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Foodie In Florence: Have Yourself a Very Foodie Christmas

Top gifts for your wannabe-chef!

Christmas is certainly one of a foodies favorite holiday's but this post is all about what's around the tree. I found some really trendy gifts that your foodies will love as well as eco-friendly family members. From gifts that biodegrade, to organic certified products, and of course everything that would be on a foodies Christmas list I'll have your gift giving covered.

1. Hand-Powered Espresso Maker and Milk Frother From Hammacher Schlemmer: I know, you're probably thinking that I've been in Italy for too long, but hear me out. Not only is this appliance electricity free, but you can use your regular coffee grounds to make the espresso. Forget the French Drip, go for the cappuccino!

2. Personalized Recipe Cards from Two Poodle Press: Nothing says, "I'm a professional" like having your very own recipe cards. If your foodie is anything like me then they have recipes spewing out of cookbooks that are stained, tattered, and almost illegible. They'll be saying thank you and sending recipes your way.

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3. Organic Herb Garden Kit from Olive Barn: Your foodie should know the importance of cooking with fresh herbs and the convenience of having them beside you in the kitchen. Regardless if they are a gardener or not, they will have great success with this herb kit.

4. A Local Harvest CSA Membership: Could you come up with a more perfect gift!? LocalHarvest.com provides us with information on what farms and CSA's are closest to us, what they provide, and when they're in season. This really is the ultimate foodie gift.

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5. Patterned Bamboo Plates from Viva Terra: These plates are not only colorful, and adorable but are totally biodegradable and dishwasher safe. You'll be a hit with your ingenious green gift!

Hopefully these gifts will have inspired you and their recipients!

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