14 Gifts for Your Food-Loving Valentine

By Morgan Goldberg
Updated February 09, 2018
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So your Valentine likes food—a lot. Whether you’re celebrating with your chef-obsessed significant other, master home cook sister, or mixology-minded friend (Galentine’s Day, anyone?), you’ve got to get the right gift. From a stunning, handcrafted apron and a ceramic French press to salty jerky bouquets and sweet pints of chocolatier-inspired ice cream, we’ve gathered the best gifts to show your favorite food lover how much you care. Platonic or romantic, your epicure Valentine will definitely be impressed with artisanal drinking vinegar or chef-approved sea salt. Here, the 14 delicious food products and beautiful kitchen tools we’d want to receive this February 14.
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Jacobsen Salt Co. Pink Himalayan Sea Salt

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Chefs like Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Michael Symon and Alice Waters are all big fans of Jacobsen Salt Co., which sources its pink Himalayan sea salt straight from the mountains of Pakistan. $8/4.9oz

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Le Creuset Heart Cocotte

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Festive and romantic, this one-quart, heart-shaped cocotte from Le Creuset is useful above all. With retro scalloped handles and reliable cast iron material, it’s a rockstar for slow-cooking, braising and roasting. $150

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The Manly Man Company Beef Jerky Rose Bouquet

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For a jerky-loving man or woman, this bouquet is way better than over-priced flowers. The accompanying pint glass doubles nicely as a vase. $72

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Compartes Valentine’s Heart Shaped Box

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This Compartes heart-shaped box of 35 signature truffles is the elegant, sophisticated version of the convenience store classic. The truffles from this LA-based chocolatier are as deliciously handmade as they are intricately designed. $99.95

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Salt & Straw Chocolatier Series 5 Pint Pack

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Nothing shows love like ice cream and Portland-based Salt & Straw’s inventive flavors rank amongst our favorites. Every February, they collaborate with local chocolate makers to create five original pints like this year’s marzipan fig bon bon and Mexican chocolate fernet. $65

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Moet & Chandon Rosé Impérial Champagne

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An extravagant Valentine’s Day isn’t complete without a bit of bubbly. And it should probably be pink like this well-balanced rosé Champagne with notes of red berries and orange zest. $56.99

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Cherry Bombe: The Cookbook

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This dazzling compilation of 100 recipes from 100 brilliant, food world women is a thoughtful and timeless gift. Inspiring contributors like Melissa Clark, Angela Dimayuga, Gail Simmons and Christina Tosi make this cookbook incredibly valuable to any home cook. $23.79

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Mouth Hot Hot Hot Sauce Kit

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If your love likes it hot, then we’ve got a gift basket that will spice things up. Five artisan hot sauces that range in heat and flavor will definitely do the trick. From a creamy, garlicky North African sauce with paprika and Cayenne to a Scotch bonnet, Thai chili and habanero sauce spiked with papaya juice, the heat will be impossible to ignore. $61.50

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Song Tea & Ceramics The Classic Collection

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A tea-drinker’s dream, this premier collection of three loose leaf teas represents white, oolong and red (also known as black) tea craftsmanship methods. The leaves are sourced from clean growing regions in China and Taiwan to create teas that are decidedly textural and complex, each with its own history and flavor profile. $60

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Hedley & Bennett Bordeaux Apron

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Hedley & Bennett’s beautifully handcrafted aprons are as functional as they are sleek. They’re specifically designed to handle professional kitchen action. The cook in your life will fall in love with the deep burgundy chino twill Bordeaux Apron with its cotton, vanilla-hued straps, convenient iPhone chest pocket and matte black hardware. $85

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Fog Linen Large Red White Check Linen Tray

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Japanese brand Fog Linen’s smart, lightweight trays are made of linen covered in poly resin, which makes them easily hand-washable. These charming utility pieces are perfect for your decor-minded valentine. $38

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Yield Ceramic French Press

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If caffeine plays a significant role in your relationship, this stunning, 850mL ceramic French press by Yield is just the gift you’re looking for. The matte pitcher with shiny copper pull brews delicious, rich coffee the traditional way. With its graceful design, it begs to be displayed in the kitchen. $120

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Inna Black Mission Fig Shrub

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Your mixologist valentine is going to love you for this. Inna black mission fig shrub is a tasty drinking vinegar that works incredibly to make sodas, cocktails and even salad dressing. Earthy figs and acidic vinegar cleverly balance each other out. $15/12.7 fl oz

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Dana’s Bakery Champagne & Strawberry Macarons

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Give the gift of delicate French pastries this Valentine’s Day with 12 imaginative, handmade macarons from Dana’s Bakery. Champagne and strawberry flavors are romantic and luxurious for the occasion. Plus, they’re gluten-free and made with almond flour. $34.50

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