Gift buyers have been advised on the best kitchen items to buy food-lovers and keen cooks this Christmas.Sue Dow of the Grand Rapids Press noted that there are numerous kitchen tools that any foodie would love to receive this Christmas.They are my go-to items when creating any culinary fare, she said.Among the recommended items was a steel knife sharpener which Ms Dow claimed is an invaluable tool for all chefs.She also suggested giving a hand blender or stick blender to a foodie this Christmas, noting that they can be particularly useful to people making purees and soup blends.I love this tool because you dont have to risk pouring hot liquid into a traditional blender, which often is very dangerous, said Ms Dow.You can immerse this right in the saucepan you are cooking in, give it a couple of whirs and have delicious, smooth soups, bisques or purees.The advice comes after Nigel F Maynard of builderonline.com urged homeowners to opt for quality when buying essential fixtures like kitchen taps.