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The Best Father’s Day Food Lover Gift Ideas

The Best Father’s Day Food Lover Gift Ideas

May 26, 2014 20 comments Article

My husband is a food lover. That’s one of the things that made me fall in love with him. There’s nothing more attractive (to me) than a man who loves food and is willing to try anything. It took me a long time to find someone who can match me in my love for food adventure, which is why I make sure Father’s Day is a special time for him.

My dad is a food lover too, and one of the most impossible to shop for—which is why I send him some sort of unique food gift every year. I’ve shipped him live lobsters, oysters, beef jerky and even clam chowder from Boston.

The good thing about food-related gifts is that they are appreciated by mom AND dad. See how that works? He gets a gift = you both get a gift. That’s because food lovers are all about sharing. We share pictures of what we eat on social media, we share our baked goods at the office, and we trade bites off of each other’s plates in a restaurant.

In honor of food-loving fathers out there, I put together some of the best foodie gifts for Father’s Day (It’s June 15th, so start shopping now). I hope you enjoy this collection of Father’s Day food lover gift ideas. I already know what I’m getting my deserving dads this year. Do you?

Soda Stream | Father’s Day Food Lover Gift Ideas

SodaStream Dynamo LX Soda Maker Deluxe Mega Pack $79.99 + free shipping (sale price)

We have one of these at home, I gave one to my mom, and I gave one to my Dad. I highly recommended SodaStream for people who like a little fizz in their drinks. We mix the soda water with fresh juices to make delicious homemade soda without the preservatives and extra sugar. Bonus: No more lugging home heavy cans or bottles and better for the environment with reusable bottles.

Handmade Cutting Board | The Best Father’s Day Food Lover Gift Ideas

Handmade Wood and Leather Cutting Board on Etsy from Oniroteo $69.99

One-of-a-kind handmade cutting boards made from reclaimed oak and leather make a beautiful, functional gift for dad. They make beatuiful serving platters or just hang on the wall for rustic charm.

Taste Trunk | The Best Father’s Day Food Lover Gift Ideas

Taste Trunk Artisan Gourmet Food Box $55.00/one or $23.99/monthly

Taste Trunk sends a monthly box, beautifully packaged and filled with unique and hard-to-find artisan food products. Choose from Gourmet, Healthy, Sweet or BBQ boxes to surprise your favorite dad with again and again.Save 40% off your first one!

Digital BBQ Tongs | The Best Father’s Day Food Lover Gift Ideas

Digital BBQ Tongs from Flame King $19.99

For the grill-loving dad, these hybrid tongs are all you need, replacing multiple tools. It’s a combination BBQ tong and temperature fork with digital display. Made from stainless steel..it’s a manly gift indeed.

Weber Grill | The Best Father’s Day Food Lover Gift Ideas

Weber Performer Platinum Charcoal Grill $349.00 (on sale)

Any dad would be proud to own this beautiful charcoal grill from Weber (I really want one too!). It has an easy ignite system, cook timer, and a porcelain enameled bowl. It comes in several different colors, but the copper is every foodie’s dream.

Mouth.com | The Best Father’s Day Food Lover Gift Ideas

Mouth.com Father’s Day Food Collections $40+

I just discovered Mouth.com and can’t wait to try them out! I’ll be gifting one of their curated foodie collections this year, full of treats from independent and artisanal food products.  Gift collections include the Grill Scout, Pickle Town Taster, Coffeelicious Taster, Grin and Beer It and so much more.

  23 K Gold Bacon | The Best Father’s Day Food Lover Gift Ideas

23K Gold Bacon from the Baconery $49.99

Okay, I know this is a little over-the-top, but bacon lovers are always looking for the next bacon-y thing, and the Baconery has it. Whether you want chocolate-covered bacon, chocolate bacon covered with edible gold leaf, bacon cookies, bacon lollipops, bacon caramels, t-shirts or accessories, they have it.

Necktie Cookies | The Best Father’s Day Food Lover Gift Ideas

Neck Tie Sugar Cookies from Just4YouTreats on Etsy $28.00/dozen

Adorable & customizable sugar cookies decorated in royal icing make a delicious treat for cookie-loving dads. Choose your pattern and colors.

