{"id":9380,"date":"2024-11-26T21:05:46","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T05:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sparktoro.com\/blog\/?p=9380"},"modified":"2024-11-26T21:08:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T05:08:30","slug":"the-best-damn-food-drink-gift-guide-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sparktoro.com\/blog\/the-best-damn-food-drink-gift-guide-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Damn Food &amp; Drink Gift Guide 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Everyone\u2019s favorite food and drink gift guide is back with all-new picks! Same same, but different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SparkToroGiftGuide2024-1024x731.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SparkToroGiftGuide2024-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SparkToroGiftGuide2024-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SparkToroGiftGuide2024-768x548.png 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SparkToroGiftGuide2024-1536x1097.png 1536w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SparkToroGiftGuide2024.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the 5th anniversary of this gift guide. Same rules apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A distribution of gift options between $20-$300, with very few at the top end of that range, and plenty of affordable selections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A diverse range of products that can accommodate various palates and dietary restrictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No mass market stuff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We\u2019ve tried to focus on small businesses and diverse ownership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US &amp; Canada focused, with every option shipping to the continental US<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This time, we have a few recommendations that you can buy on Amazon or your local grocery or big box store because we realize this may be most reasonably accessible for some people. We don\u2019t repeat any recommendations, though we still stand by all our past ones. This means each gift guide offers unique value, and it\u2019s worth going back to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sparktoro.com\/blog\/the-best-damn-food-drink-gift-guide-on-the-internet-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sparktoro.com\/blog\/the-best-damn-food-drink-gift-guide-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2022<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sparktoro.com\/blog\/the-best-damn-food-drink-gift-guide-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2021<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sparktoro.com\/blog\/the-best-damn-food-drink-gift-guide-on-the-web\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2020<\/a>&nbsp;editions. Your distinguished panel of five foodie friends are back. Here\u2019s why you should trust us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amanda Natividad:&nbsp;<\/strong>VP of Marketing for SparkToro, former test kitchen cook at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/food\/la-xpm-2012-sep-06-la-dd-test-kitchen-tips-cleaning-stubborn-pots-and-pans-20120905-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Los Angeles Times<\/a>, Le Cordon Bleu graduate, and discerning consumer who dutifully notified the Wirecutter to update their infant formula pick when the manufacturer updated the ingredient list in 2018. She was also once quoted in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/food\/story\/2022-03-04\/apparently-some-of-us-do-need-hidden-veggies-cheerily-packaged-in-comfort-foods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LA Times about Totino\u2019s pizza rolls<\/a>, and that quote has nothing to do with her prior affiliation with the newspaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Geraldine DeRuiter:<\/strong>&nbsp;Author of&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everywhereist.com\/books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All Over the Place<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;and the best-selling&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everywhereist.com\/books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">If You Can\u2019t Take the Heat<\/a><\/em>, founder of Everywhereist.com, and popular creator of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.everywhereist.com\/2023\/11\/invisible-pie-labor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clear pumpkin pies<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C0CudMxPhVQ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crime-denial commentary<\/a>. During one of Amanda\u2019s recent stays at her house, she made a beautiful truffly (I think?) buttery drizzle for piping hot popcorn and you can tell that Amanda has not stopped thinking about it since. She\u2019s also married to Rand, but even if she weren\u2019t, we\u2019d be soliciting her input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Andrew Bohrer:&nbsp;<\/strong>A wonderful man whose&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestranger.com\/food-and-drink\/2023\/03\/30\/78926973\/the-last-word-the-bom-dia-at-the-doctors-office\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">food and drink opinions<\/a>&nbsp;have never steered us wrong. He\u2019s a cocktail-competition-winner, bartending legend, artist, connoisseur of all things tasteable and taste-worthy. He helped Rand put together SparkToro\u2019s inaugural list, and we\u2019ve sought his opinion every year since. Andrew not only brings an expert point of view, but he\u2019s also consumed, used or visited all of his recommendations, which means he\u2019s giving tried-and-true, thoughtful advice. He is tending bar at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdosea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Doctor\u2019s Office<\/a>&nbsp;on Cap Hill in Seattle\u2014 a 12 seat, global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and NO SHAKERS (because it would be very loud in such an intimate space). Read&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestranger.com\/food-and-drink\/2023\/03\/30\/78926973\/the-last-word-the-bom-dia-at-the-doctors-office\">The Stranger\u2019s review<\/a>, or just take a Seattle friend there for an extraordinary night of mixology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scott Heimendinger:&nbsp;<\/strong>A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@seattlefoodgeek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">second-time co-author<\/a>&nbsp;of this gift guide! He\u2019s a culinary inventor and good friend of ours. You know that sous vide cooker tucked away lovingly in your kitchen? He invented that. Yes. He is a literal inventor. Most recently, Scott founded&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/seattleultrasonics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seattle Ultrasonics<\/a>&nbsp;where he\u2019s on a mission to build a better chef\u2019s knife. Scott is always testing things in his kitchen (usually with his robot, Dr. Choppenheimer), and we\u2019ve never second-guessed his advice. He\u2019s also much better at food puns than we could ever hope to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rand Fishkin:&nbsp;<\/strong>Cofounder and CEO at SparkToro, married to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.everywhereist.