Five Star Gift Ideas

For a son who loves trying out new and exotic recipes, there are several thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas that can further inspire his culinary adventures. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Cookbooks: Look for cookbooks that focus on different cuisines from around the world. You can choose ones that delve into specific regions like Thai, Lebanese, or Mexican cuisine, or even ones that explore the diverse flavors of street food globally. This way, your son can explore recipes and techniques from different cultures and expand his cooking repertoire.

2. Subscription to a food magazine: Consider gifting your son a subscription to a food magazine that caters to his interests. There are several magazines that focus on international cuisines, innovative cooking techniques, or feature recipes from renowned chefs. This gift will provide him with a regular dose of inspiration and new recipes to try out.

3. Gourmet ingredients or spice blends: Help your son add an extra dimension to his cooking with high-quality gourmet ingredients or spice blends from around the world. Consider getting him a selection of exotic spices like Spanish saffron, Indian garam masala or Japanese matcha powder. These unique ingredients will allow him to create authentic flavors and experiment with diverse taste profiles.

4. Specialty cooking classes: If your son enjoys learning hands-on, enroll him in a specialty cooking class focused on a particular cuisine or technique he is interested in. Look for classes that offer instruction on preparing dishes from a specific region or that explore the intricacies of molecular gastronomy, sushi-making, or pastry arts. This experience will not only be educational but also provide him with practical skills to apply in his own kitchen.

5. Food and travel experience: Combine your son's love for cooking with his curiosity for new cultures by planning a food and travel experience. Consider gifting him a trip to a destination renowned for its culinary delights, such as Italy, Japan, or Thailand. This immersive experience will expose him to authentic local cuisines, unique ingredients, and cooking traditions, allowing him to broaden his culinary horizons firsthand.

Overall, the key is to find a gift that aligns with your son's passion for trying new and exotic recipes. Whether it's through cookbooks, magazines, ingredients, classes, or travel experiences, these gifts will provide him with the inspiration and tools to continue exploring the world of cooking and satisfy his adventurous palate.

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.”