Looking for the best gifts to buy for that foodie or home cook in your life? This Holiday Gift Guide offers an amazing selection of holiday gift ideas for your family and friends that they will love all year round!
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The holidays have arrived and it’s time to start shopping! By popular demand, the people have spoken. I put together this Holiday Gift Guide with all of my favorite gift ideas for the foodie or home cook in your life.
As most of you know, I am obsessed with all things food. Cooking, drinking and EATING. So, I did the legwork for you. Here is the good stuff. From kitchen gadgets, to yummy foodie snacks, to cocktails to stuff that is just unique and awesome!
Need a gift for your brother, sister, best friend, partner, Mom, Dad – heck, and even if they aren’t a chef or foodies, I guarantee they will LOVE these gifts.
The best part, no need to brave the lines and shopping craziness at the store – you can buy all your gifts from the comfort of your own home.
Happy Holidays and HAPPY SHOPPING!!!!
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- Meat and Seafood Lovers Gifts
- Ultimate Kitchen Convenience Gifts: Pizza Oven, Bread Maker, Air Fryer and More
- Artisan Olive Oils, Tapenades and Condiments
- Coffee, Syrups and the Best Coffee Maker and Accessories
- Best Cookware, Bakeware and Kitchen Storage
- Artisan Chocolates and Other Sweet Treats
- Foodie Fitness and Healthy Gift Options
- Best Artisan Variety Gift Boxes Tins and Beautiful Baskets
- Best Kitchen Tools
- Gourmet Sauces and Spices
- Wine, Spirits and Cocktail Enthusiast Gifts
- Best DIY Holiday Gifts
- Delicious Holiday Recipes and Holiday Cocktails
This post may contain affiliate links which means I may receive commissions if you choose to purchase through this link (at no extra cost to you). Some of these products I received at no cost in order to try them and make sure they were an awesome fit for my readers! All opinions are my own and I have only included items that I love!
Meat and Seafood Lovers Gifts
Wild Alaskan Seafood Company
Is there a special someone in your life who loves cooking fresh and healthy meals? Go no further than Wild Alaskan Seafood Company! You can send them a box of the freshest wild-caught, responsibly sourced and sustainable seafood.
Wild Alaskan offers a great variety including salmon (sockeye and coho) and various whitefish, such as cod, halibut and Pollock, shipped straight to your door! Use any of the links in this post in this post to receive $15 off your first order at Wild Alaskan Seafood Company!
The top reason why I loved Wild Alaskan Company out of many online fish markets that I tried was because their seafood was simply the freshest and tasted the best. Other benefits include:
- Easy monthly online fish delivery.
- Eco-friendly packaging.
- Fish is pre-portioned and well packaged.
- They provide a 100% money back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied with their seafood.
- You can also sign up for their monthly fish shipment and skip a month or pause at any time, depending on your current seafood needs.
Good Ranchers
Want to give the gift of great quality meat and convenience? You will love Good Ranchers! Good Ranchers serve only the finest 100% American steakhouse quality meats at an affordable price.
All of their products are sourced from local ranches and farms throughout America. The cattle are pasture-raised, chickens are free-range, and each farm is using the most innovative techniques to ensure every cut of meat that hits your table is a cut above the rest!
North Coast Seafoods
Calling all seafood lovers!!! North Coast Seafood’s responsibly caught and harvested seafood from local and global waters shipped nationwide directly to your doorstep is bringing you the ULTIMATE holiday gift.
The Taste of North Coast is a sampling of what North Coast has to offer with this variety box of their most popular seafood!
- Naked Norwegian Salmon
- Naked Wild Cod
- Naked Raw Shrimp
- Naked Jumbo Cooked Shrimp
- Naked Sea Scallops
- Shrimp Dumpling Burger
- Scottish Style Smoked Salmon
- Gourmet Stuffed Salmon
- Swordfish Steak
Lummi Island Wild
Looking for a delicious seafood gift that is sustainable and delicious!? Lummi Island Wild practices reef netting, a historical Pacific Northwest fishing method once utilized by many indigenous tribes.
Reefnetting is the most sustainable fishing method in the world and Lummi Island Wild Co-Op partners say there is no other fishery with a smaller carbon footprint.
Lummi Island Wild sells its wild coho salmon, wild pink salmon and wild sockeye salmon direct to consumers making the perfect gifted subscription box for foodies!
Omaha Steaks
With over a century of holiday giving experience, Omaha Steaks has something for everyone and provides the gift of delicious, quality, convenient meals this holiday season.
Ultimate Kitchen Convenience Gifts: Pizza Oven, Bread Maker, Air Fryer and More
Saki Bread Maker
Want to give the gift of easy and DELICIOUS? Go no further than Saki’s Bread Maker. It does all the hard work and is the perfect gift for the one you love. Did I mention CINNAMON ROLLS!
Simply add your ingredients, press start or set a timer and walk away. The Bread Maker has a three-pound capacity and you can choose the crust color options from light to dark.
No need to mix, knead or wait for dough to rise and the Bread Maker has a 15-hour time delay, so you can wake up to the smell of fresh baked bread!
Narwal Freo
Gift the gift of a clean kitchen! Looking for the ultimate in kitchen (and home) convenience for the one you love, go no further than the Narwal Freo! This 2-in-1 robotic mop/vacuum is absolutely cutting edge and will leave your floors sparkling with the press of a button!
With five cleaning modes, a new upgraded touchable LCD display station and enhanced algorithms and sensors, the Narwal Freo knows how many times to clean up a dusty room and how long it will take to remove dust and dirt from its mops!
Deco Chef 2-in-1 Propane Gas Pizza Oven & Grill
Looking for the perfect gift for the home cook or foodie in your life who loves PIZZA!!!??? The Deco Chef 2-in-1 Propane Gas Pizza Oven & Grill (with Pizza Stone, Peel and Rack) is amazing!
Great for making pizza, both novice and advanced with portable all-season design that can be stored when not in use!