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">James Beard award winning food writer<\/a>. Infamous for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.everywhereist.com\/2021\/12\/bros-restaurant-lecce-we-eat-at-the-worst-michelin-starred-restaurant-ever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">selecting<\/a>&nbsp;one terrible restaurant in Lecce, and only slightly less infamous for suggesting a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.everywhereist.com\/2022\/07\/i-tried-21-flavors-of-mountain-dew-for-some-reason\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taste test of every Mountain Dew flavor<\/a>. Rand\u2019s also a ludicrously picky eater, surprisingly passable home chef, and mostly wants all his friends to buy the people they love good, consumable things that won\u2019t clutter up their homes. Also, after the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sparktoro.com\/sparktogether\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SparkTogether 2024<\/a>&nbsp;festivities ended after 10pm, Amanda whispered that she didn\u2019t have a chance to eat and instead of throwing a bag of potato chips at her, Rand whipped up cacio e pepe from scratch and said, \u201cMeh, it\u2019s not a big deal.\u201d It was a big deal. To her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are this year\u2019s gift categories to better help you find the right gift for the right person:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Actual holiday-related items<\/strong>&nbsp;for festive friends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tools and novelties<\/strong>\u00a0for beginner and expert home cooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beautiful food-related items<\/strong>&nbsp;for hosts\/people who like beautiful things<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fridge and pantry essentials<\/strong>&nbsp;for the gourmand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nonalcoholic beverages<\/strong>&nbsp;for (almost) everyone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boozy treats<\/strong>&nbsp;for those who partake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Books<\/strong>&nbsp;for all kinds of food enthusiasts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Snacks<\/strong>&nbsp;that can be purchased a number of ways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Useful items<\/strong>&nbsp;for the eco-conscious<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And now, without further ado, the list! (in our own, respective words):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Actual Holiday-Related Items for Festive Friends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zabars.com\/hannukah-basket\/C1100K4.html\">Hanukkah Gift Baskets<\/a>&nbsp;from Zabar\u2019s<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zabars_C1100K4-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9513\" style=\"width:464px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zabars_C1100K4-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zabars_C1100K4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zabars_C1100K4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zabars_C1100K4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zabars_C1100K4.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I look up an article on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chocolatenoise.com\/best-chocolates-hanukkah-nyc\">good gelt<\/a>&nbsp;every year. I can tell you this, you often can\u2019t get decent gelt delivered after mid November. So shop as soon as possible. But if you don\u2019t want to shop around, Zabar\u2019s can take care of you. I\u2019ve sent out a couple of these gift baskets and they are overkill, but nobody complains. -Andrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12 Nights of Cocktails Advent Calendar from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/straightawaycocktails.com\/products\/12-nights-of-cocktails\">Straightaway Cocktails<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12nightsofcocktails-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9514\" style=\"width:460px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12nightsofcocktails-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12nightsofcocktails-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12nightsofcocktails-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12nightsofcocktails-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12nightsofcocktails.jpeg 1206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I struggle with gifting Advent calendars that typically have 25 days included. Towards the end of November, I\u2019m still dashing to cross the finish line of Thanksgiving. I can\u2019t even wrap my head around Christmas\/holiday shenanigans. So every year, come December 1st, I feel like the holidays have snuck up on me and I\u2019m already behind the curve with starting an Advent calendar, let alone gifting one. Fortunately, this Straightaway Cocktails calendar is only 12 days and it\u2019s only $60. It\u2019s a fun gift to help educate the aspiring home bartender, and a nice lazy treat for a more experienced one. -Amanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chefshop.com\/Chocolat-Moderne-Hanukkah-Bonbon-Selects-16-P11271.aspx\">Chocolat Moderne Hanukkah Chic\u2122 Bonbons<\/a>&nbsp;from ChefShop<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"861\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bonbons-1024x861.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9515\" style=\"width:477px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bonbons-1024x861.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bonbons-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bonbons-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bonbons-1536x1292.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bonbons.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200bFinally, some classy Hanukkah chocolates. Not that I don\u2019t love the traditional, cheap, chalky Hanukkah geld, but given that Christmas and Hanukkah start on the same day for the first time in 20 years, the Red Sea Pedestrians in your life might be feeling a little left out compared to the exceptional selections of Christmas chocolates their gentile neighbors get. -Rand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Novelties and Tools for Beginner and Expert Home Cooks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chicken Roasting Spit from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/poultree.store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PoulTree<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"834\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PoulTree-Roaster-KitchenDemo-1024x834.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9516\" style=\"width:497px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PoulTree-Roaster-KitchenDemo-1024x834.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PoulTree-Roaster-KitchenDemo-300x244.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PoulTree-Roaster-KitchenDemo-768x625.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PoulTree-Roaster-KitchenDemo.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Scott\u2019s friend started PoulTree and it is the new foodie gift I am most excited about gifting. The PoulTree is a rod that attaches to your cast iron skillet which catches all the drippings while you roast your chicken on the grill. Brilliant. -Amanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dreamfarm.com\/fluicer\/\">Fluicer<\/a>&nbsp;by Dreamfarm<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fluicer.