Google Just Revealed the Most-Searched Holiday Gift Ideas for 2023, and These Are the Kitchen Finds I'm Adding to My Cart

Everybody who knows me well, knows that gift giving is my love language, and Christmas shopping is where I really thrive. I love a thoughtful gift with a long life span, and crucially, it should be something that I know the person on my list will actually use. And while picking out memorable gifts for your loved ones requires research and planning, now you don’t have to do it entirely alone. Google just released a list of the products everyone was searching for this year to help guide the way to the perfect present for everyone on your list. 

The Google gift guide is the ultimate Christmas shopping helper. It highlights 100 trending products, including electronics and kitchen tools (and more, including beauty and wellness products) that were the most sought after and searched for in 2023. Whether a nugget ice maker would bring joy to the dinner party hostess in your life, or you want to surprise an amateur barista with a compact espresso maker, you’ll find options for all kinds of beautiful and useful gifts here. Here are my picks for the 10 best products on the Google Holiday 100 that I’m adding to my shopping list — and all of them are available on Amazon.  

The Best Gifts from Google’s Holiday 100 Gift Guide

• Solo Stove Mesa, $95 with coupon (originally $150)
• OXO 14-Piece Cookie Press Set, $34 
• Zojirushi 5.5-Cup Induction Rice Cooker, $290 (originally $345)
• Breville Bambino Espresso Machine, $300 
• Stanley Quencher 40-Ounce FlowState Tumbler, $45
• KitchenAid 4.5-Quart Stand Mixer, $270 (originally $330)
• Owala FreeSip Water Bottle, $23 (originally $28)
• Cowsar Nugget Ice Maker, $180 with coupon (originally $270)
• Yeti Camino 20 Carryall, $130
• Tribest Automatic Nut Milk Maker Machine, $68

Solo Stove Mesa

We recently had to fill in the fire pit in our backyard, so as a collective gift to my family, I have been eyeing the above-ground Solo Stove fire pit. The Solo Stove produces a near smokeless fire, and measuring 7 by 7 by 8.6-inches, it’s compact enough to fit on most outdoor dining tables. This way, you can use it while you’re enjoying dinner al fresco, or set it up in your backyard for a relaxing night sipping wine and chatting with friends. The flame will burn for up to an hour, whether you’re using wood or pellets, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the fire before it needs more kindling — plus it comes with a carry bag for easy portability.

OXO 14-Piece Cookie Press Set

As an experienced home baker, I love experimenting with kitchen tools that make baking even more fun than I already think it is. That’s why this OXO cookie press caught my attention. With the quick press of a plunger this handy cookie press churns out uniform batches of cookies. All you have to do is load your cookie dough into the clear cylinder. The set comes with 12 stainless steel discs which you insert into the plunger — just press down to release the cookie right onto your baking sheet. It’s never been easier to create custom cookie shapes, and I can’t wait to try this out as I’m baking Christmas cookies this year. 

Zojirushi 5.5-Cup Induction Rice Cooker

I was thrilled to see Zojirushi rice cookers appear on Google’s gift guide — it’s the best one I’ve ever used. It’s truly a set-it-and-forget-it appliance that makes the fluffiest, most moist rice every time — it’s almost like it's incapable of producing dry, overcooked rice. I recommend it to everyone who is looking for the most effortless way to make a delicious side for weeknight dinners — plus it comes with a tray for steaming vegetables, and includes settings for quinoa, oatmeal, and six different types of rice. 

Breville Bambino Espresso Machine

Breville espresso machines were a top Google search this year, which isn’t surprising to me. Last Christmas, we added the Breville Bambino espresso machine to our coffee bar, and I’ve been so impressed with how easy to use it is. This is coming from a person who often drinks a simple tumbler of cold brew first thing in the morning, but even I can’t deny the pleasure in pulling myself a shot of espresso topped by frothy milk. It’s one of the most slim espresso machines out there, making it a great option for someone with limited counter space. It’s also intuitive to operate, even for coffee-making beginners, with just four buttons on the front for hot water (if you’re making an americano, for instance), steamed milk, and either a single or double shot. The coffee enthusiast in your life is going to love it, trust me. 