GreenPan Bistro 13-in-1 Multi Cooker Air Fryer Grill
Looking for the perfect gift for the home cook in your life who wants to make cooking quicker, easier and more delicious? The GreenPan Bistro 13-in-1 Multi Cooker Air Fryer Grill is designed for maximum versatility, with multiple lids that make it possible to cook everything. Grill, steam, slow cook, air fry, and so much more with the easy-to-use presets, versatile pot, and multipurpose baskets.
COSORI Dual Blaze 6.8-Quart Air Fryer
Looking for the perfect gift for the one you love, to make an easy, quick and delicious dinner? Check out the Cosori Dual Blaze Air Fryer featuring:
- 360 ThermoIQ™ Technology: Dual heating elements plus patented independent/auto temperature control technology, so for stacked food such as french fries, no more shaking. That’s truly the imitation of artificial cooking.
- Large Cooking Area: 6.8Qt capacity offers more space for cooking, food like chicken wings can be put more on the single layer.
- Remote Control: Control manually, monitor on the VeSync app, or just with the sound of your voice using Alexa or Google Assistant, cooking always makes no effort.
- 6 Customizable programs: Air Fry, Bake, Roast, Broil, Reheat, Keep Warm; 6 Customizable presets: Fries, Chicken, Frozen, Veggies, Steak, Seafood.
Artisan Olive Oils, Tapenades and Condiments
McEvoy Ranch
If you are looking for the ultimate in luxury for your foodie loved one, you will love McEvoy Ranch!
McEvoy Ranch strives to share the highest-quality, handcrafted olive oil and natural products with everyone who shares a passion for healthy, premium products and sustainability.
McEvoy Ranch’s award-winning products are available at the Ranch Tasting Room or online at McEvoyRanch.com. Some of my favorites include:
The family-owned 550-acre Ranch in Petaluma, CA, is at the heart of everything they do and where all of their olive oil is produced. McEvoy olive oil is traceable, fresh, and simply the best California olive oil you can buy.
Queen Creek Olive Mill
Want to gift a quintessentially delicious olive oil to the one you love? Welcome Queen Creek Olive Mill! Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, the agritourism destination brings visitors from Arizona and beyond to experience the traditions and processes behind this iconic olive oil.
Their award-winning extra virgin olive oil and flavored oils are crafted in small batches under the meticulous supervision of their Professional Olive Oil Sommelier whose certificates were obtained in Italy.
The following options just touch the surface of the amazing gifts Queen Creek Olive Mill has to offer:
Six Shooter Olive Oil Gift Set: White Balsamic Vinegar, Bacon Olive Oil, Roasted Garlic Olive Oil, Meyer Lemon Olive Oil, Aged Balsamic Vinegar, Balanced Olive Oil.
Flavors of Arizona Olive Trio: Sun Dried Tomato Stuffed Olives, Jalapeno Mexican Lime Stuffed Olives and Mesquite Smoked Almond Stuffed Olives.
Vignoli Food
Want to gift the discerning foodie in your life a culinary delight from from Tuscany, Puglia and Sicily, Italy’s top olive-growing regions? Vignoli Foods highlights founder Claudio Vignoli’s (master miller and olive oil sommelier) experience and the relationships he has forged with the top olive growers in Italy.
Claudio has assembled Tasting and Gift Sets that pair infused olive oils and vinegars in cohesively themed packages to delight the tastebuds. Some amazing options from their collection include:
- Essential Italy, Infused Olive Oil Gift Set: Legendary flavors of Italy come together to create this exceptional collection of Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oils that will transport you straight to the rolling hills of the Italian countryside.
- Grilled Artichokes: Artichokes grilled on hot lava stones, flavored with natural spices typical of our territory and placed in olive oil. Excellent for appetizers, side dishes and to stuff sandwiches and focaccia
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil IGP Toscana: An amazingly fruity Extra Virgin Olive Oil with just a hint of artichoke, ripe fruit, and fresh tomato on the palate.
Olivo Amigo
Vitality and Joy are the ingredients of life, coming together to complete the Mediterranean experience in the Vida Collection Olive Oil Duo from Olivo Amigo. Enjoy complex aromas, green fruitiness, a touch of bitterness/ spice and well-balanced flavor.
This best-selling pair is the secret ingredient to a healthy, delectable dish. With its exquisite flavors and delightful aromas, The Vida Collection will awaken your food and senses.
Wellspent Market
Wellspent Market specializes in hand-selected pantry staples, both imported and domestic. Wellspent Market’s origins began with olive oil when founder/co-owner Jim Dixon (a former food writer and James Beard Award finalist) started importing olive oil by the barrel from Italy to sell to foodie friends and chefs in Portland.
Their Trio of Olive Oils is the perfect gift this holiday season, Wellspent Market’s Olive Oil Trio highlights the three oils they use most often in their own kitchens.
- Madre Terra: Well-rounded with grassy & almond flavors, and moderate, balanced bitter and pungent notes. Use it for cooking, salads, and drizzling at the table.
- Novo Frantoio: Soft and buttery. Great with fresh salads, simple vegetable dishes, and fish.
- Everyday Extra Virgin: Home-grown oil made from Arbequina, Arbosana, and Koroneiki olives. The result is robust and fruity, a true everyday oil perfect for all kinds of cooking or table use.
Coffee, Syrups and the Best Coffee Maker and Accessories
Capresso Café TS and Capresso Infinity Plus Grinder
Looking to gift the perfect holiday gift to the coffee lover in your life? Go no further than Capresso, my personal favorite in coffee luxury! The Capresso Café TS and Capresso Infinity Plus Grinder are the perfect gift combination to bring that coffee making game to the next level!
The Capresso Café TS features an easy-to-program touchscreen display, 15-bar stainless steel lined ThermoBlock heating system, programmable cup sizes for 1 or 2 espressos and high pressure frothing and steaming for cappuccino and lattes: the caffeine sky is the limit!
Additionally, the Capresso Infinity Plus Grinder offers commercial-grade grinding via solid steel burrs & advanced cutting design with innovative gear reduction motor creates less friction and heat, preserving maximum flavor and aroma. This powerful duo will give the one you love the best cup of brew each morning!
