The holiday season is upon us and I’ll just keep it 100 – I like gifts. I mean at what other point in the year is it socially acceptable to just list all the stuff you’ve had your eye on all year on the interwebs? Exactly. I did a gift guide last year and the year before so I figured I’d continue the tradition. It’s funny looking back because there are some things that I’ve acquired and other things I still want (looking at you The French Chef DVDs and food dehydrator). So alas, I bring you my 2010 wish list…
Canon Rebel
As I become more into food blogging I strive to make things better. A DSLR would make my photos so much better. Plus I could use a new life project and photography seems like a great one. This may just be my present to myself. I don’t want some silly lens package, I want this camera body only.
Lens
Because I’m awesome (and anal) I’ve already decided what my first lens will be. Apparently this is a great lens at a great price. A lot of my fave food bloggers give it props, so clearly it’s good enough for me.
KitchenAid Stand Mixer Food Grinder Attachment
My KitchenAid Stand Mixer is one of my favourite toys without a doubt. I use it as much as I can which also means that I’ve been consuming a formidable amount of butter this year. I’ve been looking for more savoury vs. sweet uses for my stand mixer and I really think the meat grinder would be the perfect addition to my life. I see sausage-making in my future…
Le Creuset fry pan
It’s no secret that I’m pretty obsessed with my Le Creuset dutch oven. I use it ALL. THE. TIME. Recently I’ve come across a few recipes that ask to start a dish on the stove and then take it in the same frying pan into the oven. Now I don’t have a frying pan that does this so I end up have to use a frying pan and then a casserole dish. Muy annoying. So of course I want the Le Creuset fry pan. Of course.
Adjustable Rolling Pin
I was on the MOMA Store site and came across this super cool adjustable rolling pin with measurements on it. Um, best idea! I hate rolling out dough and the recipe says to roll it out to 9″. I’m always like “I DON’T HAVE A RULER”. If I had this rolling pin I wouldn’t have to get angry while rolling dough.
Lowel Ego lights
My new apartment is fab because it has a lot of natural light. Natural light means my photos have become a lot better. Well, at least during the summer. Now that winter is setting in it gets dark so early so that by the time dinner is ready it’s dark and I have to use my lighting setup to hook up my photos. While my two desks lamps do an OK job what I really want are these Ego lights.
Le Creuset Stainless Steel Knob
One of the reasons that I bought my Le Creuset was to make no-knead bread. Trouble is, the plastic knobs on the pots can’t be used under such high temperatures. So I end up unscrewing the knob and fashioning a knob out of foil. Not so classy. The other day I was combing the interwebs and saw that there is a stainless steel knob. I want that!
Kyocera Ceramic Knives
Now while I love Oprah I don’t often fall for her “tricks” and my tricks I mean product suggestions. When I watched her favourite things and saw the ceramic knife I was intrigued but didn’t think much about it. It wasn’t until my girl Catriona aka Coco (of Coco & Lowe) tweeted about buying the knife that my ears perked up. Apparently that bugger is sharp, like finger severing sharp. Oh ceramic, you make my flat iron so good and now my knives? Bring. It.
Tea Stick Infuser
I’m a BIG tea drinker and love any little gadgets to make my tea experience even better. I recently gave up tea bags in favour of loose tea because a.) it’s so much better, b.) there are so many more flavours and c.) it’s cheaper! I love anything that allows me to have loose-leaf tea on a per-cup basis.
Bodum Mug
And since I love tea so much I’m always on the lookout for new drinking vessels. These double-walled mugs are (to borrow an old term) “tha bomb diggity”. I have some from IKEA but I’ve been coveting these Bodum ones for a minute.
Ok, so I need another cookbook like I need another hole in my head, but I really want this! I have a bit of a girl crush on Dorie Greenspan and of course I love love LOVE French food, so how could I pass this one up? It’s calling my name…
Okay, so the holidays aren’t ALL about getting, you have to give too! Here are a few of my fave food-related charities:
Second Harvest
Food Share
The Stop
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I like your Christmas list items. I totally need a new camera, I am on the market for one. Thanks for sharing the above info.
I have a crazy vitamin D sunlight desk lamp. I don’t know how it compares. It is actually probably more expensive. It makes room bright bright.
I also have a tea steeper that is silicon, looks like a strawberry, and has a ‘leaf’ cover for your mug, and a leaf pull as well. Micro, dishwasher, etc- safe. Pretty awesome.
I will get you nothing on your list. I will meet you for a baked treat at Whole Foods or a place of your choice. (Apparently, this is okay because Fran isn’t buying from your list either! Fran and I are both American. It is like we are related, Tonya. Wow. Note to self: no commenting on blogs when sleepy.)
Kristin, your comment made my evening!
Is this some kind of family hint? I’ve already got my gift lined up…
LOL no hint. Not like when I just straight forward my Amazon list
great post!! Hope Santa delivers a few items from your list..bribe him with your fabulous cookies.
It might work. LOL
i just got the Canon Rebel T2 which also takes great HD video. I want the 50mm lens also, but got the 17-85mm which can take great close up shots but also doubles great for portrait photography.
check out my blog, the past couple photos are taken with it. i’m in love!
I bought a Canon EOS T1i last month. My point-and-shoot broke. (No, I didn’t cause it to break :))
I love it, I love it. I got mine at Best Buy at 0% interest for 18 months. The price was good. Costco has a good deal, a little cheaper with some nice lenses. Only, I didn’t have that much cash to fork out, since we just got slammed with other unexpected expenses. Anyway, I hope you get it.
Nice blog! I’m browsing around and liking your recipes a lot. As for the rest of your list– my husband should see it. We think alike!