What do you give people who like to eat well, enjoy cooking and generally have a soft spot for the culinary things in life? Irregularly, but in the Christmas season concentrated, I receive exactly this question from friends, acquaintances, valued readers and from the family. Of course, you can not say that across the board, but a list of current and cherished products that give me great pleasure – or would make, I can of course already compile. And, if possible, I’ve linked most products directly to an online store where you can order and give.
The spectrum ranges from a simple (but indispensable) tweezers for dressing, many great books, some spirits, to smaller and larger gadgets for the kitchen. There should be something for everyone, I think.
Fancy products and technical gadgets for the kitchen
FreuZwiebel Original
A red onion confit from the small Hamburg manufacture FreuZwiebel with beguiling sweet, sour and spicy ratio. FreuZwiebel refines almost everything you can imagine. I also find the numerous variations particularly exciting, so any burger can be spiced up with the smoke variant, the FreuZwiebel ginger immediately conjures up a slight spiciness on many dishes.Fjord trout box with three sauces from Johannes King
The coveted classic from the Sylt star chef Johannes King is also available in his online store in time for Christmas: The house-pickled fjord trout is consistently one of the most popular plates in his gourmet store in Keitum. For Christmas, the fjord trout is now available in a gift box together with three sauces. Cocktail sauce, a spicy honey mustard sauce and light raw milk crème fraîche.Mustard Pauli
Delicious, versatile products and variety on the menu, that is one side of Mustard Pauli from Hamburg. The other side is about responsibility and sustainability. During production in the small manufactory no artificial additives are used, the ingredients are mainly from controlled organic cultivation. As a gift, the individual products are suitable – or the gift bag North with a choice of two types of mustard.Polyscience The Smoking Gun
The right amount of smoke gives vegetables, meat or even fish the right kick. The Smoking Gun produces pretty straightforward cold smoke, easy to dose and ideal for flavoring. For example, with classics such as hickory and apple wood or something more experimental with spices, fine teas or coffee.Chemex
Comeback of a classic. The filter coffee is current as nue. And the Chemex is virtually the classic among manual coffee makers and has been manufactured unchanged since its invention by Peter Schlumbohm in 1941. It not only looks classy, but (with a little skill and practice) makes the perfect filter coffee.
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No products found.The BeeferThe perfectly caramelized Maillard crust for steaks is achieved at 800 degrees top heat. The Beefer is not just a gas grill, it is, so to speak, meat lust turned into a machine and man’s (and grilling woman’s) new best friend. With me already for over two years in active use. In wind and weather.
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Sous vide cooking, the Anova thermostat is quite suitable. Originally from a Kickstarter campaign, the small device works well with apps on iPhone and Android and is ideal for cooking smaller quantities (up to 20 liters of water) and an accuracy of up to 0.1 ° C. Unfortunately, shipping costs from the U.S. are a bit higher….Le Creuset Signature cast iron roasterThe new, large roaster from Le Creuset. Not only a piece of jewelry, but ideal for all larger roasts and stews for up to eight people. It’s large enough to roast a whole leg of lamb, yet narrow enough that there’s still enough room in the oven for the side dishes. New features include: Handy, 45 percent larger handles that distribute weight more evenly and make it easier to move from the stove to the oven and from there to the table, even if you’re wearing thick oven mitts.
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No products found.Culinary books and cookbooks
French cuisine
The reference work, the bible for modern French cuisine by Yannick Alléno. The “Chef of the Year 2015 in France” shows many of his dishes, kitchen techniques and especially his sauce craft. Some 25 years of professional experience come together here in 1500 photographs, 500 recipes, and grandiose thoughts on the layouts of the dishes.
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No products found.The great GlanderIn his first novel, “The Great Glander,” Stevan Paul explores the question of what makes food art. The result is a passionate plea for care and authenticity, a declaration of love for cooking – and great fun. Exciting and written with a lot of sensitivity, and of course a lot of culinary expertise.
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Aalborg Jule Akvavit 2016The 2016 edition has just been released: A Danish luxury aquavit produced annually at Christmastime in limited edition. It is bottled in unique bottles inspired by old Danish models, the shape of which changes every three years. Subsequently, the molds are destroyed, so subsequent production is no longer possible. Each bottle bears the year and is closed with a natural cork.Imperial Stout Anagram Omnipollo
My beer discovery of the year, Omnipolllo’s Anagram is an Imperial Stout that is meant to be reminiscent of a blueberry cheesecake. Creamy 12% alcohol provides enough base for an exciting flavor explosion. Strong roasted aromas meet notes of dark chocolate. Coffee and cake in one, so to speak. An absolute must for every beer lover who likes exceptional tastes in a class of their own.Moutai
Until recently, this Chinese spirit was unknown to me – and already, if you pay a little attention, you meet it more and more often. It is distilled from millet and wheat according to a very long tradition, dhe taste is powerful and spicy. Perfect as an exclusive and fancy digestif after an Asian meal. Ron Zacapa Sistema Solera 23
Ron Zacapa, the Guatamaltese rum highly appreciated in the top gastronomy, is distilled from untreated sugar cane honey, giving it an unmatched sweetness and purity. The final maturation in sherry casks gives it its exceptional character. The aroma is reminiscent of almond, caramel, cinnamon, raisins, vanilla, the taste of honey-sweet butterscotch, spicy oak and dried fruit, as well as fruit and chocolate notes.
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