The Erisha Pantry

Gifts for food lovers

Thoughtful gifts for bakers, cooks and coffee devotees, from cookbooks to our own macaron boxes.

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The best gifts for people who love food are the ones they will use every week. Here are our favourites for bakers, cooks and coffee devotees, along with a few sweet things from our own kitchen.

From our bakery

Gifts from Erisha

Available for pick-up at our Brampton bakery. Ask us about adding a handwritten note.

ErishaIn store

Macaron Box of Six

Six rotating flavours, boxed and tied. Our most popular gift for hosts, teachers and thank-yous.

Best for: Hostess gifts and thank-yous

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ErishaIn store

Assorted Pastry Box

A selection of the morning’s croissants and pastries, packed for sharing at the office or at home.

Best for: Breakfast gatherings

Plan your pick-up

ErishaMade to order

Celebration Cake

A cake designed and decorated for one occasion only. Order at least a few days ahead.

Best for: Birthdays and milestones

Commission a cake

Cookbooks

Books for the kitchen shelf

Ken ForkishBook

Flour Water Salt Yeast

A clear, encouraging path to artisan bread at home, from simple same-day loaves to levain breads.

Best for: Aspiring bread bakers

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Maurizio LeoBook

The Perfect Loaf

A modern, meticulously tested guide to sourdough from the creator of the popular baking blog.

Best for: Sourdough enthusiasts

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Samin NosratBook

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

Teaches the principles of good cooking rather than recipes alone. Warm, wise and beautifully illustrated.

Best for: Curious home cooks

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Thoughtful gifts

Something they will use every day

Le CreusetSmall luxury

Mini Cocottes, Set of Four

Charming stoneware ramekins for individual soufflés, pots de crème and baked eggs.

Best for: Entertaining and desserts

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Emile HenryEveryday

Ceramic Pie Dish

French ceramic that bakes evenly, crisps the base and looks lovely on the table.

Best for: Pies, tarts and gratins

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FellowSmall luxury

Stagg EKG Electric Kettle

A gift that turns a daily ritual into a pleasure, for the pour-over or tea lover in your life.

Best for: Coffee and tea devotees

View on Amazon.ca

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