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Holiday Gifts from Food 52's Provisions Marketplace

15 gift ideas for everyone from your baking-obsessed aunt to your over-caffeinated brother-in-law from Food 52's Amanda Hesser
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It has reached that time in the holidays when gift buying moves from a seasonal pleasure to a burden. This doesn't mean you can't still be a good gift-buyer—remember, you need to give good gifts to get good gifts!—you just need to be more tactical and really know the person you're shopping for. To help your cause, I've assembled 15 ideas for everyone from your baking-obsessed aunt to your over-caffeinated brother-in-law. Disclaimer: everything comes from Provisions, a site I co-founded with my friend, Merrill Stubbs. We select every product so if your giftee doesn't like our pick, send him our way. We'll make it all better with these cookies.

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    For the Bread Fiend

    It's almost impossible to find a decent lame, and this one, made from black walnut, is like a rare gem. Black Walnut Bread Lame, $20

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    For the Fledgling Cookie Baker

    Give a baker the gear she needs, and set yourself up for a lifetime of cookie gifts. Cookie Decorating Bundle, $89

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    For the Nostalgic

    A sweet, smart look for the home office or patio. Apple-A-Day Lamp, $30

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    For the Ceramics Collector

    A perfectly crimped pie plate for those who may not perfectly crimp their pie doughs. Pie for Two, $60

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    For the Chocolate Expert

    Don't taste these or they may never get wrapped. La Boite Hot Chocolate, $18

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    For the Sustainability Buff

    The maple handle on this chef's knife comes from a Catholic church in Cleveland, and the knife is made by R. Murphy, a Massachusetts company that has been making knives since the 1850s. Reclaimed Maple Chefs Knife, $115

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    For the Environmentalist

    These beeswax coated muslin sheets can be used to cover dishes and wrap bread, and can get anyone on their way to a plastic-wrap-free existence. Bee's Wrap, $19 for a set of 3

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    For the Intrepid Traveler

    The flavors in this chutney and spice blend are so intense, you will think less of your current fridge condiments. Tanzeya Chutney and L'Ekama Chili-and-Coriander Spice Blend, $29 for set of 2

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    For the Type-A Cook

    You know that cook who likes to "mise"? These cute little numbers are for that person. Prep Nesting Bowls, $58 for 3 bowls

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    For the Pie Baker

    I love the little eyehole at the end of this rolling pin so it can be hung proudly in the kitchen. French Rolling Pin, $84

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