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‘Tis the season for great holiday gifting! Here are my top picks this year, especially if you have a cheese lover in your life.

Meg’s Favorite Cheese and Charcuterie Gifts

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It’s no surprise that my top choice is going to be my own product, THE CHEESE BOARD DECK. It’s a perfect gift, stocking stuffer, white elephant, and hostess gift throughout the season! And, of course, it’s sequel, THE WINE & CHEESE BOARD DECK is equally fun to gift. The decks go great together!

Charcuterie Gift Set – The latest addition to my product line, this has everything you need to create a beautiful charcuterie board in one 12-piece set. It includes a high-quality wood board, ramekins, cheese knives, a honey dipper, cheese markers, and a recipe book to help you create a gorgeous spread. I can’t think of a better gift for someone that loves to host.

Charcuterie Board Maps – These boards are engraved with an easy-to-use template so you know what ingredients to buy and where to place them. In fact, the Round Charcuterie Map Board was voted one of Oprah’s Favorite Things 2023. The CharcuTREE Board is available on Amazon, but if it happens to be out of stock, you can find the CharcuTREE Board + others at World Market too. If you’re looking for a smaller size, my oval board is available now, exclusive to the Home Shopping Network! Charcuterie was never easier!

To the Map Boards or the Cheese Decks even more special, grab a basket, and fill it with complimentary items to create the perfect gift for the cheese-loving entertainer in your life.  Here are some items to choose from:

Christmas Ceramic Serving Dish – A perfect hostess gift! I love using these for nuts, candies, and so much more.

Honey Dipper – Part of the Aint Too Proud to Meg Collection, this honey dipper makes a beautiful accessory in any gift basket or stocking.

Gold Cheese Knives – Another item in my collection, these stunning knives are labeled so you know which knife to serve with which cheese. Gift them along with a board and honey dipper to complete your recipient’s collection.

The Starter Pack – Everything you need to dress up your meal—starter pack of dressings for every craving from Alex Snodgrass of The Defined Dish, so you know it’s good!

Muldale Brie Baker with Lid and Spreader  – Elevate your cheese game with our brie cheese baker because warm, melty cheese is always a good idea!

Harmony Starter Blends – These are a spice rack must have! These are perfectly curated to elevate anything and everything. From Carissa of BrocYourBody so you know it’s good.

Home Gifts

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CozyChic Throw Blanket – This blanket is the softest and coziest blanket – it would make a great gift to anyone!

Popcorn Maker – Fresh and fluffy popcorn for a movie night in!

Electric Multi-Cooker – This little machine is amazing! It does it all from pressure cooking to slow cooking, sautéing, and steaming, it’s going to be your kitchen’s new best friend!

Glass Plant Mister – Add a touch of elegance to your plant care routine with this super cute glass plant mister!

Pura 4 Smart Fragrance Diffuser – I love having a diffuser in my home – you can create such a calming atmosphere with the perfect scents!

Electric Kettle – This kettle is so classy and elegant with its touch screen feature!

Gold Taper Candlestick Holders – These candlesticks are so sophisticated and perfect for special occasions or a chic everyday ambiance!

Ceramic Diffuser for Essential Oils – This is another great option to use for essential oils! I love the look of this too.

Le Creuset 5.5 QT Round Dutch Ovenv- A timeless kitchen essential that makes every cook feel like a pro!

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2 – This mug is so cool. You will never drink cold coffee with this.

Wine Glasses – The color options with these wine glasses are so pretty. They would make a great housewarming gift!

Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer-Dimmable Candle Warmer – I love the how convenient this warmer is! And you’ll never waste any wax with this!

Throw Blanket – Another great throw blanket that is so soft and cozy – you can never have too many throw blankets. It’s a universal great gift.

Ribbed Ceramic Salt Jar Candle – I love this candle and the design is to simple but still so pretty.

Gingerbread Man Pillow – Add a little festive find with this cute little gingerbread pillow!

Fun Cheese Gifts

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Add some fun to this year’s gift-giving! These gifts are great for hosts, co-workers, Secret Santas, and so much more.

Char-cute-erie Earrings – These cute little earrings are so fun! They would be the perfect gift to any Charcuterie lovers!

