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Holiday shopping can be tough for certain people on your list—especially the ones who seemingly have it all (or just hate clutter). That's when delicious, artisan food gifts come into play.
Whether it be in the form of comforting desserts, convenient meal kits or a caffeine source to get through the holidays, food hits the spot in unique ways. (Who doesn't love a special treat to share with loved ones?)
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1. For the snacker: Harry & David Holiday Sweet and Savory Wagon
What's better than a box filled with artisan snacks? This gift basket features a range of favorites from food and gift retailer Harry & David—think everything from Royal Verano pears to indulgent chocolate truffles. And it all comes together in a charming bronze and gold tin container that you can repurpose into home decor or regifting.
2. For the pasta lover: Enzo's Table Buon Appetito Box
For those nights when they're feeling too lazy to cook, or just craving some high quality Italian flavors, this box will make them excited for their next meal, and all that’s required is boiling water. With organic semolina pasta, extra virgin olive oil and two varieties of pesto—both traditional basil and mouthwatering sun-dried tomato—the only thing missing is a strong appetite (and maybe some wine).
3. For the oenophile: Tinto Amorio's Natural Wine
Speaking of wine, we love Tinto Amorio's natural bottles for anyone interested in sustainability and better-for-you vino. These wines are made from fermented organic grapes grown in Paso Robles, California, with no interventions and no added sugar. They're also certified organic and low in sulfites. We tried all three varieties—Rose, Glou Glou Red and Skin-Contact Orange—and can confirm that they're all tasty enough to share.
4. For the uninspired cook: A HelloFresh gift card
The only thing better than a gift you can eat is a gift that makes life easier. Luckily, a HelloFresh gift card ticks both of those boxes. When we tested this meal kit delivery service, we loved the variety of recipes offered and how tasty each meal was. This service also offers 20-minute meals for ultra-busy cooks and a full pantry for even more convenience.
5. For the cheese head: Jasper Hill Farm's Entertainer Box
Who can resist a bountiful and balanced cheese board—especially at a holiday gathering? This box has everything you need to craft the perfect antipasto plate, with a variety of Jasper Hill Farm's delicious, award-winning cheeses taking center stage. You can even opt to order a gluten-free variety of the box (with different crackers) to better suit whoever is on your list.
6. For the international palate: Bokksu Snack Box
Give the gift of global travel (from the comfort of home) with Bokksu's highly rated box of authentic Japanese snacks. Each package is filled with food products from centuries-old family-run businesses in Japan, and a cultural magazine that will guide you through the gustatory journey.
7. For the boba fiend: A bubble tea kit
This easy-to-use DIY kit makes the iconic chewable drink even more of an enticing experience. Complete with black and rooibos chai tea, tapioca pearls and two stainless steel straws for sipping, your loved one won't have to venture out in the cold weather to get their boba fix this winter.
8. For the sweet tooth: The Solid Gold Bakery Tower
You can never have too many sweets this time of year (right?). The Solid Gold Bakery Tower from Bake Me a Wish has something for everyone: cookies, brownies, chocolate truffles and more. Best of all, it gets delivered in a centerpiece-worthy box that's great for holiday parties. Plus: 5% of all sales support BMAW Cares initiative—and that's what the season is all about.
9. For the caffeine addict: A Counter Culture subscription
More coffee is always welcome in a caffeine addict's life (we're speaking from experience here). And if you're looking to gift an ongoing supply of high quality coffee beans, Counter Culture is a stellar choice. When we tested it against some of its competitors, we crowned it as the best coffee subscription for its convenient customization, tasty flavor profiles and always-fresh beans.
10. For the pretzel lover: A Gourmet Soft Pretzel Gift Box
Who said a good soft pretzel has to be reserved for mall trips and county fairs? Once deemed one of Oprah's favorite things, this soft pretzel box from Eastern Standard Provisions is complete with three different pretzel shapes—Wheelhouse, Turnbuckle and SlidePiece—and five different spice varieties for sprinkling or dipping as you please.
$69 at Eastern Standard Provisions
11. For the host who needs a break: CheeseBoarder "That Cheese Plate" Curata
Appetizers are a must while hosting, especially during the holidays. When there are seemingly a million other things to worry about, though, who has time to cut and arrange cheese on a plate? Enter CheeseBoarder's ready-to-graze cheese plates, curated by Instagram giant ThatCheesePlate. When we tried this collaboration for ourselves, we were surprised to see how well the board that arrived on our doorstep matched its promotional photo. And each pairing suggested felt party-perfect.
