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Gift Digital Essential Membership

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How to Gift an America’s Test Kitchen Essential Membership

Giving the gift of an America’s Test Kitchen Essential Membership is a perfect way to inspire the home cook in your life! The gift costs $49.95 for a one-year membership and provides everything they need to cook with confidence.

What’s Included in the Essential Membership Gift?

The recipient will receive a full year of access to the following exclusive content and benefits across all three of our beloved brands (America's Test Kitchen, Cook's Illustrated, and Cook's Country):

  • Access to all recipes, equipment ratings, and ingredient taste tests from over 25 years of our publications.
  • Full access to our online library of more than 2,000 recipes from our award-winning cookbooks.
  • Watch every episode and streaming video from all three of our TV shows.
  • Access the convenient America’s Test Kitchen App to create easy shopping lists, save favorites, and search all content on the go.
  • Enjoy free shipping on all physical items purchased in the ATK Shop, including cookbooks, kits, gear, and apparel.

How to Purchase a Gift Membership

Buying a gift membership is quick and easy. Follow these steps to complete your order:

  1. Start Your Order: To begin, click the dedicated Gifting Link on the ATK homepage.
  2. Create Your Account: You be prompted to create or log in to an account to complete the purchase and manage your gift order.
  3. Enter Recipient Information: You will be prompted to enter the recipient’s name and email address.
  4. Customize the Delivery: This is where you can personalize the gift.
    • Select a Delivery Date: You can choose the exact date you want the membership activation email to be sent, making it easy to schedule for a birthday, holiday, or special occasion.
    • Include a Gift Message: Add a personal gift message that will be included in the email the recipient receives.
  5. Review and Pay: Review all details and complete the secure payment of $49.95 for the one-year gift.
  6.  Your gift recipient will receive an email with a unique link to redeem their gift.

 

Important Notes & Restrictions

Before finalizing your purchase:

  • Confirm the Email Address: Double-check that you have entered your recipient's email address correctly. The gift membership link will be sent to this email on the date you specify.
  • Active or Cancelled Membership Restriction: You cannot purchase a gift membership for someone who already has an active, or previously cancelled America’s Test Kitchen membership. The gifting system is designed for new members.