Stanley Quencher 40-Ounce FlowState Tumbler

Of course my ever expanding water bottle collection includes the Stanley 40-ounce tumbler — thanks to its omnipresence on TikTok, everybody had to get their hands on one of these water bottles. If you or someone you love doesn’t have one yet, it will make a great stocking stuffer this Christmas. In fact, I think it’s one of the most practical gifts out there. While it looks pretty in all its pastel hues, it’s also impressively tough: I’ve knocked mine into walls and banisters while walking around my house, and it has yet to see a dent or a scratch. I also love that the wide handle offers a secure comfortable grip, and the 40-ounce capacity means I don’t have to constantly stop what I’m doing to refill it. 

KitchenAid 4.5-Quart Stand Mixer

I think of the KitchenAid stand mixer as the ultimate Christmas gift. It’s common knowledge that every home baker needs one, but it's an investment piece that warrants a big, splashy reveal under the Christmas tree. KitchenAid stand mixers are powered by a motor that can handle the thickest, chocolate chip-packed cookie doughs, while still being gentle enough to whip cream and egg whites into soft, smooth peaks. Mine has helped me tackle birthday cakes, brownies, and buttercream frosting with speed and efficiency, and as an added bonus, splatters of batter wipe off the exterior with nothing more than warm water. I’m looking forward to passing mine down to my daughter someday.  

Owala FreeSip Water Bottle

Although I will always sing the praises of the Stanley tumbler, this Owala water bottle has become a staple in my house, too. With its 24-ounce capacity plus the fact that it weighs just 14-ounces, it's significantly less bulky than the Stanley, which makes it handy for taking on errands and easy day hikes. The leakproof lid snaps shut, so I am never concerned about spills, plus I can drink dirty from spout or sip from the built-in straw — and it comes in the most fun color combinations that I have ever seen on any water bottle. 

Cowsar Nugget Ice Maker

One of the recurring complaints that I hear in my house is that we never have enough ice, and when friends come over for dinner or drinks there is always a frantic run to the liquor store for a bag of ice at the last minute. This nugget ice maker seems like a dream come true to people who are always running out of ice, and it’s 30% off right now. It can up to 34 pounds of ice in 24 hours, and one-button operation couldn’t be simpler. Just press it once to make ice (hold it down for 5 seconds to initiate the self-cleaning process) — an indicator light flashes when the ice bucket is full. 

Yeti Camino 20 Carryall

Yeti was another brand that topped Google’s search charts this year, thanks to the fact that Yeti makes coolers that are actually nice to look at. I have been coveting this Yeti Camino carryall ever since one our other shopping editors wrote about why it's worth every penny. I love that it's stylish with a purpose: You can take it to the beach or the barbecue, but it would also fit right in at the grocery store or the kids’ playdate. Unfilled, it measures 15 by 7.75 by 13-inches, giving me enough space to pack towels, water bottles, food storage containers and whatever else I need to get through my day. Meanwhile, the heavy-duty exterior is nearly rip-proof, and will protect the contents from the rain. It is truly the tote to replace all totes. 

Tribest Automatic Nut Milk Maker Machine

We are an almost entirely dairy-free household (yes, cheese is our one weakness), which means I end up spending a big chunk of money on almond and soy milk every month. I’m not the only one — according to Google, tons of people were searching for nut milk makers.

I love the idea of a convenient appliance that lets me make my own non-dairy milk at home — ultimately saving me money. The Tribest nut milk maker is one of the more affordable options out there. It can make soy, almond, rice, and cashew milk with the touch of a button, grinding up the nuts using stainless steel blades — and it just takes just a quick 15 minutes to complete the process. It also features a hot setting for preparing warm, non-dairy based beverages and soups.