To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at North SGV 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) 24 oz Pecan Gift Tin
Holiday Fried Pecans are flash-fried to make a sweet, salty, crunchy treat. Made in Louisiana from an old family recipe, you can eat them straight or on top of ice cream, salads, sweet potatoes and more.
2) “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.
3) Caramel Apple Kit
This Caramel Apple Kit has everything you need to make perfectly dipped caramel apples. The caramel is made out of 100% fresh local goat's milk and is seasoned with cinnamon sticks for the perfect fall flavor. The entire kit is Made in the USA and comes gift-ready for any fall-loving friend or family member.
4) DIY Cupcake Baking Kit
This DIY Cupcake Making Kit provides all the pre-measured ingredients and a detailed recipe card so you can make gourmet cupcakes at home, just add butter, eggs, and buttermilk. The kit is hand-packed from start to finish by the Red Velvet team in Brooklyn, NY. This is the easiest way to bake at home, and a memorable activity for the whole family.
5) Vanilla Sugar (1 lb)
Pure cane sugar combined with pure ground vanilla beans sustainably grown in Madagascar. Available in one-pound re-sealable bags.