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9518\" style=\"width:488px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fluicer.png 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fluicer-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fluicer-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fluicer-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Listen, I don\u2019t have small hands, ok? I\u2019m not some tall&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanityfair.com\/style\/2017\/09\/donald-trump-small-hands-hurricane-relief?srsltid=AfmBOopoHuk0WcX4AuKBgFjVC0I0QbZ25SP6vnhOf6poMJBSg82YmCc5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">orange freak<\/a>&nbsp;with weirdly small hands. I\u2019m a petite lady with weirdly big hands. And yet. Regular citrus squeezers really do a number on my hands and wrists, weakened from years of computer keyboard use. That\u2019s why I really like the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dreamfarm.com\/fluicer\/\">Fluicer<\/a>. Because you need to engage both hands in a lateral squeeze, it\u2019s easier on the wrists. Plus, the fold-flat style means your Fluicer will never get caught in the drawer. I really love many Dreamfarm\u2019s products, including their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dreamfarm.com\/minisupoon\/\">Mini Supoon<\/a>&nbsp;tiny spatula. The last jar of peanut butter I finished got super clean before I recycled it! -Amanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dreamfarm.com\/garject\/\">Garject<\/a>&nbsp;by Dreamfarm<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/garject.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9519\" style=\"width:500px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/garject.png 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/garject-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/garject-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/garject-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Anthony Bourdain once said, \u201cGarlic is divine. Avoid at all costs that vile spew you see rotting in oil in screwtop jars. Too lazy to peel fresh? You don\u2019t deserve to eat garlic.\u201d Well I\u2019m here to tell you YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL, MY FRIEND. You can be \u201ctoo lazy\u201d or too busy or too tired or too smart about how you use your time in the kitchen, and still enjoy fresh garlic. With the Garject, you\u2019ll have a garlic press that presses unpeeled garlic and scrapes itself clean. Just be sure to toss it into a bowl or cup of water when you\u2019re done so that by the time you\u2019re doing the dreaded post-meal cleanup, you don\u2019t have sticky garlic rind crusted onto your Garject. -Amanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/2YDhPwW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FireKylin Silicone Rice Paddle<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/firekylinricepaddle-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9520\" style=\"width:484px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/firekylinricepaddle-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/firekylinricepaddle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/firekylinricepaddle-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/firekylinricepaddle-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/firekylinricepaddle.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I never know where to put the rice paddle. I spoon some rice onto my plate then I awkwardly look around my kitchen, waiting for a spoon rest to materialize before shrugging and setting the sticky paddle down onto the counter. The FireKylin rice paddle stands on its end (no sticky mess anywhere!) and it&#8217;s made of silicone. If you or your loved one are into reducing plastic use whenever reasonably possible, this $9 rice paddle is a great gift. -Amanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ototodesign.com\/products\/baby-nessie-tea-infuser\">Baby Nessie tea infuser<\/a>&nbsp;from Ototo<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"990\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/babynessietea.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9521\" style=\"width:486px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/babynessietea.jpeg 990w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/babynessietea-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/babynessietea-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/babynessietea-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m not much of a tea drinker, so I really like using the Baby Nessie tea infuser for aromatics in my cooking. I\u2019ll add some sage, thyme, and bay leaves to it for a braised dish. Or I\u2019ll fill it up with cloves and cardamom pods for a mulled wine. -Amanda\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.com\/products\/sizzler-bottle-cap?srsltid=AfmBOopvE5dHZgHMMx7YugUlkMJVoqFEy77ad9rhsL4FI-R5V5PCSJ1e\">Sizzler bottle cap<\/a>&nbsp;from Umami Mart<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sizzler_1024x.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9522\" style=\"width:476px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sizzler_1024x.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sizzler_1024x-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sizzler_1024x-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sizzler_1024x-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I started using the sizzler at work this year and it\u2019s been so great for sodas that I used to top cocktails. I would shop around a bit, I bought mine for five dollars, but it\u2019s saved a lot of money on keeping tonic, Mexican Coke, or really any carbonated beverage fresh. -Andrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glassbottleoutlet.com\/collections\/boston-round\/bottle-size_2-oz?srsltid=AfmBOoryVVjSorUHdDAPwetP2wqziiQhGnCqdYFypV-dKHV75l3axiPD\">Boston round bottles<\/a>&nbsp;from GlassBottleOutlet<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bostonround.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9523\" style=\"width:474px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bostonround.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bostonround-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bostonround-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bostonround-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Boston rounds are normally a 2-ounce size bottle used for all kinds of things, but in my business to sample booze. These days, my buddy Neil and I exchange them when we buy expensive bottles. Frequently I find I can\u2019t taste more than 4 to 5 things at a time. But he will load me up with bottles and I will load him up with bottles and we can go back to our tasting notes when needed. They are also great for movie theaters. -Andrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bullinchinapdx.com\/products\/set-of-4-cocktail-picks?srsltid=AfmBOoqFUrOr5VMV-dMt-bQbEqUUWOdJ8Bz_7PdZJ2irYFq2rm3FVlW1\">Cocktail picks<\/a>&nbsp;from Bull in China<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cocktailpicks-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9524\" style=\"width:495px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cocktailpicks-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cocktailpicks-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cocktailpicks-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cocktailpicks-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cocktailpicks-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>By now, you probably have a nice cocktail glass, but you might still be putting your 50-cent-apiece-cherries on a bamboo splinter-filled cocktail pick. Don\u2019t do that. You deserve some metal pics. You are an adult who can clean them when you are done. Your friends are adults and won\u2019t throw them in the trash. Let\u2019s step it up. -Andrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beautiful Food-Related Items for Hosts\/People Who Like Beautiful Things<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gold-rimmed Nick and Nora glasses from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cocktailkingdom.com\/products\/nick-and-nora-glass-gold-trim-5oz-150ml-6-pack\">Cocktail Kingdom<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/goldnickandnora-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9526\" style=\"width:498px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/goldnickandnora-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/goldnickandnora-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/goldnickandnora-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/goldnickandnora-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/goldnickandnora-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/goldnickandnora.