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Last Minute Gifts for Food Lovers and Booze Hounds

This one goes out to the always hungry, forever thirsty ones.

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Buying gifts for picky people can be tricky. And no one is pickier than the serious eater (we won't use the f-word) and the boozehound (we won't use the a-word) in your life.

Luckily, we're here to help. We've found the coolest things to eat and drink on the Internet, most of which can be delivered to your door without leaving your apartment. Plus, hidden perk? Edible and drinkable gifts increase the possibility of your recipient sharing their gift tenfold. So, there's that.

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Mason Jar Shaker

Buy it now at Provisions, $35

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Bourbon Barrel Matured Maple Syrup

Magnetic Kitchen Timer

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Pac Man Cookie Cutter Set

Buy it now at Walker, $20

Chile Salts from The Chili Lab

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Martini Gran Lusso Vermouth

Buy it now at DrinkUpNY, $29.99


This limited edition vermouth celebrate Martini's 150th birthday is at once both subtle and complex, and will be a welcome addition to any martini drinker's arsenal.


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Silver tray with Wooden Handles

Buy it now at TJMaxx, $39.99

A Homemade Cookbook by Blurb

Buy it now at Blurb, Prices Vary

The chef in your life undoubtedly has many cookbooks, but they don't have one like this. Using their own images and recipes, Blurb allows them to make a gorgeous, well-designed book they'll adore. The process is foolproof (the instructions walk you through the process) and the final product is handsome keepsake they can share with family and even sell in Blurb's bookstore.

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Glass Decanter

Buy it now at TJMaxx, $79.99

Starbucks Coffee Refill Tumbler

Buy it now at Starbucks, $30

Free freshly brewed coffee the entire month of January.

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Club W

Buy it now at Club W, $13/bottle

Club W takes the guesswork (and the footwork) out of finding wine you actually like. Head to the site and answer a handful of questions about your flavor preferences (Are you an adventurous eater? How do you like your coffee?) and Club W will pick a dozen wines based on your personal taste. And, deliver them. The wines are generally inexpensive ($12-$15) and, of the three wines they choose for me, I enjoyed all three. Wine problems, solved.

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Alton Brown's "Good Eats" Boxed Set

Owl's Brew, Tea Crafted for Cocktails

Buy it now at Provisions, $32


Tea-based cocktails are a thing, and Owl's Brew's artisanal mixers make them deliciously simple to make. The classic combines freshly-brewed English Breakfast tea with the tartness of lemon and lime. You add your booze of choice (gin, vodka or tequila are recommended) and—boom—you've got a refreshing, mixologist-quality drink. Plus, tea has antioxidants, which makes you feel a little better about downing all of that tequila.


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Danny Macaroons

Buy it now at Martha Stewart American Made, $36

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New York Cutting Board

Buy it now at AHeirloom, $48

Short Stack Cookbooks

Buy it now at Short Stack, Starting at $12


A whole new take on cookbooks that combine a magazine's timeliness and aesthetic with a traditional cookbook's usefulness. This is the future.


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Gold Japanese-Style Jigger

Buy it now at Cocktail Kingdom, $15.95

Jacobsen Salt Co. Pinot Noir Infused Classic Flake Salt

Buy it now at Martha Stewart American Made, $11.95

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Over-the-Sink Cutting Board

Buy it now at Trudeau, $26.99

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Jonathan Adler (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition Tomato Pop Candle

Buy it now at RED, $38

Mixing Glass

Buy it now at Cocktail Kingdom, $57.95

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Marshall's Haute Sauce Collection

Tonx Coffee Beans

Buy it now at Tonx, Starting at $12

When coffee-vets from Stumptown, Intelligentsia, Ritual, Lighthouse and Victrola come together, the result is brewing gold. Tonx takes the guess work out of making stellar coffee at home, shipping insanely fresh beans right to your door. Get thee a grinder and a fresh press and your entire coffee experience will change.

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Chef's Choice WafflePro Square Waffle Maker

Buy it now at Everything Kitchens, $99.95

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Usagi Cobbler Shaker

Buy it now at Cocktail Kingdom, $39.95

Craft Beerds

Buy it now at Craft Beerds, $19.95

A colorful collection of beer labels—with beards!—that will please connoisseurs of both.

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