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The Local Palate’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Food Lovers

By: The Local Palate

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’Tis the season to spoil the food lovers in your life (and maybe yourself, too). From the first whiff of mulled cider to the last crumb of pecan pie, this time of year is all about indulgence done right. To make your shopping easy and delicious, The Local Palate team unwrapped their favorite finds of the season and shared what’s on their own holiday wish lists.

Our Holiday Gift Guide For Food Lovers

Erin Murray: Editor-in-Chief

What I’m Gifting: Billie’s Pecans Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake

I love bringing a tasty hostess gift and then telling the host it’s just for them and to enjoy it after the festivities—Billie’s Pecans Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake makes the perfect “thank you.”

What’s On My Wish List: Bourbon Land

Edward Lee’s love letter to brown liquor, Bourbon Land.

Amanda FitzGerald: Director of Sales & Marketing

What I’m Gifting: The Local Palate Tote Bag

I’m a sucker for a good tote bag, so knowing that The Local Palate Tote Bag is a sturdy and cute one, I’m excited to gift it filled with some goodies inside.

What’s On My Wishlist: Pecan Wood Charcuterie Board

I’ve been eyeing the Pecan Wood Charcuterie Board from Murhelvic Woodworks for a while. I love the story behind their creation, which would shine under a simple cheese and charcuterie display.

Tate Jacaruso: Associate Editor

What I’m Gifting: What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking

I’m gifting Caroline Chambers’ What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking to my sisters, who have kids and busy jobs.

What’s On My Wishlist: Gourmet Saltwater Taffy

I’ve had my eye on this Gourmet Saltwater Taffy for a while now. It’s one of my favorite nostalgic treats.

Brittany Furbee: Culinary Content Manager

What I’m Gifting: Hubs Peanut Brittle

I’m gifting Hubs Peanut Brittle this year because it reminds me of the sweet treats my family and I always made around the holidays. It’s nostalgic, festive, and the perfect sweet crunch to share with friends and loved ones. Just beware—it’s so good, it’s downright addictive!

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What’s On My Wishlist: Yeti Dash and Dine Set

This holiday season, I’m committing to more organization, and where better to start than the kitchen? I can’t wait to finally replace my drawer full of mismatched containers with the Yeti Dash and Dine Set, a much-needed upgrade.

Erin Oliver: Newsletter Content Manager

What I’m Gifting: YETI 16 oz Stackable Cup

I’m gifting the YETI 16 oz Stackable Cup because I have a lot of coffee drinkers in my circle and often hear “cup cries,” as their normal to-go thermos doesn’t properly fit in their cupholder or it turns coffee cold in an instant. This stackable cup is the perfect size for their on-the-go mornings and hearty pours. Plus, colors like “Moon Dust” and “Cherry Blossom” add a little personality to their morning java.

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What’s On My Wishlist: Blanc Creatives Pro Skillet (9 In.)

Blanc Creatives Pro Skillet (9 In.) is on my wish list since I’ve recently moved into a new place and need all the kitchen supplies I can get this Christmas. And as someone who loves her time creating in the kitchen, lasting cookware that I know will get the job done is a must.

Emily Havener: Managing Editor

What I’m Gifting: Bless Your Heart: A Field Guide to All Things Southern

Landon Bryant’s book Bless Your Heart: A Field Guide to All Things Southern—as he told us in our Winter issue interview, “If you’re not Southern, you’re going to learn a lot in the book. If you are Southern, it’s just going to be hilarious the things that we have to explain.”

What’s On My Wishlist: Bourbon Smoked Spices Miniature Trial Set

Bourbon Smoked Spices Miniature Trial Set—I love spices and right now I’m really enjoying adding a hint of that smoky flavor to whatever I’m cooking when it’s cold out.

Angelique DeClercq: Art Director

What I’m Gifting: Sister’s Sauce Bloody Mary Mix

It’s a tradition in our family to celebrate just about any holiday with a Bloody Mary in hand.

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What’s On My Wishlist: Oliver Pluff & Co. Salted Caramel Ground Coffee

Oliver Pluff & Co. Salted Caramel Ground Coffee—to know me is to know how much I love coffee. I’ve tried the s’mores blend and loved it, so I’m excited to try the salted caramel next.

Amber Chase: Digital Director

What I’m Gifting: Sous Chef level Cookbook Club memberships

Both my mom and sister have recently expressed feeling burnt out in the kitchen (pun intended), so I’m gifting them Sous Chef level Cookbook Club memberships so they can get endless recipe inspiration from the digital library, a free cookbook, and subscriptions to The Local Palate magazine.

What’s On My Wishlist: 8” Echo Chef’s Knife

It’s high time I upgraded to a chef’s knife I’m proud of, and I’ve been eyeing this 8” Echo Chef’s Knife from Middleton Made knives for years.

Emilee Calametti: Assistant Digital Editor

What I’m Gifting: Billie’s Blueberry Pecan Coffee Cake

I always give my friends and family baked goods for the holidays, and you can’t go wrong with a Blueberry Pecan Coffee Cake.

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What’s On My Wishlist: Magnolia Table, Volume 2: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering

I’m a sucker for a good celebrity cookbook, and Joanna Gaines’ is a favorite of mine.

Brian LePorte: Advertising Sales Executive

What I’m Gifting: Blackjack Pitmaster Deluxe Gift Box

All of my family and friends love to grill and cook so I am definitely going to be gifting the Blackjack Pitmaster Deluxe Gift Box.

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What’s On My Wishlist: Yeti Cast Iron Skillet 12

I have been needing a new cast iron skillet for the longest time, and I can’t think of better one to wish for but the Yeti Cast Iron Skillet 12.

Mimi Zug: Advertising Sales Executive

What I’m Gifting: Banner Butter Custom Bundle

I am a big believer in quality butter! I will be gifting the Banner Butter Custom Bundle. It’s six gifts in one and can elevate any meal.

What’s On My Wishlist: Baking in the American South

I’ve been working on my baking skills for the last couple of years and would love to continue learning from the recipes and stories in Baking in the American South by Ann Byrn.