Stuff a foodie stocking

Holiday cheer will cost you

If you have gastronomiques in your life—and who doesn't these days?—you've probably endured the hardship of gift-giving. Not only does it seem like they own everything gourmet or chef-happy within a 10-mile radius, but the elevated taste level inevitably means an elevated price tag. (No, we're not calling your friends 'snobs'...to their face).

Take this clever little foodie stocking from Williams-Sonoma: a candy-striped oven mitt chock-full of kitchen gizmos. It's so seasonal and cute, right? Grand total: $83.30. We understand; you love your friends, but not that much.

We've gathered a dozen—a baker's, naturally—of knick-knacks and tasty delights, all priced under $25. There's sure to be something unexpected for even the choosiest gourmand. Herewith, the 13 ways we would like our foodie stocking stuffed this year.