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Andrew recommended a sour glass from Cocktail Kingdom in our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sparktoro.com\/blog\/the-best-damn-food-drink-gift-guide-2022\/\">2022 guide<\/a>. Since then, Cocktail Kingdom has become my go-to for glassware that lasts. For years, I had wanted Nick and Nora glasses (but I\u2019m running out of cabinet space!). Finally, I made the leap with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sparktoro.com\/blog\/the-best-damn-food-drink-gift-guide-2022\/\">these gold-rimmed ones<\/a>. Anytime I\u2019ve seen copper or gold-rimmed glasses from stores like Williams Sonoma or Crate &amp; Barrel, the wash instructions are strictly hand-only. But because Cocktail Kingdom\u2019s glasses are designed for commercial use, they are dishwasher safe. And at $40 for the 6-pack, it\u2019s a fantastic deal. -Amanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassybaby.com\/products\/propose-a-toast\">Glassware<\/a>&nbsp;by Glassybaby<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"858\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/glassybaby-1024x858.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9527\" style=\"width:496px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/glassybaby-1024x858.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/glassybaby-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/glassybaby-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/glassybaby-1536x1288.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/glassybaby.jpg 1966w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You could gift the experience of taking your loved one to a glassblowing class. Or you could just buy hand-blown glass from the experts. Glassybaby is a Berkeley-based shop that offers classes and gorgeous houseware. Since everything is made by hand, no two items are exactly the same. -Amanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quince.com\/home\/organic-airy-gauze-placemats-set-of-4\">Airy gauze placemats<\/a>&nbsp;from Quince<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"823\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/quincemat-823x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9528\" style=\"width:482px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/quincemat-823x1024.jpg 823w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/quincemat-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/quincemat-768x956.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/quincemat.jpg 1070w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For ages, I swore by wipeable placements. Spray and scrub, good to go. But life with a couple of kids makes even wipedowns inconvenient. These placements from Quince are machine washable and made from eco-friendly organic cotton. I bought more than I need and I toss \u2018em in the wash anytime there\u2019s an unfortunate spill. -Amanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Textiles from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockshoptextiles.com\/\">Block Shop<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/blockshoptextiles-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9529\" style=\"width:498px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/blockshoptextiles-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/blockshoptextiles-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/blockshoptextiles-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/blockshoptextiles-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/blockshoptextiles-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Friends, are you still using an old t-shirt or a soggy newspaper as a napkin? Are your placemats just cut up pieces of a child\u2019s raincoat? Then it might be time for you to fancy up your tablescape. Fortunately, Block Shop Textiles has you covered with a collection of handmade, ethically-sourced napkins, placemats, and tablecloths in an array of vibrant colors and prints. The quality is amazing, the customer service is incredible (I accidentally sent a shipment to the wrong address and they helped me even though it was my mistake) and the products are so, so pretty. -Geraldine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ceramics from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forestceramic.com\/pages\/visit\">Forest Ceramic Company<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/foresceramic-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9530\" style=\"width:468px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/foresceramic-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/foresceramic-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/foresceramic-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/foresceramic-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/foresceramic.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the best parts about growing older is that you unabashedly start liking old lady things, like licorice and pottery (the downside: osteoporosis). But anyway, this is about pottery. Forest Ceramic Company makes some of the most lovely tumblers and mugs I\u2019ve ever seen, in vivid rainbow hues. They\u2019re made locally here in Washington, and they\u2019re a small operation, so order soon in order to ensure delivery by Christmas. -Geraldine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cocoalovesgrey.com\/collections\/all\/food\">Earrings<\/a>&nbsp;from Cocoa Loves Grey<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cocoalovesgrey-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9531\" style=\"width:464px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cocoalovesgrey-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cocoalovesgrey-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cocoalovesgrey-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cocoalovesgrey.