Welcome to our Homecooked Holiday Gift List! We’ve curated a holiday list just for you—meaningful gifts inspired by our featured folks, cozy handmade ideas, and a year of Homecooked stories worth sharing. Whether you’re shopping for someone who loves cooking or simply treasures a present made by hand, there’s something here for everyone.
Featured in Issue 01, Jonathan Carr and Nicole Blum operate Carr’s Ciderhouse and Preservation Orchard, crafting several hard ciders each year—including a full-bodied, tannic cider made with 50% wild foraged apples. They also produce an array of cider-inspired pantry goods like shrubs, drinking vinegars, cider syrup, and elderflower syrup.
Issue 03 home cook Annie Morhauser founded Annieglass after developing her own modern take on the ancient glass-forming method known as slumping. Each year, she releases new collections inspired by the natural beauty of Monterey Bay, the Santa Cruz Mountains, global travel, science, and history. Annie and her team blend time-honored craftsmanship with innovative techniques to create pieces designed to be used, loved, and kept for generations.
Explore a variety of honey and beeswax goods, harvested and created by Issue 04: Fruit Ridge beekeeper Zack Sporte, whose dedication shows in every small-batch product. Zack’s Bees now operates over 100 hives, offering pure honey, queens, nucs, beeswax, and more. Every jar is locally sourced and crafted with care.
After discovering their passion for gourmet oils and balsamics in Tuscany, Issue 04 home cook Shasta Fase and her husband, Cory DeLong, launched Old World Olive Co. in 2009. Today, they offer a curated collection of infused olive oils, vinegars, and specialty flavors.
Martha Holmberg, our editorial advisor, co-authored Six Seasons of Pasta with Joshua McFadden. There are more than 125 recipes organized by season, plus the Italian classics that everyone should have in their repertoire, from Cacio e Pepe to Pasta Fagiole. This cookbook teaches you how to intuitively build perfect pasta dishes using McFadden’s no-fail “build-the-sauce-in-the-skillet” method—a technique that guarantees a deeply satisfying bowl of pasta every time.
Everyone loves cookies during the holiday season! These holiday cookie dough bundles are a thoughtful way to share something homemade and delicious—perfect for your neighbors, friends, teachers, or anyone who could use a cozy treat. Learn more.
These infused simple syrups make a fun, handmade addition to cocktail kits or tea-time pairings. Choose a seasonal flavor—herbal, citrusy, or warmly spiced—and bottle it up for a thoughtful gift. Learn more.
Whether draped across a mantel, added to a wreath, or used as ornaments, these dried citrus slices make beautiful and fragrant holiday season decorations! With just a few oranges and a bit of twine, you can create festive décor that feels both timeless and homemade—perfect for gifting or enjoying around your own home. Learn more.
These are perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday table. Whether you personalize with initials, seasonal shapes, or patterns, they make thoughtful gifts for hosts, crafters, or anyone who loves a beautiful, homemade detail. Learn more.
A recipe isn’t just instructions—it’s a story. Turn a family recipe into a keepsake with this simple, charming framed display, ready to hang in the kitchen. Learn more.
Our debut issue takes you to the historic Pioneer Valley in western Massachusetts, a region steeped in agricultural and culinary traditions. It’s perfect for the home cook who enjoys classic dishes with New England flare, like baby back ribs with maple seasoning or minestrone soup.
Grab your boots and a Topo Chico, Homecooked headed to Austin, Texas, for our second issue! The picnic-goer and grilling aficionado in your life will love diving into recipes like Mexi-spiced grilled chicken tacos, skillet brownies, and deviled eggs.
Between Grand Rapids and Lake Michigan lies a region known as Fruit Ridge—a place where the land itself feels alive with memory. Filled with recipes passed down through generations, dishes like apple pan dowdy and golabki (Polish cabbage rolls) will add a dash of homemade comfort to any meal.
Coeur d’Alene, a lakeside city in North Idaho, is known for its stunning scenery, endless outdoor adventures, and, of course, delicious food. Home cooks will love trying their hand at regional treats like huckleberry cream scones, as well as more exotic fare like Spanish paella.
Surprise the home cook in your life with a year-long subscription to Homecooked. You can select any of our four available issues as a free gift for them to enjoy while they await the start of their subscription with Issue 06 in March.
We hope this holiday gift selection offers a spark of inspiration as you find or make meaningful gifts for the ones you love. If you pick up any items or craft something by hand, tag us on Instagram @homecookedmagazine. We’d love to see what you’re making and gifting this year!
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