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Give the Gift of Eating: 5 Things for Food Lovers

Give them a fish, they'll eat for a day; give them a Pacific Northwest–made cast-iron pan, they'll eat as long as they keep up that patina.

Rosin Saez
Author: Rosin Saez and Elizabeth Podlesnik
3 min.read
1Hot Hot Sauce Sauce
I am an avid lover of heat—tropical vacations and spice alike. So whenever a new Seattle sauce comes out, I'm dabbing it on everything. Habeñero-based hot sauces happen to be a go-to; they're don't melt your face off, but they certainly add kick, and most importantly flavor—and that's what Hot Hot Sauce Sauce does. What can only be described as a "flaming orange face-punch of peppery fruit and habañero heat," it's what I'm dousing on my eggs in the morning and post-drinks tacos late at night. Find it at spots like Bait Shop on Capitol Hill or online. Hot Hot Sauce Sauce, $12
I am an avid lover of heat—tropical vacations and spice alike. So whenever a new Seattle sauce comes out, I’m dabbing it on everything. Habeñero-based hot sauces happen to be a go-to; they’re don’t melt your face off, but they certainly add kick, and most importantly flavor—and that’s what Hot Hot Sauce Sauce does. What can only be described as a “flaming orange face-punch of peppery fruit and habañero heat,” it’s what I’m dousing on my eggs in the morning and post-drinks tacos late at night. Find it at spots like Bait Shop on Capitol Hill or online. Hot Hot Sauce Sauce, $12
2Cast-Iron Cookware by Finex
For the last handful of years the fine folks behind Finex, which is founded and forged in Portland, Oregon, have raised the cast-iron bar, so to speak—watch out, Lodge. The Pacific Northwest cookware company crafts a hearty skillet: It's a kitchen workhorse for everything from eggs to steaks to berry clafoutis, and always camp-ready.Finex, $275 (with lid)
For the last handful of years the fine folks behind Finex, which is founded and forged in Portland, Oregon, have raised the cast-iron bar, so to speak—watch out, Lodge. The Pacific Northwest cookware company crafts a hearty skillet: It’s a kitchen workhorse for everything from eggs to steaks to berry clafoutis, and always camp-ready.
Finex, $275 (with lid)
3Cast-Iron Cookware by Finex
For the last handful of years the fine folks behind Finex, which is founded and forged in Portland, Oregon, have raised the cast-iron bar, so to speak—watch out, Lodge. The Pacific Northwest cookware company crafts a hearty skillet: It's a kitchen workhorse for everything from eggs to steaks to berry clafoutis, and always camp-ready.Finex, $275 (with lid)
For the last handful of years the fine folks behind Finex, which is founded and forged in Portland, Oregon, have raised the cast-iron bar, so to speak—watch out, Lodge. The Pacific Northwest cookware company crafts a hearty skillet: It’s a kitchen workhorse for everything from eggs to steaks to berry clafoutis, and always camp-ready.
Finex, $275 (with lid)
4Bow Hill Blueberry Juice Cocktail Kit
For the mixologist in your life whose boozy experiments know no bounds, this box of blueberry goods may just fuel their next lineup of cocktails—think of this as a gift for you, too. The kit comes with bottles of organic, heirloom blueberry juice, blueberry powder, a shot glass, plus recipes for both cocktails and mocktails. Bow Hill, $65 (P.S. We hear you can get an extra 10 percent off when you use the code METMAG.)
For the mixologist in your life whose boozy experiments know no bounds, this box of blueberry goods may just fuel their next lineup of cocktails—think of this as a gift for you, too. The kit comes with bottles of organic, heirloom blueberry juice, blueberry powder, a shot glass, plus recipes for both cocktails and mocktails. Bow Hill, $65 (P.S. We hear you can get an extra 10 percent off when you use the code METMAG.)
5Bow Hill Blueberry Juice Cocktail Kit
For the mixologist in your life whose boozy experiments know no bounds, this box of blueberry goods may just fuel their next lineup of cocktails—think of this as a gift for you, too. The kit comes with bottles of organic, heirloom blueberry juice, blueberry powder, a shot glass, plus recipes for both cocktails and mocktails. Bow Hill, $65 (P.S. We hear you can get an extra 10 percent off when you use the code METMAG.)
For the mixologist in your life whose boozy experiments know no bounds, this box of blueberry goods may just fuel their next lineup of cocktails—think of this as a gift for you, too. The kit comes with bottles of organic, heirloom blueberry juice, blueberry powder, a shot glass, plus recipes for both cocktails and mocktails. Bow Hill, $65 (P.S. We hear you can get an extra 10 percent off when you use the code METMAG.)
