Lifestyle Food Marcus Samuelsson's 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Food Lovers The chef of Red Rooster restaurants in Harlem, N.Y. and London picks presents for the foodies in your life By Sonal Dutt Sonal Dutt Instagram Twitter Sonal Dutt is the food and lifestyle director of PEOPLE, overseeing the food, travel and home editorial team. She launched People.com's first lifestyle-focused vertical and celebrity recipe mobile app in 2013. Previously, she was the executive lifestyle editor at Every Day with Rachael Ray and Senior Lifestyle Editor at Woman's Day, and held editorial positions at InStyle, For Me and Details. The Virginia native graduated from James Madison University with degrees in Communications and English, and has a master's degree in Magazine Journalism from New York University. Her passions include cooking, boybands and NFL football. People Editorial Guidelines Published on November 30, 2020 01:25 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos 01 of 12 Marcus Samuelsson's Gifts for Foodies From small-batch gourmet jams and dynamite sauces to heavenly candles and gorgeous serving pieces, the chef has something deliciously perfect for everyone on your list. 02 of 12 Slow Jams Gourmet Jelly "They're small- batch jams with amazing flavors—like Tart Cherry, Rhubarb Ginger and Blueberry Lavender—handcrafted by Detroit Food Academy students," says the chef. Buy It! Slow Jams, $24 for 3 jars; smallbatchdetroit.com 03 of 12 Olivewood Salad Servers "I love these because they're made with olive wood, which ages beautifully. They will last a lifetime!" Plus, a portion of sales helps support the Suubi Orphanage and Primary School in Uganda. Buy It! Olivewood Salad Servers, $50; xnasozistudio.com 04 of 12 Essiespice Essential Sauce Collection "These make everything taste better. The TamarindOH! (tamarind, guava, ginger and vanilla) is great on chicken, ribs and even dessert." Buy It! Essiespice Signature Collection, $42 for 4; essiespice.com 05 of 12 A Culinary Journey "My new cookbook is about documenting Black excellence in the American food journey." Buy It! The Rise by Marcus Samuelsson, $35; bookshop.org 06 of 12 Mama's One Sauce "I'm a fan of this sauce from the amazing Vy Higginsen! The spicy one brings heat to grilled veggies and barbecue." Buy It! Mama's One Sauce, $7 each; at select Whole Foods stores or mamasonesauce.com 07 of 12 La Caravelle Blanc de Blancs Champagne "My Harlem friend "Queen" Rita Jammet's champagne just turned 60 years old and is perfect for any special occasion," says Samuelsson. Buy It! La Caravelle Blanc de Blancs Champagne, $40; harlemwinegallery.com 08 of 12 Floyd Cardoz Masalas "This collection of three masalas was conceived of by chef Floyd Cardoz, who passed earlier this year from COVID-19. His wife Barka has made it possible for us all to enjoy them. They are simply wonderful." Buy It! Floyd Cardoz Masalas, $34 for 3; burlapandbarrel.com 09 of 12 Harlem Candle Co. Harlem Candle Company "These candles smell so delicious and this one displays the Harlem speakeasies during the Harlem Renaissance." Buy It! Harlem Candle Co. Savoy Luxury Candle; $60; harlemcandlecompany.com 10 of 12 In Bibi's Kitchen "There are so many wonderful cookbooks from BIPOC authors," says Samuelsson. "In Bibi's Kitchen by Hawa Hassan is a great choice." Buy It! In Bibi's Kitchen: The Recipes and Stories of Grandmothers from the Eight African Countries That Touch the Indian Ocean by Hawa Hassan, $32; bookshop.org 11 of 12 Ethiopian Black Tea Blend Serengeti Teas & Spices "This spiced organic blend is so delicious —it has notes of cinnamon and citrus. It's a great way to start the day!" Buy It! Ethiopian Black Tea Blend, $18; serengetiteas.com 12 of 12 Mafi Mafi Scarves "Mahlet Afework's fashion brand is sustainable and hand-loomed by artisans in Ethiopia. When an item is purchased, a percentage of the money goes to Three Goats organization, which helps young women in Ethiopia get access to water and COVID-19 relief." Buy It! Tibeb Set, $150; mafimafiet.com