5 Awesome Gift Ideas for A New Gluten-Free Kitchen

There are several reasons why someone might opt to enjoy a gluten-free diet. Aside from following trends, the three most common reasons why someone may go gluten-free are to manage celiac disease, to control symptoms of dermatitis herpetiformis (basically a form of celiac disease that targets the skin), or to manage uncomfortable symptoms of gluten sensitivity, which is akin to having a lactose intolerance and results in gastrointestinal distress.

If you have someone on your Christmas, Hanukkah, or birthday gift list that is gluten-intolerant or gluten-free, you may find yourself in quite a pickle (pickles are gluten-free by the way!). No, you don’t have to go buy them gluten-free groceries for the holiday, but they would absolutely enjoy some awesome new gadgets for the kitchen.

To help you as you start your holiday shopping, let’s take a look at five awesome gift ideas for a new gluten-free kitchen. As your special someone dives deeper into his/her gluten-free diet, these gifts for the kitchen will help them whip up deliciously gluten-free meals with more fun and ease. Let’s dig in!

1: Cooking Utensils

Starting a new gluten-free kitchen usually means having to get rid of current cooking utensils since gluten can easily build up in scratches and porous objects. If your gluten-free friend has any wooden, plastic, or nonstick cooking utensils, new stainless steel versions for him/her may be the best gift they receive.

2: Stainless Steel Cookware

You probably didn’t know this, but nonstick cookware comes with the risk of harboring gluten. Because of this, it’s highly recommended for gluten-free folks to look for other alternatives. One of the best options is stainless steel. Especially if your gluten-free friend shares living space with someone who still eats gluten, a stainless steel pot or pan or even a set like these is great because it both people can use it safely as long as it is washed in between each use.

3: Cast-Iron Skillet

For ages, cast-iron skillets have been king (or queen) when it comes to bringing out the flavor in dishes. Contrary to popular belief, it can work great in gluten-free kitchens, especially if no gluten gets in the skillet. If the skillet is going to be shared with someone who eats gluten, the cast-iron skillet can be easily cleaned by placing it in the oven and using the self-cleaning option.

4: Knives & Cutting Board

Yup, if your gluten-free friend has cutting boards used for years, it may be time for them to chuck them out. A new cutting board and knives to match are the perfect gift as they reinvent their kitchen for gluten-free purposes. If you can find completely stainless steel knives and plastic or acrylic cutting boards, these would work best. Unfortunately, cutting boards mostly come in either plastic or wood, so plastic is the better of the two.

5: Vegetable Spiralizer

This handy kitchen tool truly brings creativity and fun to the kitchen. Since most noodles on the market contain gluten, gluten-free folks have to get creative if they still want to enjoy their favorite pasta dishes. Well, the vegetable spiralizer turns zucchini and similar vegetables into spiralized noodles. Your gluten-free friend will be able to make anything from pasta to “fries”!

Over to you

So which will it be? As you shop for the gluten-free someone on your gift list, keep this handy list in mind. You can’t go wrong with any one (or two!) of the above gifts, and your gluten-free friend will truly appreciate it. These are the types of gifts that keep on giving for many, many years.