The Gourmet Bride - And Groom

June is not only wedding season but also shower season too. Many spouses to be are into all sorts of gadgets and trends , being more savvy than previous generations about cooking and eating. If that's the case then get them interesting kitchen ware that reflects  their knowledge and tastes.

Hipster bride and grooms love anything artesanal. They'll go for pickles or beer that have been made not by a big company but by themselves. A DIY pickling kit then is the perfect wedding gift. A fermenting kit is only $34.00 on Amazon and it not only yields up tasty dills and gherkins but also trendy probiotic treats like kimchee and sauerkraut.There's even a date tracker and recipe book too. For a fancier spin throw in silver pickle forks that can easily be bought at that great artesanal  bazaar, Etsy. Bacon is another trendy home made product right now, Think about a bacon curing kit. This has everything from curing salt to a curing bag and maple sugar. It's only twenty four dollars, again at Amazon. You may want to throw in a gift certificate to your local grocery so they pick up the pork tenderloin to create it. As for the beer, a beer making kit would be perfect for the much in love . Best Buy has an elaborate one for $798 , a perfect gift for the groom from his groomsmen and best man..There are also cheaper ones for around forty if cost is an issue.

What about those who love to cook and bake? A traditional gift is always a crockpot - which is still a good idea. However update it by giving a mini one. These are great for making smaller meals and are not as expensive as the bigger varieties. They run in pricing from twenty to forty dollars. A sous vide machine is another neat gift home chefs will appreciate. This is a water bath for sealed packets of premeasured ingredients. The end result is tender, flavorful and juicy restaurant quality meals. Sous
vides are pricey, however. One can cost $200 although it would be a perfect gift from the wedding party to the couple. Food dehydrators are another neat present for gourmands. They can be used for making everything from fruit roll ups to beef jerky. Again, these can be expensive, starting at $90 and running as high as $400. Couples who love to bake may appreciate entire cake decorating kits. Step it up a notch and gift them with a cake airbrushing kit to create amazingly decorated creations. It comes with an airbrush and add ons  along with a power generating compressor and plastic dropper.

Gourmet couples deserve gourmet gifts. Give them something that will appeal to their artesanal and gourmand sides. It'll be a memorable shower gift, enjoyed years afterwards.

Shower Time

March usually means showers. No, not the kind that you need an umbrella and boots for (although this is the month for sleet and snow yet)it time for all those future May and June brides to have their traditional gift giving bonanza. Most are easy to shop for. There’s’ a list and registration. However there are still some difficulties when picking out what’s right.

A shower gift could mean anything from cooking lessons to a spice rack. The thing is what to give. Do you follow what’s’ on the couple’s list or do you veer off and get what you line - not what they want? If you r a close friend or relative, then stick to the registry. However if it’s an office mate or a boyfriend’s cousin then get something cheaper. Also your budget has to come into play. Don’t buy a Le Creuset set of pans for six hundred bucks when you need that money for yourself. Settle for something much less expensive. Even visit your local dollar store if you have to. This last has some really nice towels , dishes, cutlery and plates. You can create a really nice and extensive gift for only fifty dollars.
Gift cards are also making a big splash at showers too. Since many couples are set up in their own households already, they may just be happy with a few fifty or one hundred dollar cards. Buy them at these at bride’s or groom’s favorite stores like Target, Wal-Mart or even their local supermarket. They can spend the cards on everything from practical items such as cleaning products or food basics. They may need decide to hold off and even put the cards towards a more extravagant purchase such as a new stove or more expensive cuts of meat for their first housewarming party.
Yes, March is the start of the bridal shower season. it’s time to look over registries and see what may catch your ey asa good gift. it’s also the time to stock up on gift cards too because they are desirable as well.Just be prepared for all the showers you’ll be splashing through.