By Susie Timm, Chief Operating Foodie

This year, I decided it would be fun to research some cool gifts that I would want to receive at the holidays. I spent an afternoon on Google, researching some really cool presents that I think every foodie would enjoy. Simple criteria: would it enhance my “Foodieness” in every way. If yes, then it’s on the list.

In no particular order (click each link to purchase and for more info)

One day at the Culinary Institute of America in NYC $300+
This gift is for the true wanna-be chef (me! me!). Spend a day at the Culinary Institute of America in a chef bootcamp!

Anthony Spices Gift baskets $25
We are big fans of Lance Anthony and his spices are outstanding! For $25 you can tempt your taste buds with some HOT stuff!

Mastering the Art of French Cooking $25
The success of “Julie & Julia” this year reminded us this cookbook staple should reside in the kitchen of every foodie.

Onion Goggles $22
Does you or the foodie in your life cry hysterically while cutting onions? I sure do–cry no more with these babies!

Protect those peepers!

Sandwich Cookie Cake Pan $44.95
We think this gigantic cookie sandwich cake pan is awesome. Who doesn’t want a cake that looks like an Oreo???

This pan could make me into a baker, even!

Herb Keeper $19.99
We love the concept of keeping herbs for more than a week! Almost as much as we love fresh herbs!

Diners, Drive Ins and Dives Cookbook and DVD bundle $50.95
Big fans of Chef Guy Fieri, we would love a cookbook featuring recipes from his show and dvds from the seasons!

Demy TouchScreen Digital Recipe Reader $299.95
How cool is this gadget??

Miller Lite Sausage and Cheese Stein $31.50
I am a Wisconsin girl at heart and the only beer I like is Miller Lite. That being said, this gift is wacky but rad. Check it out!

Beerlicious.

Hadley’s Orchard Fruit and Nut Welcome Basket $34.99
We love stopping at Hadley’s on trips to and from Los Angeles. Their dried fruit and nuts are second-to-none! Give one to your fam today!

Dinner for two from Bob Chinn’s CrabHouse in Wheeling Illinois—delivered to your door (prices vary)
We crave the crab legs and garlic rolls from Bob Chinn’s pretty much daily. Now we can have it delivered overnight! Perfect New Year’s Eve dinner!!!

The crab shrine!

Hot Dog & Bun soap $8.99
We think lathering up with soap should be fun. Therefore, a hotdog and bun soap is tops on our shower list!

So lifelike!

Nintendo Wii: Cook or be cooked Food Network Game
This game quite possibly might change my mind about video games. Period.

Bacon of the month club $190

It’s bacon. Delivered every month. Who could ask for more?

Ace of Cakes: Gourmet Girl Cake Bakery $17.99
For the little foodie in your life. This thing makes an Easy Bake Oven cry.