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5 Unique and Creative Christmas Gifts for Cooks from UncommonGoods! Skip the crowds and frustrations of holiday shopping and give handcrafted gifts this year created in harmony with the environment without harm to animals or people.
I have never been a huge fan of crowds and dealing with the intensity of the holiday crowds is a sure fire way to stress me out!! ‘Tis the season to raise my blood pressure! You won’t find me hitting the stores on Black Friday, no matter the deal (and y’all know that I am a frugal gal), but you will find me shopping online…helllloooo my friend Cyber Monday 🙂
So when Uncommon Goods approached me about checking out some of their handcrafted gift ideas, I was super excited 🙂 I learned (from information provided to me) and love that they are a privately-owned retailer that endeavors to feature unique jewelry, designer décor, tabletop items, and handcrafted gifts created in harmony with the environment without harm to animals or people. They run all their operations out of the historic Brooklyn Army Terminal, where the lowest-paid seasonal worker starts at 50% above the minimum wage. They make it their mission to support and provide a platform for artists and designers; in fact, half of what they sell is made by hand. Most of the jewelry products, home décor and tabletop items they carry are created right here in the USA, and about one-third of our entire collection incorporates recycled and/or upcycled materials. At the core of their company is a great respect for the integrity of the creative individual and the belief that it is their responsibility to use their business to impact the world in a positive way.
Also as someone who’s full-time job is at a local nonprofit art center, it touches my heart that UncommonGoods is passionate about supporting nonprofits such as RAINN, American Forests, International Rescue Committee and Reach Out & Read’s.
The first item that I received was the Jason Wolff Pottery Garlic Keeper Jar. This handmade and unique piece is gorgeous, functional and a must have for any cook’s kitchen. Each piece is hand thrown and altered in a beautiful Green Tea glaze allowing for slight variations. The ventilated air holes allow the outer skin on the garlic to dry, while preserving the garlic inside. I am loving mine which now has a prime display spot in my kitchen 🙂 Click here to check out the Garlic Keeper and other creative Christmas gifts!
I recently created some delicious Creamy Baked Pumpkin Pie Empanadas and I really wish that I had this handy Empanada Fork that would have saved me tons of time!! Created by Ecuadorian, Hipatia Lopez, this high quality empanada fork is really a must-have addition to any kitchen!!
How adorable is this Row Boat Serving Bowl with Wood Serving Utensils going to look on my holiday table???? I absolutely cannot wait to serve a gorgeous salad to my guests 🙂
Boring salads are no more once you add this this Row Boat Serving Bowl with Wood Serving Utensils to your serving piece collection!! I can promise you that it will be making more appearances on the blog very soon as well 😉
Enjoy a moment of zen with the handmade Buddha Bowl that nestles naturally in the palm of your hand. It has been featured on the O List “A few things that I think are just great.” – Oprah. I have been using my new fav bowl for everything from fruit and ice cream to soup and hot beverages. It is just so versatile and comforting and certainly would make creative Christmas gifts for anyone enjoys food on your list 😉 Buddha says: “All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become.”
Who else has a cabinet or drawer in their kitchen that is just full of mismatched plastic storage containers and lids??? We all do, am I right? Get organized and never struggle to find a lid that fits with the Joseph Joseph Nesting Storage Containers. It is a 12-piece compact storage container set that features easy-find snap together lids.
Every cook has storage needs, from prep work to leftovers, and during the holidays those needs just increase! These Nesting Storage Containers would make an ideal creative Christmas gifts!! Go to UncommonGoods website to see them and their great selection of gifts and stocking stuffers for women, men, kids and everyone on your list!