An Essential Father's Day Gift Guide

Father's Day is just around the corner, and if your dad is a cooking enthusiast, we've made a list of our favourite gifts to show your appreciation for their creativity in the kitchen! From unique ingredients to high-quality kitchenware, these are thoughtful and inspirational gifts that any foodie dad would love:

L'Iroquois Corkscrew Beech Wood
For the wine-loving dad, this corkscrew is both functional and aesthetic. A beautifully crafted tool designed to effortlessly open wine bottles with precision. Featuring a brushed stainless steel dual-lever that requires no manual hinge-shifting, and retractable serrated blade for cutting through foil. Its beech wood handle adds an elegant touch to wine evenings.

Mount Zero Infused Olive Oil
High-quality olive oil is a kitchen staple that any foodie dad will appreciate, but try testing their creativity with an infused oil. Mount Zero is a prominent Australian producer of gorgeous olive oils and their Smoked Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a unique and deeply flavoured choice for brushing on seared meat or adding to marinades. If he's a citrus lover, the Yuzu Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil is perfect for dressing ceviche or using in an olive oil cake.

Terra del Tuono Craft Beer Vinegar
A creative ingredient that will inspire your dad to experiment with something quite unique! Made in Italy, Terra Del Tuono have carefully brewed a range of unfiltered, unpasteurised beers for maximum flavour and character, before slowly ageing them into vinegars. The results are richly flavourful and aromatic.
The Strong Ale vinegar is perfect for not only fish and chips, but also for splashing over ripe tomatoes. The IPA vinegar's subtle floral-fruit notes make it a great flavourful addition to vinaigrettes and dressings for grilled vegetables and fish, or used as a mignonette for topping oysters, while the amber-coloured Abbey vinegar is ideal for glazes and marinades, and used to deglaze a pan after cooking a steak.

Fuoco Crispy Chilli Oil
Spice up your dad's meals with this outrageously flavourful crispy chilli oil. It's gentle spice level makes it more approachable than a hot sauce, and the combination of Asian and Italian flavours invite you to drizzle this versatile condiment on just about anything. Dumplings, pizza, rice, pasta, breakfast, lunch or dinner! Add a spoonful to whipped eggs before scrambling with butter, or drizzle on a prawn sandwich with seafood sauce and cold crisp lettuce.

Steelpan Stainless Steel Roasting Pan
A high-quality roasting pan is a must-have for anyone that loves to cook. Your dad will appreciate this pan's versatility and durability for preparing mouth-watering roasts and delectable baked goods alike. The textured interior of this matte-finish stainless steel roasting pan provides an effective low-stick surface without introducing harmful treatments or chemicals. It also makes a great companion for transferring food to and from the barbecue! 

Cantara Tinned Seafood
If Dad follows food trends, they’ll know that tinned fish and seafood have been in the spotlight for some time with no signs of retiring soon. Choose a high quality brand, like Cantara, that practises sustainable fishing methods and packs their seafood in olive oil or a flavourful sauce for immediate enjoyment. These Small Sardines have a firm, plump texture and a clean, oceanic flavour, perfect for snacking on toast with plenty of butter. The Stuffed Squid and Mussels in Pickled Sauce are great for grazing boards and picnics.

The Essential Ingredient French Salt and Spiced Pepper Rub
This rub is perfect for the grill master dad. Grey sea salt from the French Ile de Ré is blended with whole black, white, green & pink peppercorns, paprika, rosemary, coriander seeds and thyme. Rub onto barbecue cuts of meat and vegetables before grilling. Mix with butter and slather over corn or use to season casseroles and sauces.

Jimoto Shiso Teriyaki Sauce Marinade
For the dad that loves Japanese flavours and wants to create authentic tasting dishes at home. It's a versatile condiment that opens doors to a world of Japanese-inspired cooking. A versatile, sweet, and floral sauce, lighter than a traditional teriyaki, made with fragrant Australian grown shiso (perilla leaf) and ginger, Japanese mirin, sake and tamari.  Vegan, gluten and preservative free.

Honey Eater Christmas Bush Honey
A sweet gift that lets Dad savour the finer things in life. A unique honey, produced from the nectar of the Christmas Bush, harvested without heat treatment or filtering, it retains its nutritional benefits and natural flavour. It's thick and creamy, tastes like caramel fudge and can be enjoyed straight from the jar by the spoonful.

Mr. Pye's Black Garlic Paste
Black garlic is a distinctive ingredient that adventurous foodies adore. Its complex flavour profile and umami-richness is a chef's dream and, in the form of a paste, it couldn't be easier to incorporate into any savoury dish that could use a little something extra.

An Essential Gift Set
The experience of opening a box of treats and treasures can be a gift in itself. Whether he's a seasoned chef or an enthusiastic home cook, we have a carefully curated culinary gift set for your favourite foodie dad. We can also help you build a personalised gift box in store, where we'll help you find specialty ingredients and show you items you won't find online!

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