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Look, we could all use some damn whimsy and these food-themed earrings by Cocoa Loves Grey are whimsical AF (I have the radish ones, myself). They\u2019re lightweight acrylic, so they won\u2019t weigh you down, and they\u2019re so damn cute. -Geraldine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyosteel.jp\/en\/collections\/toyosteel\/products\/y-350-b\">TOYO<\/a>&nbsp;storage boxes<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/toyosteel-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9532\" style=\"width:468px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/toyosteel-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/toyosteel-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/toyosteel-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/toyosteel-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/toyosteel.jpeg 1122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I hate clutter, but life demands stuff. TOYO Steel is a Japanese heritage brand. Their boxes are well-built and beautifully enameled, yet somehow still wildly affordable. And they look just as at-home organizing gizmos in your kitchen as they do storing tools in the garage. -Scott<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Utopia-Cotton-Mops-Pack-Multi-Purpose\/dp\/B07XFFQ7BC\/ref=sr_1_5_pp?crid=1P1XQ14WL5ZJB&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uF6QQ-OGF_j7LnCrG5jL0TUgUz3loGvGxBLaY-i3rR34tMP82wxrhneFkJ9uZeJUomfKoJdtMvq8fxOXSiqLGqv_zHjeDrhcZLmCltGbtoNisaeYk-pLNZ5QDG86vEDz1J48v8HY2oBU6CCp1LQ0MAUh1hKPtmx42VomUgSeznUGNWCVXuUHKxkH9XxO3PJ8iLvbcJIGWnlYnpkw6acXboNXWXWrcA1tBCaEoQEgbORpZ05zCYI1ofJmUiCX9kW1feRyW7BihywcXvgARTz824sYDeTeZ-wgklbKTwLPWfs.I0vIc64lEafZ5j7on71QtP66bxBtxV1Br4l_Xg9aZWI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=bar%2Bmops&amp;qid=1731372101&amp;sprefix=bar%2Bmop%2Caps%2C286&amp;sr=8-5&amp;th=1\">Non-white bar mops<\/a>&nbsp;from Utopia Towels<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/graytowels-969x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9533\" style=\"width:456px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/graytowels-969x1024.jpg 969w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/graytowels-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/graytowels-768x812.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/graytowels.jpg 1419w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Perhaps not everyone will share my OCD-affinity for this pick, but this year we switched from regular white kitchen towels to dark gray bar mops and, my goodness, it classed up the joint. White towels show stains; colored kitchen towels elegantly conceal your messes while saying to the world, \u201cI\u2019m the type of person who matches my kitchen towels to my countertop color. Witness me.\u201d -Scott<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fridge and Pantry Essentials for the Gourmand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodnessfresh.com\/product-page\/honey-local-dos-manos\">Dos Manos<\/a>&nbsp;Honey<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"879\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dosmanoshoney-1024x879.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9534\" style=\"width:488px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dosmanoshoney-1024x879.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dosmanoshoney-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dosmanoshoney-768x659.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dosmanoshoney-1536x1319.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dosmanoshoney.jpg 1824w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I took a seminar from Noel earlier this year. I liked the guy quite a lot, and not just because he used to sell wine and Mezcal for a living. I really appreciate it his point of view on the way in which bees are tied to humans, that the hive not the bee is the organism,&nbsp; and how to just bother them as little as possible. You might not be able to find his honey specifically, But it\u2019s always valuable to take the time to seek out some real honey from real beekeepers. I always like to bring a bottle home from all of my travels. -Andrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsincheesemart.com\/products\/wisconsin-sampler-cheese-gift-basket?srsltid=AfmBOorOXk9nJfXGHWg5RaTsxZdC0lT-3pV2U32lVafEmZZAyNLbjLm2\">Wisconsin Sampler Cheese Gift Basket<\/a>&nbsp;from Wisconsin Cheese Mart<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/wisconsin-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9535\" style=\"width:493px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/wisconsin-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/wisconsin-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/wisconsin-768x615.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/wisconsin-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/wisconsin.jpg 1622w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I once spent Christmas with real life actual Wisconsinites. They never complained about the weather and they always cleaned their plates. I ordered a box of sampler cheese from their homeland, a little bit so that they could reminisce, but mostly so they could do what everybody wants to do with their food: share and explain it. -Andrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spice blends from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diasporaco.com\/collections\/all?srsltid=AfmBOorf18zA9Md_Pze0w1NnfuODuJP1TMm2xrigJL2yG4-8e_UX5oi6\">Diaspora<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Garam_Masala_Tin_Full_Bleed_Photo_072524_Diaspora_MelatiCitrawireja_300ppi_800x800.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9536\" style=\"width:492px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Garam_Masala_Tin_Full_Bleed_Photo_072524_Diaspora_MelatiCitrawireja_300ppi_800x800.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Garam_Masala_Tin_Full_Bleed_Photo_072524_Diaspora_MelatiCitrawireja_300ppi_800x800-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Garam_Masala_Tin_Full_Bleed_Photo_072524_Diaspora_MelatiCitrawireja_300ppi_800x800-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Garam_Masala_Tin_Full_Bleed_Photo_072524_Diaspora_MelatiCitrawireja_300ppi_800x800-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I like the name of this company as much as anything. I think it\u2019s important to take back the history of spice and give it to the people who originally cultivated them. Buy spices and smaller amounts less often and share them with your friends for freshness. You\u2019ll find that you need less and your food is better. -Andrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/delaurenti.com\/store\/search.asp?keyword=butter*\">Gourmet butter<\/a>&nbsp;from DeLaurenti<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/butterfam-1024x444.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9537\" style=\"width:752px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/butterfam-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/butterfam-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/butterfam-768x333.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/butterfam-1536x666.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/butterfam-2048x888.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Grocery-brand butter is sweet and reliable, sure. But have you ever had a butter love affair? A butter you couldn\u2019t stop thinking about all day at work? A butter that whispers salty French nothings to your toast, or envelops your pasta in a sinful creaminess? Here are some BILFs (butters I like to feed myself):&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/delaurenti.com\/payson-breton-butter-250g-041229011255-29301\/\">Payson Breton<\/a>&nbsp;(French),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/delaurenti.com\/delitia-parmigiano-reggiano-butter-250g-809286656129-34051\/\">Delitia butter of Parma<\/a>&nbsp;(Italian),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/delaurenti.com\/plugra-unsalted-butter-8oz-015700213100-28405\/\">Plugra<\/a>&nbsp;(an American butter with a European accent),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/delaurenti.com\/les-pres-sale-butter-88oz-853832005046-50045\/\">Les Pres Sale<\/a>&nbsp;(Belgian),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/delaurenti.com\/beurre-baratte-isigny-10-50-1113000554876-72648\/\">Isigny Beurre de Baratte<\/a>&nbsp;(French and full of crystals). -Scott<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rainbowtomatoesgarden.com\/\">Rainbow Tomatoes Garden<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/rainbowtomatoes-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9538\" style=\"width:486px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/rainbowtomatoes-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/rainbowtomatoes-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/rainbowtomatoes-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/rainbowtomatoes-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/rainbowtomatoes-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/rainbowtomatoes.