Lobster Dinner Gift | The Best Father’s Day Food Lover Gift Ideas

Lobster Anywhere Dinner $$129+

For lobster lovers, there’s nothing like a lobster dinner with all the fixings. It’s even better at home where you can relax and really dig in. Lobster Anywhere ships live whole lobster, lobster tails, steak and sides, along with everything you need to make a gourmet dinner at home.

Art of Tea Sampler | The Best Father’s Day Food Lover Gift Ideas

Art of Tea Award Winning Teas (price varies)

My husband is a huge tea fan and loves anything tea. Art of Tea offers everything from tea blends to accessories. Check out their tea gift packages, samplers and tea-of-the-month club.

UBrew DIY Beer Making Kit | The Best Father’s Day Food Lover Gift Ideas

UBrew DIY Beer Making Kit on Etsy $100+

Dads love beer and crafty dads love to make beer. Just imagine how proud he’ll be of his own brew! This kit includes everything he needs in an easy kit complete with buckets, fermenter, beer bottles and other beer-y related paraphernalia. Choose two flavors of beer to pack inside. Each kit makes 2 gallons of beer.

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London Broil with wild mushroom sauce

London Broil with wild mushroom sauce

January 31, 2014 1 comment Article

Why not make a London Broil this Valentine’s Day?

Maybe London Broil isn’t the first thing you think of when you think of romantic Valentine’s Day meals, but it should be. I’ll give you three good reasons why.

Reason one: Your usual Valentine’s Day fare may be a filet mignon or lobster tail, but why serve up a cliché? This recipe for London Broil with wild mushrooms is every bit as romantic (and delicious). Its home cooking for the one you love, and what could be more romantic than that?

Reason two: A London Broil steak is easy to make and affordable. It’s usually a flank or top round steak, marinated for flavor and tenderness. You can cook up a meal for two and still have leftovers for juicy roast beef sandwiches the next day. Get the most bang for your buck from your hard work in the kitchen.

Reason Three: London Broil is sexy, especially when you top it with a creamy wild mushroom sauce. Score big points when you slice into a perfectly-cooked steak to reveal a delightfully pink center.

London Broil

London Broil

Some tips for making the perfect London Broil:

  • Plan ahead. Allow the streak to marinate 4 hours to overnight
  • Choose a steak that 2 inches thick and close to 2 pounds in weight
  • Use a meat thermometer when cooking your steak, preferably one that is oven-safe so you know the instant the steak is cooked
  • Let your steak rest before carving. This keeps the juices on the inside
  • Cut the steak against the grain in thin slices
London Broil with wild mushroom sauce

London Broil with wild mushroom sauce

 

London Broil with Wild Mushroom Sauce Recipe

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London Broil with wild mushroom sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 (2lb) Flank or Top Round Steak
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup dry red wine
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • -Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (for cooking)
  • Mushroom Sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2-3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (porcini, baby portabella, oyster and shitake will all work well)
  • remaining steak marinade
  • 3 tablespoons Marsala wine, Cognac or Whiskey
  • ½ cup chicken, vegetable or beef broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • fresh parsley, minced (optional)

Method

Marinade the steak:

Add the marinade ingredients to large resealable plastic bag. Add the steak and seal shut. Place into a large baking dish to prevent spills. Marinate in the refrigerator 4 hours to overnight, turning the bag a few times.

Cook the steak:

Preheat the oven to a high broil. Remove the steak from the marinade and reserve the marinade for the sauce. Pat the steak dry and season liberally with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt. Place into an oven-safe broiler (shallow) pan and cook about 8 inches from the heat. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until an internal temperature reaches 130 degrees F.

Remove the steak from the oven and transfer to a plate. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Mushroom Sauce:

Add butter to a large skillet heat on medium-heat until foaming. Add the mushrooms to the pan. Cook until the liquid is released and the mushrooms are well-browned. Remove the mushrooms from the pan and set aside.

Add the marinade, wine (or liquor) and broth to the hot pan. Cook on high heat until reduced, about 3-5 minutes. Lower the heat, add the cream and mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

To serve, cut the steak across the grain in thin slices. Pour any steak juices into the sauce and spoon over the steak.

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