The end of year is here, and along with it comes plenty of opportunities to gift and entertain your favorite foodies! So, whether it’s to grace your own home or give a friend, these items are sure to brighten the spirit of the season—and into the new year!
BEANBLOSSOMWHO KNEW?
Beanblossom, Indiana is a little-known town with a larger-than-life music scene, and the folks at Oliver Winery & Vineyards want the world to know. So, they created this Bourbon Barrel Hard Cider as an homage to Beanblossom and old souls who appreciate extraordinary cider.
Info: oliverwinery.com
SPICED PEAR THE WINTERY WONDER
Ah, spiced pear! Such a welcome treat as the chilly days set in. Enjoy this Spiced Pear Conserve from American Spoon on toast, in phyllo dough, or layered into your favorite wintery pie! With notes of vanilla and a bit of ginger, it’s perfect on pancakes too. Info: spoon.com
HOUSE GUESTS?
If you’re hosting house guests this holiday season, grab a few bags of Farm Steady’s Apple Cider Doughnut Baking Mix. You’ll be the host with the most time to relax, and isn’t that always the goal? As a fringe benefit, you’ll also wow your guests, of course. Info: farmsteady.com
NUTTY FOR BUTTERS, BABY!
We’ve come a long way from a peanut butter sandwich on Wonder bread, folks. Nut butters are more than a pantry staple, they’re also an elevated way to entertain and bake. The limited-edition Salted Eggnog coconut-cashew blend and Gingersnap hazelnut-almond butter from Ground Up are the foodie upgrade your holidays have been waiting for. Info: grounduppdx.com
INDIVIDUAL ELEGANCE
There’s no need to juggle everyone’s nuanced tastes, when entertaining. The savvy grape-minded folks at In Good Taste have created the oh-so-elegant individual bottles of wines. Within the wine-whimsy, you’ll also discover their Uncommon Vines bundle, featuring Ventoux Rosé, Spain’s Tempranillo, and other hard-to-find vines.
Info: ingoodtaste.com
FOR GIFTING OR GATHERING
Mamajuana is an iconic spiced rum recipe, popular in the Dominican Republic for over five hundred years. Though it rhymes with marijuana, there’s no connection; and this Candela spiced honey and run sip is as beautiful as the bottle. It pairs well with citrus, makes a next-level Negroni—or just sip on the rocks. It does not disappoint.
Info: drinkcandela.com
LONG LINE OF VINEYWARD VINES
The vines of the Ehlers Estate have been producing succulent orbs of grapey goodness since the mid-1800s. Nestled in the Napa Valley, Ehlers Estate offers bundled shipping, which is the ideal way to execute a “one for them, two for me” approach to your holiday shopping. Their 2019 Merlot is the balanced, jammy sip you need for those bold holiday meat dishes.
Info: ehlersestate.com
POOF!
HOLIDAY SALMON PUFFS
Here’s a holiday tip to get you through the excitement; have an exquisite dinner party entrée at the ready. SeaBear’s collection of seafood entrees is there to help you navigate the chaos of the winter holiday hosting. These wild salmon pesto puff pastries are the perfect solution for the hurried pre-party panic.
Info: seabear.com
