Fork and Whisk says:
November 20th, 2012 at 10:39 am
thanks for the good info, I am definitely going to check out wilder, also that gold flatware looks nice.
Deena says:
November 20th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
I did not know I wanted gold flatware. And now I totally want gold flatware.
Sara says:
November 20th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Yesssssss! So good!!!!!!
sara says:
November 20th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
yes! I second the quince and apple hops. So good with some gin and sparkling water for something really light. love these lists :)
jenny says:
November 20th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
What a wonderful, thoughtful list! Best one I’ve seen yet :)
Ben says:
November 20th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
That duvet cover is simply incredible.
Tim says:
November 20th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Thanks, all!
Ben- Has West Elm made it to Canada? The duvet is the best.
The Duo Dishes says:
November 20th, 2012 at 11:30 pm
The Maldon is always a welcome gift. Glad you included it!
Christian Rene Friborg says:
November 21st, 2012 at 10:49 pm
I wish to receive everything in this list. Just perfect.
Lisa says:
November 22nd, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Your lists are always beautiful, thoughtful and inspired! I am a huge fan of Quince and Apple’s Tart Cherry and White Tea preserves. It pairs beautifully with another amazing Wisconsin cheese, Evalon goat cheese, (served on a slice of lightly toasted baguette)! Can you find it in Chicago? If not, plan another trip to Madison! http://www.saxoncreamery.com/online/our_cheeses/evalon/
Jackie says:
November 25th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
just discovered your blog…LOVE it! (and your gift guide, too:)
Alessandra says:
November 26th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
I am keen on the sea flakes box :-). I always travel outside of Southern Europe with a little bottle of olive oil (usually in my cosmetic bag, just in case I cross borders where they check all the food, like they do here in New Zealand). If the food taste really bland I generally manage to save it by adding a little olive oil (and if applicable, lemon juice and salt), but during my last trip in the Pacific I also bought with me some salt flakes, and they made such a difference!! Still, I didn’t have a proper box for them, Thank you for the idea.
Ciao
Alessandra
Dorie @ BrooklynSalt says:
November 27th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
I have always wanted goldware. I have Taylor. I need some pocket Maldon. My sister has to have the Rookie yearbook for xmas. I love this guide.
Beth says:
November 28th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Thank you for making me obsessed with finding/ordering those pickle chips.
Sharmila says:
November 29th, 2012 at 12:18 am
Jerusalem and My Kitchen Diaries 2 are my absolutely favourite books! This is, hands down, the best gift guide this year.
Fresh and Foodie says:
November 29th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Wow. I really want that syrup.
Sasha says:
November 29th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Love the framed Angela Lansbury photo. More proof that this blog is my favourite.
Great gift guide and happy holidays!
Phil says:
November 29th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Another great list, thank you for putting it together. And I couldn’t agree with you more about using a tool for its intended purpose. I bought a copper Jam pan a long time ago in France and love using it every year when I make my peach jam!
Also, Smoked Sugar…I cant image how good that would taste when used in a glaze
Jourdie says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 8:15 pm
Hi Tim!
Thanks for all you bring to the web and my own little corner of the universe. I’ve been a lurking reader for some time, but the fact that you managed to come up with a culinary item involving smoke that my mother, a chef who loves all things smoked and always says “hugs,” when I ask what I can give her for Christmas, doesn’t own requires a shout-out. You are awesome! I, and my mother, come the 25th, thank you! Cheers and a very merry holiday season. I hope it goes on and on…
Ashley says:
December 4th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Love you love a pickle chip
sami says:
December 10th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
taylor swift! noooooooooooooooooo!
everything else, yesssssssssssssssss!
Tim says:
December 10th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
Taylor Swift Forever! ; )
Melissa Gumiran says:
January 10th, 2013 at 10:16 am
clearly i am months late reading this, but these were all great! i wish i had seen them sooner. or i’ll just use them for gifts year round. can’t wait for 2013…!!
Tim says:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:57 pm
thanks, melissa! also, hiiii!