12. For the flavor fiend: Spicewalla Essential Spices and Seasonings Set
Whether they're building their first kitchen from scratch or just in need of cooking inspiration, a high quality spice set is a great gift to unwrap. We love Spicewalla, a direct-to-consumer spice company, for its wide variety, small-batch roasting practice and eye-catching tins. The set of 18 spice varieties includes some (elevated) basics along with unique additions.
13. For the trend follower: A butter board seasoning kit
Move over charcuterie boards, butter boards are the new craze on social media. But before you join in on the fun, you'll have to make sure you have the right ingredients on hand (hint: it involves more than just butter). This seasoning kit includes four herb blends to create your own whipped butter concoctions—from sweet apple cinnamon to savory sun-dried tomato. It also comes with recipes and wax and twine to bring it all together.
14. For the carb lover: A Wildgrain subscription
This family-owned bakery delivery service wowed us during testing for its delicious baked goods, clean ingredients and easy preparation. You can either choose to gift the standard bakery box (which includes featured bread and pastries), or opt for the mixed box, which also includes fresh pasta. Either way, the package will include eight free (and irresistible) sourdough rolls—so you can't go wrong.
$89 at Wildgrain (Get $10 off with code REVIEWED)
15. For the whiskey sipper: A whiskey making kit
Sure, you could buy your whiskey-obsessed loved one another bottle of bourbon this holiday season, or you could take their hobby to the next level with this adorable and easy-to-use DIY kit. With three different wood chip flavors, six botanical test tubes, filters, whiskey cubes and fully inclusive guide, the only thing missing from this box is the alcohol. It's a fun activity that allows for a playful element and indulging result.
16. For the indulger: A coffee & chocolate pairing guide
There are few things as commonly loved in this world as coffee and chocolate. So why not treat someone with both? This dreamy box from Driftaway Coffee features three different samples of high quality coffee from around the world, as well as three delicious, single-origin Raaka chocolate bars. The kit also comes with three tasting glasses, a flavor wheel and other informational guides for a successful self-guided tasting.
17. For the Italian food lover: A traditional panettone
Nothing says natale like a panettone. These traditional holiday cakes are sweet, doughy and typically feature dried fruit like raisins (but if that's not your jam, you can always opt for chocolate). If you're going to gift a panettone, you should opt for an authentic, high quality choice. Olivieri 1882 panettone is made by hand in the northern Italian city of Arzignano, where each cake is made with natural sourdough that gets fermented for 48 hours. And each ingredient—from the Australian raisins to the Tahiti Bourbon vanilla—is sourced mindfully.
18. For the wine and cheese nibbler: Hickory Farms Wine & Snack Collection
What's better than a gift that gets unwrapped and can be immediately enjoyed as a spread? This holiday-themed gift box from Hickory Farms includes everything you need for a wine and cheese night: smoked cheddar, dry salami, cranberry chutney, crackers and a bottle of Cabernet. Cheers!
19. For the Mediterranean foodie: Kosterina's extra virgin olive oil cake
There are few things we love more in this world than rich, high quality olive oil—like the kind that comes from Kosterina, a brand that produces delicious cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil from Greek, Koroneiki olives.
It's no surprise, then, that we fell in love with Kosterina's extra virgin olive oil cake, which is made from wholesome healthy ingredients (including, of course, its signature EVOO). This moist and fluffy cake is just the right amount of sweet and pairs great with an end-of-meal espresso. It also comes in a dairy-free, gluten-free version for any holiday guests with food allergies.
20. For the charcuterie fan: Olympia Provisions Salami Bouquet
Flower bouquets are so last year. Gift the meat lover in your life something they'll actually enjoy (and that won't die in a few days) with the Olympia Provisions Salami Bouquet. You can either opt for the set of three—which features one French, one Spanish, and one Italian salami—or the set of six salamis, which also features a Greek selection.
21. For the aspiring pizzaiolo: Danny & Joe's Famous Pizza Kit
Give the gift of a fun, delicious activity to share with a loved one. Danny & Joe's Famous Pizza Kit includes everything you need to make two tasty and unique pies: organic pizza dough, crushed tomatoes, roasted peppers, pepperoni, Parmigiano flakes and, of course, a pound of delicious Di Bruno mozzarella.
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