2017 Holiday Gift Guide: 20 Foodie Gifts That Are Way Better Than Socks And Sweaters

If you’re looking for gluten-free gifts this year, look away. These handcrafted pastas come in a variety of delicious flavors, from Chipotle Angel Hair and Garlic Parsley Fettucini to Black Olive and Garlic Fettucini, are a carb-lovers dream.

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Turn up the heat with Pennacook Peppers Party Salsas with flavors that range from mild to mouth-on-fire. These delicious salsas add the perfect amount of flavor and spice to whatever you’re cooking.

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Virginia Distillery Co.’s award-winning American single malt whiskey is crafted in the Blue Ridge Mountains and will bring the cheer to any holiday party – and your favorite whiskey lover.

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Give a gift card for any of the Taste Virginia food tours, the foodie in your life is sure to enjoy one of their many tours dedicated to all things local. From farms to restaurants to wineries, breweries and distilleries, they’re covering it all in the Tidewater region.

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Feeling spicy? This chili-infused southern honey is the perfect treat for that friend who carries a bottle of hot sauce with them at all times.

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These ciders are positively presidential. Really. They were grown on land right outside of Charlottesville that hosted 7 presidents in its heyday, and the highfalutin flavor still shines through.

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Apple chips made with farm-fresh Virginia produce and Together We Bake chocolate chip cookies that are on a mission to make the world a better place. So munch away, it’s for a good cause.

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For the caffeine junkies (like us) Three Ships’ Adventurous coffee subscription offers two bags a month of seasonal, small-batch beans that will make even your barista jealous. Receive $10 off your first month using the code “DISCOVERY”!

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Give the gift of an unforgettable farm-to-table meal at Patowmack Farm and taste foods that were picked on the same day, straight from the farm’s fields.

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These magical macarons are exactly what you need to keep the holiday season bright this year. The only downside is they may actually be too cute to eat. Maybe.

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If your holiday foodie buddy is more of the spontaneous type, gift them this handy card. You can sip and sleep with a Stay VA gift card that can be redeemed at one of the state’s many charming bed and breakfasts, including a couple in wine country that are B&Bs with wineries on site. Yes, please!

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Probiotic fanatics, rejoice! Farmstead Ferments’ sauerkrauts, water kefir sodas, and kraut juices are made with local, seasonal produce for a gut-friendly gift your health-conscious friends will love.

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These drinkable vinegars are divine when splashed into your favorite sparkling water to create a refreshing, yet complex non-alcoholic drink. Bottoms up!

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If the foodie in your life loves farm-to-table and actually getting their hands dirty – or wet, gift them a gift card for an oyster farm tour to see how oysters are harvested on the Lynnhaven River … and if you can, be sure to reap the fruits of their labor!

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Olli Salumeria is still using the 160-year-old recipe passed down by founder Oliviero ‘Olli’ Colmignoli to make its perfectly spiced salami that’ll be the tastiest stocking stuffer for your foodie friends.

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Know someone who’d enjoy taking a walk on the wild side with one-of-a-kind whiskeys made right here in Virginia? These craft spirits are hand malted, smoked using progressive processes, and stored in bourbon barrels.

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Give a gift card to this stately bed and breakfast on the Northern Neck. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a vacation without leaving the state and its adjoining vineyard only adds to the charm of this romantic inn.

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Hit the road, Aunt Jemima. Brunch enthusiasts will adore these sophisticated syrups that are sure to make their pork belly and mid-morning cocktail all the sweeter.

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Blue Mountain Brewery’s Lights Out is the Holiday Ale that you’ve been waiting for your whole life – better buy a case or two for your favorite beer enthusiast while it’s around for the holiday season.

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If anyone on your Christmas list loves to ride bikes and eat tasty food, a gift card for Richmond Ride Food Tours makes the perfect gift. Bike through Richmond to find out what all the buzz is about with Church Hill’s food scene. Taste the most popular dishes from the neighborhood’s hottest bakeries and restaurants as you cruise.

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