There is no denying the holiday season is upon us! Are you still struggling to find the right gift for the health-conscious food lover in your life? Here are a few suggestions from Brain Food HQ:
Global Knives
These are my all-time favorite knives. They are not cheap but I like to think that they will last forever (if only I could convince my family to NEVER put them in the dishwasher). For those of you in the UK, Ocado is doing a special on Global knives at the moment, 1/3 off selected models. I particularly like the Santoku knife pictured above and this all-purpose kitchen knife.
Jamie Oliver’s Everyday Super Food
We loved Jamie’s latest TV series on healthy eating and can’t wait to get tucked into the cookbook. Anyone for Roasted Carrot & Squash Salad with Millet, Apple, Jalapeno and Pomegranate? A few other cookbooks we loved in 2015 are Hemsley & Hemsley The Art of Eating Well, The Heal Your Gut Cookbook (for those of you following the GAPS diet) and Miss South’s Slow Cooked.
Actifry
So, I’m not about to tell you that chips/French fries have suddenly become a health food. However, if you do like chips and want to eat them from time to time – personally I am partial to the occasional moules-frites – the Actifry is definitely the way to go. Using just hot air and just one spoonful of oil (or duck fat also works fine, in my experience), in 30 minutes the Actifry delivers perfectly crispy chips with no mess or fuss. In fact it is easy and safe enough for older children to use.
Hampers
Festive hampers are a popular gift here in England. For a healthy twist on the tradition, try Planet Organic’s paleo “Caveman Hamper” or Sous Chef’s “Raw: Botanical Cuisine Starter Kit”.
Cooking Class
For that special person who has everything, why not give the experience of a cooking class? Waitrose cookery school offers a great selection of classes including “Basic Knife Skills”, a good complement to those Global Knives, and Divertimenti offers an incredible range of classes. Or book a Brain Food cooking workshop. I have two GAPS workshops coming up in early 2016, GAPS for Breakfast on January 20 and GAPS on the Go on February 10. Hope to see you there!
Happy and healthy holidays to all, and thanks for following my blog!
Jenny
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