The VA Foodie Good Gift Guide: 2020 Edition
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It’s that time of year again, foodies! Fall is here, and the holidays are just around the corner. 2020 has been a rough year for a lot of small businesses, so shopping local is more important than ever. With that in mind, we’ve compiled the ultimate gifting list for the foodies in your life. So, check it out and start spreading that holiday cheer!
Spicers Mill: Bacon Salt
Two words: 👏BACON 👏SALT. This glorious concoction is perfect for the carnivore foodie in your life. The folks at Spicers Mill really hit it out of the park with their Bacon Salt. This versatile salt can be used as a topping on just about anything! It’s smokey, maple-y and it comes in 100% plastic-free packaging.
Red Root & Co: Oxymel Gift Pack
Wondering what to get for the foodie that has it all? Try this Oxymel gift pack from Red Root & Co! Oxymels are a blend of honey, apple cider vinegar, and infused with fruits, vegetables and herbs. They’re great for mixing in drinks or drizzled on a salad. This 4-pack comes with four oxymels, and a handy recipe card!
Noshy Cookies: Subscription Boxes
Who doesn’t like getting cookies in the mail? Noshy Cookies has 3, 6, and 12 month cookie subscriptions in addition to a “forever” subscription with 4 different flavor collections. Give the gift of cookies to your favorite sweetie!
Catbird Co: VaHotcha Sauces
Know a hot-head in need of a stocking stuffer? Check out VaHotcha from Catbird Co! A Virginia-grown take on sriracha, this blend of homegrown, local, and natural flavors brings the heat in a traditional hot sauce or a heat-spiked BBQ.
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Blue Ridge Area Food Bank: Give a Gift for a Loved One
2020 has been tough for many families in the Commonwealth. But you can help by donating to Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. You can give on behalf of a loved one, and you both get a special note that states a gift has been made in their name.
Greenheart Juice Shop: Bestsellers Pack
Give the gift of freshness this holiday season with Greenheart Juice Shop’s Bestsellers Pack. It’s got a little something for everyone, and it’s chock-full of vitamins and other cold-pressed goodness. And Greenheart delivers all over the NoVa and DC area, which is the real Christmas miracle!
Keep Calm & Nom Nom: RVA Restaurant Gift Card or T-Shirt
Wanna spread the love of RVA to your loved ones? Keep Calm & Nom Nom is a project that sprang up from the unfortunate impact of COVID on the restaurant industry. You can find gift cards for tons of RVA restaurants AND killer shirts featuring your fave Richmond eateries like Idle Hands, Nile, and more! All proceeds go to the restaurants ❤️
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Texas Beach Bloody Mary Mix: 3-Pack
Who doesn’t love a good brunch-time Bloody Mary? No one, that’s who. Get your favorite brunch-lover the gift of homemade cocktails with Texas Beach Bloody Mary Mix. It makes the perfect Bloody Mary, it’s robust, savory, spicy, and did we mention easy? All you need is the booze!
Cordial Coffee Co: Rotating Coffee Subscription
Know a caffeine fan who could use an upgrade for their morning cup of joe? Berryville’s Cordial Coffee is known for their expertly-roasted coffee and unique flavor profiles, and now you can spread some holiday cheer with their rotating coffee subscription! Every month features a different flavor, perfect for the coffee fan in your life.
Catoctin Creek: Cocktail Kit
There’s nothing that says “classy yet traditional Christmas gift” more than Whiskey. Kick it up a notch with a Cocktail Kit from Catoctin Creek! Every kit comes with everything you need to make a specific drink, including a recipe card. Get a head start on the NYE Party with this great gift.
Caromont Farm: Monthly Cheese Share
Know a cheese-loving foodie and searching for the perfect gift? Look no further! Caromont Farm has a new cheese share program and it’s perfect for gifting. Every month features three cheeses, and chef-inspired accoutrements. *Available for monthly pickup in the Charlottesville, Estmont and RVA area only.
Black Heath Meadery: Holiday Bundles
Mead is having a major moment right now. This honey-based alcoholic beverage is the perfect gift for the adventurous drinker in your life. Plus, Black Heath Meadery in Richmond uses honey from Virginia beekeepers to really keep it local. They will have a series of bundles during the holiday season, so keep your eyes peeled!
