Food Gifts are the Best Gifts
Everyone likes them and it's never too late to hit send (this isn't a gift guide, it's a brain dump)
Looking for last-minute gifts for out-of-town family and friends? Consider a food gift. I love to get them, and I love to gift them. They can be purchased this weekend, and even though they will arrive after Christmas, they’ll make it in time for the last night of Hanukkah or New Year’s Eve.
Friend’s Ranches Citrus Box or Pearson Ranch Meyer Lemons
A big bucket of salt and a wooden salt cellar
A cheese souffle from the souffle queen (no, not Martha)
Zingerman’s Pastrami Reuben Sandwich Kits
Rancho Gordo Beans or Black Eyed Peas for good luck in 2025!
Mama Teav Chili Crisp in hot and mild
McConnell’s Pint-of-the-Month Club
The Caviar Co Tasting Duo or Pearl Street Caviar Trio
Really good ACV and EVOO to make my salad dressing
Movie Night Popcorn Set and Microwave-Safe Popping Bowl
Giadzy Apricot Panettone or Olivieri Classic 1882 Panettone
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