What to get dad...

Rapidly approaching, lest we forget, is Father's Day this weekend. Sunday to be exact. If the day slipped your mind, or you are still struggling with potential gift ideas as you have exhausted all known possibilities in years past...here are some friendly suggestions from some of my favorite online shops.

BEER MAKING KITS  $15-$40
"After discovering a vintage fermenter in her father's basement, Erica Shea and Stephen Valand researched the art of home brewing and swiftly became self-taught pros. The pair quit their advertising jobs and left for a seven week beer-tasting tour of Europe to train their palates and test the possibility of a business partnership. They returned inspired and ready to launch this do-it-yourself kit, equipped with everything you need to brew up a mouth-watering storm of pale ales, porters or saisons. Yields the equivalent of 12 beers in four weeks. "
Found: Uncommon Goods website

FACE MUG $18

Chomping At The Bite

Put a smile on that mug with a hungry mouth cubby that bites off more than you can chew. Perfect for serving milk and cookies, coffee and doughnuts, tea and biscotti, or your favorite snack-time combinations.
FOUND: Uncommon Goods website

BBQ BRIEFCASE $84

Grill Master

Fire up a feast with this portable, grill-side case of 20 stainless steel utensils topped with heat-resistant handles. Perfect for the on-the-go grill master, this traveling case transforms day trips, parks and backyards with its fully-equipped set of flame-retardant cooking tools. Whether you're flipping kabobs or charring fresh corn, you'll always have the right tool for the job. It's outdoor entertaining in a two snaps of its case.
FOUND: Uncommon Goods website

STAINLESS STEEL BRANCH SKEWERS $20 (set of 2)
Bough Meets Grill

Shish kabobs are branching out! These modern grilling skewers, made from laser-cut, premium brushed stainless steel, have nine individual prongs, perfect for veggies, meat or marshmallows, that balance the entire skewer and make for easy flipping. The design is not only stylish, but also allows you instant access to any piece of food, so there's no need for any more unevenly cooked kabobs. Handle stays cool.
FOUND: Uncommon Goods website

GLASS GROWLER $12.99

A contemporary take on the traditional growler, re-created in glass, with a cork top to keep draughts safe from spills and a handle for easy portability. And this would compliment quite nicely the beer making kit for dad. Infact, you may need a few of them!
FOUND: West Elm website.

ACADIA SLABS $24- $34Organically shaped, richly grained ovals of acacia wood do double-duty as cutting boards in the kitchen and beautiful display and serving pieces for fruits and cheeses at the table or during cocktails. If your father is like mine, and appreciates the art of presentation, then he will love this gift...I think that the choice in naming it a "slab" versus a "cutting board" also has a great level of appeal.
FOUND: West Elm website

 
TEST TUBE SPICE RACK $16.99
Last but not least...Laboratory-style test tubes bring a dash of modern science to the kitchen. This spice rack does double-duty as stylish tabletop display for condiments—salt, pepper, hot sauce, and more—or even as a quartet of bud vases.

 
Hopefully this has inspired you to get your gourmet dad something that he will love. I am very excited about my father's day find this year, but I can't post it because I know he reads my blog. If are curious however, email me, and I will be glad to share. Have a wonderful father's day everyone!