Ditch the alcohol... gifts that are shelf worthy-shelf stable selections are really so much better useful, better aesthetics... and better for you.
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| LOVE the entire Royal Doulton COFFEE STUDIO collection-packaged in cool sturdy paper bags -cardboard like. CHOICES- latte or cappechino cup/saucer sets,a handsome travel mug, or pour over or French Press coffee pot set...in neutral tones that fit right at home in any home are on sale-$9.99 (Grande Mug)-$59.99 (itchy matchy Rectangular Tray set of 4). |
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| For folks with Nepresso (or Nepresso capable) single serve machines...a collection of Pellini Organic, rich espresso or smooth elegant 100% Arabica Coffee capsules that will most likely- start disappearing before the party's over. Trust us on this one...tie a ribbon around a few boxes. |
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Icon Finnish designer Alvar Aalto's classic glass wave patterns in a small collection bowl size are timeless additions that can light up any party tabletop...just add a candle wick Those iconic (matching) wave glass vases are available too-in multiple sizes. LITTALA
Gourmet chocolate is the ultimate all ages crowd pleasing host/hostess gift hopefully be consumed on the spot.
Belgium chocolate maker Leonidas has several individual pieces-pre-wrapped (and free shipping) selections-in holiday festive packaging..
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| ANDRÉS Chocolate covered almonds...are rich European quality Swiss milk and dark chocolates encasing freshly roasted -almonds- covered in powdered sugar or cocoa. YUMMY! Holiday packaged ready too-these are really superior to any of the mass marketed ones---and are hand made in the MidWest. |
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| Made in Scotland -WALKERS-real deal butter ingredients... in chewy chunky chocolate-salted caramel-melt in your mouth (practically). Their Scottie Dogs are equally wonderful and are so cute!!!! |
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| LARK FINE FOODS Shortbread and Seasonal Cookies For Grown-ups are small batch made-with non-GMO ingredients-like the timely Holiday Russian Tea Cakes (buttery bites loaded with pecans-coated in confectioner's sugar) and St. Nicolas Cookies (a crispy shortcrust almond biscuit-with warm spices and hint of brandy). |
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| SEELY Mint Patties...redefine what this American best selling flavor should taste like. Fresh mint (grown on the Seely Family Farm)-PLUS rich dark Belgian chocolate in the mix-non-GMO and gluten free too. |
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| Jams and marmalades---- atop -ice cream, toast, crackers...the Pastry Selection-by HAPPY MAMA -are SO cool-in this retro cardboard packaging in the shape of a pocketbook. Made in Italy so non-GMO too, |
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| FOR COOKS: High quality spices and our fav gourmet salts (def have different subtle tastes)-are great gifts for cooking folks. Pictured-the famous Wolfgang Puck collection- as well as other great spice/salt/seasoning gifts-ready to be delivered...are available from The Spice Lab-. Beautifully packaged -all are under the tree worthy too. |
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| Eye catching graphics-a trio with heat-FUEGO SPICE hot pepper sauces-are good for pouring on veggies, eggs, tacos, and grilled anything just about... taking the chill off -tasty (fully) so. The HOT HIVE honey can add sizzling pop to cheese-charcuterie plates, ice cream or in glazes/marinades. |
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| We love this...a solid Himala Salt Himalayan Salt ZEN cube (organic, kosher, non-GMO)-with a hand held stainless steel grater, |
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| Borgo de' Medici has a plethora of gifts (extra fresh olive oils, Balsamic vinegars of Modena, pastas-sauces) from Italy-handsomely packaged for giving...a step up from the usual gift baskets we have seen for sale. Their truffle gift tray is an OPRAH fav! Available on AMAZON and in specialty stores |
Tasting techniques of truly fresh pressed olive oil-will serve up aromatic flavor profiles (fruitiness, bitterness, pungency) -akin to wine -in many ways but with a way shorter expiration date -and to be used asap-not aged.
Two gift worthy -well priced options-the extra virgin Cortina Olive oil by Cobram Estates--- (pictured-the California Select $12.99)...and our fav-MADHÀVA-USDA Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil-made from Tunisian olives-and CLEAN LABEL PROJECT certified-an extra standard of purity gaining traction in the USA...and it verifies clean ingredients for over 130 harmful environmental and industrial contaminants and toxins-INCLUDING heavy metals and pesticides.
SAVANNAH BEE COMPANY's beautifully packaged story book style ONCE UPON A TIME The Book Of Honey has 9 delicious varieties and just might be one of those gifts-you self-gift. Their very rare Tupelo Honey Reserve-is bottled like fine wine and priced similarly -an option for the hard to please/have everything sorts.
BEE RAW -all USA honeys packaged in a test tube Varietal Honey Flight tastings box-makes a statement that even the most gourmet snob-will be wowed.
Choices of varieties include wildflower, cheese complementary flights and city worthy Manhattan rooftop ones. Pictured- is the vials-hand corked+hand crafted oak block-
9 Varietal Honey Flight $78 with detailed descriptions of samples-made from pollinated fruits-plants like wild raspberry, wild black sage, tupelo...
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| San Saba River Pecan Company-has delicious sugary sweet desserts in holiday wrappings-like these indulgent winners in traditional and in chocolate pecan flavors! |