12 New Year gift ideas for your crush who loves food
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For your crush who loves food, the best New Year gifts reward someone who loves to eat and cook: a cookbook, good chocolate, a home pizza kit, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that plays your memories back.
12 New Year gift ideas for your crush who loves food
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A cookbook
A book from Ottolenghi or Samin Nosrat. Around $25-45.
Good chocolate
A box from Godiva, Lindt or a local chocolatier. Around $20-50.
A home pizza kit
Dough, sauce and a pizza stone for a night in. Around $30-80.
A tea set
A loose-leaf sampler with an infuser, or a premium tea from a specialist. Around $25-60.
A spice or hot-sauce set
A tasting box of spices or hot sauces. Around $25-60.
A tasting dinner
A multi-course menu at a restaurant on their list. Around $80-250.
A vision board kit
Magazines, glue and a board for the year ahead. Around $15-40.
A round of mini golf or bowling
A silly afternoon out. Around $15-40.
A well-made tote
A canvas or leather tote they will carry daily. Around $30-120.
A jar of resolutions
Write one each, seal it and open it next year. It costs little.
A handwritten letter
Say what you value about them, in your own words, on good paper. It costs little.
Buying for a food lover
If they cook, give something that improves a favourite dish: a good knife, a cookbook from a chef they admire or an ingredient box. If they mostly eat out, a booked table does the job.
Avoid appliances that take counter space.
Buying for your crush
A gift for a crush should be low-pressure. Keep it light and small, and pick something that matches what you already know about them.
Avoid anything expensive or intimate, which can make a first move feel heavy.
If you are shopping at the last minute
Chocolates, tasting boxes and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment. Pair one with a handwritten note about the year ahead.
Keep it light. After the holidays a small, thoughtful gift is more welcome than a large one.
What should I get my crush who loves food for New Year?
A cookbook, good chocolate or a home pizza kit. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game that plays your memories back.
What is a unique New Year gift for my crush that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where they are the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end that looks ahead. It gives them a memory instead of another object. A game that plays back your best meals together is a good addition.
Can I send my crush a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Chocolates 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 crush?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your crush, generated from an authorized photo. It can be a good low-pressure gift for a crush, because it is playful and does not have to say everything at once. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install.
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