Aprons for the Undergrad

Do you know a student heading off to the wide world of academia? It is exhilarating to be embarking on a fresh chapter in life with shiny new textbooks, lectures and new friends. If you know a new student who will be entering dorm life or perhaps, gulp, their first apartment away from home, make the transition more stylish with a Domistyle apron. Frat boys can look cheeky in a Will Cook For Beer apron and ramen noodles will seem more special when served by a Microwave Maven. Add a few easy favourite recipes along with the apron and your budding academic will be inspired to consume more than just Kraft Dinner and beer!

Last Minute Idea for Dad

 (photo Martha Stewart)

Father's Day is tomorrow! We are sure that you have his Domistyle men's apron all wrapped up by now, ensuring that you will remain his favourite offspring. If you want to make his gift even more special you can always add a little extra something something. I love Martha Stewart's quick clip art labels for Father's Day that you can find here. If dad is a Grill God, personalize his favourite barbeque sauce or marinade and nestle it is his apron. If he Will Cook For Beer you can get him a few bottles with personalized labels so he doesn't have to share his brews. Such a cute idea and so easy!

Manly Apron Gift Ideas

So you got a special man in your life a Domistyle apron for Christmas and now you're wondering what to pair it with. Want to personalize it a little more and cater to your man? How about a little add-on?

If your man is a meat fiend, why not make a few spice rubs to take his roasts to new heights? I found some great looking rub recipes here and here. Mix up an assortment, put them in little containers and he will be inspired to don his apron and get creative in no time.

Is he a beer fan? The LCBO has some great seasonal brews available right now. Pack up an assortment so that he can stay hydrated while he gets his grill on.

Are your dad's burgers and steaks getting a smidge tiresome? Does he need to shake things up a little bit? How about a new cookbook to get him salivating?

Men like gadgets and gizmos right? Come on, they live for that stuff. Gather a few fun tools at a kitchen store and he will be eager to start playing with his new toys.

Is your brother a bacon fan? Fred Flare has an entire bacon gift section. Did he cut himself while chopping vegetables? He can slap on a bacon bandaid. Needs to freshen his breath for a night out? Maybe he should pop a bacon mint in his mouth. Perhaps he needs some bacon flavoured toothpicks. Classy.

Feeling a little romantic? Maybe include a bottle of wine with your honey's apron and a promise that you guys can cook a special dinner together.

Get that macho apron under the tree, sit back and get ready to enjoy lots of tasty meals prepared by the guys in your life. Best of all, you won't have to stare at barbeque sauce stains on their shirts while you are trying to eat thanks to their brand new protective apron. Hurray!