Must Have Gifts to Entertain

Over my years of entertaining friends and family I've definitely accumulated my share of stylish presentation pieces and cool gadgets, and yet during the holidays I always find a few more items to add to my wish list. I hope my entertaining hutch can hold it all !

Here's a few gift ideas for the entertainer on your christmas list:

Stocking Stuffers ($20 and under)

Knock, Knock ...

Antique Door Knob Stopper, Pottery Barn

Although you may not want to put a cap on the evening these beautiful wine stoppers will make it hard to resist !

The Slice of the Party

Kuhn Rikon Pairing Knives, Williams-Sonoma

These colourful knives perform double duty making quick work of peeling and slicing, and with such a stylish design you won't be quick to put them back in their drawer.

Great Gifts ($50 to $100)

For the Holiday Hostess who could use an extra hand ...

Royal VKB Serving Tray, To Set a Table

Easily carried with one hand leaving the other free to open doors and shake hands, this tray transports drinks without tipping or spilling them. No balancing act necessary !

For the Cookbook Collector ...

Ad Hoc at Home by Thomas Keller, Indigo

The colder months are all about comfort foods - and if you're a fan of family-style cookbooks, this 220 recipe-filled including chicken soup with dumplings, buttermilk biscuits, and of course grilled cheese sandwiches, is the perfect choice !

Splurge ($200 and over)

For the Master of Marinating ...

Reveo Electric Vacuum Marinator, Williams-Sonoma

Ideal when entertaining a crowd this product accelerates saturation, so you can marinate foods in minutes rather than hours or days. not only for meats, use it to marinate vegetable, tofu, or even fruit !

For the Sommelier in Training ...

Pulltex Complete Wine Essences Set, Vin & Passion

Learning how to detect 40 of the most commonly identified aromas in wine is definitely nothing to stick your nose up at ! Makes a wonderful gift for the wine taster in your family.

For the One Who Has it All ...

Nespresso CitiZ, William Ashley

The love child of modern design and the caffeien-crazed, the citiZ espresso maker with its sleek reto look will have your other appliances hiding in shame.

I hope your holidays are filled with warm memories spent with family & friends, and plenty of entertaining !

Sebastien

Sebastien Centner, The Entertainer
		About the author:
		Sebastien Centner is the Director of Eatertainment Special Events and Catering, a Toronto- based company with a rich 25 year history.
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