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Gift guide for the serious foodie

From a sharpening whetstone to a top-of-the-line blender, here are gift ideas for your favorite foodie.

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Tasty Cotton T-shirts ($24.99) From the creative culinary mind of "Top Chef's" RIchard Blais comes a new line of food-themed t-shirts with cunning graphics and witty wording. We're kind of digging the rolling pin, "Pho Shizzle," turducken, and farm-to-fork shirts. Find it: http://www.tastycotton.com .

Deb Lindsey / For The Washington Post

The Perforated Egg Spoon ($29)A multi-purpose spoon created by food writer Michael Ruhlman, who wanted to make the perfect poached egg, minus all the egg white flyaways. This does just that.Find it: OpenSky.com,

The Perforated Egg Spoon ($29)A multi-purpose spoon created by food writer Michael Ruhlman, who wanted to make the perfect poached egg, minus all the egg white flyaways. This does just that.Find it: OpenSky.com,

Deb Lindsey / For The Washington Post

White Serving Platter with handle ($30 for 14 1/2 by 9 inches; $40 for 17 1/2 by 11 inches)Roast chicken tastes better when it’s served on a pretty white platter, surrounded by colorful vegetables, right?Find it: Sur La Table.

White Serving Platter with handle ($30 for 14 1/2 by 9 inches; $40 for 17 1/2 by 11 inches)Roast chicken tastes better when it’s served on a pretty white platter, surrounded by colorful vegetables, right?Find it: Sur La Table.

Deb Lindsey / For The Washington Post

Hometown Favorites ’70’s Candy ($34.95)More than three pounds’ worth of the full-size treats that were popular in the Age of Disco, including Pop Rocks, Gold Mine Bubble Gum and Nik-L-Nip Wax Bottles. Decade Boxes from the ’40s to the ’90s are available. Find it: HometownFavorites.com.

Hometown Favorites ’70’s Candy ($34.95)More than three pounds’ worth of the full-size treats that were popular in the Age of Disco, including Pop Rocks, Gold Mine Bubble Gum and Nik-L-Nip Wax Bottles. Decade Boxes from the ’40s to the ’90s are available. Find it: HometownFavorites.com.

Deb Lindsey / For The Washington Post

Acacia salad bowl ($40) We love the look of greens against a wooden salad bowl. Find it: Sur La Table, 3 D.Cc-area locations, www.surlatable.com

Acacia salad bowl ($40) We love the look of greens against a wooden salad bowl. Find it: Sur La Table, 3 D.Cc-area locations, www.surlatable.com

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Orange lacquer tray ($40) Perfect to set atop a bar or kitchen counter island for a pop of color in your home, and great for carrying drinks, plates and silverware to the table. Find it: CB2, 3307 M Street NW, Washington, 202-333-6204 or cb2.com

Orange lacquer tray ($40) Perfect to set atop a bar or kitchen counter island for a pop of color in your home, and great for carrying drinks, plates and silverware to the table. Find it: CB2, 3307 M Street NW, Washington, 202-333-6204 or cb2.com

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Leather roll-up bar kit ($135) Mixologist Todd Thrasher designed this smart travel collection, made in the USA. This will be carried at Society Fair, a market opening in late December or early January. For now, order via Robbie Shinn: robbie@societyfair.net.

Leather roll-up bar kit ($135) Mixologist Todd Thrasher designed this smart travel collection, made in the USA. This will be carried at Society Fair, a market opening in late December or early January. For now, order via Robbie Shinn: robbie@societyfair.net.

Deb Lindsey / For The Washington Post

Shun Knife Sharpening Whetstone ($80)Any chef will tell you: The most important tool in the kitchen is a sharp knife. This will help make chopping, slicing, mincing and julienne-ing effortless.Find it: Sur La Table stores.

Shun Knife Sharpening Whetstone ($80)Any chef will tell you: The most important tool in the kitchen is a sharp knife. This will help make chopping, slicing, mincing and julienne-ing effortless.Find it: Sur La Table stores.

Deb Lindsey / For The Washington Post

Betabrand Cornucopia bag ($98)Built for the farmers market shopper, this roomy, machine washable bag has separate zippered compartments that keep your squash from crushing your berries and a built-in money purse to cut down on the fumbling. Three colors. Machine washable. $98 only atFind it: Betabrand.com.

Betabrand Cornucopia bag ($98)Built for the farmers market shopper, this roomy, machine washable bag has separate zippered compartments that keep your squash from crushing your berries and a built-in money purse to cut down on the fumbling. Three colors. Machine washable. $98 only atFind it: Betabrand.com.

Deb Lindsey / For The Washington Post

Zwilling Pro eight-inch chef’s knife ($120) The company’s latest design adds an extra wedge-like curve to the blade, allowing for a more natural, efficient rocking motion, plus an ergonomic bolster. Find it: Williams-Sonoma stores

Zwilling Pro eight-inch chef’s knife ($120) The company’s latest design adds an extra wedge-like curve to the blade, allowing for a more natural, efficient rocking motion, plus an ergonomic bolster. Find it: Williams-Sonoma stores

Deb Lindsey / For The Washington Post

SousVide Supreme Demi ($299)Chefs have been using the sous vide technique for years, and home cooks are beginning to adopt the practice in their kitchens. We like the compactness of this self-contained sous vide water bath made especially for home kitchens. It comes with recipes and instructional DVD to teach you how to cook sous vide like a pro.Find it: SousVideSupreme.com.

SousVide Supreme Demi ($299)Chefs have been using the sous vide technique for years, and home cooks are beginning to adopt the practice in their kitchens. We like the compactness of this self-contained sous vide water bath made especially for home kitchens. It comes with recipes and instructional DVD to teach you how to cook sous vide like a pro.Find it: SousVideSupreme.com.

Deb Lindsey / For The Washington Post

Vitamix Pro 500 Blender ($599) With this top-of-the-line blender, soups, frozen drinks and smoothies, baby food, sorbet and ice cream, salad dressing, homemade nut butter and vegetable dips are a breeze to make. Find it: Sur La Table stores.

Vitamix Pro 500 Blender ($599) With this top-of-the-line blender, soups, frozen drinks and smoothies, baby food, sorbet and ice cream, salad dressing, homemade nut butter and vegetable dips are a breeze to make. Find it: Sur La Table stores.

Deb Lindsey / For The Washington Post

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