My 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

My favorite items to gift during the holiday season!

Hi Substackers!

Finding the prefect presents for your loved ones isn’t always easy. We all have that one Auntie who is impossible to shop for, right? 

That’s why I wanted to share some of my favorite items to gift. I hope it helps you check off all the special people on your list this holiday season!

Hope you’re all staying safe!

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For new moms who can’t get enough sleep:

Live Tinted  Prep & Correct - Rays + Huestick - $38

Use as a color-corrector for dark shadows or as blush/lipstick/eye shadow!

For your chai loving Auntie: 

Andrew’s Honey - USQ Greenmarket - from $9

There’s something for everyone here: Andrew’s Hot Honey, Matcha-infused Honey, actual honeycomb, you name it!

For your friend who loves food so much she’ll wear it:

Delicacies Jewelry

Rep all your favorite foods with necklaces, earrings, and rings from Delicacies Jewelry (my favorite is the tomato pendant!). They also donate 10% of their profits to help fight hunger in communities across the country.

For the young chef in your house:

Craftstone Knives - 10-inch chef’s knife with a torrefied maple handle - $155

This is a stunning knife that I use in my own kitchen! For an additional $30 get it personalized and engraved.

For the person who has everything: 

ACLU donation

Give a donation in your loved one’s name and help stand up for those who need it. 

For the culinary adventurer:

Kalustyan’s gift card 

My favorite grocery store in New York City - you can find everything here from fresh curry leaves to Omani limes and beyond. 

For the friend with an insatiable sweet tooth:

Breads Bakery - Chocolate Babka (3 Pack) - $49.95

Breads is a quintessential New York bakery and let me tell you they make a killer babka.

For the food-loving book worm in your life:

The Cuban Table: A celebration of food, flavors, and history - $37.50

Earth Medicines: Ancestral Wisdom, Healing Recipes, and Wellness Rituals from a Curandera - $24.95 

The Korean Vegan Cookbook: Reflections and Recipes from Omma’s Kitchen - $29.99

Filipinx: Heritage Recipes from the Diaspora - $40.00

These are some cookbooks I’ve been loving recently!

For the grandkids:

Kulture Khazana - Holiday Gift Bundle - $45

Support small businesses with this cute, educational gift!

For young readers:

Tomatoes for Neela - $17.99

My first children’s book! I wrote this to encourage families to cook together and teach kids where their food comes from! Don’t forget to try ‘Paati’s Tomato Sauce’ recipe!

Love,