Wait, Christmas is when?? Crap — mere days before the big day, and you’re not done shopping. Anita at Married … with Dinner’s got your back. Order up one of these clever little Giftyboxes for a tasty treat that will titillate well into the new year. Nab the Classes & Workshop Giftybox for a pass to a food-and-drink-related workshop at one of many venues across the country, as well as discounts at many others; or go all wine country with the Wine Tour & Tasting Giftybox, perfect for the traveling tippler.

Anita brings up another good gift option that we wholeheartedly endorse: We of course already mentioned the fabulous Menu for Hope program, which runs through this Friday. We’re sure you’ve already bought up bunches of tickets for the prizes that made you squeal (right?) — so why not spread the love and buy tickets for prizes for others? Of course, you want to buy tickets for things you haven’t bid on — no point in generating too much competition — but with literally hundreds of prizes to choose from, we’re sure you can find something to sneak into someone’s stocking, just in the nick of time.

Ten days left! Whether you’re looking for the last stocking-stuffers or haven’t even begun your gift list shopping, bloggers and ThisNexters are generous with their recommendations on kitchen gadgets, tools and other goodies.

Straight outta the Wine Country, Jack and Joanna of Fork & Bottle have a comprehensive list of their recommended kitchen gadgets and gifts. This shiny copper kettle caught our eye, not just for its gorgeous luster, but because it actually boils water faster on gas ranges than standard kettles. And who could’t stand to save a buck or two on their gas bill these days?

If you wanna look sharp as a gift-giver, then give something sharp. The inimitable Clotilde at Chocolate & Zucchini has not one, not two but three expansive gift guides. Among the products she just loves is one near and dear to our hearts, a mandoline. If you’ve never used one before, you’ll be amazed how quickly and efficiently you can slice things to perfect thinness. But mind your knuckles, and always use the guide!

Everyone needs good knives, whether they know it or not. Eddie Caraeff’s list of things he can’t cook without includes the mightiest knife of all, the Henckels Chinese Cleaver. Now that’s a knife.

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Stumped for those last-minute gifts? Lists of recommendations are cropping up all over ThisNext and the blogosphere, showcasing some amazing gift ideas. Whether you want to give something that shows good taste, or something that tastes good, check out these gift guides from all over.

Topping the good-tasting category has to be chocolate. You pretty much can’t go wrong with it, but if you want to elicit squeals of glee, you gotta go with the good stuff. Quality chocolate will make you look generous; eco-friendly and fair-trade chocolate will make you look like a saint. Emily Stone at Chocolate in Context is extending her friends-and-family discount at Charles Chocolate, saving you 25%. But hurry — the discount ends tomorrow, December 15!

Of course, presentation counts for lots in the gift-giving category, which is why we love Ed Levine’s recommendation of these adorable chocolate mice from L. A. Burdick Chocolates. They come in three flavors: Dark with orange interior, milk with mocha interior and white with cinnamon interior. Don’t try to eat the tails; they’re silk. No mice were harmed in the making of these chocolates.

Speaking of sweet stuff, ThisNexter Nichelle is crazy for the cupcakes. (And who isn’t?) Of course, the real deal can be difficult to send to Aunt Mabel in Petaluma, but you can dazzle her with these shimmering blown-glass cupcake ornaments. She’ll savor them for years to come, and they’ll never go stale.

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