2007 Holiday Gift Guide: Josie's Foodie Picks

Chef Josie's mixing it up!

You probably know out chef and TV personality Josie Smith-Malave from her stint on the second season of Bravo’s Top Chef. The NYC-based culinary maestro can be found cooking and consulting these days at Brooklyn’s Speakeasy restaurant, and she’s also still a presence in the food media scene, too.

She graced us with her presence to offer some tasty holiday gift ideas that will help you out in the kitchen or the dining room—and she’s even willing to lend a very personal hand, too.

More gifts—and good news about what Chef Josie can do for you—after the jump!

Chef Josie is totally liiiiving for the KitchenAid stand mixer. And you will be, too!

KitchenAid Stand Mixer

KitchenAid Stand Mixers are the standard by which all mixers are measured by. If you’re a baker, a juicer, a gourmand—or basically if you spend any time in the kitchen at all, take Josie’s word on this: You will love this machine. And it’ll love you back!

Charcuterie by Michael Ruhlman & Brian Polcyn

As Josie explained, this expert tome if full of recipes and how-to for you carnivores who love good, fresh meat. Mario Batali said of the book: “Michael Ruhlman and Brian Polcyn have opened the door for home cooks everywhere to experience the thrill of making charcuterie.” Ya dig?

Riedel Wine Decanters

Sure, you can just pour wine from the bottle... But if it’s really good wine, it needs to be decanted. And why not glam it up a bit while you’re at it with a centerpiece like a swank Riedel decanter. Cheers!

Nespresso DeLonghi Latissima Espresso Machine

Indulge the caffeine monster within and go all out with this Latissma espresso maker. You just buy these supercool pods (in the bright colors, above), drop ’em in and you’re brewing! This’ll take your morning coffee to the next level.

You can't gift wrap her, but Chef Josie makes a great gift!

And finally... The best gift you can give to your favorite foodie is the gift of a chef. Really! If you’re in the NYC area, Chef Josie’s available to either whip up a dream meal, cater your party or give you some personal tutelage on the ways of the kitchen. For real... You can contact her and work with her to have her make your foodie dreams come true!

And while you’re at it, ask Chef Josie about her own line of spices and condiments. She’s selling spice rubs that are perfect for perking up your holiday birds and meats. Check out her site at JosieSmithMalave.com or email her at Josie@thespeakeasybrooklyn.com.

Season’s eatings, folks!

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