Yokohama sushi kit
Christmas is coming whether you want to admit it or not and if, like me, you are bored with buying the usual socks and smellies, why not add some sushi to your present list.
Obviously fresh sushi is out of the question, though it might make a great alternative to canapés at your Christmas parties, but there are lots of original gifts you can buy for foodies or keen cooks.
For beginners, sushi kits are a great start. There are lots to choose from with everything from the basic ingredients to sushi machines and tableware. A sushi kit has literally everything you need, bar the fresh ingredients. For a change from sushi, try a different Japanese dish like Katsu Curry and rustle up a tasty meal by just adding chicken, pork or vegetables. The Tokyo Sushi Kit is the ultimate kit for whipping up a sushi storm in the kitchen. It has so much amazing sushi making stuff that it would take too long to list it all here.
If you are a dab hand with a rolling mat and want to take things to the next level, a rice cooker or a sushi magic machine are the idea gifts to ensure your sushi is perfect every time. Imagine the best sticky fluffy rice and the ultimate rolls with no hassle.
The ideal gift is easy even for expert sushi makers. How about some beautiful ceramic tableware to serve their food on or a unique bridge or boat platter? Or, choose a set of super sharp sashimi knives to slice up some fresh nigiri toppings.
If you are lucky enough to know someone who has everything they need to make fantastic sushi every time then a quality Japanese cookbook may well be the ideal gift a sushi mad friend to find some new recipes and flavours (just make sure they remember to try out them out on you.)
Everyone has foodie friends who like to try something new or improve their culinary skills and would enjoy a unique and unusual gift this Christmas. So forget about the showergel and sling the new slippers and get a superb Christmas treat Japanese-style.
