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Gifts for amateur chefs

Gift ideas for amateur chefs

As we all know, too many cooks spoil the broth. And too many worries when looking for the perfect present spoils the mood. For this reason, we decided to take the hard part of giving gifts off your hands. On this page you will find the nerdiest and most practical gifts for chefs that you can imagine. With an iconic cutting board or cooking accessories inspired by science, film or television, you'll definitely hit... Mehr anzeigen
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Are there piles of dirty dishes in your kitchen? Are creepy noises coming from your sink? And what smells so funny? It almost looks like you have a...

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For us nerds, facts and measurable data count. Of course, this also applies in the kitchen. That's why a measuring cup is an absolute must! This on...

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Ever since the first mention in the Vitae Columbae (565 A.D.) by abbot Adamnan, Nessie aka the Loch Ness Monster hasn't had much time to relax. Fue...

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Cooking for friends is... er, fun, right?You get a questionably stained plastic board and the instructions to chop something up! (In cubes, please!...

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Anyone who thinks that all nerds are the same has never witnessed a heated debate about whether D&D or Shadowrun is the better pen & paper role-pla...

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Whilst others are still ranting about the resolution of Fallout 4, we remember that an epic game doesn't need too many pixels. Alright, a litt...

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The Warhammer 40K universe is known for its iconic, often martial weapons. The most famous are probably the bolter rifles and chainswords of the (C...

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As a nerd shop, we don't usually offer religious devotional objects. Usually. But for the Flying Spaghetti Monster, the noodly deity of the Pastafa...

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If there is one location where you certainly would not expect Godzilla to show up, it's your kitchen. After all, the famous giant lizard is usually...

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The legendary hammer Mjölnir is wielded by Thor in his battles against ice giants, red buttons and other monsters. But on quiet days, it’s used not...

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The stereotypical nerd never leaves his mom's basement, is anti-social and only eats cold pizza and drinks warm soda. This image of our subculture ...

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The (almost exclusively jokingly used) eighth layer of the OSI model for network protocols is a nice way of saying that the problem lies with the p...

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Generally speaking, one would think that most humans would avoid dangerous situations and substances in their everyday lives. But our investigative...

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When the dirty dishes in your kitchen are stacked so high that you start to expect Sauron's fiery eye at the top of them, it's time to do the dishe...

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The Plantarium Garden Lab lets you grown seeds without the need for constant watering. Perfect if yours is the kind of home where plants usually ha...

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In the centuries since the so-called Loch Ness Monster has spent in the famous Scottish lake, it was bound to pick up one or two rather British qui...

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Many have long since realised it: Floppy disks are simply no longer an adequate storage medium. They are very fragile and simply don’t offer enough...

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In Diagon Alley, at the Burrow, and in the Great Hall on just about any occasion, Harry and his friends can find baked goods galore in the form of ...

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Cookies – those small text files stored on your computer – have been around for quite a while. But only since 2021 have we had to consent to their ...

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As nerds, we like jokes and plays on words that outsiders might not get. Our favourite dead horse to beat is the number Pi. After all, Pi is basica...

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“It's dangerous to go alone!” These famous words from a video game don't just apply when you're a hero fighting dragons or rescuing princesses. Som...

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As we know, alcohol is never really a solution. Well, unless you ask a chemist. They'll tell you that, in fact, alcohol IS a solution. Maybe not to...

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While dogs are considered man's best friend, cats are the soulmates of nerds: introverted loners with a mind of their own, who often seem a little ...

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For someone who is in contact with chemicals such as sodium chloride and dihydrogen monoxide on a daily basis, handles all kinds of acids and bases...

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Nerdy cooking gadgets to give as gifts

What is a good gift to give a hobby cook? Something that he can actually use? Or maybe something funny that has something to do with food? The former is definitely a great way to combine something practical with something nerdy, especially if you give away some of our cooking gadgets. A high-precision cutting board or a pair of geeky grill tongs will be a hit with any spoon-wielding person. However, if you know that the person receiving the gift also thinks any kind of gadget is great, then you can also give one of our gadget gifts. They are not only super nerdy, they are also guaranteed to make life easier or definitely bring more fun into everyday life. And let's be honest, a clamp-on reading lamp for your glasses is the perfect extra if you want to relax and peel potatoes in the evening while watching TV. A perfect cooking gift, right? ;)

Nerd food for even more fun while cooking

If someone likes to cook, it is usually not far-fetched to conclude that you could simply wrap up a few pots, pans or spoons nicely. After all, everyone needs cooking utensils! Even if that may be true, not everyone will be happy about new dishes and the like for their birthday, sometimes you just need something special. Do you like the idea? Then just give something to eat as a gift! Whether for snacking while you're cooking or just for nice evenings with friends, our Nerd Food is guaranteed to have something to offer every amateur cook. If you like to cook, you also like to try new things and what could be better than a surprise box with sweets from Korea, Japan or the USA. If that isn't something special.