Gourmet Gifts and Other FInds
Yummmm! The holidays are a time to surprise and spoil your friends and family with nuggets of deliciousness, convenience, glamour, beauty and usefulness you have discovered along the way.
Brown Butter Cookie Company – My daughter got married in the small coastal hamlet of Cayucos along California’s immensely fascinating and crucible Highway One. Her wedding was magical and the charm of the town made it that much more memorable. Brown Butter Cookie Company checks all the boxes for homemade, delectable cookies in an array of flavors that will delight anyone who receives them. Please feel free to send me a box! 24 Cookies of a Single Flavor would be just fine. And, if you stop by the storefront, there are always samples to be had.
Point Reyes Cheese Company – 100% women-owned, these are fantastic cheeses made in Northern California, where the cows just seem to be happier. Point Reyes Cheese gift packs make perfect hostess gifts and the cheese subscriptions allow the receiver to get a sampling of cheese over several months. Gifts come with a cheese knife and recipes and have made “Oprah’s Holiday Gift List” for at least the past two years.
Biotic Beauty – Powered by probiotics, Biotic is on a mission to enhance everyday wellness by harnessing the millions of beneficial bacteria that live on the skin with a breakthrough non-toxic, microbiome-friendly whole body deodorant. Biotic Beauty’s formulators have crafted a product that harmonizes with the body’s microbiome to naturally neutralize odor-causing bacteria while also feeding the virtuous ones for a healthier whole body odor care routine.
Bones Coffee Company – In a colorful limited-edition collector’s box inspired by Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, Bones Coffee presents its top-selling flavored coffees made with freshly roasted beans. The delightfully frightful packaging features favorite film characters in selections from Ruff Weather Oateal Cream Pie, Frog’s Breath Chocolate Mole, Santa Jack Cranberry Creme Brulée, The Pumpkin King Pumpkin Pecan Praline, and Mudslide Boogie Chocolate Mudslide. Other collections include festive flavors and mugs featuring Prime Video’s Fallout, Marvel’s Spider-Man, SpongeBob SquarePants, and STAR WARS™.
Jeni’s Ice Cream – from a little shop in Dublin, Ohio, Jeni Britton built an empire of cold and yummy. Being from Ohio, I had heard about Jeni’s long before I was able to source it on the West Coast and now Jeni’s incredibly creative flavors are available in stores, shops and online everywhere! Check out Jen’s special holiday flavors to truly customize your meal.
Crystal Eikcaj™ Skin and Hair Care – Founded in 2015, this line of woman-crafted exceptionally nourishing natural beauty products for the skin and hair, are all made without water, alcohol, fillers, GMO’s or any toxic chemicals. The absolutely pure and concentrated active ingredient line includes hair thickening oils, hair growth creams, face moisturizer, whipped shea butters (25) fragrances and a joint massage cream. Each product in this line addresses specific needs, making it a comprehensive choice for overall beauty and wellness.
GloLite by PartyLite® Candles – Using a patented process, the GloLite produces more lumens than other candles – making it officially the World’s Brightest Candle™. The special manufacturing process also results in every candle illuminating completely, from top to bottom. The Holiday 2024 collection includes pillars, jars and tealights, available unscented and in a range of fragrance profiles, from floral, fruity and fresh to exotic and gourmand. Crafted without any questionable ingredients, GloLites are non-toxic and cruelty free.
VOLO Chocolate – one of my local favorites, made locally by a Healdsburg couple with extensive restaurant backgrounds, who discovered the benefits of ethically-sourced chocolate and have raised the game significantly with a variety of flavors, including a three-bar holiday pack for $30 or a six month Festivus gift subscription.
GRILLBADGER™ – Born from a concern about the dangers of metal bristle grill brushes, the original natural grill brush is long-lasting and provides an effective clean without any plastic parts. It started with just two guys, an idea, and the determination to bring a safer, sustainable grill brush to backyards across America. The GRILLBADGER™ is good for the grill, good for food and good for the planet.
Lemur International Inc. – Based in Richmond, California, Lemur International, Inc. is a family- and female-run company dedicated to importing the highest-quality organic products from Madagascar including vanilla, cinnamon, honey and essential oils.
