Dad In The Kitchen

 Usually Father's Day gifts revolve around the Grilling Dad. There are tongs and aprons, spatulas and rubs. yet there is the other dad - the kitchen one. He's the guy who likes to make his own pasta and bread, boil lamb chops and make phenomenal salads. What to get him ? Everything kitchen for this Father's Day!

If your dad or partner loves to bake then think everything baking. King Arthur Baking site and stores -not just for the baking gear but also for the croissants and baguettes!) King Arthur  has everything for the consummate baker. They have mixesa nd pans packages along with recipe bundles.These offer everything from how to make homemade ravioli to making sourdough hot dog and hamburger buns( in case he does want to grill for his day) There is a pizza bundle too , perfect for those summer at home movie nights. Creating a basket of four ,yeast and flavorings is another perfect gift too. A lux gift is a hand stand mixer. This is an investment gift that will last for years. Kohl's has them on sale now for $76.49 These have attachments such as a bread hook ,  mixers and a balloon whisk. A hand held mixer is another great gift because it allows for more freedom of movement than the standing one. Target has one for as low as $19.99 for a Hamilton Beach model.

For the dad who loves ethnic cooking think a wok or a pasta maker. You can easily get a good carbon steel one for only $17.99 at the Restaurant Store. Add a steamer like the JOyce Chen one at Wal-Mart for $19.95 . Add a gift certificate from H_Mart and let him go wild there. The store has a wide variety of sesame oil and fish paste - vital ingredients for Asian cooking.If Dad loves cacio e pepi or a good old fashioned sauce with spaghettini then a pasta maker is your best bet for a great and well appreciated gift. They very inexpensive right now. Lidl  is selling their Silvercrest brand for only 14.99 while Wal-Mart offers a more elaborate one at $23.36 For the ultimate luxury pasta maker consider Vevor Electric maker for $83.00 It has three speeds and can make a variety of different pastas from wide ones for lasagna to very thin ones like angel hair/ Extra gifts can include a strainer for draining the pasta water and pasta tongs. Think about getting Dad a cheese grater to grind up Parmesian blocks into cloudlike flakes. Target has the NutriChef Rotary cheese grater for only $24.99.It comes with five different blades to produce an array of different textures. Packs of sundried tomatoes are a nice add in for a tangy kind of homemade sauce.

A dad in the kitchen is a benefit to the family. Give him Father's Day gifts that highlights his talents. He'll shine and cook fabulous meals.