Rachael's Holiday Gift Guide for 2013
Break out the wrapping paper, folks! The gifts I'm giving this year are so cool, you might just want to snag a few of them for yourself!
Happy Chic
Store whatever makes them smile inside this fun leather pouch!
$18, ae.com
Bow Wow Kombucha
To raise animal awareness, each bottle of these tasty fermented juices -- in flavors like ginger and raspberry -- features a dog in need of a home.
$4 and up each, kombuchadog.com for locations
Sweet Treat
I can't decide which of these gourmet crisped-rice cereals I like best! The mega-size squares come in tasty flavors like caramel popcorn, s'mores and key lime.
$4 and up each, thecrispery.com
Whistle Blower
Warm up this winter with a cup of tea, made in my easy-to-grip kettle. Available in four colors.
$30, potsandpans.com
All Wrapped Up
Your stylish pals will love this bright accessory: a wool two-tone scarf to keep them toasty! Available in four color combos.
$95, verloopknits.com
Doggone Good
Since your furry friend made Santa's nice list, give him not one, but 10 chew toys for the holidays.
$13, aspacaonlinestore.com
Wise Choice
This cute and comfy owl pillow is a real hoot!
DwellStudio, $36, wayfair.com
Pay It Forward
Pick up the bill at a favorite local restaurant, boutique or spa with a customizable gift card.
$25 and up, giftbar.com
Here's the Rub
I love Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard. Now you can share a taste of her delish food using her go-to spice rubs.
$6 each, shop.girlandthegoat.com
Vin-Tastic
Wine lovers (like me!) will raise a glass to these colorful tumbler sets made from recycled wine bottles.
$34 and up for 4, uncorkedglass.com
Fast Food
Make the cook-on-the-go's life easier with my lasagna lugger, fit for carrying food to all those holiday potlucks -- now in this season's coolest color: purple!
$30, rachaelraystore.com
Spice World
Top off their holiday with this spicy gourmet condiment: fresh horseradish in zany flavors like beet, citrus and ginger.
$10 and up, premiumish.com
Go Team
Give football fans something to cheer about. This sandwich press brands their meal with team logos. Let's go J-E-T-S!
$40, fanatics.com
Fresh Cut
Dinner's on you with a hickory-smoked leg of lamb ($33) and XXX Aged Sharp Cheddar ($11 per pound) from near my hometown of Lake George, New York.
Oscarsadksmokehouse.com
Daily Grind
Your pals will make pesto in style with a designer mortar and pestle.
Tahir Mahmood, $110 and up, caviar20.com
Raise a Glass
This wine club delivers a tasting kit to try, along with an online flavor-profile quiz to identify your preferences, before shipping you full bottles.
Tasting Room is offering a discount to our readers!
Bread & Butter
Give this as a hostess gift: my new baguette tray with a dipping cup for butter, oil or tapenades.
$27, rachaelraystore.com
Do the Twist
These acacia wood S&P grinders will dress up any table.
$30, rachaelraystore.com
Surf's Up
If it's Christmas on the beach for you, shake the sand out of your gear with this mesh-bottom pack designed by my pal chef Spike Mendelsohn.
$80, quirky.com
Slice of Heaven
It doesn't get any better than a bite of my go-to dessert: Nuns of New Skete's Kahlua cheesecake.
$27.50 and up, newskete.com
Rach's Reads!
"I have a new book out this fall, and so do a bunch of my friends. Check 'em out!"
Week in a Day: Five Dishes One Day by Rachael Ray, $25
Bake It, Don't Fake It!
A Pastry Chef Shares Her Secrets for Impressive (and Easy) From-Scratch Desserts
By Heather Bertinetti, $20
Family Celebrations with the Cake Boss
Recipes for Get-Togethers Throughout the Year
By Buddy Valastro, $30
Style and the Successful Girl
Transform Your Look, Transform Your Life
By Gretta Monahan, $18
P.S.- You're Invited ...
40+ DIY Projects for All of Your Fashion, Home Decor & Entertaining Needs
By Erica Domesek, $26
