This is my gift guide to the Holidays! Including products that I love to use, special Austin based gifts and more!

There are some affiliate links in this article! But all of these products are products I have purchased and used for many years.

You can find my full Amazon Kitchen Guide Here and my Guide to must have Baby Items here.

Colorful Cutting Boards from Fredericks and Mae

My goto cutting boards, I have a total of 4, they are thick and sturdy and easy to wash. Great if you're filming as well.

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The Perfect Donabe for making the perfect rice and crispy rice bowls!

I bought this for my husband years ago as a gift. We have the 5 cup rice one but for daily use I recommend the 3 cup one for smaller households. We use it to make japanese shoyu rice with crunchy bottoms.

Donabe for Nabe and Hot Pot

This is perfect for cozy weather. You need this one for sukiyaki and other japanese hot pot dishes. You can also make stews and udon in it!

My favorite Store bought Chili Crisp

Use my code "austinfoodadventures" for 10% off. When I'm not making my chili oil from scratch I recommend Fly By Jing! They make the perfect gift for asian food lovers or people who want a neat white elephant gift! They just launched their new noodles as well!

My Favorite Chocolates of all Time

Soma Chocolates is a chocolatier that I encountered on a research trip to Calgary years ago. I stumbled into a artisan chocolate store and the chocolates I had from Soma were life changing. Now I buy them for my husband all the time and ship from Canada!

My Favorite Rice Brand

They are selling gift boxes for the holidays but this is my favorite brand of rice! Perfectly chewy and delicious everytime!

My Smart Oven Airfryer Pro from Breville

This is the airfryer I use. I purchased it to replace my Philips one and can't be happier. This can also bake, toast, and roast items. I used all the settings and everything had been solid. The only negative is the sheet pan it comes with peels after a few uses and seems toxic, Buy a stainless steel 1/4 sheet to replace it. The air fryer itself is solid! Click here to purchase

My Go-to Stainless Steel Pans

Now although I've tried many Madein Products, the one that stands out most to me are their stainless steel pans. They're not too pricey and they do a great job distributing heat and getting the sears I want on scallops and steak etc.

The Perfect Toaster for bread Lovers!

Do you love pastries like me but hate how they get stale the next day? This toaster oven brings them to life! With the ability to steam while toasting, it'll turn your day old croissants or frozen pastries into tasting like they're freshly baked! I hoard pastries in my fridge now. I use my Balmuda Daily~

My Go-to Balsamic Vinegar

This is the good stuff. I tried it in Eataly years ago and I'm obsessed. It's thick, syrupy, goes great with salads, desserts, and any dishes imo. When I went to Bologna I was surprised to see it was the most popular one there too!

My Go-to Nonstick Pan

I always purchase my nonstick pans from Our place. It's light weight, easy to clean, and very very nonstick. I prefer these to Hexclad and I have gifted many to friends. I also love their pot and use it to make pasta all the time.

My Goto Glassware

I didn't know much about glasses and cups but my husband purchased these a few months ago and they are so easy to wash and very stylish! They are also shatter proof and durable.

My Pizza Oven from Ooni

I've used this pizza oven for years! It's great for parties and more but there is for sure a small learning curve to it!

My Favorite Dutch Oven

Every foodie needs their own Le creuset. I personally prefer this over Staub. I hyperlinked the exact size I use and personally I always use mine on the stove top and it's perfect for cooking dishes that require multiple hours but can also be placed in the oven to bake! Very sturdy in my opinion

The Perfect Asian Cookie CookBook

I came across Kat's Instagram and fell in love. Asian baking at its finest, this recipe book incorporates my favorite asian flavors into each bite. Easy to read and good for beginners or expert bakers alike!

My Favorite Steak Knives

Let's face it, hosting your friends and family means you need nice steak knives. I like Cangshan since they're affordable but very high quality. They are available in Costco, Amazon, and more!

The Perfect Cookbook for Korean Food!

I love Maangchi! I've followed her for years and learned how to cook Korean food from her. I use this cook book all the time to cook for my picky Korean husband!

Local Austin Gifts

Shop Small Trinkets and Japanese ware at Take Heart

We love Take heart. Small gift items and plenty of Japanese gifts!

Texas Dive Bar Encyclopedia

A glorious gift to all the people in your life who love dive bars! 372 options in one book!

Perfect Asian Inspired Chocolate from Kessho!

Their black sesame bar and Hoji Cha bars are my favorite. You can find them locally at the Blue Genie Art Bazaar and more.

Gift Boxes from Parker and Scott!

You can shop in store and pick out special foodie gift boxes and they have different options for different price ranges. I always buy gifts here.

Cheese Class or Gift Card from Antonelli's Cheese Shop!

They are my goto cheese shop in town with plenty of cheese gift boxes, giftcards, and cheesy classes.

Kids Clothing and Jelly Cats at Buddy Bear

Located in Mueller with the largest selection of Jelly Cats I've ever seen!

Stationery from Paper Craft + Pantry

Shop online or in store at their Springdale General Spot. Asian owned and so many neat gifts!

Support LGBTQ+ and Women Artists at Clover + Maven

One of my favorite gift shops in Springdale with tons of local artists.

Sonny Angels and Eclectic Toys from Toy Joy

This beloved toy shop has all things quirky and perfect gifts for the geeks in your life~

Board game at Tanuki Games!

Find all the rare board games, cute toys at Tanuki and support local!

Shop all the local artists by going to the Blue Genie Art Bazaar

Going on until December 24th. Open daily 10-10 pm!

Gift a Glass Making Class or Purchase art from Ghost Pepper Glass!

Visit their new studio on Metric to buy some art or you can buy a giftcard for a special someone!

The Ultimate Toy shop at Terra Toys

This is the largest gift shop I've ever been to in Austin. It has every toy I can imagine!

Buy Some Camp Supplies and Toys at Whole Earth Provisions!

Support local buy buying your camping gear at one of Austin's oldest local shops. Plenty of gifts for all.

Crystals for your Crystal Lover at Crystal Works

This 30+ year old shop is an Austin Classic, plenty of crystals for all!

Candles for All at 7th Street Candle

Plenty of Candles, Make your own fragrance, and local art here!

Vintage High Quality Jewelry at Alador

They have a in person store or you can shop her IG stories!

Buy Diamonds and more at Calvins

This is where I purchased my engagement ring!