Tasteful holiday gift ideas at iKitchen.com and other fine stores.


 

For those on your list who like to cook, entertain, or just eat, we've picked out some of our favorite new products as gift suggestions.

Prices are suggested retail.

Trendy tea accessories: Pair a high-style filtered tea pot and cups with a selection of equally trendy teas - green, red or white. A sleek lavender ASA Selection pot ($40), cups ($8.50 each) and stainless tea measure ($4.25) at Premium Steap, 111 S. 18th St., Philadelphia; 215-568-2920 or www.premiumsteap.com.

The ultimate indulgence: You can't go wrong with chocolates. And all-natural artisan confections such as the limited-edition Chocolate Obsession assortment by Lake Champlain are handcrafted for the true connoisseur. Chocolate Obsession, 14 milk and dark pieces (Kosher), 6.2 ounces, $35. At Foodsource by Clemens or direct from www.lakechamplainchocolates.com.

Mario's new line: Among the offerings from Mario Batali's cookware is this rounded vessel for sauces, braising, stocks and more. Comes with a booklet of Mario's recipes. Enameled cast iron, 4-quart saucier and risotto pan, $99.95 at Sur La Table, The Promenade at Sagemore, Marlton, 856-797-0098 or www.surlatable.com

Party in style: Serve up holiday cheer or year-round nibbles on a Comfort & Joy wooden tray by Michel, 17-by-14-inches, $40 at Details, 103 S. 18th St.; 215-977-9559.

Hot for the holidays: Elegant yet practical serving pieces such as BonJour's double-wall insulated Serveware. Distinctive vegetable knobs adorn the lids of these silvery sleek stainless steel roasters and casseroles. Five sizes. BonJour Oval Roaster, 3.5-quart, $69.99 with free ground shipping, at www.cookwareessentials.com (1-800-958-0841).

High-octane olive oil Present olive oil artfully in a terraced pinzimonio dish. Team it with a premium olive nectar. Wave dipping dish ($21.95) and Greek olive oil ($11.95, refillable) from the Olive Oil Bar at Grocery Cafe & Market, 101 S. 13th St. (at Chestnut); 215-922-5252.

For smaller appetites A carousel of four Cute Brutes animated ice-cream spoons makes a youthful and whimsical stocking stuffer or hostess gift for the holidays. $7.50 at Foster's Gourmet, Reading Terminal Market.

Gadgets and gimmicks Solo cooks of any age or skill level will crack a smile and an egg or two over this nonstick, single-serving, omelet pan with irresistible Eddy Egg on the handle. Omelet Ease pan, $13.50, at Foster's Gourmet, Reading Terminal Market.

Pek Drinking Keep uncorked wine bottles drinkably fresh with this handy Preservino from Pek, a scaled-down portable version of much fancier systems that protect wines from oxidization with argon gas. Available for $39.95 at www.wineenthusiast.com. A four-pack of argon cartridges can be purchased for $11.95 at www.peksystems.com.