Fox and Seeker: Spirit Infused Coffee
The Holiday Season is all about treating yourself and others. What better way to treat yourself or your loved ones than with a unique cup of coffee that pairs sustainably-sourced coffee with award-winning distilled spirits? Fox & Seeker – a craft distillery based in Houston, Texas – has gone all-in to bring unique flavors to distilled spirits (another amazing gift!), but they see coffee as a natural extension to their lineup.
Rather than simply launching a line of coffees, Fox & Seeker went a step further and incorporated their gin and bourbon as ingredients in the coffee-roasting process, resulting in a lineup of spirit-infused coffees that bring a whole new dimension to the regular cup of joe.
The proprietary process is designed to balance the flavors from the spirits and the beans to create a unique coffee with incredible flavor. Don’t worry, no alcohol makes it through the process! Check out these amazing flavors for a holiday gift that is sure to wow!
Fox & Seeker’s hibiscus gin – Meridian Gin – is infused into African-origin coffee with has natural fruitiness, creating a sip the brings forth blueberry with a balance for chamomile and hibiscus.
Fox & Seeker’s wheat bourbon is infused into a proprietary blend of South American-origin coffee. Notes of dark chocolate from the coffee pair beautifully with caramel, vanilla, and oak of the bourbon.
Simpli Press
Simpli Press saves time from brewing to cleanup, while giving you a richer, smoother brew. Made of borosilicate glass, stainless steel, & silicone. Clean brew and clean you.
Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Co.
Santa’s White Christmas gift set by Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Co. is 100% Arabica coffee that combines coconut, sweet caramel, vanilla and nutty flavors to satisfy your craving for something smooth, rich and wonderful.
As a pioneer of the elevated coffee house experience, Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Co. reinvented the morning routine as a ritual, creating coffee with flavor like no one else. During our 40-year history, Barnie’s mission has remained untouched: to bring flavor for all, stay inspired and connect with its communities.
Torani
Looking for the perfect gift for the coffee lover in your life? Elevate their coffee experience with specialty syrups and sauces from Torani!
From Torani White Chocolate Sauce to Peppermint Holiday Syrup, bring the holidays into your cup! It doesn’t have to be Winter Holiday Time for you to partake in the wonders of cool and refreshing peppermint and decadent white chocolate.
Add a dash and it’s like you spiked your latte with a candy cane. But it’s so much more. As the heady aroma radiates from your mug, you can’t help but imagine freshly picked mint. Except you didn’t have to go out to the garden. And that’s even cooler.
Monin
Looking to pamper that coffee-lover in your life? Coffee syrups by Monin Americas are flavor must-haves for that at-home coffee bar!
- Pumpkin Spice Syrup, Caramel Apple Butter Syrup, Maple Pancake Syrup, Cinnamon Bun Syrup, Brown Butter Syrup and Maple Pancake Syrup – Bring the flavors of Fall home with these clean label and delicious products!
- Peppermint Syrup – Winter is coming…stay stocked on a delicious classic all season long.
- Other favorites: Sea Salt Caramel Toffee Sauce, Dark Chocolate Sauce, Chai Tea Concentrate, Hazelnut Syrup, Dark Chocolate Syrup, etc.
Best Cookware, Bakeware and Kitchen Storage
Emile Henry
If you are looking for an amazing gift for the foodie or home chef in your life, go no further than Emile Henry: elevated cooking with sublime ceramics. I absolutely ADORE this Delight Braiser from the Emile Henry bakeware collection.
Manufacturing the finest quality ceramic bakeware, ovenware and gourmet cooking products since 1850, Emile Henry has since established a worldwide reputation that professional chefs and home cooks recognize and appreciate.
Emile Henry’s artisan cookware is exactly what your kitchen needs this holiday season! And if you’re gearing up for a big holiday feast then the delight braiser will bring your party to life, allowing you to make delicious traditional and other simmering dishes on all hobs (including induction).
Made from state-of-the-art ceramic and is lightweight and highly responsive. In addition, it spreads heat evenly to gently simmer and reveal the most delicate flavors. The result is soft, fluffy and concentrated in aromas thanks to the unique shape of the lid which allows the evaporated cooking juices to circulate. The clean lines and its generous matte black base ensure an elegant table service. With its natural non-stick, it is easy to maintain and is dishwasher safe. Handcrafted and controlled in our workshops in Burgundy.
Legend Stainless Steel Cookware Set
Looking for the best cookware set for the professional or home chef in your life? Go no further than Legend Cookware!
Legend Cookware Stainless Steel Pots and Pans Set combines the epitome in rapid heating, heat retention, and cooking stability. Pots and pans for induction cooking feature stainless steel gold handles with durable rivets, and measurement markings.
w&p
Looking for the perfect holiday gift to make things a whole lot easier for the one you love? From sorting the fridge to stacking the coffee cabinet to packing the pantry, the w&p Porter Collection Set is a better way to organize…well, everything.
- Dishwasher Safe
- Microwave Safe: Porter Mugs, Porter Bags, Porter Bowls, Porter Seal Tights
- BPA Free
Artisan Chocolates and Other Sweet Treats
Willamette Valley Pie Company
With the holiday season here, baking a delicious pie from scratch is one extra thing to do when planning your next party. Willamette Valley Pie Company, a local-farm-turned-pie-company is here to make entertaining that much easier. Plus, their pies also make the perfect holiday gift!
Made with non-GMO, local and sustainably sourced ingredients, Willamette Valley Pie Co. offers 9-inch fruit and cream pies, 5-inch mini pies, as well as a variety of hand pies, cobblers and crisps. Plus, the first 100% all-butter crust pies in the market, featuring fan favorites like the Dutch Caramel Apple Pie, Triple Chocolate Cream, Pumpkin and scratch-made Key Lime Pies that incorporate farm-fresh ingredients you would use at home!
Chocolat Moderne
Looking for the perfect gift for the discerning chocolate lover in your life? Go no further than Chocolat Moderne, Art to Eat™. Their exquisite artisanal chocolates are the perfect holiday gift. With over 100 varieties of bonbons, bars, drinking chocolates and caramel sauces you’ll discover amazing treats sure to impress and delight. Chocolat Moderne also offers gluten-free and vegan selections!
