Five Star Gift Ideas

If your son has an interest in preserving food, then getting him a gift that enhances his hobby would be perfect! Here are a few ideas to consider:

1. Canning Starter Kit: You can purchase starter kits online or in stores that have everything he needs to get started with canning. This includes a water bath canner, canning jars, lids, and accessories. This is a great gift for someone who is just starting out and wants to learn the basics.

2. A Good Canning Cookbook: There are many great canning cookbooks available with recipes for jams, jellies, pickles, sauces, and more. Look for one that caters to his interests and skill level.

3. Canning Jars and Accessories: If he already has some experience in canning, you can purchase additional jars and accessories such as jar lifters, funnels, and magnetic lid lifters. These are great practical gifts, as he will always need more jars or the right tool for the job.

4. A Dehydrator: If your son has access to a lot of fresh produce, then a dehydrator may be a useful addition to his preserving toolkit. This can be used to dry fruits, vegetables, and other foods.

5. A Fermentation Kit: Another interesting way to preserve food is through fermentation. A fermentation kit would include all the necessary equipment, such as fermenting jars, airlocks and lids, to get started.

6. A Cooking Class: If he is interested in more complex preserving methods such as making charcuterie, cheese, or sourdough bread, a cooking class specializing in those aspects of preserving food would be a great education opportunity that can offer him hands-on learning to improve his skills.

Ultimately, such a personalized gift would definitely be appreciated by him and enable him to pursue his interest and passion for preserving food.

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

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”