Gift Ideas for the Stovetop Chef: $60-$70

[pamperedlinda]

I'm stumped. My friend wants to buy a gift for a man who likes to cook - he cooks a lot. He cooks on the stove, he doesn't grill and he doesn't bake. She wants to spend $60-$70....suggestions? She was thinking about the Mandoline. I was thinking about the Santoku Knife or maybe a collection of tools. Ideas?

 

[chefjeanine]

I immediately thought knife -- but the Mandoline would be good, too.

 

[BethCooks4U]

If it weren't for budgets... I would have suggested a sauté pan. In that budget I'd go with a piece of forged cutlery. My dh said "men like frying pans, choppers, cheese grater, easy clean up - dw safe, knives. Men wouldn't like a mandoline (too much work), bar board cutting board - great for lots of things men do in the kitchen. French fry cutter**."**We make home fries with the ff cutter, after cutting the potatoes, just turn them and cut again to make perfect diced potatoes. Onions are easy too. Just need to cut those once to dice them.

 

[esavvymom]

I agree to stay away from the mandoline for a man. My DH never uses it....but a great knife...he is all over that. I would recommend the 7" santoku or the chef's knife. They are the upper edge of her budget. But for a man's hands...they are perfect. Thy are too big for me to use for long periods....but they are the ones my DH uses all the time.Or she could go with the 5" santoku, and a cutting board (mid size). That wouldbe $67 and more of a "package set". She could even add a pantry rub to round it off.

 

[Staci]

Hi there! As a pampered chef consultant, I have a few suggestions for you. The Mandoline would definitely be a great gift for someone who loves to cook on the stove. It's a versatile tool that can be used for slicing, julienning, and more. Another option could be our Santoku Knife, which is perfect for chopping, slicing, and dicing. If your friend is looking for a collection of tools, our 5-Piece Kitchen Tool Set would be a great choice. It includes a spatula, slotted spoon, ladle, pasta fork, and turner, all made with high-quality materials. I hope these ideas help, and feel free to reach out if you have any other questions. Happy cooking!