Chef's Towel from Snowe, $25 at snowehome.com

As handy for wiping up spills as tying around the waist as a half apron, this machine washable towel, spun from Belgian linen in Italy, will be a cook's best friend.  Photo 8 of 10 in Editor's Picks: Classic Gifts for the Chef by Allie Weiss

Editor's Picks: Classic Gifts for the Chef

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Chef's Towel from Snowe, $25 at snowehome.com

As handy for wiping up spills as tying around the waist as a half apron, this machine washable towel, spun from Belgian linen in Italy, will be a cook's best friend.