The Food Lover's Ultimate Gift Guide

Dec. 10, 2012 — -- intro: With Chanukah underway and Christmas coming up, it's easy to be thrown into a sheer shopping panic. Here are some of our favorite gifts for the food lover in your life. From a wine sampler box to dog biscuits, these gifts will satisfy everyone in your family including Fido. (And all the gifts are under 100 bucks!)

quicklist:1category: title: The Budding Scientisturl: text: Molecular Gastronomy Cuisine R-Evolution

$58.95

Create mint caviar, emulsified eggnog and chocolate spaghetti with this molecular gastronomy kit. The kit includes additives, tools and a DVD with 50 recipes. It's the perfect gift for someone who wants to play with their food.media: 17826805 related:

quicklist:2category: title: The Hostess With the Mostessurl: text: Cool Culinaria's "We Cater to Parties" Apron

$25.00

Have a friend who's always entertaining? This apron will certainly give everyone a chuckle at the next dinner party. Check out the Cool Culinaria website for other fun vintage-inspired memorabilia.media: 17826720 related:

quicklist:3category: title: The BBQ Loverurl: text: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Saddlebag Sauce Set

$16.99

Do you have a serious grill master in your family? If they haven't perfected their BBQ sauce recipe quite yet, give them this sauce from the BBQ pros. The Saddlebag set features their Sensuous Slathering sauce, Roasted Garlic Honey sauce, Wango Tango & Cajun Foreplay spice rub.

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quicklist:4category: title: The Sweet Toothurl: text: Cake Out's 'The Modern Cupcake'

$35.70 for six

These indulgent layered cakes are baked in take-out containers. Choose from fun flavors like salted margarita, saucy peanut and raspberry soiree. Each take-out container holds the equivalent of about two cupcakes.media: 17826628 related:

quicklist:5category: title: The Health Nuturl: text: Bobbi Brown Eat Pretty Powerful Cube from KIND Bars

$39.95 for 20 bars

This box of KIND bars was curated by beauty guru Bobbi Brown. It's packed with twenty bars in flavors like dark chocolate and sea salt as well as cashew ginger and spice. A portion of sales goes to fund a new kitchen at the Broome Street Academy, a charter high school in New York. The school prepares students to graduate with New York State Regents diplomas.media: 17826793 related:

quicklist:6category: title: The Family Peturl: text: William Greenberg's Dog Biscuits

$20 for 1 pound

Man's best friend only deserves the best. Buy your dog these treats from the chic New York bakery William Greenberg and he might actually obey. You can purchase the half-pound size for $10.media: 17826860 related:

quicklist:7category: title: The Wine Enthusiasturl: text: Emeril's Curated Holiday Party Sampler

$39.95

Emeril Lagasse has selected his favorite six wines from around the country for this sampler. The 50ml bottles come with the chef's recommended food pairings. Other chefs and celebrities like Michael Chiarello and Molly Sims have also selected their favorite samplers.media: 17826849 related:

quicklist:8category: title: The Burger Guyurl: text: Sur La Table's Ornament Slider

$13

Every burger lover needs an ornament commemorating their favorite food. This slider from Sur La Table may not be edible but will certainly be enjoyed every year hanging on the tree.media: 17826815 related:

quicklist:9category: title: The Chocoholicurl: text: Fred Flare's Hot Chocolate on a Stick

$15

Making a rich cup of hot chocolate on the go has never been easier. Choose between salted caramel or Belgian milk chocolate. Swirl the sticks in a cup of hot milk for an authentic hot chocolate experience that will satisfy any craving.media: 17826761 related:

quicklist:10category: title: The Carb Loverurl: text: Average Joe Artisan Bread Kit Cook's Edition

$39

Bake artisan-quality loaves in your own oven with this bread kit in a box. Using equipment you already own, this simple kit makes a delicious product without the mess. The kit comes with enough ingredients for three loaves and you can purchase refills for $15.media: 17826692 related:

quicklist:11category: title: The Big Kidurl: text: Williams Sonoma's No-Bake Winter Wonderland Gingerbread House Kit

$56.95

Miss making the gingerbread houses you used to as a kid? This kit comes with pre-baked gingerbread, food coloring, royal icing and different types of candy.media: 17826899 related: