Gifts for Organic Cooking
- Consider giving an organic herb plant to someone who likes cooking organic foods. That way, he can grow his own herbs and feel good about where they came from. Choose small herb plants that have been grown organically, or without chemicals or pesticides. You could also choose packets of organic herb seeds that have been developed free of chemicals and have not been genetically altered. Include a few pots, a package of organic potting soil and a spade so that he can plant the herbs.
- If the person who enjoys cooking organic food also likes growing her own fruits, vegetables or herbs, consider giving her a compost bin. Compost bins allow her to deposit her eggshells, vegetable peels, fruit rinds and other debris and create organic fertilizer. Not only will she feel good about using organic fertilizer on her plants, she will also enjoy using every bit of her foods in one way or another.
- Create a gift basket filled with organic foods for the organic cook for whom you are shopping. For example, choose a variety of organic cheeses, wines and breads. You could also choose a selection of organic fruits and vegetables. Another idea is to create an organic gift basket filled with locally made, organic honey, jelly, jam, preserves, marinades, sauces, salad dressings, vinegars and other bottled items. These will help him to make sure all of the things he cooks with are organic.
- Organic foods are almost always more expensive than their non-organic counterparts. Therefore, it can be difficult for some people to afford organic foods. Consider giving her a gift card to a local organic supermarket where she can purchase all sorts of organic items. You could also opt for a gift card to a local organic specialty shop.