October has come and gone and we all know what that means – the season of giving is here! Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be a daunting task. This year Stokes wants to help you get a head start on your gift giving – and there just might be something in it for you too!

Check out our gift giving guide below for every person on your list !

For the Tablescape Artist

Getting the details right for every occasion, while creating a welcoming and festive table, is what this gift beneficiary is all about. The Christmas Juniper Dinnerware Set helps add joyful cheer to any table and will help your Tablescape Artist set the perfect table.

For the Holiday Host 

A Holiday Host wants to make sure their spread has something for everyone. What better way to give them a gift by buying them something to help them make sure of that. The Heart Revolving Condiment set gives a party planner the ability to set out all their guests’ favorites!

For the ones who love making festive foods and seasonal sweets

For the cooks and bakers in your life, their happiness comes from other people’s enjoyment. Lend them a hand this holiday season by making sure their spice collection is on point with the Mason 16-Jar Spice Rack.

For the one who always brings the Holiday Spirits

Do you know someone who never lets a party guest go without a drink in their hand? For this lucky person on your list, it’s all about helping people enjoy the moment in a relaxed atmosphere. The 3 bottle dispensing system on our Bar Butler will them make sure everyone’s joining in on the merrymaking.

For the one who loves to brew the perfect cup

This person on your list believes a hot drink can cure all.  Whether it’s to get their day started, hearing out a friend, or with a good book in hand, something brewed should always be within reach. The Mousse Milk Frother will take their brewed experience to the next level.

For the specialty chef

The specialty chef is someone who likes to experiment. Finding the right appliance to help them make exactly what they want, how they want,  is what makes them tick. The Triple Swiss Raclette will let this person on your list grill anything to perfection.

For the one who devoted to decking the halls 

This gift recipient is easy to please, all they need is something that can add some holiday cheer to their home! Avoid clashing with decorations they already have by going with a classic and elegant look like our Rudolf’s Sleigh.

For the one who loves to snuggle up

We all know one person who would stay inside all winter if they could! This homebody knows that cold days are for cozying up with something to read or for starting a Netflix marathon. Make sure they stay warm all winter long with this Red Checkered Throw.

For the playful one

This one is for the person on your list who loves a good game and some healthy competition. Getting the whole group involved, while making the energy in the room go up a notch is what this person loves. The Drinking Roulette Game would make a perfect gift!

Here to help you get every aspect of your holiday season just right,

Stainless steel is everywhere in our kitchen from pots and pans, to utensils, and even our appliances. It’s a favorite because it’s durable, high quality, and is usually cheaper. They can last you years as they don’t chip, bend or crack easily. Stainless steel is usually used to cook anything acidic, for example, our stock pot is great for making homemade tomato sauce.

Aluminum, on the other hand, is a reactive metal which means that it reacts with certain foods. Although, they retain heat much better than stainless steel products, so it’s good for cooking rice, melting sugar, and pan browning meat. You tend to cook acidic foods in stainless steel pots because in a reactive pan, like aluminum, it can alter the color and flavor of the dish. Our Think Kitchen Tanga 30 cm frying pan is a great example of an aluminum pan.

Glass is another great non-reactive choice as it’ll never absorb odors or flavors. When purchasing glass bakeware, you always want to make sure that its Borosilicate glass, like our Think Kitchen square baking dish, perfect for brownies! It’s more resistant to thermal shock and is more durable than regular glass. A great bonus to using glass is that if you let it cool after cooking, you can place it directly in the fridge to save for later – no clean up necessary. The downside is that it’s heavier than stainless steel and can break if dropped, or if you expose it to temperature extremes too quickly.

Stoneware is another option for both bakeware and cookware. It’s a type of ceramic, which means it’s made out of a clay mixture and then baked at extremely high temperatures. If cared for properly, stoneware can last forever; it heats evenly, and becomes nicely seasoned after several uses that create a non-stick finish (after 5-10 uses you don’t have to grease it). They’re also heavier and can break more easily. Make some delicious pie in our Remy Oliver Elite Ceramic Pie dish.

What about the different styles such as non stick and granite?

Non stick is the easiest to clean, but requires a little more care to keep them in good shape and shouldn’t be used for everything. It‘s important to not use a knife or any metal utensil on them, or cook with acidic foods as it’ll damage the finish. The positive of non-stick is that you don’t always have to grease them, which makes them great for low fat cooking. For example our non stick Monaco frying pan.