Curly Girlz Candy
Curly Girlz Candy offers a full line of sugar-free and no sugar added candies. Their candies are the perfect gift for your loved one who has a sweet tooth but doesn’t want derail their health goals! Healthy snacks should be tasty and in one bite and you’ll be hooked. They have beautiful Holiday Gift Boxes available in two sizes, as well as a variety of indulgent candies for the holidays from Award-wining Sea Salt Caramels to Caramel and Brittle Trios!
Pastry Creations
Pastry Creations makes unique gift tins that can be shipped Nationwide to your loved ones this holiday season. Their festive gift tins with a variety of cookie and cookie bar options are the perfect gift and are not only delicious, but beautiful packaged in a gold tin with a festive ribbon and arrive nestled in holiday crinkle paper in a classic white box.
Foodie Fitness and Healthy Gift Options
Rise Garden
Rise Gardens Personal Garden is the perfect gift for the home cook or chef in your life! An indoor, hydroponic, self-watering garden that enables your loved one to grow your own fresh veggies and herbs year-round.
Rise Gardens Personal Garden is Alexa voice command-enabled and guided by an app for step-by-step instructions – no green thumb needed. It’s compact enough to sit on a shelf or countertop while growing up to 12 plants at once – from microgreens, herbs and peppers to leafy salad greens (kale, arugula, etc.); there are 60+ seed varieties to choose from.
Fix & Fogg
Want to give the gift of healthy and delicious, welcome Fix and Fogg! Their newest seasonal release, pumpkin pie nut butter, is made with lightly roasted cashews, peanuts, pecans, warm spices and real pumpkin, it’s creamy, sweet and totally spoonable. Just one of my many favorites from the Fix & Fogg collection which are delicious straight from the jar or enjoying it on toast, oats, fruit or ice cream.
Cleveland Kitchen
Looking to give the gift of health this holiday season? Go no further than Cleveland Kitchen! Featuring raw, unpasteurized Kraut and Kimchi and first-of-their-kind Fermented Dressings and Marinades bring unparalleled flavor to your plate – and can be delivered straight to your door!
Tidbits Fun Bites
Eating cookies doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Tidbits Fun Bites are sugar-free, lactose-free, gluten-free, soy-free, cholesterol-free and non-GMO.
Tidbits delicious cookies come in several flavors including Cookies and Cream, Cappuccino, Chocolate, Mint Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla. Keto and diabetic friendly, these treats are bite-sized and come 40 in a bag.
Best Artisan Variety Gift Boxes Tins and Beautiful Baskets
Clif Family
Clif Family is a small production wine and specialty food maker in the Napa Valley focusing on making high quality products with the lowest impact on our planet. Some amazing gift options for this holiday season include:
- Napa Valley Happy Hour – all the components of a perfect happy hour in a gift set.
- Eat Chocolate, Drink Wine – their most popular gift set features our trio of Organic Dark Chocolates paired with a bottle of 2020 Gary’s Improv Napa Valley Zinfandel.
- Just Add Cheese – everything you need for the perfect cheese platter, just add the cheese!
- Spread the Buzz Collection – a collection of their Good Food Award winning honey, sourced from hives located on pollinator-friendly solar farms.
- Dark Chocolate Indulgence – a trio of our organic dark chocolates in festive colors for the holiday season.
Johnson’s Popcorn
Johnson’s Popcorn comes in tubs or tins, is gluten-free and is offered in Caramel Corn, Salt-n-Sandy, Cheddar, Peanut Crunch, Chocolate Drizzle, Platinum, Butter and Tri-Flavor. It is absolutely DELICIOUS and makes the perfect holiday gift.
Since 1940, Johnson’s Popcorn has been one of the most famous icons of the Ocean City, New Jersey Boardwalk. The aroma of hot caramel tossed over giant kernels of popcorn has lured millions of visitors to Johnson’s Popcorn’s storefronts that lie beneath the red and white awnings. All of Johnson’s Caramel Popcorn is Hand Mixed in large copper kettles.
WOW Bouquet
Looking for a special edible and beautiful gift this holiday season, you will adore WOW Bouquet! Wow Bouquet makes one of a kind luxury arrangements made out of food and flowers. So beautiful you won’t want to eat them, but you will be happy you do because they are super delicious!
Buy Way of Charleston
Buy Way of Charleston sells all Charleston made goodies and specializes in themed gift baskets and sets such as Shrimp & Grits mix, She Crab Soup mix, Hush Puppies mix, local honey and a famous Palmetto Rose!
Best Kitchen Tools
Tribest
Tribest makes healthy living easy! A great gift to make your loved ones life easier is the Shine Kitchen Co.® Electric Spiralizer. Create fresh, plant-based noodles in seconds from whole produce! Easily create your spirals from 4 unique blade attachments. Options range from thin, light noodles to thick, ribbon-styled vegetable garnishes.
Black Rain Pepper Mill
Looking for the gift of convenience for the one you love? Dispensing pepper does not have to be a grind! Black Rain, the all new high tech, one hand, push-button pepper mill. Designed to quickly dispense fresh ground pepper with one hand, at the exact grind you want, every time. No cranking, adjusting or tightening required, just rotate the coarseness collar to one of the 5 preset settings, fine to extra coarse, and push the bottom.
Fullstar Veggie Chopper
Fullstar’s veggie chopper can chop, slice, julienne, and spiralize in a fraction of the time. Easily replaces multiple tools in the kitchen and makes clean up a breeze.
Gourmet Sauces and Spices
SPICE + LEAF
Give the gift of amazing flavor this holiday season! SPICE + LEAF seeks out the best spices and herbs in the world and creates innovative spice blends giving you maximum flavor in your cooking!
Known for their custom-curated gifts, you can design your own gift or give them your price range and they will create a stunning gift for the foodies in your life. They also have a wide variety of beautifully curated gifts such as their Foodie’s Paradise Gift Basket which includes the following:
- Premium Barnea Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Authentic Za’atar
- Shawarma Spice Blend
- Roasted Vegetable Blend
- Rosemary Garlic Salt
- Avocado Toast & Egg Topper
Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co.
Looking give the gift of spice to your loved one? Whether they’re a hot head or enjoy things on the milder side, Heartbeat Hot Sauce has the right flavor for everyone!
