crunchy radish gift guide

December 3, 2018 Miranda Hammer

It is that time of year again! Here are my top picks for the cook, entertainer, new mom, tiny human, guy, and fur baby in your life. In additional to gifts for friends and family, I always opt to make a donation to a charity in honor of a person. Happy Holidays!

where i am donating

the cook + entertainer

Vitamix (We use this everyday) — Vitamix (We use this everyday)

Boos Block — Boos Block

Linen Apron — Linen Apron

Le Creuset Dutch Oven (We use this most days. I have two sizes in Flame and Soleil) — Le Creuset Dutch Oven (We use this most days. I have two sizes in Flame and Soleil)

Cheese board/tray (I just ordered this for our next party) — Cheese board/tray (I just ordered this for our next party)

Laguiole Cheese Set — Laguiole Cheese Set

Kitchen Towels — Kitchen Towels

Jacobsen Finishing Salt — Jacobsen Finishing Salt

Wooden Spoon Set — Wooden Spoon Set

Vintage Etched Coupe Glasses — Vintage Etched Coupe Glasses

Pendleton Roll-Up Blanket — Pendleton Roll-Up Blanket

Zwilling Knife Set (the Santoku is my preferred knife to use) — Zwilling Knife Set (the Santoku is my preferred knife to use)

Deruta Platters (Currently obsessed with these. Have gifted and purchased for myself!) — Deruta Platters (Currently obsessed with these. Have gifted and purchased for myself!)

Whisk Set — Whisk Set

Glass Storage Containers (Kitchen staple. Perfect for meal prep and leftovers. We have 2 to 3 sets.) — Glass Storage Containers (Kitchen staple. Perfect for meal prep and leftovers. We have 2 to 3 sets.)

the new mom

Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker — Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker

Gift Card for some self care (facial, mani/pedi, massage) — Gift Card for some self care (facial, mani/pedi, massage)

Eberjey PJs — Eberjey PJs

Sweet treats are fun but what a new mom really needs is nourishing foods. Gift her Daily Harvest Smoothie Kits, Brodo Bone Broth, Hungry Root, or better yet drop off some nourishing home cooked meals. — Sweet treats are fun but what a new mom really needs is nourishing foods. Gift her Daily Harvest Smoothie Kits, Brodo Bone Broth, Hungry Root, or better yet drop off some nourishing home cooked meals.

James Perse Vintage Fleece Sweatpants — James Perse Vintage Fleece Sweatpants

Amazon Kindle - one of the best things I got for myself. Perfect entertainment for one handed reading during night feedings. — Amazon Kindle - one of the best things I got for myself. Perfect entertainment for one handed reading during night feedings.

Slip On Sneakers by Freshly Picked — Slip On Sneakers by Freshly Picked

James Perse Relaxed Lux Sweatshirt — James Perse Relaxed Lux Sweatshirt

Herbivore Calming Bath Salts — Herbivore Calming Bath Salts

Hatch Chunky Cardigan - Cozy and stylish for inside and outside the house. — Hatch Chunky Cardigan - Cozy and stylish for inside and outside the house.

Eye Mask from Joanna Vargas — Eye Mask from Joanna Vargas

Amazon Echo - a new mom will be doing a lot of amazon ordering while holding a baby + it doubles as a noise machine — Amazon Echo - a new mom will be doing a lot of amazon ordering while holding a baby + it doubles as a noise machine

the health nut + wellness junkie

Gift card to favorite fitness studio (mine is Refine Method) — Gift card to favorite fitness studio (mine is Refine Method)

Dyson Pure Cool Air Purifier — Dyson Pure Cool Air Purifier

All Birds Wool Runners — All Birds Wool Runners

Everyday Laundry Starter Kit from The Laundress - love this nontoxic, allergen-free brand that makes my laundry smell amazing

Phillips Light Therapy Wake-Up Light — Phillips Light Therapy Wake-Up Light

Running Socks — Running Socks

Parachute Home Venice Linen Set (Just received my first set in Fog and I am obsessed!) — Parachute Home Venice Linen Set (Just received my first set in Fog and I am obsessed!)