Cheese Socks – I love these socks! They would make for a great stocking stuffer idea!

Cheese Ornaments, Stack of Cheese Christmas Ornament – Another super cute gift for your cheese lover friend – so fun and quirky!

Holiday Tree Borosilicate Glass Candle Holder – I love these candle holders – they would add the perfect festive touch to your dining table!

Make it Dance Family Game – This game is so fun! Bring it to a holiday party or it’s a great hostess gift!

Yuletide Stemless Wine Glass – These stemless wine glasses are also a great hostess gift but also perfect for a Christmas or New Year’s Eve party!

Alphabet Serving Boards – A fun way to create in the kitchen! Adults and children alike will love using these alphabet boards!

Beanie Cap Decorative Silicone Bottle Stopper – Know a wino that loves their snacks? These wine stoppers are fun and flashy!

Cheese is My Love Language – A fun little tea towel that’s perfect in a basket, stocking, or on its own.

Butter and Cheese Huggers – These silicone caps attach to the opened ends of butter and cheeses, keeping them fresh and tasty. A fun but practical gift!

Stocking Stuffers for Charcuterie Lovers

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Filling a stocking and feeling stuck? Add one – or a few – of these!

Wooden Cheese Markers – These wooden cheese markers are one of those things you wish you had when you’re in the middle of serving. Grab them now for your host/hostess so they’ll never be without them again.

Marble Wine Stoppers – You can’t have too many of these! Especially with a pretty marble top, any wine-lover is sure to adore these.

Wine and Cheese Towel – I love a great kitchen towel, especially when it’s cheese-related. These are the perfect addition to any kitchen – they are simple enough to pair with any decor!

Gold Cheese Knives – These pretty gold cheese knives are from the ATPTM collection. They’re the perfect stocking stuffer.

Compact Electric Wine Opener – These are so handy! Plus, this design is sleek and modern, so it matches any decor.

Wine Chiller – Another gift idea for any wine lover. This marble wine chiller is so pretty – it pairs well with any party decor!

Cheese Gifts for Kids

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Calling all little chefs! Make kitchen time extra fun with any of these gift ideas.

Feeding Littles Busy Bag – Currently sold out on Amazon, but it will come back in stock. It’s definitely a gift that will get a lot of use!

Memory Game – I featured this on Instagram earlier this year as a fun snack idea. Add your little one’s favorite fruits, crackers, or tiny treats for a fun way to make a quick meal happen!

Kids Knife Set – Little hands will appreciate practicing with these safe and easy-to-use knives! As you are teaching your little one safe practices in the kitchen, these are a great option!

My First Charcuterie Set – This Mud Pie set is adorable! Add it to your little one’s play kitchen for fun pretend play.

Baby Balance Bike – I love this bike for toddlers! It’s fun and a safe way to get them moving. And, the thought of seeing a mini bike under the Christmas tree just makes me smile.

Shape Sorting Toys  – These toys are always a great gift idea for little developing minds!

LeapFrog Touch and Learn Activity Cube – Packed with interactive games, songs, and educational activities, it helps little ones develop fine motor skills, language, and problem-solving—all while having tons of fun.

Char-cute-rie Set for Kids – These sets are a great way to make snack time fun but also a safe way to introduce basic knife skills.

Vegetable Cutters – I love sets like these for lunch boxes but they’re also perfect for charcuterie boards for kids!

Melissa & Doug Pizza set – This is such a cute and fun set for kids! It’s the perfect way for little chefs to build their own delicious (and pretend) pizzas.

Melissa & Doug Ice Cream set – This is another great gift idea – little ones can mix and match to create their own sweet, pretend treats.

Lalo The Play Kitchen – This kids kitchenette is so cute but also esthetically pleasing! It’s the perfect way for kids to cook up endless hours of fun and creativity. You might recognize it from Rory’s Halloween video where she dressed up as Carmy from The Bear.

Charcuterie Basket – Another super cute set for little chefs to cook up some pretend meals! I love that they’re wooden too.

Mud Pie Charcuterie Set – A beginner charcuterie set for little ones! It comes with a good amount of fun options and I like that they’re all felt.

