Foodie Truth #2: Nothing makes our lives easier then having the right tools in the kitchen.
Wusthof Gourmet 7-Piece Knife Set with Block – $129.95
Everyone knows that a true foodie will always need, love and cherish their knife set. This handsome set contains just about every kitchen knife you’ll ever need.
This set includes an 8-inch cook’s knife, a 3-1/2-inch parer, an 8-inch serrated bread knife, and a 4-1/2-inch utility knife, which is an efficient slicer for a wide range of cutting tasks. In addition, the set comes with shears, a 9-inch steel for sharpening, and a nine-slot solid oak block for storage.
Wusthof 8pcsteak 8-Piece Stainless-Steel Steak Knife Set with Wooden Gift Box – $79.95
For steak lovers everywhere, having the right knife to indulge in your favorite meal is essential. As beautiful as they are functional, the steak knives in this eight-piece set beg for an elegant dinner of tenderloin steak or grilled lamb chops.
Mauviel® Copper 8-Piece Cookware Set – $939
After the perfect knife collection has been amassed, having
professional-quality pots and pans are essential for your favorite
foodie. Here we have a beautiful collection created my Mauviel.
Recognized as the leader in fine French copper cookware since 1830,
Mauviel is prized by professional chefs for its even heating and fast
response to temperature changes.
This beautiful, professional-quality set bonds a thick, extremely conductive layer of the highest-quality copper to a layer of non-reactive stainless steel for the ideal cooking surface. The copper eliminates hotspots and provides precise temperature control; the stainless steel is safe for acidic foods and easy to clean. Riveted stainless handles stay cool and comfortable in the hand without need for hot pads.
13.5″ La Tienda Paella Pan – $95 & Essential Paella Ingredients – $65
Is your foodie a specialist? There are dumpling divas, gluten-free advocates, Mexican masters and baking goddesses. If your foodie loves Spanish fare, they will love laTienda.com. Here is one of my favorites found on the site–everything you need to perfect the art of whipping up a paella fiesta. The ideal paella has a crispy, caramelized,
toasted bottom (socorat). Flavors are formed at the bottom of the pan,
so the paella pan is designed so that a thin layer of the rice is
cooked close to the surface. The large cooking surface allows the rice
to cook evenly maximizing flavor. 
This copper paella pan is gorgeous – on your table, or displayed on your kitchen wall. With brass-plated handles, it adds a touch of elegance when serving paella. However, more than elegance, copper produces the finest paellas.
Add a gift of the Essential Paella Ingredients for 2 or 3 perfect paellas. Here are the premium
ingredients to create the perfect paella! They really do make a
difference – from flavor absorbing Bomba rice, to smoky paprika from La
Vera, these ingredients elevate a normal paella to a remarkably
authentic one. And there is enough here to make two or three paellas,
depending on how big they are of course! (Pan Not Included)
Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Ovens by Le Creuset – $274.28
Beautiful enough for the table yet durable enough to outlive its lifetime limited warranty, this 7-1/4-quart round French oven blends a large capacity with a stovetop-friendly size that makes it easier to work among crowded burners while preparing classics like coq au vin or beef bourguignon, and everyday favorites like pot roast.
