If fighting the crowds on Black Friday made you want to put on your pajamas and crawl into the fetal position indefinitely, never to shop again, consider Cyber Monday your shelter from the proverbial storm.
If you're looking for the perfect gift for the food lover in your life -- or you're looking to treat yourself to the perfect kitchen gadget -- check out these food products, cooking tools and other foodie gifts that you can get online with the click of a mouse:
Iva Jean's Fudge
Options include classics like Rocky Road and Chocolate Walnut, seasonals such as Peppermint Bark and Salted Pecan Pumpkin and doubly decadent options like Brown Sugar Bourbon and Bacon Chili Chocolate. Tins vary between 8 and 10 ounces. $15 per tin. ivajeansfudge.com/shop. Read more here
Credit: Ligaya Figueras
Credit: Ligaya Figueras
D’Artagnan Duck Gift Basket
The Deluxe Duck Gift Box showcases meat sourced from farms in New York state and includes magret, confit, sausage, bacon, rillettes and a terrine – along with a brochure that explains the products and offers cooking and serving suggestions. $89.99, dartagnan.com. Read more here
Institut Paul Bocuse Gastronomique: The definitive step-by-step guide to culinary excellence
Fully illustrated, with step-by-step instructions for mastering more than 250 core culinary techniques and 70 recipes, this hardcover book that comes with a slipcase is a fabulous guide for aspiring home cooks. $75, Available at most major bookstores and online at Amazon. Read more here
Spoonful of Comfort soup gift basket
Besides a 64-ounce jar of chicken noodle, tomato basil or mushroom soup, you can add a half dozen rolls and a half dozen cookies. The package also includes a ladle and personalized card. $69.99, spoonfulofcomfort.com. Read more here
Lodge 8-inch carbon steel plan
Whether you're going to fry over-easy eggs or make some serious paella over a campfire, this pan can tackle the job and still look stellar when brought to the table. $42.50, lodgemfg.com. Read more here
Measure Up Adjustable Beaker Set
Each of three beakers comes with a slide band that enables home cooks to add ingredients then measure up as they go. Beakers also nest inside one another for compact storage. Set of 3 beakers, $29.99, chefn.com. Read more here
Oven-to-Table Set of 4 Ramekins with Cork Tray
The ramekins are safe for use in the oven, freezer, microwave and dishwasher, while the cork trivet lets you serve hot items straight from the oven. $40, Rodales.com . Read more here
Ghost Jerky
We're especially loving the added heat of ghost pepper on the terikayi and Korean barbecue versions. $10 per 2.5-ounce package. Order online at ghostjerky.com . Read more here
2017 Farmer Fund Calendar
Some of Atlanta's most popular chefs, including Ryan Smith of Staplehouse , Hugh Acheson of Empire State South and Hannah Chung of Simply Seoul pose with area farmers who grow their food. Proceeds benefit the Farmer Fund, a nonprofit that supports local farmers in the face of natural disaster. $30 online. Read more here
Credit: Ligaya Figueras
Credit: Ligaya Figueras
Mixology 101: The Art of Crafting Cocktails
Learn to stir and shake drinks at home like a pro with this new cocktail guide that comes in the form of a deck of cards. Available online only, the trio makes a great gift for your imbibing buddy. $19.95 per deck. Deckopedia.com. Read more here
Vidalia Chop Wizard
The chopper comes with two blades for large and small dicing, as well as a clever pronged cleaning tool. $19.95 at chopwizard.com. Read more here
Products from Harvest, a “farm-to-everything” online marketplace
Among the edibles stocked by Atlanta-based company Farm Star Living you'll find organic cold-pressed juices, gift baking mixes, and even bacon and grassfed beef from White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Ga. Prices vary, farmstarlivingshop.com. Read more here
Angurello Watermelon Slicer & Server
This clever device doubles as both slicer and server as it allows you to cut, lift and serve uniform watermelon slices directly from the melon. $19.95, thegrommet.com. Read more here
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