12 gifts for chef and gourmet dads

Having the wines at the right temperature that you want is a real delight. Slightly cold for some varieties, downright cold for others, around 18 degrees for some reds and so on; the possibilities are many. For the same reason, having a cellar at home, however small and simple, will always be welcome. There are many models, capacities, sizes and utilities. You just have to find the one that best suits your budget, your needs and, of course, the space. It will always be a gift for Father’s Day.

It’s almost winter and it’s already cold. For the same reason, going out on the terrace or balcony to cook something on the grill is not always a good idea. Now, if we have a cast iron grill at home, we could prepare delicacies such as steaks, fish and even vegetables in the comfort of our kitchen. Just heat the grill well and apply just a little fat. The rest of the work is done by casting. Parents will surely appreciate not having to go out for a barbecue in these low temperatures.

The more a piece of chocolate contains cocoa, less fat and less sugar, the more the tasting experience is improved. It’s that the sweetness of sugar and the sweetness of fat only cover in our mouth all the power of cocoa, which should be the main ingredient of any chocolate and not a simple comparsa. For all of the above, an excellent gift for parents is a “real” chocolate bar. That is to say rich in cocoa. Be careful, they are not difficult to obtain and are well labeled. From 70% cocoa, things become more than interesting.

Cheese, or rather cheeses, is a whole world. For this same reason, it is impossible not to find a cheese that aligns with the tastes of our parents and that becomes an excellent alternative to offer them this weekend. It can be something soft and creamy like Brie, something stronger like Roquefort, or a hard cheese like Comté. In the end, all you have to do is choose the one that best suits our father’s palate. A recommendation? This chalky tomme, a semi-soft alpine cheese with a citrus and earthy taste.

Unless he’s a vegetarian, I don’t think there’s a father who doesn’t love a good Serrano ham or a well-made sausage. Bad or bad, when fats are of good quality, they do not harm the body and, according to some, they even prevent other diseases. However, it’s not a bad idea to offer a good selection of these products this Sunday. It can be an Iberian morcón, similar to chorizo ​​but stuffed in the large intestine instead of the small, with hand-minced lean pork.

It has nothing to do with those old “national liquor” promotions that were offered in some bars, and which were best avoided due to their dubious origin. What is happening now is that finally in Chile we have caviar made locally but at the same time of quality. Without being a bargain, far from it, it has prices a little more correct than those imported directly from Russia. And of course, a family man who is knowledgeable in gastronomy will always appreciate a can of caviar, no matter how small.

This mushroom, which grows on the roots of certain trees and is harvested at this time of year, has often been considered “the black gold of the kitchen”. Dark in color and the size of a potato, the truffle has an intense and strong smell, but a pleasant taste far superior to other dressings such as garlic or rosemary. It can be used grated over meat stew or eggs, although there are also versions in oil and even in balsamic vinegar reductions, which can really transform a dish completely. Believe me, no one in their right mind – let alone a parent – would frown upon receiving a stuffed gift.

For parents who love traditional cocktails, but also for those looking for new cocktail inventions, the jigger is indispensable. It is that with this small utensil the doubts about the quantity to add of each ingredient are over, because everything has been measured and ready to be used. With a jigger, you can’t go wrong!

Many parents like to grill and the foods that are put there are becoming more and more varied. In addition to meat, today fish, vegetables, seafood and even fruits are usually roasted. Often, yes, grilling these things is uncomfortable, so a grill basket comes in handy. On the market there are many alternatives and at different prices, it is a question of looking to find the one that convinces us the most and suits us best.

There are the electric juicers for making orange juice in the morning and also their mechanical counterparts. However, when only a few citrus fruits are needed, for example for a pisco sour or to dress a salad, the best is a tong type citrus press, easier and faster to use… and also to wash. This Winco is also cute, so it’s not a bad thing to give it to dad.

Grind coarse salt, crush the garlic into a paste, crush the cloves or coriander seeds. To make pesto in the traditional way and, in general, to prepare all kinds of dressing mixtures. In a kitchen, of course, a mortar has multiple uses and can also make a great Father’s Day gift.

Another toy for dad in his time: a smoker. Yes, because these devices are becoming more and more compact and easy to use, and can even work on the balcony of an apartment. So we can have chops, chicken, seafood and in fact all kinds of meat with that exquisite smoky touch. Ideal for the upcoming winter months. This model can also function as a grill and oven.

*Prices for products in this item are updated as of June 14, 2022. Values ​​and availability may change.