Employee Gift Picks: Carrie McLean

Rumor has it that the weather here in southern Louisiana never gets cold enough for a fire, but I would personally beg to differ! On those chilly evenings, having something ideal like this Firegear fire pit makes my gatherings much warmer and visually appealing for everyone. Whether it's having a few drinks with friends or snuggling up with my significant other, the cold nights in Baton Rouge are kept warm with a Firegear portable fire pit.

There's something about having the perfect set of grilling tools when making the perfect meal on my grill... This Cuisinart tool set comes with all the tools I need for everything I cook: a spatula for my burgers, tongs for my wings, chicken and steaks, and even corn holders to make grilled corn on the cob. All of these pieces, plus a cleaning brush, fit snugly back into their carrying case. I know this is a great gift idea for me this Christmas, so it will probably work for your loved ones as well!

Quick and easy, perfectly fried chicken tenders, french fries and corn dogs! You can even experiment with foods you didn't know could be fried but completely missed out on before you owned a deep fryer! Try deep-frying things like macaroni and cheese, pickles, cheeseburgers and even strawberries! Get creative this Christmas and buy a deep fryer.

Got any aspiring wine connoisseurs in your family? Get them started on the right foot by getting them a wine cooler for Christmas. Being compact makes this wine cooler a great space saver while still holding up to 17 of their favorite bottles. Make your family's wines happy by giving them their own chilly little compartment. It's a thoughtful gift suggestion that will surely bring a smile to that wine lover's soul.

These flexible grilling skewers are the perfect stocking stuffers for the barbecue guru in your family. Grill up some jambalaya sausage kabobs when you wire up some red pepper, onion and sausage with some Cajun seasonings. Don't forget to serve it with a side of rice to complete that jambalaya meal!