Granite is safe for acidic ingredients but like glass, can be more temperamental if brought from one extreme temperature to another too quickly. It’s easily recognizable by its speckled, porcelain coating on the outside. It’s non-stick and is great option for induction compatible cookware. Check out our granite collection for both bakeware and cookware.

Breakfast: Giant Oatmeal Cookie!

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day so you don’t want to skip it. Start your day off right with a Maple-Raisin Oatmeal Cookie. This recipe takes a total of 3 minutes to make and gives you a wholesome breakfast. In a mixing bowl, mix ¼ cup regular oats, 1 tsp brown sugar, 2 tsp flour, ¼ baking powder, 1 tbsp dried fruit of choice (raisin, apricot…),  ½ tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp rice crisps, ½ tbsp cacao nibs/ dark chocolate chips and a pinch of sea salt. Mix it, then pour 1/8 cup of egg white, ½ tsp vanilla extract and 1 tbsp maple syrup. Mix well then place in a microwave safe bowl to microwave for 60-80 seconds. For added protein, spread some peanut butter on top. To go along with this great giant cookie, pack some yogurt and extra oats in our Yogurt to-go.

Lunch: Bento Box!

Bento boxes are a great way to bring lunch to work or school as they’re easily portable and customizable. A bento box allows you to keep your ingredients separate so they don’t get soggy or spread their flavor to other foods, and you can also make sure you are getting all your nutrients. You need a grain, a protein, and fruits and vegetables. For your grain, you can add five mini pitas and hummus for your protein. You can also add some celery sticks and cucumbers to dip in the hummus as well. In one of the compartments, make a small Greek salad with avocado, cherry tomatoes and feta cheese for some more protein. Add a pinch of salt to boost the flavors. For dessert, cleanse you palette with delicious seasonal fruit, for example, some apple slices, strawberries or blueberries. Another great snack is unsalted trail mix. Make your own trail mix to make it even more customizable with your favorite nuts and dried fruit.

Dinner: Low carb- No chop Chili

With this chili recipe, say goodbye to chopping ingredients and long wait times, this is a low carb- no chop- 10 minute chili recipe to die for! This recipe makes 4 meals;  all you need is 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey), 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp, ground coriander, ½ tsp ground cayenne pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ cup prepared salsa and salt and pepper to taste. If you want to add some sweetness you can also add a can of pineapple chunks and corn. Simply combine all the ingredients except for the salsa in our Pavia Saucepan. Once the meat is cooked through, add the salsa and let simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with a baguette to dip in your chili, place some cheese or sour cream and squeeze some fresh lime juice to top it off!

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Dinnerware Set
For your first dinnerware set, you want to keep it simple so it’s suitable for any occasion; whether you are just having a quick bite to eat, a romantic dinner for two, or a celebration with many guests. The Poplin Dinnerware set features stark white elegance that is perfect for everyday use and fancy affairs.  But, if you want a dinnerware set with a little more color, the Slate black dinnerware set is a great option. Its black and white simplicity is exquisite to match any occasion but with a bit more flare.

Food Prep

These are the basics that every new chef needs in their first kitchen. Everyone needs a good cutting knife with a cutting board. The Mario Chef Knife is the perfect and the Think Kitchen cutting board is small enough for easy storing but not too small for preparing your favorite meals. It includes non slip rubber footing, raised borders for less mess and is dishwasher safe for an easy clean up.

You cannot prepare food without being able to measure the ingredients. Look cute and be practical all at the same time with our Mason Canister Measuring cups and Thinkkitchen Measuring spoons. The basics for food prep come in our Kitchen Tool set which includes a whisk, ladle and spatula and more!

Cookware  

To cook the food, you need a pot and pan set that is durable to last for a long time. Whether this is your first set, or you just want a replacement, the Remy Oliver Sabayon 9 piece Cookware set is great. It comes equipped with every size pot imaginable from a 1.3 L to a 6 L and even comes with a frying pan. This set is great for cooking up an egg to making the perfect pasta dish- and just about everything in between.  On top of the pots and pans, you also need a baking dish, just in case you need to cook some food in the oven, like lasagna or even a cake. The Think Kitchen glass square baking dish is the perfect solution to your baking needs; it has grip style silicone covered handles for easy transportation to and from the oven.

Now you have everything you need to get started in your new kitchen, all that’s left is to start cooking your favorite meals!