Father's Day Food Gifts

Father's Day is around the corner and that means an abundance of shoppers in tie departments across the country. Rather than garnering up the cash for one of these old standbys, why not go for something a bit more unique and a bit more dad?

Whether dad loves being in the kitchen, standing out back over the grill, or just enjoys a good food gag gift, there is something just for him this Father's Day season.

From Pancake Plates to an Oven Mitt Apron, we've got all of quirkiest yet most useful gifts for dad right here for you! Read on for our recommendations and be sure to tell us what you're gifting this holiday in the comments below.

Check back Wednesday for our guide to Father's Day meals!

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Pancake Plates ($45)

If your house is anything like mine was growing up, dad is the pancake man. What better way to celebrate his breakfast genius than with this clever pancake plate? Built on a tilt so that excess syrup stays in a maple sugary pool of heaven at the bottom of the plate, these will keep dad soggy pancake-free for the rest of his flipping days.

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Brooklyn Brew Shop Beer Making Kits

While some dads love beer more than others, there is something about creating your own batch of anything at home that is just fun. Let him brew up his own batch of beer this Father's Day with these simple starter kits from Brooklyn Brew Shop.

Bonus: The site has an entire section dedicated to helping dad become the best brewer he can be, with how-to videos for visual learners.

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Oven Mitt Apron ($28)

When something's gotta come off of the grill, it's gotta come off the grill. There simply isn't always time to let food sit while you grab some oven mitts; nobody wants to run the risk of an over char on dad's beloved hot wings. This oven mitt apron 2-in-1 solves that potential problem, keeping dad ready to grab the food just as it is cooked to perfection.

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Jerky of the Month Club ($75)

We are big big fans of jerky here in the What's Cookin' office. With our most recent tastes being turkey jerky and buffalo jerky, we loved this Jerky of the Month Club idea. Each month dad will be gifted with new, unique jerkies to try, delivered straight to his door from the producers.

Purchase packages in 3, 6 or 12 months, or in quarterly lengths.

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Coffee Cup Gadget Charger for the Car ($40)

Who doesn't love a good gag gift? While this present may look like a gag (appearing as a coffee cup), it's actually quite useful. Once placed in the car's cup holder, this "coffee cup" will keep all of dad's electronics fully caffeinated. Just be sure there's something to keep dad caffeinated too.

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