To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at South Mecklenburg News asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Foodie Favorites & Gourmet Food Gifts
1) “Vanilla" Book by Patricia Rain
Follow along with recipes from the Vanilla Queen, Patricia Rain, as she traces the history of vanilla across the globe and back to its earliest days. Learn how to let this versatile spice shine in any cuisine. Don’t just limit yourself to cookies and cakes—vanilla is a stealthy flavor enhancer in savory dishes, too.
2) The Whole Shebang - Set of 6
Reinvented classic treats with handpicked sea salts and exotic spices by wife-husband team in Brooklyn. The Whole Shebang—3 boxes of cookies and 3 boxes of brownies—is the perfect hostess gift no matter where you're going. . . or even when you're not going anywhere.
3) New England Spice Gift Set
Down east flavors from a spice gift set inspired by (and sourced from) New England. The set includes two of Curio Spice Co.’s signature spice blends along with Maine sea salt. It’s all directly sourced from farms and growers to ensure freshness and purity, and comes with recipe cards to help you get cooking.
4) Classic & Spicy Salt Blend Duo
The salt blend duo set features Sel Magique's classic and spicy blends. All of their products are sustainably produced, hand-harvested, and batch-blended. The naturally high mineral content makes these salts incredibly flavorful in small amounts. Use on vegetables, meats, salads and more.
5) Mental Acuity Tea
An all-natural tea that provides productive energy, mental clarity, and focus without the typical jitters and headache one experiences from coffee and energy drinks.
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