Heartbeat Hot Sauce produces handcrafted and fermented hot sauces from their home in Thunder Bay, Canada! Heartbeat’s bold and balanced flavors pair with all your favorite foods, keeping everyone at your table reaching for more, especially this holiday season!
Pretty Thai
Gift the gift of amazing flavor! Pretty Thai pairs real, honest, simple ingredients with classic culinary techniques to create one-of-a-kind, flavor focused sauces and spices. Their attention to detail is evident at first bite, and your tastebuds will never get bored with Pretty Thai®️.
Wine, Spirits and Cocktail Enthusiast Gifts
Wine
Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Looking for the perfect wine to gift and drink this holiday season, let me introduce you to Rodney Strong Wine Estates. A few favorites that are perfect this holiday season include:
- Rodney Strong 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County: Rich, lush and structured, the 2017 vintage displays intense aromas of black currant, cassis and crushed violet. This wine is velvety with a smooth, lingering of herbal notes, vanilla and cocoa.
- Rodney Strong 2017 Symmetry, Red Blend, Sonoma County: The 2017 Symmetry has luxurious aromas of red fruit, plum, vanilla, dusty oak and dried fruit which unfold on the palate with silky layers of dark fruits, baking spices and a supple, rich mouthfeel. This wine is harmonious and elegant with refined tannins and a long, lingering finish.
- Davis Bynum 2018 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Sonoma County: Earthy aromas of leather, strawberry and rhubarb lead to a medium body with notes of strawberry, juicy blue fruit and a hint of spice. The wine endswith a long finish of red fruit, lingering acidity and velvety tannins.
- Rowen Wine Co. 2018 Rowen Red Blend, Sonoma County: The 2018 ROWEN red blend is a lush and elegant wine consisting of wonderful high elevation, mountain fruit. The wine has aromas of dark cherries, blackberries and sweet toasted oak from the co-fermented Viognier.
Dutcher Crossing Winery
Looking for a special and unique wine vintage from a hidden gem winery located in Sonoma Valley? Let me introduce you to Dutcher Crossing Winery, making the best wine while staying true to the vineyard, vintage and varietal!
A few amazing wines that are perfect for gifting and holiday entertaining this season include:
- 2016 Kupferschmid Red Wine: The 2016 Kupferschmid Red Wine opens with a warm pale ruby color. The nose is interesting, with notes of raspberries, boysenberries, dried herbs and spices along with a rich and creamy characteristic rounded out by hints of dried orange zest and cookie crumbles.
- 2019 Maple Vineyard Zinfandel: The 2019 Maple Vineyard Zinfandel is a classic. Aromas of crushed blackberries, plums, and cherries, along with pie crust, black pepper, spice box, sweet cream, and freshly turned earth waft from the glass.
- 2018 Sibling’s Reserve Petite Sirah: Deep, dark, and rich, the 2018 Sibling’s Reserve Petite Sirah displays aromas of cherries, plums, blueberries all covered in dark chocolate, maple syrup, dried herbs, licorice, sandalwood, and bacon.
Oliver Winery & Vineyards
Some of the best holiday wines and spirits for gifting (and enjoying yourself!) this holiday season are produced by Oliver Winery & Vineyards! Get ready to channel the cozy delicious flavors of the holiday season with these amazing vintages (perfect chilled, over ice, or in a holiday cocktail):
- Oliver Apple Pie – Oliver Apple Pie features fresh-pressed, 100% apple wine (no concentrates!), combining the comforting taste of crisp baked apples, with warmth and gentle, sweet brown sugar and nutmeg spice.
- Oliver Sweet Red – A consumer-rated best buy, Oliver Sweet Red is fresh, crisp wine that’s just-sweet-enough. This deliciously smooth soft wine, features a classic Concord grape aroma, fruity taste, and ruby-red color.
- Oliver Cherry Moscato – The luxurious sweetness and tropical character of Oliver Cherry Moscato is balanced by the bright, fresh flavor of tart-yet-juicy, ripe Montmorency cherries.
Big Hammer Wines
Big Hammer Wines is the perfect gift this holiday season, wines delivered all year-round! Featuring the highest quality natural wines from small, sustainable family farms that meet strict standards. A few of their amazing wines that you could expect in each shipment include:
- 2017 Martellotto “Rosso di Sera”~ 90 Points, Jeb Dunnuck.
- 2012 LaMontagne John Sebastiano Vineyard Pinot Noir Sta Rita Hills~ 92 Points, Wine Enthusiast.
- 2016 Telescope Mavrud Bulgaria~ 91 Points, Tastins.com
- 2019 Bodegas Paco Garcia Seis Rioja~ 91 Points, James Suckling.
- 2018 SalvaTerra Antica Vigna Riposato Veneto Rosso~ 94 Points, Luca Maroni
- 2020 Bodegas Zuazo Gaston Vendemia Seleccionada Rioja~ 91 Points, Guía Peñín.
2018 Davis Estates Zephyr
2018 Davis Estates Zephyr radiates a beautifully rich and deep maroon, mesmerizingly subtle as you swirl it in the glass. The nose is an alluring bouquet of floral, plum, spiced berries and layers of earth, inspiring images of a freshly cultivated orchard after a light spring rain and the kitchen where the fruit is being made into jam.
The palate is vibrant, with explosions of ripe blackberry, cherry and red licorice, and the body is bold and plush with elegant tannins of great complexity lurking underneath. The finish is long and polished. This is a wine boasting huge personality.
2018 Sebastiani Cherry Block Cabernet Sauvignon
Sebastiani 2018 Cherry Block Cabernet Sauvignon is deep purple with ruby highlights, and offers intense, concentrated aromas of cassis, tobacco and graphite. Flavors of black cherry fruit wash over the palate, with complex layers of cacao, cedar and tobacco. Full soft tannins complete the profile with lingering notes of herbs and spice. This wine is drinking well in its youth, but will improve over the next 10+ years.
Whiskey and Bourbon
Saxton’s River Distillery
Saxtons River Distillery’s signature Sapling Vermont Maple Bourbon is the perfect warm and cozy spirit for the one you love this holiday season! A blend of pure Vermont maple syrup tapped fresh from Vermont trees, and American bourbon, aged in an oak barrel.
