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November 1, 2024
A Dozen of the Best Food Tech Gifts for Home Cooks
As a company selling and service technology for the food industry, we thought you might like to see some remarkably interesting food tech gifts for your home cook. And while Kevin James once said, “There’s no better feeling in the world than a warm pizza box on your lap,” these cooking tools are meant for a bit more than takeout food. They may not be designed to keep your food safe, but they are definitely intended to make the food you eat easier to make and more enjoyable to eat.
Favorite food tech gifts are always changing. There’s a new list that comes out every year. Below are some thoughtful best tech gifts for home cooks. From a meat thermometer to a digital food dehydrator, these food tech gifts will help even the most novice home cook enjoy more flavor and fun in the kitchen. Just remember, that as Japanese chef Masaharu Morimoto put it, in cooking there are “No rules. Don’t be afraid to do whatever you want. Cooking doesn’t have to have rules. I don’t like it that way.” Read on…
Acacia Pearl (Coffee) Scale
You probably don’t see many kitchens with a digital scale, but it’s a must-have for attaining the perfect brew. It makes this food tech gift a supreme way to pamper the coffee aficionado in your life. This gadget is a barista-favorite from Acaia and has all the elements you need. Tested in an array of coffee scales, this one has exceptional speed and precision. You will notice how it can keep watch over both weight and time for an exacting pour in every cup. The sleek design is conveniently designed to fit anywhere on your countertop.
Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker
The Anova Sous Vide may just be one of the best food tech gifts out there. It could easily be said that every kitchen needs one. This intelligent tool relies on distributed water to cook uniformly and accurately, all without much attending.
The appliance comes with a digital readout on the top that you can adjust as needed, but you can also use an app to control your cooking from anywhere in the house. Set the specific temperature and cooking time and peruse a vast array of sous vide recipes for step-by-step instructions to truly classic meals.
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer
Next on the list of food tech gifts is a forward thinking do-it-all air fryer. This Breville version is both handy and handsome. Not only is it classy on the countertop, but it will pamper that time-crunched cook in tackling a variety of duties, including toasting, baking, roasting, air frying, and slow cooking.
Among the best multi-tool food tech gifts, it features an Element iQ system, directing heat for the most precise cooking environment every time.
ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE
ThermoWorks’ Thermapen ONE is among the best instant-read thermometers and certainly one of the simplest yet favored tech food gifts. Its accurate, fast read on a variety of different proteins and dishes makes it a handy tool. The fold-out to power-on feature of the thermometer makes for no frustrating “Is this thing on?” moments. It will help you get your meat, poultry, and fish at the perfect temperatures recommended by the USDA.
Miele CM 5310 Silence Coffee Maker & Espresso Machine
I know from personal experience just how bone jarring the noise of grinding coffee beans can be, whether it’s first thing in the morning or at sunset, preparing for tomorrow. This posh Miele machine assures an end to all that acoustic madness with an ultra-quiet grinding apparatus that makes this an ideal food tech gift for you and your coffee-loving friend or spouse.
But the best part is its versatility and proficiency in making a profoundly good cup of coffee. This wonder-working machine can make two different cups simultaneously, as well as warm and froth milk for an impeccable foamy cappuccino. It’s easy to use and has a clear touchscreen display along with the capacity for pre-programmed drinks and individual settings.
BBQ Guys Kamado Joe Konnected Joe 18-Inch Digital Charcoal Grill and Smoker
Even neophyte grillers can become grilling specialists with the Kamado Joe Konnected. It comes complete with tech-enabled charcoal grill and smoker functions. Even the professionals are wowed by nearly every aspect of this tool, from the easy setup to the intuitive app.
High tech wifi and bluetooth functionality make this a must have tech food gift for your outdoor chef. It helps monitor the temperature of the grill and the food being cooked. This little genius “Divide and Conquer” grilling system grants the power for multiple configurations and heating zones. You can undertake everything from prime rib to green pepper all at the same time.
Ninja Creami Deluxe XL Ice Cream Maker
Who doesn’t want their very own ice cream maker? The Ninja CREAMi ice cream maker is another must have, especially for the ice cream lover or gatherings of friends and family. This appliance is the perfect gizmo for summer, and you’ll see a multitude of devotees on Instagram and TikTok. What makes it so appealing is that its’ super easy. Add your ingredients, and with the push of a button you can create custom ice cream, deluxe gelato, frozen yogurt, Italian ice, slushies, and more. It’s the ultimate food tech gift for that friend with an unquenchable sweet tooth.
Vitamix A2500 Smart Blender
Next up, the Vitamix should be at the top of every list of food tech gifts. This trademark is essentially synonymous with flawlessly blended smoothies and silky smooth soups. This model brings together everything home and pro cooks love, with a tech-forward surprise that earn it top marks on any list.
The easy-to-read screen and wifi capability connects the machine to rapidly determine the type container you’re using and regulates the settings appropriately. Three pre-programmed functions (smoothies, hot soups, and frozen desserts) are available to fine-tune your favorite consistency with ten variable speed settings. It’s a food tech gift that will forever alter the daily mealtime routine.
GE Profile Opal 2.0 Countertop Ice Maker
It may seem a bit weird to say an ice maker lives rent-free on your countertop, but that’s just how this GE should dwell. While ice makers have historically not been a long-lasting appliance, this ice maker should be somewhere on the top of the list of required food tech gifts.
Not only will it toss out batch after batch of everyone’s preferred ice shape, but it has many techie features that make using it a breeze, like wifi and voice control, as well as the ability to program fresh ice using the SmartHQ app. In other words, if you need a generous portion of ice for an impending party, this time-saving apparatus makes it happen.
Ember Temperature Control Mug
Take it from me when I say nothing says “I care” better that the food tech gift of perpetually warm coffee or tea. Perhaps you have a significant other who enjoys a long-lasting cup to sip throughout the morning, afternoon, or evening. Ember’s clever mug warmer does just that, with an remarkable battery life, keeping liquids at the preferred temp for over an hour off the charging dock, or all day while it’s plugged in. The synced app allows even more fine-tuning, like the proficiency to modify the temperature and presets to guarantee the sips stay just right through that morning appointment or sending the children off to school.
Instant Pot Pro Plus Wi-Fi Smart 10-in-1 6 Quart Pressure Cooker
The Instant Pot Duo Plus WiFI Pressure Cooker is unique in that it offers terrific flexibility and countertop space-saving. It combines a diversity of cooking methods (including pressure cooking, slow cooking, steaming, and more) into one simple implement, redeeming time and space in the kitchen.
WiFi capability means you can control it from anywhere, from the den in your home to your desk at work. The app also reveals more than 1,000 recipes, so creativity for dinner is just a touch away.
Tribest Digital Food Dehydrator
Producing dried fruit or beef jerky used to mean standing by an oven closely supervising the process, but that is no longer true. This Tribest appliance removes the guesswork from food dehydration, with a peaceful, cleaning-friendly design with eleven trays large enough for everything from herbs to those previously difficult to fit fruits and veggies.
This top choice dehydrator is visually appealing and user-friendly. It includes an easy-to-read display and glass front to watch your dream treats come to life.
Here at testrods.com, we’re committed to our part in keeping the food chain safe. But underlying that desire for safety is a good wish that your customers in the grocery store, bakery, deli, and meat house will enjoy your product to the fullest. These food tech gifts can help do just that.