OMG! Pretzels – delivers bold and uniquely seasoned sourdough pretzel nuggets. The crave-worthy crunchy and bite-sized snacks are made from wholesome ingredients and family recipes. Flavors include Garlic, Sweet & Salty, Buffalo, Salty Butterscotch, Sweet Chili, Lemon Pepper, Cheddar Jalapeno and Chesapeake Pretzels.
TYR – Building on the success of its predecessor, the TYR CXT-2 “Mean One” Trainer boasts an array of advanced features designed to elevate the training experience and take on the most rigorous competition and training regimes. The trainers are designed to provide athletes with the ultimate base for any movement, with responsive and durable support that reacts to high energy. Available December 2024 on TYR.com and in TYR retail locations nationally, this trainer is a peak performer.
M.Cacao – This holiday season, celebrate a classic pairing in a new and unexpected way with M. Cacao’s Fromage Chocolate Collection. From Goat Cheese & Sage to Gouda & Pear, these artisanal, luxury chocolate creations that couple time-honored cheeses with chef-crafted ganaches are available in 8-piece and 16-piece luxury gift boxes, or in the personalized Expressio chocolate video box. Also new and giftable for holiday 2024: the Horchata Daydream ArtBar, with milk chocolate, crisped rice and cinnamon, featuring real artwork that inspired the flavor.
Nova Bay – NovaBay’s leading product Avenova® Lid & Lash Solution is often recommended by eyecare professionals for blepharitis and dry eye disease. Manufactured in the U.S., Avenova spray is formulated with NovaBay’s patented, proprietary, stable and pure form of hypochlorous acid.
Pezzy Pets – Pezzy Pets’ Silver Carp Chips are a nutritious, single-ingredient treat for dogs and cats rich in Omega-3’s, promoting pets’ health and well-being. Crafted from silver carp, an invasive species threatening waterways across the Midwest, these treats reflect Pezzy Pets’ commitment to turning environmental challenges into sustainable solutions.
PURE Odor-Eliminating Candles – powered by Neofresh® technology, these candles are a breath of fresh air that are beautifully designed to eliminate 99.9% of household odors. These stylish, fragrant, non-toxic jar candles are the latest offering from Candle-lite, America’s original maker of decorative candles since the 1840s. Available in 10 fragrances to infuse the air with clean, fresh and floral notes.
Regelica Skincare – Inspired by age-resilient Asian skin, Regelica combines the best of Korean skincare principles with Western scientific approaches. Regelica’s premium anti-aging line, packaged in sophisticated navy and silver glass bottles and aluminum tubes, is filled with potent yet gentle actives, including bakuchiol (a botanical retinol alternative), edelweiss extract (with twice the power of vitamin C), seven seaweed extracts, ceramides, and niacinamide.
Sol Squeeze Mixers – is a woman-owned organic cocktail mixer brand for health-conscious consumers. Sol Squeeze’s mixes are 100% certified organic, made with the highest juice content on the market, and provide 50% of a daily Vitamin C requirement in every pouch. The mixers are presented in BPA-free, recyclable pouches. Designed to elevate the cocktail, Sol Squeeze also offers hand-harvested sea salt in two zesty flavors: citrus and spicy.
Sumsei – An ultra luxury South Korean lifestyle brand that recently made its North America debut, the SUMSEI Air Shower is an innovative body dryer designed to elevate daily wellness routines. With a mission to share the luxury spa experience into homes, SUMSEI integrates nature and modern living through sensory-focused products. Established by serial entrepreneur E Chang Hyuk, the company aims to reconnect people with nature through therapeutic lifestyle products and experiences.
Thriae – makes high-quality, ethically sourced Turkish towels that are both luxurious and sustainable. Founded by Turkish-American Mel Bazarian, the company brings together Turkish craftsmanship, American values and supports small ateliers. In Greek mythology, the Thriae were a triad of nymphs who were the patrons of bees; the name embodies this spirit by supporting artisans and promoting sustainability. A portion of the profits is donated to The Bee Conservancy to support environmental conservation.
YOUZEY – Your one-stop shop for all your gifting needs, is excited to unveil new products just in time for the gift giving season, featuring chic and trendy options under $50. With YOUZEY, finding the perfect gift has never been easier. Our range of stylish, affordable gifts under $50 ensures that you can delight everyone on your list. YOUZEY is your go-to destination for thoughtful and fashionable holiday surprises.