Gift guide | Assets in the kitchen

The wish list of foodies of this world often has no end. Delight the foodies and lovers of beautiful objects around you with these selected gifts.

Never enough ramekins

Ramekins have several uses: you can make delicious crème brûlées, of course, but also serve various sauces or make salt pots. With their elegance, those signed by Atelier Trema, located in Bedford, will add a touch of class to any table. We want a lot!

Ramekin, Atelier Trema, $22 each. Order online before December 18 to receive in time for Christmas.

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Japanese minimalism

With its simple Japanese-inspired design, this linen apron, created by the cool Montreal company Confetti Mill, offers great freedom of movement, with its adjustable straps at the back. Made in Montreal and coming with a large storage pocket on the front, it has everything to become a faithful companion in the kitchen.

Forest green linen apron, Confetti Mill, $130. Order before December 19 to receive in time for Christmas.

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Know how to stir

Timeless, these salad utensils with a matte silver finish will become the ally of the person who loves to entertain – and serve sumptuous salads. Hand forged in Moradabad, an Indian city renowned for its metallurgical expertise, they are made of stainless steel, which gives them an almost eternal lifespan. Stylish and durable…what more could you ask for?

Set of two Tides stainless steel salad utensils, Indaba at Symbiose Boutique, $48

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Chef in the making

The child wants to be like his parents? This set of three objects signed Opinel – a guarantee of quality – will allow him to develop his autonomy… by calming mom and dad’s anxieties. A ring helps peel or cut without the risk of slipping, while the finger guard allows you to hold food like a real chef… without danger for little fingers!

Le Petit Chef box set (knife + finger protector + peeler) blue, Opinel, $98.50 on the La Guilde Culinaire website

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Homemade boreal gin

Emmanuelle Ricard, aka Madame Gin, has been sharing her love of gin since 2017 in a blog, in addition to leading various workshops around the world of this popular spirit. With this first book, she teaches how to create your own gin at home, from a neutral alcohol, an easier process, she says, than making your own wine or beer. Maceration techniques for aromatics, herbs and flowers and boreal fruits, recipes for syrups and bitters, enthusiasts will find what they are looking for!

Create your own boreal gin without stills or complicationsEmmanuelle Ricard, Les Éditions de l’Homme, $34.95

Succumb to the hot air fryer

For the person who loves cooking but doesn't always have time to devote to it, the hot air fryer (air fryer) often proves to be a revelation. T-fal has just released a model equipped with new infrared technology allowing the machine to reach a temperature of 750 degrees Fahrenheit in a few moments, for an even more efficient, homogeneous and crispy result, we promise.

Infrared Air Fryer, T-fal, $169.99

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