Buying a gift for a food-lover seems like it should be simple, but when people know that you like spending time in the kitchen you might start to see a pattern emerging. Balsamic vinegar and truffle-infused oil are both very nice, but you don't really need that much of either, and there's also a limit to just how much hot sauce any one person needs. There isn't usually masses of space in a foodie's life for extra cookbooks either, and if you've got your favorites already, any more are likely to find their way into a different room in the house where they'll gather dust, sad and unopened.
Help is at hand, though. If you've left your Christmas shopping to the last minute and you're considering picking up a pot of smoked sea salt or a cheeseboard, here are three alternative ideas that should leave your friend or family member genuinely impressed, with something they'll love and use for years to come.
