Dietitian Top 5 Stocking Stuffers Fit for the Foodie in Your Life

by Tara Sallee MS, RD, LD

     The holiday season is in full swing and many of us are struggling to find some of those last-minute gifts and stocking stuffers. Do you have a foodie or kitchen enthusiast in your life for whom you need some gift ideas? What better way to show the foodie in your life how much you care this holiday season than by filling their stocking with the perfect foodie treats! Hy-Vee has some great treats and kitchen gadgets that will make any food-forward individual happy. Your Hy-Vee dietitians have put together a list of their top five items for the favorite foodie in your life.
 
Dietitian Top 5 Stocking Stuffers Fit for a Foodie:

1. Oxo SW Digital Instant Read Thermometer: Every kitchen can benefit from an instant-read thermometer. It is great for checking the cooking temperature of meat, as well as oils, water and even candy or chocolate.
2. Good Cook Salad Spinner: A salad spinner doesn’t need to be used for leafy greens only; it works great to rinse and dry many different produce options. One of our favorite uses for a spinner? To rinse and dry homemade and fresh shredded hashbrowns. After shredding your fresh potatoes, soak them in some salt water, then rinse well and spin to dry.
3. Stonewall Kitchen Lemon Herb Aioli: A great aioli can be a very versatile condiment, and the lemon and herb combination in this one from Stonewall Kitchen will add some brightness to your favorite savory dishes.
4. Farberware 3 Piece Bamboo Cutting Board Set: The bamboo boards in this set are sturdy and great for chopping up your produce. However, they are also beautiful and make great serving boards as well. Use them to create a fun charcuterie display for your next party.
5. Stonewall Kitchen Spicy Chili Bacon Jam: Bacon is always a popular ingredient and flavor, and it is no different in this great spicy jam by Stonewall Kitchen. It can be used to top off your favorite protein. Plus, the glass jar and interesting shape make a classy stocking stuffer.

 
     Sometimes the holiday season can be stressful, but Hy-Vee dietitians are here to help you with these fun gift ideas and nutrition support. You can kick-start your New Year’s resolutions early by scheduling a free Discovery Session with your local dietitian. During this session you will discuss your goals and what nutrition programing will best help you reach them. You can also sign up for our NEW, FREE vitamin D screenings after a long winter season.
​     Need a good jump-start in creating a healthy lifestyle? Check out our BEGIN programs, available for individuals and families. No matter your nutrition or wellness needs, your Hy-Vee registered dietitians are here to support you all year round.
 
The information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.