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our friend (and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/glowforge.com\/\">Glowforge<\/a>&nbsp;founder &amp; CEO) Dan Shapiro swears by this delightful, homey, online farm stand. They manually calculate shipping, but he swears the products are worth it! I\u2019m curious about all the food products, especially the tinned fish. -Rand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nonalcoholic Beverages for (Almost) Everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sujaorganic.com\/\">Fresh pressed juice<\/a>&nbsp;by Suja<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1008\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/suja-1024x1008.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9540\" style=\"width:481px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/suja-1024x1008.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/suja-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/suja-768x756.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/suja.jpg 1150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can buy Suja\u2019s fresh juices and shots at your local grocery store (or maybe even Target). You can also purchase online for orders you need to ship. These make for nice treats for your loved ones who are trying to make healthier drink choices, or for care packages for folks recovering from the latest cold season illness. -Amanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sparkling mood-boosting drinks from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/takearecess.com\/\">Recess<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/recessfam-1024x564.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9541\" style=\"width:677px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/recessfam-1024x564.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/recessfam-300x165.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/recessfam-768x423.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/recessfam-1536x845.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/recessfam.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These canned and powdered drinks from Recess have adaptogens which can help relax and improve your mood. Classic canned Recess has hemp and adaptogens. Recess Mood contains no hemp but has magnesium and adaptogens. Recess Mood Powders are also hemp-free but have magnesium, adaptogens and electrolytes. They also have zero proof mocktails in flavors like paloma, margarita, mule, and more. Their canned drinks are one of my faves to pop open after a long work day.&nbsp; -Amanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drinkthepathfinder.com\/products\/pathfinder-hemp-root\">Non-alcoholic spirits<\/a>&nbsp;from Pathfinder<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"491\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pathfinder.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pathfinder.jpeg 491w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pathfinder-300x274.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>My wife and I haven\u2019t gone NA, just less-A. But I still crave the sweet, acidic bite of tonic balanced with bitter, herbaceous notes of an amaro. Pathfinder fills that void as well or better than any of the other NA spirits we\u2019ve tried. -Scott<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boozy Treats for Those Who Partake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/olesmoky.com\/products\/salty-watermelon-whiskey\">Salty Watermelon Whiskey<\/a>&nbsp;from Ole Smoky<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"245\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/olesmokysaltywatermelon.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/olesmokysaltywatermelon.jpeg 245w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/olesmokysaltywatermelon-145x300.jpeg 145w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is a party favorite. I first saw Ole Smoky\u2019s watermelon whiskey at the grocery store when it was on sale for $20. It needs very little to be exciting. I\u2019ve added a dash of bitters for a watermelon old fashioned. I\u2019ve also served it with fresh lime juice topped off with a few glugs of lime sparkling water. Most recently, I added an ounce of fresh grapefruit juice and a splash of grapefruit Spindrift, and my happy hour guests loved it. I\u2019m not a bartender though, and I\u2019m sure Andrew is cringing. Don\u2019t worry, I will not let him end our friendship. -Amanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pinot Noir from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/meiomi.com\/products\/2022-meiomi-pinot-noir-california\">Meiomi<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1009\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/meiomi-1024x1009.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9544\" style=\"width:509px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/meiomi-1024x1009.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/meiomi-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/meiomi-768x757.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/meiomi.jpg 1106w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>My aunt-in-law (is that a thing?) served this at our last family gathering and it was a hit across generations. It\u2019s sweet, smooth, slightly oaky, and super easy to drink. If you feel compelled to bring a bottle of wine to a party and you don\u2019t know what kind to buy, this will be a crowd pleaser. -Amanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpenz.com\/producer-henriques.html\">Madeira and port<\/a>&nbsp;from Haus Alpenz<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/madeira-1024x568.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9545\" style=\"width:761px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/madeira-1024x568.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/madeira-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/madeira-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/madeira-1536x852.