Five Star Gift Ideas

For your husband who is passionate about cheesemaking and fermentation, there are plenty of meaningful and personal gift ideas that will help him explore and expand his skills in these areas. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Cheesemaking Kit: Invest in a high-quality cheesemaking kit that provides all the necessary tools and ingredients to make different types of cheeses at home. Look for a kit that includes instructions, rennet, cultures, and molds. This will allow your husband to experiment with various cheese varieties and expand his knowledge in cheesemaking.

2. Cheese Aging Supplies: Help your husband take his cheesemaking to the next level by gifting him supplies for properly aging cheeses. Consider getting him a cheese aging mat, cheese paper, cheese wax, and a cheese aging cave or mini fridge. This will enable him to age his homemade cheeses and enhance their flavors and textures.

3. Fermentation Crock: If your husband is also interested in fermentation, a fermentation crock would be an ideal gift. These traditional earthenware crocks are designed specifically for fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickles. A fermentation crock will provide the perfect environment for his fermenting experiments and allow him to create delicious and healthy homemade fermented foods.

4. Fermentation Recipe Book: Expand your husband's fermentation recipe repertoire by gifting him a comprehensive fermentation recipe book. Look for a book that covers a wide range of fermented foods, including not only traditional recipes but also lesser-known ones. This will inspire him to try new recipes and techniques, further fueling his passion for fermentation.

5. Specialty Ingredients: Surprise your husband with an assortment of artisanal or rare ingredients for cheesemaking and fermentation. Look for unique cheese cultures, rennet from different animal sources, or specific molds used in traditional cheese production. Similarly, for fermentation, consider specialty salt blends, starter cultures, or unique spice mixes. These unique ingredients will allow him to experiment with new flavors and textures.

6. Cheese and Fermented Food Tasting Experience: Treat your husband to a cheese and fermented food tasting experience. Look for local cheese shops or gourmet food stores that offer guided tastings or workshops. This will not only allow him to indulge in his passions but also expose him to new flavors and techniques, inspiring him even further.

Ultimately, the key to finding a meaningful and personal gift for your husband is to support his interests and provide him with the tools and knowledge to pursue them. By choosing a gift that aligns with his passion for cheesemaking and fermentation, you'll undoubtedly make his birthday extra special.

Or you can get him a star map with the date when he was born.

Burcin Dalkanat says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“It was such a sentimental and romantic present for my husband's birthday (since he is so into astronomy and the moon on the background). The order came super well packaged, and now it is the gem in the basement :)”