Five Star Gift Ideas

For your grandma who loves baking French pastries, there are many thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas that can enhance her baking experience and bring her joy during the Christmas season. Here are a few suggestions:

1. French Pastry Cookbook: Look for a comprehensive cookbook specifically dedicated to French pastries. This thoughtful gift will provide her with new recipes to try and help her expand her baking skills. Some popular options include "Patisserie: Mastering the Fundamentals of French Pastry" by Christophe Felder or "The Baking Bible" by Rose Levy Beranbaum.

2. Baking Tools Set: Consider gifting her a set of high-quality baking tools that are essential for French pastry making. This might include a silicone baking mat, a pastry brush, a dough scraper, a rolling pin, and an assortment of professional-grade baking molds. These tools will enhance her baking experience and make the process more efficient.

3. French Baking Ingredient Set: Create a custom gift basket filled with authentic French baking ingredients. Include items like high-quality chocolate for ganache or tarts, vanilla beans for enhancing flavors, or a selection of premium French butter. These ingredients will elevate her pastries and allow her to create truly authentic French treats.

4. Baking Class or Workshop: Treat your grandma to a baking class or workshop focused on French pastries. This would allow her to learn new techniques, gain insights from professional bakers, and interact with other baking enthusiasts. Look for local cooking schools or culinary institutes that offer such classes.

5. Personalized Apron: Consider a personalized apron embroidered with her name or a special message. She can wear it while baking, adding a personalized touch to her pastry-making process.

6. Decorative Pastry Cookbook Stand: Help her keep her favorite French pastry cookbooks open and easily readable with a decorative cookbook stand. Choose a design that reflects her personal style or matches her kitchen décor.

7. French Pastry Subscription Box: Sign her up for a subscription box that delivers French pastries or baking kits to her doorstep. There are various options available that offer monthly or quarterly deliveries, providing her with new recipes and ingredients to explore.

8. Pastry and Cake Decorating Kit: Encourage her to take her pastry creations to the next level with a pastry and cake decorating kit. This could include piping bags, icing tips, stencils, and food coloring. A comprehensive set will allow her to unleash her creativity and decorate her pastries beautifully.

Remember, the most important thing is to show your thoughtfulness and consideration. Choose a gift that aligns with her passion for baking and French pastries, while also considering her personal preferences and needs. A meaningful gift that supports her hobby and brings joy to her baking experience is sure to be appreciated.

Or you can get her a star map with an important date you share.

Jamie Lynn Murphy says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I can’t wait to frame it and hang it up after Christmas 😉💞 and I can’t wait to get others to go along side it. So incredibly happy!”