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/madeira.jpg 1976w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t really buy high-quality Madeira at a grocery store. However, high-quality Madeira and Port is accessible to pretty much anybody from my mother who just wants to watch BBC dramas on PBS to full-sleeved tattooed, Gen Z kids who can sip it while scrolling through TikTok with their other hand. It\u2019s a great gift to give because hardly anybody will want to spend as much as they should to get a good bottle, but $50 will get you something out of this world. Pro tip, even though it doesn\u2019t really go bad after it\u2019s opened, the best move from Madeira is to throw the cork away and finish the bottle with friends. -Andrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/picklebitters.com\/\">Pickle Barrel Bitters<\/a>&nbsp;from Patino\u2019s<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/patinopickle-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9546\" style=\"width:500px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/patinopickle-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/patinopickle-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/patinopickle-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/patinopickle-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/patinopickle.jpeg 1290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Chris Patino was a kindly man, quiet and generous, but only loud in his jacket fashion. He did a lot for the cocktail community and one thing that he pulled off as he was heading out the door was making pickle bitters. It tastes and smells like pickles, and they\u2019re a little bit bitter. Use them in anything from a martini to a bloody Mary. Maybe add a touch of savory to a Manhattan or a Tom Collins. You can\u2019t go wrong. Everyone misses you, Chris. -Andrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Books for All Kinds of Food Enthusiasts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bodega-Bakes-Recipes-Inspired-Cookbook\/dp\/1454952377\">Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store<\/a>&nbsp;by Paola Velez<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bodegabakes-824x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9547\" style=\"width:478px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bodegabakes-824x1024.jpg 824w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bodegabakes-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bodegabakes-768x954.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bodegabakes.jpg 1207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Longtime fans of Paola Velez will know her as the James Beard Award nominated pastry chef and activist behind Bakers Against Racism or her pop-up donut shop Do\u00f1a Dona (oh, and she\u2019s an absolute delight on Instagram). The good news: her long-awaited pastry cookbook \u2013 Bodega Bakes is finally out. The recipes are inspired by her Dominican heritage and the treats found in local bodegas for a result that is something quintessentially and beautifully New York City.&nbsp;-Geraldine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/635405\/the-bartenders-pantry-by-jim-meehan-and-bart-sasso-with-emma-janzen\/\">The Bartender\u2019s Pantry<\/a>&nbsp;by Jim Meehan and Bart Sasso<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bartenderspantry-852x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9548\" style=\"width:478px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bartenderspantry-852x1024.jpg 852w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bartenderspantry-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bartenderspantry-768x923.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bartenderspantry-1279x1536.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bartenderspantry-1705x2048.jpg 1705w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bartenderspantry.jpg 1996w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Jim is a buddy from way back. You might\u2019ve heard of him, he made PDT in New York famous and he is responsible for why people call fancy bars \u201cspeakeasies.\u201c But let\u2019s forgive him for that. In his third book, he and Emma Janzen write about how to make home ingredients for cocktails, what actually matters, and the ethics of those ingredients. It is a delightful read and has a lot for anybody interested in a fancy drink alcoholic or otherwise. -Andrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Books and Seattle-made products from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/booklarder.com\/\">Book Larder<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/booklarder.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9549\" style=\"width:485px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/booklarder.jpeg 1023w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/booklarder-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/booklarder-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/booklarder-768x769.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I did an event with The Book Larder a month ago. I was embarrassed because I hadn\u2019t been in before. I was really impressed that everybody there was so fluent in food and restaurants. Everybody knew all of the books coming out, which classics to recommend who would want what, the level of knowledge at the shop and professionalism was truly amazing. Swing by if you\u2019re in Seattle, but you can also order online. -Andrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cherrybombe.com\/\">Cherry Bombe Magazine<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cherrybombeabi-843x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9550\" style=\"width:529px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cherrybombeabi-843x1024.jpeg 843w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cherrybombeabi-247x300.jpeg 247w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cherrybombeabi-768x933.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cherrybombeabi.jpeg 1054w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This real, physical, printed(!) magazine is dedicated to supporting women in the world of food and drink. Imagine that: supporting women. The world could use some Bombesquad spirit now more than ever. -Scott<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snacks That Can Be Purchased a Number of Ways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colorful mini jelly cups from your local Asian grocery store<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/minijellycup.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9551\" style=\"width:448px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/minijellycup.jpg 840w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/minijellycup-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/minijellycup-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/minijellycup-768x772.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This recommendation is a relic from my childhood. (Fellow Asian kids, raise your hands!) My mom used to buy a big tub of these mini jelly cups and many of my summers were spent slurping cold jelly from these cups. (Pink was my favorite flavor.) You can buy any brand from your local Asian grocery store, but I like the assorted ones from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sayweee.com\/en\/product\/Assorted-Mini-Fruit-Jelly-Cup\/2121721?trace_id=e114dde7-82cb-4bae-baa2-ff3da4d2ee5a\">Golden Boy<\/a>\u00a0and the lychee ones from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.islandpacificmarket.com\/shop\/grocery_dry\/condiments\/gelatin_pudding_pie_fillin\/sun_wave_lychee_jelly_1500_gm\/p\/1564405684711561286\">Sun Wave<\/a>. Chill and serve them at your next party, or toss &#8217;em into foodie gift baskets for some extra flair. -Amanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Veggie chips to trick your picky eaters<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/veggiechips-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9552\" style=\"width:432px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/veggiechips-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/veggiechips-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/veggiechips-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/veggiechips-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/veggiechips.