Lord Jones CBD Gummies — Lord Jones CBD Gummies

Vitruvi Stone Diffuser — Vitruvi Stone Diffuser

Cap Beauty Himalayan Pink Mountain Salt — Cap Beauty Himalayan Pink Mountain Salt

La Labo Palo Santo Candle — La Labo Palo Santo Candle

Weekend Getaway to Blackberry Farm - one of my all time favorite trips — Weekend Getaway to Blackberry Farm - one of my all time favorite trips

the tiny human

Hedley and Bennett x Rifel Paper Co Kid’s Apron — Hedley and Bennett x Rifel Paper Co Kid’s Apron

Name Puzzle Stool — Name Puzzle Stool

Extra Large Monogrammed Canvas Tote With Zipper (Received as a gift and now our “go-to” baby gift.) — Extra Large Monogrammed Canvas Tote With Zipper (Received as a gift and now our “go-to” baby gift.)

Patagonia Retro Fleece (Runs Big) — Patagonia Retro Fleece (Runs Big)

Jelly Cat stuffed animals (the softest of soft) — Jelly Cat stuffed animals (the softest of soft)

Iconic Rain Jacket from Petite Bateau — Iconic Rain Jacket from Petite Bateau

L.L. Bean Wicked Good Slippers — L.L. Bean Wicked Good Slippers

Petite Bateau Jumpsuit (Received as a gift last year and used ALL winter long. Runs small) — Petite Bateau Jumpsuit (Received as a gift last year and used ALL winter long. Runs small)

Tiffany & Co Piggy Bank (nice gift that you would not necessarily buy for your child. We received a duck!) — Tiffany & Co Piggy Bank (nice gift that you would not necessarily buy for your child. We received a duck!)

Roller Rabbit Sleepwear - I just ordered a few for Jack and his cousin Daisy — Roller Rabbit Sleepwear - I just ordered a few for Jack and his cousin Daisy

Knitted Rabbit Ears Winter Hat - Jack and this little buddies all have matching ones! — Knitted Rabbit Ears Winter Hat - Jack and this little buddies all have matching ones!

Custom knitwear is the best if you are a knitter. If not there is always Monica and Andy — Custom knitwear is the best if you are a knitter. If not there is always Monica and Andy

the guy in your life

Monrow soft joggers with pockets — Monrow soft joggers with pockets

Only NY Crewneck — Only NY Crewneck

Yeti Coffee Rambler (lLiterally can not function without mine) — Yeti Coffee Rambler (lLiterally can not function without mine)

Vintage Daytona From Sheartime — Vintage Daytona From Sheartime

Aged Whiskey — Aged Whiskey

New York Brunch from Russ & Daughters — New York Brunch from Russ & Daughters

Loro Piana Classic Ankle Boots (one of Andrew’s favorite’s) — Loro Piana Classic Ankle Boots (one of Andrew’s favorite’s)

Coffee of the Month Program from Brooklyn Roasting Company — Coffee of the Month Program from Brooklyn Roasting Company

Contractor’s Leather Portfolio — Contractor’s Leather Portfolio

Filson Backpack — Filson Backpack

Pearl Street Caviar — Pearl Street Caviar

Aesop Body Duet — Aesop Body Duet

the fur baby

Casper Dog Bed — Casper Dog Bed

Bulk Order of Bully Sticks — Bulk Order of Bully Sticks

Sock Monkey Dog Toy — Sock Monkey Dog Toy

Orvis Quilted Waxed Dog Jacket — Orvis Quilted Waxed Dog Jacket

Filson Collapsible Dog Bowl — Filson Collapsible Dog Bowl

An Actual Tree House for Your Cat — An Actual Tree House for Your Cat

Ralph Lauren Porter Leash — Ralph Lauren Porter Leash

Moncler Dog Vest — Moncler Dog Vest

L.L. Bean Dog Blanket — L.L. Bean Dog Blanket

Thank you friends and family for helping to curate this years gift guide. Happy Holidays!

Miranda Hammer,

MS, RD, CDN

Registered Dietitian, Natural Foods Chef, Recipe Developer, Fitness Enthusiast, and Mom, with a Passion for Healthy Cooking and Balanced Living.

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