Yahoo Autos 2022 Holiday Gift Guide | Autoblog Staff Picks
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With the holidays around the corner, Autoblog has come together to create our holiday gift guide for the year. If you're looking for some gift ideas for a loved one (even if that loved one is yourself), we've got some great ones for you to consider, hand-picked by the Autoblog staff.
Lodge 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet - $29.90 (40% off)
With the onset of winter, I find a cast iron skillet to be the perfect tool for cooking warm and cozy meals. I use it for everything. Cast iron is so versatile, serving up everything from a fried egg with flavor to grilling smokey potato slices. The pan is also excellent for searing pork or steaks and then throwing the whole skillet into the oven to finish the job. Cast iron adds an old-timey vibe that creates a depth of flavor and smell that non-sticks simply can't match. It's timeless. While I pine for the days of grilling in the summer, using cast iron in winter makes making dinner a comparable event. Crack a beer and get started. — Greg Migliore, editor-in-chief
L.L. Bean Boots - from $120
A nice gift for the person in your life who seeks to spend winter outdoors -- which I personally think is a great way to fend off the winter blues. These are actually a bit trendy right now, as everyone from collegians to fashion tastemakers are embracing the century-old icon of the Northeast. Beans are not the most tactical boots you can buy, and the looks are polarizing. But, I've had a pair for a few years now, and they are perfect for walking in the snowy woods with my golden retriever, which is a page in the Bean catalog, or it should be. They're also stylish enough to be worn to restaurants, holiday shopping or the local winter festival. You can get the minimalist leather tops, or opt for more insulation and padding. While I'm someone who prefers being barefoot if at all possible, a decent pair of boots is needed in winter. These will get you through. — Greg Migliore, editor-in-chief
America's Test Kitchen: The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook - from $20.49
I love cooking, especially when it means trying new foods or techniques. I enjoy the approach America's Test Kitchen takes to making interesting recipes manageable for home kitchens, and the way they explain the science behind the processes. I'm always saving ATK recipes and videos I find online, but I've never actually owned one of their books. Hopefully that changes with this on my list. I'm going with spiral-bound, because having a book that'll lay flat on its own while your hands are covered in tomato sauce is something you don't usually appreciate until it's too late. — John Snyder, senior editor, green
Silonn Stainless Steel Countertop Ice Maker - $204.99
Currently at the top of my “really want but definitely don’t need” wishlist is a countertop ice maker. There is nothing wrong with my current process of making ice with plastic ice trays and freezer. But it is a manual and slow process. Between my smoothies and my iced coffee, I go through a lot of ice every week, so a machine to help save me time and effort is something I’m into. This one is highly rated on Amazon, but there are a lot of good options out there that I’ve been researching prior to purchase. Including this sub-$100 model also from Silonn.
There are a few things I’m considering before purchasing. While it’s not a huge machine, I have a small kitchen. Do I want to give up countertop space I use for cooking for an ice maker? Maybe. Probably. How loud is it? If it’s too noisy I’ll likely be limited on when I can make ice. Video reviews I’ve watched don’t make it seem loud, but real-world use might differ. If you have someone on your holiday shopping list who just can’t abide room temperature beverages, here's a cool gift idea. — Eddie Sabatini, production manager