Book Gifts for Food and Charcuterie Lovers

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Cookbooks make a great present. Whether your gift recipient is a foodie who hosts dinner parties or a novice home cook looking for weeknight inspiration, these books have you covered. Had to include the Cheese Board Decks here too, since I think they make the perfect gift for any foodie.

How to Cook Everything Fast: A Better Way to Cook Great Food NyTimes author, Mark Bittman, shares hundreds of simple, flavorful dishes—each ready in 30 minutes or less. This is a staple in our house, especially now that we have a kiddo and can’t spend much time cooking.

The Ambitious Kitchen– A New York Times bestseller, Monique Volz shares over 125 nutrient-dense, flavor-packed recipes for every meal of the day. Whether you’re looking for a show-stopping dish to bring to a gathering, a new home-cooked tradition, or a nourishing meal everyone will love, The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook has the answers. 

What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking – A Cookbook Another book we’ve been reaching for now that we have less time to cook. From Caro Chamber’s, each efficient recipe is organized by the amount of time they take to cook, so whether you have 15 minutes or a little bit longer, dinnertime is totally doable.

Justine Cooks: A Cookbook: Recipes (Mostly Plants) for Finding Your Way in the Kitchen Justine is a powerhouse creator who I’ve admired on Instagram for years now. So much care and time was put into every single recipe in this book, making it a NY Times best seller.

Dinner in One – Another staple in our kitchen. This cookbook features 100 super-simple and incredibly delicious one-pot, one-pan, one-sheet—one-everything!—recipes from the star food writer and bestselling author Melissa Clark. Plus, most of the recipes cook in under an hour!

Seriously, So Good – I love Carissa Stanton (aka broccyourbody). Carissa delivers 100 flavor-bomb dishes in this book, which are approachable, nourishing, and always fun. It includes all-time favorites such as her viral Greek-Style Lemon Chicken Soup, a better-for-you take on fast food with her “Fried” Chicken Sandwich with Special Sauce, and more.

Love to Eat – Nicole Keshishian Modic aka Kale Junkie (one of my favorite follows on instagram) teaches you how to listen to your body’s cues around food, discover a more flexible relationship to your diet, and nourish your body with real, whole-foods recipes that celebrate flavor.

Rachael’s Good Eats – We love this book and have Rachael’s enchilada skillet on repeat in this house. Most of Rachael’s recipes in the book are vegetable-forward and emphasize food as fuel, but most of them are paleo-style and use wholesome ingredients for flavor. They are gluten-free, dairy-free (for the most part) and refined sugar-free.

Gifts from Amazon

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Veggie Chopper – I’ve shared this chopper throughout the year and it continues to be a best seller and one of the most helpful tools in the home. It chops all kinds of veggies perfectly, but I’d buy it alone just for the fact that I never have to cut onions again. It’s a great gift or stocking stuffer for the foodie in your life.

Ramekins – I grab these ramekins weekly. They are truly the best for your charcuterie spreads and hosting needs. Perfect for everything from dips and sauces to nuts and small snacks.

Cooler – You can’t go wrong with an insulated cooler – everyone needs one of these! Make it extra festive and fill it with your favorite wine before gifting.

Milk Frother – One of the top gifts of 2022 AND 2023. From cocktail to coffee lovers, this handheld whisk is a must for those in the kitchen often.

Extra Large Food Warmer – This warmer is a must have for any party or family gathering! It would also be perfect for buffet style parties!

Kitchen Knife Set – This is one of my favorite knife sets – it’s also so sleek! High quality knives are a great investment!

Instant Pot Omni Toaster Oven Air Fryer – A 7-in-one air fryer! Air fry, broil, bake, roast, toast, warm, and convection – this thing can do it all. We have and love this.

Ninja Ice Cream Maker – A top Amazon seller this year – the variations are endless with this one!

Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Sauce Pans with Lids  – Some of my favorite pans! These are so stylish and built to last.

Charcuterie Board Gift Set – My Charcuterie Board Gift set is the perfect gift to anyone! Great for a hostess gift, to newlyweds, family but also a must have for any holiday party.

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