5 Delicious Subscription Boxes for Kitchen Nerds

There are those of people who like to cook and then there are people who completely nerd out. Like, they read books about cooking. And not just for the recipes. They have specific, sometimes obscure implements for performing certain culinary tasks. They own Kenji Alt Lopez’s nearly-1000 page masterpiece and they kinda-sorta-totally have a crush on Alton Brown.If you are one of these people or you know one of these people, you need to check out these boxes of kitchen nerdery. They will bring gourmet geekiness right to your door every month, and pretty much everyone wins when you indulge your chef fantasies.For the gadget-lover: Quoco NowIf you've never met a gadget you didn't love, your idea of heaven is running amok in Williams Sonoma or Sur La Table, and you enjoy learning how to use new tools, you will love Quoco Now. It's like a toy box but for grownups!For the adventurous chef: Spice MadamDo you have an adventurous palate? Wish you could travel the world and indulge in exotic cuisines? You don't need a passport. Spice Madam will bring the world to your kitchen with thoughtfully curated spices and recipes.For the discerning baker: Box2BakeThis isn't your ordinary baker's box. Box2Bake features international recipes and organic ingredients that will take your baking game to the next level.For the creative chef: Culinarie KitThis is the essential subscription box for creative home chefs. These spices, oils, and rubs sourced from artisan vendors are sure to inspire and so will the tools and tips included in each box from Culinarie Kit.For the friendly foodie: Tenth & HickoryBake, grill, mix, pour, brew - Tenth & Hickory is here to help you cook (and eat) better! Maybe your style is French farmhouse or maybe you want to make some killer ribs. Enjoy heirloom style tools, the best fixings, and new recipes every month. And best of all, for every box sold, Tenth & Hickory will donate a day's worth of food to Share The Meal.