The small batch hand-crafted blend delivers a smooth, delicate bourbon flavor with the subtle sweetness of maple syrup. At first sip, you’ll find a delicate toasted caramel flavor on the front of the palate with an oaky bourbon bite, smoothed by a strong maple flavor.
Cleveland Whiskey
Looking to gift a bourbon or whiskey that is unique and unmatched? You will love Cleveland Whiskey! Cleveland Whiskey pushes the boundaries of convention, builds on great traditions and artfully blends science with craft to create unique and extraordinary award-winning spirits. A few amazing selections this holiday season include:
Wheat Penny 1958 Bourbon: Notes of tobacco, and cedar, with a touch of campfire toasted marshmallow and apple crisp. On the palate sweet and savory up front, like salted caramel. Notes of clove and cinnamon with subtle mesquite smoke in the background.
Bridge & Main: Vanilla, apple, and caramel on the nose. Like other wheated bourbons, a tad sweeter and softer than most. You’ll find notes of oak, apple, nuts, and vanilla that are enhanced due to the toasted oak. The delicate clean and crisp finish is reminiscent of a freshly baked pie crust right out of the oven.
Magic Rabbit Whiskey: Chocolate Peanut Butter Whiskey. Featuring all-natural chocolate, peanut butter, pralines and pecan flavor, cane sugar, and a little magic from the love we have for having fun.
Egan’s Whiskey
Egan’s Vintage Grain is the perfect gift this holiday season! Established in 1852 by Patrick and Henry Egan, the brand has been revived by the 5th and 6th generations of the iconic family. Casked in American oak Bourbon barrels, this single grain irish whiskey was meticulously hand-selected by Jonathan V. Egan, the sixth generation of a family.
Pendleton Whisky
Pendleton Whisky is the perfect gift this holiday season. This premium whisky celebrates the spirit of the Great American West! Born in Pendleton, Oregon, the oak barrel-aged whisky uses glacier-fed spring water from Mt. Hood (Oregon’s highest peak) and is known for its smooth taste and rich, complex flavor. A few amazing selections for you to check out include:
- Original – Pendleton® Whisky, an oak barrel-aged whisky distilled in Canada, delivers an uncommonly smooth taste and rich, complex flavor.
- Pendleton Midnight thrills the senses with a complex taste and exceptionally smooth finish. To add complexity and fruit forward characteristics, a portion of the Pendleton Midnight blend is aged for over six years in American brandy barrels.
Benjamin Chapman
Benjamin Chapman is a premium small batch whiskey perfect for gifting this holiday season! Ideal as a craft cocktail base or for sipping on the rocks, Benjamin Chapman Whiskey pays homage to 1960s sophistication and the refined aesthetic of the era. Our favorites include:
- Benjamin Chapman 7-Year Whiskey: Cinnamon and vanilla spice dominate the nose with subtle layers of caramel apple, dark chocolate and maple syrup.
- Benjamin Chapman 4-Year Corn Aromas open with fresh cornbread, smooth vanilla cream and butterscotch layered against baked pineapple upside-down cake, biscotti and toasted almonds.
Horse Soldier Bourbon
Horse Soldier Small Batch Bourbon is the perfect gift this holiday season! Extraordinarily complex with notes of vanilla, ginger, and cherries, this “wheated” bourbon is made from small batches of meticulously blended mature whiskey, aged for a minimum of 6 years in new American white oak barrels.
Curated by legendary U.S. Army Green Berets who answered the country’s call days after 9/11 with a daring insertion, on horseback, into northern Afghanistan, these brave men earned the moniker “Horse Soldiers.”
Gin, Vodka and Rum
Fox and seeker – infused coffee and bourbon, 2x gin
Highclere Castle Gin
Meander into any holiday gathering with a bit more swagger as Highclere Castle Gin, the perfect gift, has just entered the room. Highclere Castle Gin, created from the grounds of the infamous Downton Abbey Castle, most definitely should be on everyone’s list, no matter if you are naughty or nice.
The Limited Edition, Barrel-Aged Gin will be released in a limited amount and never to be made again! For those people in your circle of gift buying who have everything, well, they would love to get their hands on this!
Don Q Reserva 7 Rum
A bright and radiant aged Puerto Rican rum crafted from an exceptional blend of rums aged a minimum of 7 years in American white oak barrels. Rich in flavor and character, the special care and flawless craft that go into the creation of this rum makes the perfect gift at an affordable price!
Vestal Vodka
Vestal Vodka is not your standard vodka and makes the perfect gift this holiday season! Vestal is not afraid to lean heavily on texture, character, and flavor. Made in Poland, these ultra traditional vodkas are true to the history and terroir of their place of origin. Try them for yourself, and see what vodka should be.
Dirty Devil Vodka
Looking for a premium vodka to gift this holiday season? Dirty Devil Vodka is the first and only spirit in the world made with Hyper-Oxygenated water. Whether you’re sipping it neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail, Dirty Devil Vodka promises a clean mouthfeel and smooth finish.
Champagne, Sparkling and Cocktail fun!
Gancia
Pamper the one you love with the #1 sparkling wine from Italy, Gancia! Gift a bottle of Prosecco Rosé, Moscato Rosé, Brut Rosé, Asti, Prosecco, Moscato di Asti, Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie or Chianti, all available online.
Gancia has been the sparkling wine of choice for Italian families for nearly two centuries, and has expanded abroad to become an international leader in sparkling wines and vermouth, with over 40 million bottles produced annually.
Hard Seltzer Box Co.
It is a long standing holiday tradition to countdown the 24 days to Christmas! If you’re tired of the same old coffee, chocolate, or cheese Advent calendars, meet your fizzy fix – the perfect boozy advent calendar! Hard Seltzer Box Co. is back for the 2022 Christmas season! This advent calendar features 24 unique canned cocktails and hard seltzers from across the USA to add a bit of boozy fun to your December festivities with friends and family both near and far.
