2018 Gift Guide for Traveling Foodies

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With our move across the country and a little house drama I haven’t even had a chance to take care of my holiday gift list.

If you are like me and are a little behind on the shopping list we’ve got a few ideas for all the travelers and foodies in your life (or for yourself). 

Reusable Collapsible Straw 

I almost always have a drink with me, but I’m trying to break the disposable cup and straw habit. A lot of places are getting better about using recyclable or compostable cups, but straws are still an issue. So I love this straw for any time I’m away from home. It comes with a case to carry it in and put it back in if it is dirty and you don’t have anywhere to put it. 

The World Atlas of Street Food 

There are phenomenal restaurants all over the world, but there is something special about street food. The experience of eating from a cart on a bustling street where the only common language you speak is the food on the plate being handed from maker to eater is like no other. You can’t get the same feel for the pulse of a city sitting at a white table clothed table.

Gourmia Portable Cold Brew Maker

If you are addicted to cold brew (guilty!), you will love this compact cold brew maker. Iced coffee hasn’t caught on everywhere and sometimes only a real cold brew will do – none of that nasty iced americano –and this easy to use carafe means you can get your caffeine kick no matter where you are.

Food Journeys of a Lifetime

This beautiful book is great for inspiring your next trip or as a coffee table conversation starter. Exploring food-related travel experiences from markets to cooking lessons to a whole section on desserts around the world, there is sure to be something for every food lover and the photography is phenomenal.

Aperitivo: The cocktail culture of Italy 

Drinks, snacks, and friends. Life doesn’t get much better than that and no one does it better than the Italians. This cocktail book features classic drinks for the Italian ritual of aperitivo as well as little bites to kick the evening off right.

omNom Chocolates

You really can’t go wrong with chocolate and these delicious bars from Iceland are a beautiful gift. Organic, single origin beans and high quality flavors such as sea salt fromSaltverk in the Westfjords of Iceland all wrapped up in whimsical packaging that is art in itself.

Jet Bag Bottle Bag

Can’t go to a new place without picking up a local bottle of wine? These bags are perfect for any wine loving traveler. Protect the bottle in your luggage and if it does break these bags will absorb the liquid so your clothes aren’t ruined along with your wine.

Happy gift giving and we hope your holiday season is full of joy and hope.