Last Minute Gifts for Food Loving Dads

Nowadays, it’s practically an urban legend that mom is the only one who likes to hang out in the kitchen. If your dad, husband, brother or uncle is a culinary buff, be it at the grill or behind the apron baking brownies, here are a few last minute Father’s Day gift suggestions that will make him smile – and his stomach growl.

Meat & Potatoes Dad:

If Dad would rather starve than touch a green vegetable, treat him to a gift certificate for a steak tasting from The Oliver Ranch Company. He can choose his favorite cut and receive steaks from 4 different natural or organic ranches, each specializing in a different breed, diet, geography, & aging technique.  Throw in a how-to guide for throwing a blind steak tasting so dad can host his friends – or even the family! As a bonus? If you’re a last-minute shopper, you can create a gift certificate for dad up until 8:00p.m. the night before Father’s Day.

Tastings start at $64.95, OliverRanch.com.

Dad with a Green Thumb:

Whether your dad is retiring and filling some of his new free time ankle deep in planting soil or simply rediscovering a lost love for the garden, get him started with Seeds of the Month Club. Anyone who is new to gardening can begin gradually by receiving 4 packs of vegetable, fruit or herb seeds each month.  Some seeds will be simple to plant while others will prove more challenging to the newbie. There are even communities on Facebook or Twitter for tech-savvy dads who want to talk greens and gardens with other like-minded club members.

Memberships begin at $24 to join with a $1.99 monthly fee, AveragePersonGardening.com

Dad Who Likes to Booze:

For the spirits connoisseur, small batch bourbon is a perfect gift to help any dad round out his collection. While I’m not a personal fan of bourbon, I know more than one dad who is. Basil Hayden is aged for eight years in new, charred American white oak barrels, each characteristic of pre-Prohibition whiskey with strong, rich flavors and aromas.With a recipe that dates back to 1796, the bourbon has a smooth taste with hints of pepper, honey and a gentle bite. If Dad is a mixologist at heart, he can create his own cocktails but he can also find tasting notes online.

Starts at $40, Smallbatch.com

Dad with a Sweet Tooth:

Dancing Deer has partnered with the Cooperstown Cookie Company – the only all-natural baseball cookie company licensed by Major League Baseball and the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Send dad one of three collector’s tins packed with Dancing Deer Brownies and all-natural shortbread baseball cookies – you’ll score big this Father’s Day.

Starts at $30, DancingDeer.com or call 888.699.DEER and ask about overnight shipping.

Camping Dad:

If your dad loves spending time in the great outdoors, chances are he’s no stranger to meals on the go.

Luckily, camping and hiking are more high-tech than ever with outdoor cooking systems so you don’t have to sacrifice taste on the trail.  This summer, Dad will love the outdoors more than ever.

$150, Coleman.com