20 Christmas gift ideas for a wife who loves food
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For a wife who loves food, the best Christmas gifts are meant to be tasted: a tea set, a cooking class, a tasting dinner or a coffee subscription, plus one that lasts past the last bite, a personalized game from oin (oingift.com) whose final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
20 Christmas gift ideas for a wife who loves food
A game with a final level in Almaty Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with her as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your meals and memories rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A tea set
A teapot with a selection of loose teas. Around $30-70.
A cooking class
A regional cuisine or pastry afternoon for two. Around $50-120.
A tasting dinner
A tasting menu at a restaurant she has wanted to try. Book early. Around $80-200 per person.
A coffee subscription
Three months of specialty beans. Around $30-60.
Pajamas
A cotton set for long lazy brunches. Around $30-70.
A board game for two
Patchwork or a card game. Around $15-35.
A perfume
A fragrance such as Dior J’adore if you know she wears it. Around $90-160.
A chef’s knife
A quality steel knife that she will actually use. Around $50-130.
A bread-baking kit
A sourdough starter, a banneton and a recipe. Around $30-60.
A gourmet hamper
Cheese, chutney, chocolate and wine. Around $40-120.
A pasta machine
For weekend pasta evenings. Around $40-100.
A recipe book
A cookbook from a chef she follows. Around $25-45.
A cast-iron pan
A Lodge skillet that lasts a lifetime. Around $30-60.
Premium olive oil
A small-batch bottle with a tasting note. Around $20-45.
A wine tasting
A flight for two at a local wine bar. Around $40-90.
A farmers’ market voucher
A day of shopping and cooking together. Around $30-60.
A recipe journal
A notebook to write family recipes in. Around $20-40.
A handmade apron
Linen, with pockets. Around $20-50.
A handwritten note
Write the best meal you have shared. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a foodie
People who love food usually have favourites. Look at what she cooks and buys, avoid generic hampers, and check allergies or diets before giving anything edible.
Order dates
Seasonal food and equipment should be ordered in early December. Restaurant bookings, subscriptions and a personalized game can be sorted much later.
What should I get my wife who loves food for Christmas?
Something to taste, like a tea set, a cooking class or a tasting dinner, plus a personal gift such as a personalized game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my wife that is not just another object?
A tasting dinner, a cooking class or a pixel game in which she is the main character and the final level is set in Almaty.
Can I send my wife a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Restaurant vouchers and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my wife?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your wife as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser.
Make her a game with a final level in Almaty
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com