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now I\u2019m just suggesting a grocery list for you. I have found that one (sometimes) helpful way to get your child to expand their palate is to \u201crebrand\u201d foods for them. Air fried sweet potatoes can become \u201chomemade french fries,\u201d and seared scallops can be \u201cum, kind of like octopus, don\u2019t worry about it,\u201d to your octopus-loving picky eater (who somehow cannot be tricked into eating dino nuggets). Next up:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Three-Colour-Radish-Crispy-Holiday-Delicious\/dp\/B0CN1LDWKJ\/ref=sr_1_16?crid=1I3E1JLMHWIOV&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7mAh5I4DwxYoE2wmqya2q06piJ08Nnp6LB8l5NqEgICFygWOyJ4YrXUMWu6SLZBEADyCkiBV9eCBwEb4YJ80gCPTT1STm2CU7EapHaCdJXkOgtSLFDcB1LtpeWkexPAtlqZqXWtOLXVHaD9Gh8Na5VyPE8M0ngi61-OVwkxVaSU0GOgu10hltA8_Q4jIbUzmzeL5Hg691Hgi4YIi_WpQWSWbZeffOg_MkVsHiY21Z_SQYz8oO8xMhtliNI9dL48mfmXmnywVm_3swWbjFVauzMFejWoyJthAROOiMMmbM3g.YVx6e_WhtVFq-YQNQZMjDQT2Xfm8wITXLvU8OSimdQQ&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=holiday+vegetable+chips&amp;qid=1732659116&amp;sprefix=holiday+vegetable+chip%2Caps%2C179&amp;sr=8-16\">radish and carrot chips<\/a>&nbsp;which we shall call \u201cSanta Claus Chips.\u201d -Amanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tienda.com\/products\/alicante-turron-candy-el-lobo-tr-05\">Alicante Turr\u00f3n Candy by El Lobo<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/alicanteturron-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9553\" style=\"width:462px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/alicanteturron-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/alicanteturron-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/alicanteturron-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/alicanteturron-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/alicanteturron.jpeg 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When my mom hosts small parties, she likes to serve this almond and honey brittle. They\u2019re not quite as difficult to eat as you might think, and the papery texture is quite nice with the sweet honey. Add some to a pretty plate and leave it on the coffee table for friends! -Amanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bjornqorn.com\/\">Popcorn<\/a>&nbsp;from BjornQorn<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bjornqorn-website-product-imgs-3oz-classic_1000x.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9554\" style=\"width:458px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bjornqorn-website-product-imgs-3oz-classic_1000x.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bjornqorn-website-product-imgs-3oz-classic_1000x-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bjornqorn-website-product-imgs-3oz-classic_1000x-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bjornqorn-website-product-imgs-3oz-classic_1000x-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One time, Rand bought me what was essentially a trashbag full of stale popcorn from the grocery store. It wasn\u2019t very good. I ate the entire thing. And while this doesn\u2019t make me seem like a discerning snacker, the truth is that while I will eat any popcorn BjornQorn is particularly special stuff \u2013 the flavors are rich and amazing (truffle is my favorite, don\u2019t @ me), and you can even assemble your own custom box. IWhile it seems bonkers to eat a food that will necessitate needing to floss IMMEDIATELY after, this is my absolute favorite snack. (Please note: it does not come in garbage bag sizes.)&nbsp; -Geraldine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful Items for the Eco-Conscious<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07G376745\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1\">Reusable Paper Towels<\/a>&nbsp;by mioeco<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1017\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/reusablepapertowels-1017x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9555\" style=\"width:471px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/reusablepapertowels-1017x1024.jpg 1017w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/reusablepapertowels-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/reusablepapertowels-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/reusablepapertowels-768x773.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/reusablepapertowels.jpg 1490w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In my house, we used to use a lot of paper towels. To dry produce, scrub countertops, absorb spills, clean upholstery, and more. I knew it was awful. But eventually, I found my way to these washable paper towels. The stiff waffle weave offers a bit of texture which is nice for scrubbing at countertop stains or rubbing peanut butter out of the couch. -Amanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0BHYWDHFN\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1\">Countertop Compost Bin<\/a>&nbsp;from Art Secret<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/compostbim-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9556\" style=\"width:464px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/compostbim-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/compostbim-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/compostbim-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/compostbim-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/compostbim.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We all know about your dirty little secret. The plastic bin of decaying food under your sink that you affectionately refer to as \u201cthe compost bin\u201d. (Wait, what did you think I was talking about?) If you are looking for an upgrade, this little number is easy-to-clean and so stylish that you won\u2019t even mind having it on the counter. We\u2019ve had ours for over a year, and it still looks new, and smells never escape.&nbsp; -Geraldine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frozen meats from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forceofnature.com\/\">Force of Nature<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/venison.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9557\" style=\"width:460px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/venison.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/venison-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.sparktoro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/venison-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Rand cooks for me almost every week. I know that he does it because he wants to do it, but he also spends too much time and money doing it. So a couple of times a year I send him a gift certificate to Force of Nature. If it\u2019s not wine, the most expensive thing on the dinner table is frequently protein that comes from an animal. If you\u2019re a frequent dinner guest, it\u2019s a good gift to give. -Andrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there you have it. A pretty darn comprehensive and affordable guide. Buy consciously and generously. Drink well, eat better, and drive safe. Happy holidays, everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Your friends at SparkToro, and your friends of SparkToro friends<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone\u2019s favorite food and drink gift guide is back with all-new picks! Same same, but different. It\u2019s the 5th anniversary of this gift guide. 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