Anything Goes for Food Lovers

The countdown is on. Just nine days until Christmas.

Since I don't mean to send you into a state of panic, but to ease your last-minute, holiday frenzy, I will be sharing some favorite gift ideas, most -- if not all -- you can order online and have shipped directly to your door. All food related, but appealing to all, from the gadget-loving foodie to the fine-dining wine connoisseur to the simple housewife.

Because, c'mon, who doesn't love to eat.

Try your hand at brewing your own IPA ~ Beer Making Kit ~ Sharper Image

The funky-looking contraption quickly prepares apples for cooking and baking, saving loads of time and energy (the spirals are the best way to munch apples too!) ~ Apple Corer/Slicer/Peeler ~ The Pampered Chef

A gift that keeps giving: a different cheese delivered to the door every month ~ Cowgirl Creamery Cheese Club ~ Cowgirl Creamery

Great for the city-folk who want to keep compost ~ Bamboo Counter Compost Pail ~ Planet Natural

Fresh eggs every morning, straight from your own backyard (chickens not included - although they do sell them too) ~ Chicken Coop ~ Eglu

Cultivate a variety of fresh herbs right on your kitchen counter ~ Indoor Culinary Herb Kit ~ Herbkits.com

Yes, a tap right. on. your. fridge. ~ Brewmaster Draft System for your Refrigerator ~ Elmira Stove Works

Keeps tea warm for hours with a mighty awesome design ~ Imperial Dragon Cast Iron Teapot ~ Teavana

Create a bit of extra kitchen space, both portable and easy to clean ~ Kitchen Cart ~ Ikea

Transport your lunch in style ~ Collapsible Insulated Picnic Tote ~ Fresh Picnic