Kitchen and Serving Gifts Under $30: Bamboo Cheese Board, Soup Ladle and Teaspoon Set

The best host gift is something useful that looks like a present. A serving board, a good ladle and a set of spoons all fit that rule, and they cost less than a bottle of wine at a restaurant. Nu'Jants lists one of each, between $21.25 and $26, and the product pages say what they are made of and how to care for them.

Round Bamboo Cheese Board With Knife Set and Slate

The Round Bamboo Cheese Board With Knife Set and Removable Slate is $21.25. The page describes a 12 inch round board in natural bamboo that serves two to three people, and doubles its capacity with the removable slate. Its measurements are listed as an 11.8 inch diameter and a 1.3 inch height. A hidden slide-out drawer holds four tools: a plane knife for firmer cheeses, a spatula knife to slice or shave, an all purpose heart-shaped cheese knife and a serving fork. The board swivels for easy storage or travel.

The page says the surface is smooth and splinter free, water and stain resistant, and easy to clean with soapy water. It suggests uses beyond cheese, including vegetables, fruit, crackers, appetizers and tacos, and it notes the board can serve as a small cutting board. It lists gift occasions such as an anniversary, a wedding registry, a housewarming and a bridal shower.

Soup Ladle, 10.25 Inch

The Soup Ladle 10.25 inch shows prices starting from $21.80. The page describes high polish stainless steel that is durable, corrosion resistant and deformation resistant, with a balanced handle and a finely processed edge. It says the material does not change the taste, flavor or color of food, and that the ladle is dishwasher safe. The size is listed as 10 and a quarter inches, or 26 centimeters. It comes in the brand's own packaging, which the page says makes it a good gift.

Teaspoon Set of 6 in a Gift Box

The Teaspoon Set of 6 in a Gift Box is $26.00. The page lists the same high polish stainless steel, which it describes as durable, corrosion resistant and safe because it does not react with food. The spoons are 5.5 inches long, they are dishwasher safe, and the set arrives in a gift box. The page frames cutlery as part of the table setting, so the spoons should suit the rest of your tableware.

What the three have in common

• Each is easy to wrap and needs no size or color guess.

• Two of the three are stainless steel pieces that go in the dishwasher, per their pages.

• All three are under $30 at the listed prices.

• They work together for a hosting set: a board for the appetizer, a ladle for the soup and spoons for dessert.

What the pages do not say

The cheese board page does not say whether the board itself is dishwasher safe, and it describes cleaning with soapy water, so wash it by hand. The cutlery pages do not list the weight or the gauge of the steel. If you have a question about any of that, ask through the contact page post.

Gift pairings

A cheese board and a bottle of something is the classic housewarming gift. A ladle and a recipe card works for a new cook. The spoons pair with a mug, such as the Hubby and Wifey personalized mug at $18, for a couple's first apartment. For more kitchen ideas, the Christmas dish drying mats post covers a seasonal touch, and the Wifey runs this kitchen post pairs well with a board.

Paying for it

Shipping at Nu'Jants is a flat $5.99 on every order, and Afterpay, Klarna and Affirm are available at checkout if you would rather pay in 4. A share of every Nu'Jants sale also goes to the American Red Cross.

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