Gift Guide

10 Edible Gifts for Food Lovers

Because the only thing gastronomes love better than food is really, really special food.
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    Dandelion Chocolate Wrapped Gift Set

    Our favorite chocolate bars of the moment look stunning in their gold wrappers. But what makes them great gifts is the stunningly rich and complex flavors. $30, Dandelion Chocolate

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    Leaves and Flowers Turmeric Wellness Tea

    Give the gift of total relaxation with this antioxidant-rich turmeric tea fragrant with rosemary, ginger, and both lemon and orange peels. $35 for a 3-ounce canister, Quitokeeto

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    Corvus Coffee Gift Box and Single-Origin Coffee Subscription

    You have two options from Denver's Corvus Coffee Roasters: a gift box that includes a mug (with saucer/lid) and a bag of beans, or a single-origin coffee subscription. (If it helps you decide, know that the subscription service exists to support farmers by offering coffee lots that are too small to be sold through the typical retail market.) From $17, Corvus Coffee Roasters

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    V Smiley Preserves Honey-Sweetened Jam Bundle

    Vermont's V Smiley distinctive jams—in flavors like tomato-bulgarian chile-peach and orange-date-coffee—are sweetened with honey and contain zero refined sugar or added pectin. From $21, V Smiley Preserves

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    Murray’s Cheese and West Loop Salumi “The Dopeness” Gift Box

    The best cheese shop in New York City and the best charcuterie company in Chicago join forces for an exclusive holiday gift that combines the big and bold flavors of both cities. This spread includes Berkshire Barolo wine salami and fresh fennel pollen Finocchiona, wedge of butterscotchy Challerhocker and tangy Prairie Breeze Cheddar, and a box of Hayden Flour Mills grain crackers. $110, email info@murrayscheese.com and request "The Dopeness"

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    Epicurious Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay

    For Epi's first ever foray into wine making, we went with a dry, crisp, barely-oaked chardonnay that's rounded out with just a touch of chenin blanc, and a cabernet sauvignon that's fruity without being sweet. Meant for people who love to cook, these wines work just as well in a pan sauce as they do in a glass. $16, Epicurious Wine

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    The Kombucha Shop Kombucha Brewing Kit

    The still-hip drink is now easier than ever to make at home. This kit comes with a gallon jar, organic Rishi tea, organic sugar, the kombucha starter, and step-by-step instructions. All you need is a hipster friend who's really into the kombucha lifestyle. $54, The Kombucha Shop

  • Everyone could use a little Zen. And if that Zen comes with nine individuallywrapped chocolates that are formulated...
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    ZenBunni Rainbow Pack Assorted Biodynamic Chocolates

    Everyone could use a little Zen. And if that Zen comes with nine individually-wrapped (and uniquely-flavored) chocolates that are formulated using ingredients that, uh, enhance prescribed healing properties? And packaging emblazoned with archaic yet poignant affirmations? Cool. $30, ZenBunni Chocolate Shop

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