holiday gifts for foodies

It’s that time of year again and shopping for your cherished foodie lover shouldn’t be a task. Here are some delicious ideas that will do the trick. Seductive, affordable, and ready for delivery. Happy Shopping, Terry

Vosges Haute Chocolate: Couture Cocoa Gift Box – $55
A signature line of Couture Cocoas, packaged in a rich purple gift set box and tied with a grosgrain ribbon

Red Envelope: Personalized Modern Ginger Bread House – $70
Every
bit as edible as the original, this isn’t your grandma’s gingerbread
house. We gave the classic holiday treat a mid-century makeover,
complete with garage and rock garden. A unique gift and sure-fire
conversation piece, it comes assembled and ready to enjoy.


Saks 5th Avenue: Wine Enthusiast: Wine Master 2008 – $40
Pocket-size
electronic talking wine master features a sleek, slim design, easy
control panel and over 10,000 wine and spirit reviews, ratings and
suggested retail prices.
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Saks 5th Avenue: Peter Luger Steak Gift Set – $299
The ultimate steak gift set, exclusively at Saks.  What The New York Times calls “the best steaks in America.”

Victoria Taylor Gourmet: Australian Flake Sea Salt 4-Pack – $48.20
An all time favorite, this
salt is a beautiful light pink color and has a delicate texture that
comes from the fluffy crystals that are reminiscent of snowflakes. The
taste is clean and light.

Marx Foods: Ritrovo’s Balsamic Collection, 3 bottles – $108.25
This collection of fine balsamic vinegar includes aged balsamic, spicy aged balsamic, and balsamic apple vinegar.

Marx Foods: Lobster Herb and Creme Shaped Ravioli – $121
As fun as they are delicious, heart shaped ravioli are perfect for Valentine’s Day, romantic dinners or just as a way to spice up a meal on an ordinary day. Only sold in bulk $18.45 per lb. x 5 lbs. Visit the site for a complete list of artisinal pastas.

La Cense: Prime Rib Roast – $99
Roasts that Rock! There’s only one thing better than the aroma of a slow-cooked or grilled roast: the first bite. Indulge in the true beef flavor of grass-fed La Cense roasts and make every dinner special.
It’s bursting with the full, mellow flavor that makes our grass-fed
Prime Rib a favorite among beef aficionados.

Gourmet Food Store: Winter Black French Truffles – $106 1oz
Winter Black truffles are harvested in the wintertime in the forests of
the Perigord and Lot regions of France. French black truffles are
wildly popular, nicknamed “the black diamond” for their rarity and
dazzling flavor. They are designated “brushed” which literally means
they have been carefully cleaned and brushed, and are ready to use.
Shave over pastas; aromatize chicken and meat dishes, winter soup or
even scrambled eggs. They are preserved in their own brine or juice,
which can be used for sauces or broths.

Saks 5th Avenue: Nambe Kissing Salt & Pepper Shakers – $79
Created by famous designer Karim Rashid, these award-winning shakers are a museum piece for your dinner table.

Crate & Barrel: Margarita Rimming Salt -$7
A combination like no other, this sensational seasoning mixes coarse
salt and the kick of natural citrus. Our margarita salt is the perfect
tangy blend for the ultimate in cocktail refreshment.

Saks 5th Avenue: Sweet Spice Kit – $42
Easy-to-use
pre-measured packets of organic spices essential for making sweets or
chai, including allspice, anise seed, cardamom, korintje cinnamon,
cloves and nutmeg. There are other variation on the Spice Kit if you are all set with Sweetness.

Vosges Haute Chocolate: Exotic Caramel Collection – $74
Now this is the collection for the thrill seeker locked inside the
purist’s soul, the pragmatically adventurous if you will. For inside,
pure and butter-soft-classic caramel, trustworthy and reliable, flirts
with its inner wild child.

Crate & Barrel: Tupelo Honey Spoons – $10
Stir the sweet, nutritious goodness of Tupelo honey into your tea or other hot beverage with these hand-made lollipop “spoons.”

Chocolat Moderne: Exotic Hot Chocolate: Come to the Cocoa Casbah – $18
With a choice of aromas spanning the Mediterranean and Orient,
you’ll be whisked away in new directions of hot chocolate enjoyment.

Intentional Chocolate; Chocolate Caramel – $16
English caramel covered with pure Hawaiian dark chocolate infused with the spiritual energy of experienced meditators, personally trained with the Dalai Lama. Call it a thought, a prayer, or a blessing, intention is the expression of purpose and the direction of source energy within all of us. Six scrumptious squares of English caramel and Hawaiian chocolate delight make a meaningful — and much appreciated gift.