Aperol Spritz and Cinzano Sparkling Wine Prosecco
This beautiful gift set is perfect for those looking to have a taste of Italy at home this holiday season. The set includes a bottle of Aperol and a bottle of Cinzano Prosecco, perfect for the Spritz lovers in your life!
Liqueurs
BakeSale – Cookie Box Liqueur
Give the gift of baked goods but as a drink! Satisfy any sweet tooth with Bakesale – Cookie Box Liqueur, the perfect thing to grab after a savory meal or whenever you need a little something sweet. Delicious on its own as a shot or over ice, mixed with coffee, mixed with vanilla ice cream & more. Each box includes 12 pouches which is equivalent to 1 full shot & is available on TIPXY.
Grand Marnier
Created in 1880 by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle, Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge combines the intensity of tropical bitter orange with the character of cognac. The recipe, which has not changed since it was first created, results in a liqueur with powerful aromas and flavors.
Chinola
CHINOLA liqueur is a handcrafted beverage made from distilled spirits and real passion fruit. Through our unique blend and proprietary formulation, we have created a ‘natural’ liqueur with unparalleled taste and versatility. It can be consumed by itself or mixed with any base spirit into top quality cocktails.
Pernod Ricard
Looking for the perfect holiday spirit to gift, be sure to check out the offerings from Pernod Ricard -the spirit company behind Jameson, Absolut, Malibu and Kahlua! Whether you’re shopping for the host/hostess in your life or the whiskey lover, Pernod Ricard has something for everyone:
- Kahlúa: Kahlúa is a rum and coffee liqueur loved all around the world boasting the deep, rich flavor of real black coffee, roasted chestnut and indulgent sweet butter.
- Jameson Black Barrel: Triple-distilled and aged 8-12 years in double charred bourbon barrels, Jameson Black Barrel gets its rich smooth taste from charring – an age-old method for invigorating barrels to intensify the taste. Nutty notes are in abundance alongside the smooth sweetness of spice and vanilla, followed by the richness and intensity of toasted wood and vanilla.
Sorel Liqueur
Sorrel (with two r’s) is a hibiscus-based drink that traces back to West Africa and the Caribbean in the 1600s. Sorel Liqueur is the first and only shelf-stable sorrel liqueur, inspired by the Barbados adaptation of the drink, where Founder Jackie Summers’ grandparents were born.
With notes of clove, cinnamon, and ginger, Sorel is perfect for seasonal drinking, combined with sparkling wine to make a Sorel Spritz, in any number of other cocktails, or even served neat (enjoyed hot OR cold)!
Behind to Bar Cocktail Fun: Bar accessories, cocktail essentials, glassware and more!
Liber & Co.
Liber & Co. Essential Cocktail Syrups. is a premier supplier of craft cocktail syrups to bars and restaurants around the country! Their Old Fashioned Cocktail Syrup, Fiery Ginger Syrup, and Caramelized Fig Syrup all make exceptional gifts for the home bartender/entertainer this holiday season. Their syrups are made using the highest quality raw ingredients in the world, and echo the style and quality of syrups made in-house at the world’s best cocktail bars.
Portland Syrups
Portland Syrups makes the perfect mixers for spirits and you can’t have a good Holiday cocktail without a great mixer! Their 12 pack sampler set makes the PERFECT gift for the holiday entertainer in your life! Featuring the following amazing flavors:
- STRAWBERRY LEMON-LIME
- MOJITO
- MANGO HABANERO
- ROOT BEER
- GINGER
- SPICY GINGER
- HIBISCUS CARDAMOM
- ROSE CORDIAL
- VANILLA-SPICE ROOIBOS
- TRUE COLA
- MARIONBERRY
- CITRUS-PASSION
El Guapo
Give the gift of the perfect craft cocktail this holiday season! The El Guapo miniature drink mixers are single serving craft cocktails for the sophisticated set. Simply pour the contents of one bottle over ice, add a shot of desired spirit, soda and/or tomato juice. You can also gift the build your own bitters set for the more adventurous home bartender in your life!
Mary’s Mixers
Looking for the perfect gift for the home bartender or entertainer in your life? You will love Mary’s Mixers, home to 7 different cocktail mixers that are fantastically delicious, Mary’s Mixers are inspired by ingredients that are meticulously selected, fresh, 100% all-natural and organic and flavors that have been acquired around the globe. Choose from a multitude of incredible flavors such as:
- Mary’s Spicy Bloody Mary Mix
- Mary’s Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita Mix
- Mary’s Dark Cherry Pomegranate Mix
- Meyer Lemon Sour
- Pina Colada Mix
- Mary’s Margarita Mix
The Wine Savant Diamond Whiskey Decanter
The Wine Savant Diamond Whiskey Decanter is a great as a starter or finishing touch for any bar. This is a hand crafted carefully constructed diamond decanter with diamond glasses, will make anyone admire the artfully detailed diamond shape spirits decanter and it’s symmetrical Crystal base.
Outdoor, Adventure and Other Foodie Fun!
Bluu Propane Gas Fire Pit
Bluu Gas Fire Pits are designed thoughtfully based on safety and durability, which allows couples to gather around a warm campfire without leaving the comfort of their own backyard. It provides pleasant warmth on clear and cool nights, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Kick back and enjoy some s’mores with the kiddos or a cocktail with your friends and family.
Bluu is committed to creating outdoor living spaces that take care of the people who inhabit them as well as the planet around them. They also cooperate with American Forests and The Skin Cancer Foundation.
TerraFlame S’mores Roaster
TerraFlame’s S’mores Roaster is a modern way to make cherished memories around the campfire (inside or out) all year long!
Featuring the Original S’Mores kit or the Deluxe Gift Bundle S’mores kit which includes three cans of fuel (3 hours of burn time per can), a S’mores recipe book, a fire bowl and lid, and bamboo skewers.
With smoke-free, non-toxic flames, you can set up a campfire anywhere, anytime.
PROPS™
PROPS™ patent-pending leg system props up your carry on, creating an instant work surface for a laptop, coffee, or meal during layovers. Plus, it’s a guaranteed luggage rack once you land. PROPS™ is one of the few hard-sided suitcases with a top-lid opening, making it easy to pack and unpack. Our top-lid opening means everything fits into one main compartment—especially convenient in tight hotel rooms.
