To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Capital District Times asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Grilling Gifts
1) Instant Biodegradable Grill
This eco-friendly instant grill does the same job as its aluminum counterpart, but in a completely natural and biodegradable design. The cardboard frame, bamboo grill grates, and lava stone lining (to help retain heat) quickly assemble, and bamboo charcoal briquettes heat up in about five minutes and stay hot for around an hour. When you’re done cooking, you can toss the grill into a campfire or in a trash bin knowing it will naturally decompose.
2) 3-in-1 Burger Press
Make burgers that are a little bit extra, and a little bit easier, with a burger press. This tool helps create perfectly uniform patties and stuffed burgers full of tastiness—think onions, cheese and more—and it has a mold to help make sliders, too.
3) Grilling Spice Gift Set
Fire up the grill with some new flavors. This set of grilling spices was curated to help take grilled proteins and veggies in a tasty new direction. It includes three of Curio Spice Co.’s signature (and unique) spice blends along with applewood smoked sea salt from Maine and recipe cards for inspiration. It’s all directly sourced from growers and farms to ensure freshness and purity.
4) Smoking Pouch & Wood Chips Set
A smoking pouch and wood chips set is the solution to smoky-tasty grilled foods. The durable stainless steel pouch is filled with the included mesquite, apple, or hickory wood chips. As the pouch heats, chips smolder white smoke, infusing food with flavor without extra effort.
5) Corn Butter Knife - Set of 2
Butter your cob right the first time. This corn butterer conforms to the cob’s contour and distributes it evenly—not a kernel left behind. Its curved stainless steel blade has a beveled edge so you can scoop straight from the tub or slice the stick, then spread in a single motion. Plus, there are two knives so you don’t have to wait your turn.