To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Sioux Empire Today asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Baking Gifts
1) Heart Shaped Pie Server Tool

The Heart Shaped Pie Server Tool is handmade, one by one, from stainless steel and copper with a wooden grip. Perfect for holidays and special celebrations. Made in the USA.
2) “Vanilla" Book by Patricia Rain

Follow along with recipes from the Vanilla Queen, Patricia Rain, as she traces the history of vanilla across the globe and back to its earliest days. Learn how to let this versatile spice shine in any cuisine. Don’t just limit yourself to cookies and cakes—vanilla is a stealthy flavor enhancer in savory dishes, too.
3) Baking Spices Gift Set

Time for a bake-off. This baking spices set takes your cooking in a flavorful new direction. Curio Spice Co.’s signature spice blends combine interesting flavor combinations (pink pepper, rose, and ylang ylang, anyone?) and pair up with tried-and-true baking staples like cinnamon and nutmeg. Recipe cards are included for inspiration and it is all directly sourced from growers and farms to ensure freshness and purity.
4) Visual Measuring Cups

So smart and so fun. Measuring cups ditch the tiny numbers and let the shape tell the story—a half of a cup is the half of the cup. They help make baking and cooking accessible for everyone from kids to adults. The cups neatly nest together to take up less space.
5) DIY Cookie Baking Kit

Red Velvet NYC: Red Velvet NYC Cookies: Mint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies