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For The Gluten-Free Foodie:
 

• Vitamix – This super blender does everything from pureeing squash to churning ice cream. Purchase a Vitamix.
   
• Immersion blender – For those who can’t splurge for a Vitamix, an immersion blender can make it easier to make creamy homemade soups without making the tricky pours from pot to blender and back to pot.
   
• Popping sorghum – Did you know that you can pop sorghum grains just like popcorn kernels? It’s light, airy and gluten-free, just like its corn-based brethren.
   
• Fancy oils – A big trend at food trade shows this year were specialty cooking and dipping oils. Flavored olive oils can liven up an ordinary dish while flax seed oil and avocado oil add healthy omega-3s to any dish.
   
• Chalkboard – A chalkboard can be a fun way to keep track of a grocery list or share what’s on the menu for a gluten-free gathering at home. Plus, its old school vibe is better than a boring whiteboard.
   
• Food photography course – If your friend is making delicious gluten-free food, everyone should know about it. A photography course can encourage your friend to flex his or her creative side and post their culinary accomplishments online.
   
• Grocery bag – Trips to the grocery store and farmers’ market can be a lot more environmentally friendly and fashionable with the help of a few reusable grocery bags.

For the Gluten-Free Family:
 

• Specialty bakeware – Baking gluten-free muffins and quick breads is a lot more fun when you make them in playful muffin tins and cake pans. Make a gluten-free beehive cake or a flower-shaped cupcake.
   
• Kid-friendly kitchen tools - Cooking with kids can help foster good dietary habits, but it’s important to be safe. A number of companies make knife sets and cooking tools that are safe for kids to use.
   
• Cupcake holders - These clever cases allow you to transport individual cupcakes without the worry of messes or cross-contamination. Purchase cupcake holders.
   
• “I’m gluten-free” baking cups – Make your gluten-free homemade treats easy to identify with baking cups or mini flags that say “I’m gluten-free.” See gluten-free baking cups.
   
• Lunch Skins – These reusable snack bags are an earth friendly alternative to plastic sandwich bags. Plus, the different prints can help you distinguish between gluten-free and non-gluten-free treats.
   
• Aprons – Ditch the plain white apron for something more festive. Order a personalized kids apron for your little helpers and a flirty apron for yourself.

For The Gluten-Free Friend Who Doesn’t Cook:
 

• Mail a cupcake – Send a home-baked treat to a faraway friend. The Grain Exchange makes a gluten-free Jar Full of Cupcakes that’s just the right size for one, while a pack of mini Izzi B’s Cupcakes are perfect for sharing with friends. (They just launched a mini gluten-free gingerbread house kit, too!)
   
• Gluten-free care package – Everyone loves a special delivery, especially when it’s a pack of gluten-free treats. Premade packages can be ordered through companies like GFree Connect or you can create your own. Think gluten-free snack bars, fruit snacks, nut butter, gluten-free crackers and gluten-free seasoned nuts.
   
• Meal delivery subscription – If a care package just won’t cut it, consider a subscription for a meal delivery programs. Many mail order programs specialize in gluten-free food, so your friend will be worry free and well fed.
   
• Toast-It Bags – Toasters are a common source of contamination in shared kitchens. These bags can keep gluten-free slices safe without having to fork over space for a second toaster. Purchase Toast-It Bags.
   
• Pasta Boat - Don’t knock it ‘til you’ve tried it. This vessel can cook rice, steam vegetables and even boil gluten-free pasta - all in your microwave. It’s a lifesaver when a stovetop is out of reach. See the Pasta Boat.
   
• Triumph Dining Cards – If your friend does more dining out than cooking in, these cards can be a handy way to stay safe. They explain gluten-free needs clearly and concisely.
   
• Restaurant gift card – Pick a restaurant from NFCA’s GREAT Kitchens list to ensure a dining experience with gluten-free options.

Need more ideas? See our Gluten-Free Gift Guide 2010, featuring additional ideas for the Newly Diagnosed, the Gluten-Free Health Nut, and the Celiac on the Go. Gluten-Free Gift Guide 2010 »