Top 15 Gifts for Home Cooks

By Jacobsen Salt Co.

Updated: October 08, 2026

Overview

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the home cook in your life? Whether they're a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, these thoughtfully curated gifts are sure to delight and inspire. From pantry essentials to gourmet ingredients, there's something for everyone on this list.

Why our salt tastes different

It took 2.5 years to be confident in a salt-making process that would consistently 
yield great salt. We aren’t resting on our laurels or static in our thinking–we’re still refining that process today and strive to always get better. One thing, however, that I know cannot be made better, is our source of seawater. Mother Nature is hard to replicate. We tested seawater from 27 different spots along the Oregon and Washington coastlines before selecting Netarts Bay, where we now source our sea salt.

Why our salt tastes different

We grade our salt on taste, texture, and color, all of which are a result of our technique and the water we start with. The uniqueness of our water source begins with the oysters. 

A 2.5 oz jar of Jacobsen Infused Pinot Noir Salt.

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Pinot Noir Salt

Price: $ 15.00

Best for: Salads

Our pure Oregon sea salt infused with Oregon pinot noir - a showcase of some of the best this state has to offer. We partnered with Landmass Wines to create this beautiful aromatic infusion that elevates any dinner or dessert.

Customer review:  “I love this salt! I send it to all my friends and relatives for birthdays and holidays. It tastes clean and it is from the Oregon coast.”
 

– Marianne

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Flake Salt Jar & Cellar

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Flake Salt Jar & Cellar

Price: $ 40.00

Best for: Salads

These salt discs not only make seasoning pasta water a snap, but they're also very cute (important). Drop these salt discs into boiling water for perfectly seasoned pasta, veggies, or potatoes every time. 


Customer review:
 “I love this salt! I send it to all my friends and relatives for birthdays and holidays. It tastes clean and it is from the Oregon coast.”
 
– Marianne

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Six Infused Sea Salt slide tins of various flavors, packaged in a gift box

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Infused Slide Tin Collection

Price: $ 38.00

Best for: Salads

Our pure Oregon sea salt infused with Oregon pinot noir - a showcase of some of the best this state has to offer. We partnered with Landmass Wines to create this beautiful aromatic infusion that elevates any dinner or dessert.

Customer review:  “I love this salt! I send it to all my friends and relatives for birthdays and holidays. It tastes clean and it is from the Oregon coast.”
 

– Marianne

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A 10 ounce jar of Jacobsen Salty Caramel Sauce

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Salty Caramel Sauce

Price: $ 15.00

Best for: Salads

Our pure Oregon sea salt infused with Oregon pinot noir - a showcase of some of the best this state has to offer. We partnered with Landmass Wines to create this beautiful aromatic infusion that elevates any dinner or dessert.

Customer review:  “I love this salt! I send it to all my friends and relatives for birthdays and holidays. It tastes clean and it is from the Oregon coast.”
 

– Marianne

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