6San Juan Island Sea Salt and Honey
Beyoncé keeps hot sauce in her bag. I, on the other hand, keep a little glass jar of San Juan Island sea salt in my bag, and at my desk, and in my car—the plague of underseasoned food is real and this crunchy, medium coarse salt saves me daily. Honey just sweetens the deal. San Juan Island Sea Salt, $25
Beyoncé keeps hot sauce in her bag. I, on the other hand, keep a little glass jar of San Juan Island sea salt in my bag, and at my desk, and in my car—the plague of underseasoned food is real and this crunchy, medium coarse salt saves me daily. Honey just sweetens the deal. San Juan Island Sea Salt, $25
7San Juan Island Sea Salt and Honey
Beyoncé keeps hot sauce in her bag. I, on the other hand, keep a little glass jar of San Juan Island sea salt in my bag, and at my desk, and in my car—the plague of underseasoned food is real and this crunchy, medium coarse salt saves me daily. Honey just sweetens the deal. San Juan Island Sea Salt, $25
Beyoncé keeps hot sauce in her bag. I, on the other hand, keep a little glass jar of San Juan Island sea salt in my bag, and at my desk, and in my car—the plague of underseasoned food is real and this crunchy, medium coarse salt saves me daily. Honey just sweetens the deal. San Juan Island Sea Salt, $25
8Made in Washington's Smokehouse Slider Kit
The Smokehouse Slider is a taste of the Pacific Northwest in between two Essential Bakery buns. Recreate it with this kit which includes SeaBear smoked salmon, AJ’s Walla Walla Sweet Onion Mustard, and Mama Lil’s Pickled Hungarian Goathorn Peppers. Made in Washington
The Smokehouse Slider is a taste of the Pacific Northwest in between two Essential Bakery buns. Recreate it with this kit which includes SeaBear smoked salmon, AJ’s Walla Walla Sweet Onion Mustard, and Mama Lil’s Pickled Hungarian Goathorn Peppers. Made in Washington
9Made in Washington's Smokehouse Slider Kit
The Smokehouse Slider is a taste of the Pacific Northwest in between two Essential Bakery buns. Recreate it with this kit which includes SeaBear smoked salmon, AJ’s Walla Walla Sweet Onion Mustard, and Mama Lil’s Pickled Hungarian Goathorn Peppers. Made in Washington
The Smokehouse Slider is a taste of the Pacific Northwest in between two Essential Bakery buns. Recreate it with this kit which includes SeaBear smoked salmon, AJ’s Walla Walla Sweet Onion Mustard, and Mama Lil’s Pickled Hungarian Goathorn Peppers. Made in Washington
10Hot Hot Sauce Sauce
I am an avid lover of heat—tropical vacations and spice alike. So whenever a new Seattle sauce comes out, I'm dabbing it on everything. Habeñero-based hot sauces happen to be a go-to; they're don't melt your face off, but they certainly add kick, and most importantly flavor—and that's what Hot Hot Sauce Sauce does. What can only be described as a "flaming orange face-punch of peppery fruit and habañero heat," it's what I'm dousing on my eggs in the morning and post-drinks tacos late at night. Find it at spots like Bait Shop on Capitol Hill or online. Hot Hot Sauce Sauce, $12
I am an avid lover of heat—tropical vacations and spice alike. So whenever a new Seattle sauce comes out, I’m dabbing it on everything. Habeñero-based hot sauces happen to be a go-to; they’re don’t melt your face off, but they certainly add kick, and most importantly flavor—and that’s what Hot Hot Sauce Sauce does. What can only be described as a “flaming orange face-punch of peppery fruit and habañero heat,” it’s what I’m dousing on my eggs in the morning and post-drinks tacos late at night. Find it at spots like Bait Shop on Capitol Hill or online. Hot Hot Sauce Sauce, $12

Perhaps “foodie gifts” can easily get into the sad trombone territory. (Thank you for this tiny tin of nuts that I’m allergic to. You shouldn’t have.) But a roundup of local offerings from cookware to cocktail kits can be meaningful, and more importantly, legitimately fun to receive.




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Rosin Saez
Rosin Saez
Digital Editor Rosin Saez covers various beats for Seattle Met, from style to sports to dining. She also edits the Elements of Style department and develops regular fashion features. As the digital editor, Rosin helms Seattle Met's online content, which entails managing editorial direction for web stories, editing writers, converting the print issues into a digital format, and running the magazine's social media accounts. Rosin grew up in Bremerton, Washington. She graduated from the University of Washington with degrees in Environmental Science and Italian Studies. You can follow her on Instagram @rosink and Twitter @rosinkal.