Our editors’ top gift picks of the season based on their areas of expertise
You know the friend—they cook, they bake, they host, they eat. They’re happiest in the kitchen or sitting down to a full table of food, surrounded by their familiars. This array of goods, curated by BUST Contributing Editor Lisa Butterworth, is the gift version of “Yes, chef.”
Bamboozle
Bamboo Compost Bin in Saffron, $40
The cheeriest compost bin! Because friends don’t let friends put food scraps in a landfill (or a busted bucket).
Fat Gold
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $32 for 500 ml
Kathryn Tomajan is the maker behind this flavor-packed California olive oil—cute enough to display, good enough to drink.
Sohn Maht
Scrubbies by UMMA, $7 each
Trust us, this is a scrub they’ll want. Great for delicate dishes and cast iron pans, each one is hand-crocheted by ceramicist Caroline Hwang’s own umma.
Company: The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others
By Amy Thielen, $40
For the pal who loves to gather, Amy Thielen’s new cookbook is like a masterclass in anxiety-free hosting, with all the delicious recipes to match.
@amyrosethielen | bookshop.org
Mud Witch
Coral Chubby Mug, $55
The curves ceramicist Viviana Matsuda conjures on this beauty are irresistible. Just fill with coffee for instant a.m. enchantment.
Gir
10-Piece Best Sellers Set in Mediterranean, $113.50
Bakers gonna bake, and with this colorful set of kitchen classics, they’ll want for nothing. Plus, the BPA-free silicone is heat-resistant and dishwasher-safe.
BrightBeige
Hand Printed Flour Sack Towels, $28 for a set of 2
Honor the friend who would never hang you out to dry, with these flour sack towels by maker Amy Fierro, hand printed in her Catskills studio.
@brightbeigestudio | brightbeige.etsy.com
BUST Gift Guide 2023 – For The Cool Culinary Cunt (That You Love)
Our editors’ top gift picks of the season based on their areas of expertise
You know the friend—they cook, they bake, they host, they eat. They’re happiest in the kitchen or sitting down to a full table of food, surrounded by their familiars. This array of goods, curated by BUST Contributing Editor Lisa Butterworth, is the gift version of “Yes, chef.”
Bamboozle
Bamboo Compost Bin in Saffron, $40
The cheeriest compost bin! Because friends don’t let friends put food scraps in a landfill (or a busted bucket).
Fat Gold
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $32 for 500 ml
Kathryn Tomajan is the maker behind this flavor-packed California olive oil—cute enough to display, good enough to drink.
Sohn Maht
Scrubbies by UMMA, $7 each
Trust us, this is a scrub they’ll want. Great for delicate dishes and cast iron pans, each one is hand-crocheted by ceramicist Caroline Hwang’s own umma.
Company: The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others
By Amy Thielen, $40
For the pal who loves to gather, Amy Thielen’s new cookbook is like a masterclass in anxiety-free hosting, with all the delicious recipes to match.
@amyrosethielen | bookshop.org
Mud Witch
Coral Chubby Mug, $55
The curves ceramicist Viviana Matsuda conjures on this beauty are irresistible. Just fill with coffee for instant a.m. enchantment.
Gir
10-Piece Best Sellers Set in Mediterranean, $113.50
Bakers gonna bake, and with this colorful set of kitchen classics, they’ll want for nothing. Plus, the BPA-free silicone is heat-resistant and dishwasher-safe.
BrightBeige
Hand Printed Flour Sack Towels, $28 for a set of 2
Honor the friend who would never hang you out to dry, with these flour sack towels by maker Amy Fierro, hand printed in her Catskills studio.
@brightbeigestudio | brightbeige.etsy.com