PROPS™ founder is a mom to four grown daughters. When they were young, traveling and hotel rooms were chaotic. Six people and one luggage rack. She was always trying to find ways to organize the packing experience and make family trips more relaxing so she could enjoy her vacation, too. Finally, it occurred to her: if the bags weren’t always on the floor, it would be so much easier. Seemed so obvious. The PROPS™ idea was born.
Charcuterie Fun and Holiday Entertaining
Cheese Brothers
Give the gift of Wisconsin cheese from the Cheese Brothers! Ideal for gifts, family gatherings and holiday parties. A tasty and pleasant treat for social events. A thoughtful gift to send to friends, family, co-workers, or business contacts.
Choose from a variety of beautiful gift options that include cheeses, jams, caramels and mustards which are locally produced in Wisconsin with cured meats from Iowa. Of of my favorites is the the Holiday Banquet Gift Collection which includes:
- Eight 6 oz. blocks of Wisconsin-made cheese (Smoked Gouda, Dill Havarti, 3 Amigos Spicy Gouda, Smoked Mozzarella, Mango Habanero Gouda, Honey Sriracha Gouda, Fratello, Scorpion Pepper Gouda)
- Two 5 oz. blocks of signature Wisconsin-made cheese (Rhapsody and 15-Year-Aged Cheddar)
- Two 5.5 oz gourmet salamis from Gastros Craft Meats.
- One 8 oz. jar of Cherry Lavender Jam from Bushel and Pecks of Beloit, WI
- One 5 oz. pack of organic artisan crackers from Potters of Madison, WI
- “Best Gifts are Cheesy” festive holiday sticker
Verve Culture
Do you have someone in your life that is difficult to shop for? Or maybe you just want to give a gift with meaning? Meet Verve Culture! The women-owned and women-run company works with artisan partners from around the world to bring you a collection of products that are just as functional as they are beautiful. The specially curated collections span from Mexico, Morocco, Thailand and (newest line) Italy!
This set of Italian Olivewood Aperitivo Bowls and Savini Tartufi Truffle Gift Set are just a few of our favorites from their newest collection! Nothing from Verve Culture is mass-produced. The family-run company is known for its unique, swoon-worthy giftable homewares and gourmet food items that arrive on your doorstep with family-fun recipes and the story of how it’s made, the artisan who made it, and the history of the item.
Bumblechutes
Looking to gift the perfect gift to the holiday entertainer in your life? You with LOVE Bumblechutes. Give the gift of Bumblechutes Hydrating Wood Serum, All-In-One (AIO) Wood Conditioner, and a Blade Wax. These products are amazing at keeping items in our kitchen looking brand new, and also a perfect stocking stuffer. Bumblechutes is a family run business that was started after a return from a military deployment. Plus, they use 100% natural ingredients and their beeswax comes from USA verified apiarists.
Jeff’s Famous Jerky
Jeff’s Famous Jerky has been making award-winning fusion marinade gourmet jerky since 2010. Create your own variety pack for the perfect holiday gift! This is high-end super premium beef, bacon and turkey jerky.
Many flavors that foodies, home cooks and professional chefs enjoy. Flavors like Cranberry Jalapeno, Jamaican Jerk, Korean Barbeque, Smoked Paprika, candied bacon (jerky), Honey Glazed Sriracha Black Pepper and Maple Brown Sugar.
Custom Branding Juice Grooves Cutting Board
Looking for the perfect holiday gift that you can personally customize? You will love Custom Branding, offering free design customizations to any product they sell! They specialize in stainless steel and insulated drinkware, tumblers, mugs, water bottles, coolers, personal accessories, pet bowls and more!
One of our favorites is their Juice Grooves cutting board is made of North American wood and is equipped with a juice groove to stop messes in their tracks and facilitate cleaning. Food prepping will never be the same.
Kids and Cooking Fun!
Kidstir
Looking for the perfect gift for that blooming foodie or chef little one in your life? Kidstir is a top-of-the-line cooking subscription box for kids. Kidstir helps bring families together by offering thoughtfully curated cooking kits for ages 4-14.
Kids gain confidence and build everlasting bonds in the kitchen with each month bringing a new box with 3 step-by-step recipes, a STEM activity, a kitchen tool, and an activity-filled Foodie Fun magazine.
Taco vs Burrito
Taco vs Burrito is the #1 Most Gifted Card Game on Amazon. This wildly popular and surprisingly strategic game was created by a 7-year-old and has taken the card game industry by storm. It’s perfect for kids, adults and families, especially those who love food and fun!
Cake-N-Bake Challenge
Cake-N-Bake Challenge is a totally different kind of action-packed family game with a delicious, rainbow-layer, foam cake as the center of attention! Object of the game is to, well, just be the fastest baker! Players will race to stack their cake slices based on the order on a game card. The first to correctly stack their cake wins a candle, and whoever collects six candles wins and gets to wear the included chef’s hat. ALSO Great for preschoolers learning their colors – plus no reading required!!
Best DIY Holiday Gifts
- Rosemary Salt
- White Chocolate Liqueur
- Brazilian Seasoning Blend
- Sweet and Spicy Bacon Jerky
- Coconut Rum Balls
- Peanut Butter Whiskey
Delicious Holiday Recipes and Holiday Cocktails
- Coquito Recipe: Coquito is the perfect holiday cocktail! A decadent, boozy Puerto Rican eggnog, full of creamy coconut and Bacardi rum that you will be enjoying for holidays to come! Also with Vegan modifications!
- Coconut Rum Balls: This no bake dessert is easy, quick and packed with coconut rum decadence. Rum balls make the perfect holiday treat or DIY Christmas gift!
- Gingerbread Martini: This gingerbread martini recipe is a delicious Christmas drink with Baileys, the absolute best Christmas Cocktail to enjoy with friends and family or at your next holiday party.
- Soft Gingerbread Cookies: Looking for the perfect holiday cookie that is super easy to make? These gingerbread cookies pack a spicy gingerbread flavor with a delicious sweetness from the brown sugar and molasses. You won’t be able to stop eating them!
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