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Healthy Christmas Gifts

November 14, 2016
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For the chef and foodie in your family, any of these fun Christmas gifts will be a hit. Instead of giving just appliances or tools for the kitchen, these gifts are artisanal and made by people and companies who love food just as much as the person receiving the gift. From oil and vinegar sets to build-your-own hot sauce, these gifts will keep on giving throughout the year. For more gifts for the cook in your family, check out the best artisanal food gifts of 2016.
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Mouth Healthy Holiday Tasters

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Between the jar of Big Spoon Roasters Ginger Almond Nut Butter and the Allgood Provisions roasted pistachios, we're not sure where to start with this snack-packed gift bag. Each item comes individually wrapped, making the reveal process that much more exciting. Our favorite might be the roasted pumpkin seeds, but we couldn't keep our hands off all the treats.

$74, mouth.com

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Gaea Black and White Gift Set

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A celebration of Greek cuisine, this hand-painted set is the ideal choice for food lovers. High-quality olive oil and vinegar are included, and they're perfect for creating a superior homemade salad dressing. You can also enjoy them in the simplest of forms, by drizzling of fresh, crusty bread. 

$30, gaeaus.com

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Round Pond Estate Mini 4-Bottle Oil Gift Set

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An all-purpose present, everyone appreciates a good oil and vinegar combo. This world-class set includes interesting oil flavors like Meyer Lemon and Italian Varietal, and red wine vinegars like Cabernet and Sangiovese Blend. 

$38, shop.roundpond.com

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Mouth Holiday Sweet & Savory Fix Bite

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Say hello to the ultimate crowd-pleasing gift. Piled high with candied pecans, peppermint sticks, chocolate bars, and caramels, there is no shortage of sweet-tooth fixings in this gift bag. On top of all the delectable treats, there's also some savory additions, like cheese coins and pistachio nuts. Take the stress out of picking out a gift that you're not sure if the recipient will enjoy, and opt for this fuss-free, all-in-one goodie bag.

$63, mouth.com

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Kusmi Russian Tea Gift Set

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These assorted mini tins of Russian teas can warm up hosts and guests alike with their interesting flavors. Teas like St. Petersburg (hints of caramel and fruit) and Anastasia (blend of lemon and orange blossom) make this set a great gift that will delight tea lovers. 

$33, kusmitea.com

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Tea Forté Warming Joy Petite Tea Tree

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Tea is a classic holiday gift, but that doesn't mean it has to be ho-hum, or worse, boring. Tea Forté's petite tea trees make a perfect gift, and they're even better when combined with a beautiful mug and tea towel. The Warming Joy Petite Tea Tree features four handcrafted infusers, which imparts flavors of Raspberry Ganache, Rum Raisin Biscotti, Spiced Ginger Plum, and Winter Chai.

$8, teaforte.com

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Scrappy's Classic Bitters Sampler

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Perfect for hosts who are constantly whipping out drinks, Scrappy's Classic Bitters Sampler will be appreciated for its quality and variety. With flavors like orange, aromatic, orleans, and celery, there's something for everyone. 

$25, awesomedrinks.com

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Adoboloco Build Your Own Hot Sauce Kit

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Spice up someone's life with this hot sauce kit. Customize by choosing three bottles from the five options available. With a little tang and a lot of fire, flavors like Pineapple or Habanero make for a great meal-side condiment. 

$30, adoboloco.com

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Charles Viancin Camellia Green Tea Magnet & Infuser Set

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This beautiful Camellia Tea Magnet allows you to drop the infuser into your hot water and then use a magnetic stem to retrieve the infuser once you've brewed your leaves to perfection. A great gift for any tea lover, they may love this gift so much they request a few more for brewing at the office.

$15, shop.charlesviancin.com

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Oliovera Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Not only is this smooth, fragrant olive oil the perfect gift for anyone who loves to cook, but all Oliovera oils also benefit those that are less fortunate. For every bottle of oil that is sold, 11 meals are donated to a child in need through the non-profit organization Feeding America. This gift promote a healthier lifestyle for the person who receives it, and it also helps the individuals that benefit from this giving organization.

$16 oliovera.com

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Hot Bread Kitchen Toast and Jam

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Pepita multigrain bread, pecan currant raisin bread, and Crosstown Sweets' blueberry apricot jam join forces in this tasty gift set for arguably the greatest PB&J potentially ever seen. Hot Bread Kitchen gives back to the food community by creating business incubation programs, where diverse talent is fairly compensated and empowered to grow their start up businesses in the world of food entrepreneurship.

$30, hotbreadkitchen.org

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Olympia Provisions Pickle of the Month Club

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Olympia Provisions uses local produce and ingredients sourced from the Northwest to create their quality pickles. Each month, the recipient of the Pickle of the Month Club will get a 9-ounce jar of various pickled veggies. With picks like fennel, green beans, and giardiniera, they're sure to never be bored with this gift that gives all year long.

$190, olympiaprovisions.com

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Old World Kitchen Artisan Coffee Scoop Set

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If you've never felt the artistry of handcrafted wooden spoons, it's time you did. Old World Kitchen's Artisan Coffee Scoop Set is a wonder to behold and hold. Each spoon is crafted by craftsmen and accurately made so you really can use them as a coffee scoop. The set includes three scoops, Simple Scoop (approximately 5 inches long), Chef's Scoop (approximately 4.5 inches long), and Sunrise Scoop (approximately 3.5 inches long). Pick your preferred wood type, and soon you'll have beautiful, one of a kind art on your table.

$159, poldersoldworldmarket.com

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Jacobsen Starter Salt Set

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Food lovers need great salt, and if the only salt you know comes in a shaker on your kitchen table, it's time to open your eyes. Jacobsen's Start Set includes three varieties of their exalted salts, which are hand-harvested on the Oregon Coast: Flake Finishing Sea Salt, Pure Kosher Sea Salt, and Coarse Grinding Sea Salt. Let the food lover in your life explore all the delicious ways salt can change everything on their plate.

$30, jacobsensalt.com

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SmashMallow Marshmallows

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The gourmet marshmallow trend is getting hotter by the month. Now you can buy all-natural marshmallows made with 100% organic sugar and gluten-free ingredients from SmashMallow. These 'mallows aren't the ones you want to drown in chocolate and smash between graham crackers (though that would be delicious). Instead, these marshmallows are meant to be savored. Gift a bag or three of these confections to the friend who loves decadent little sweets or hot cocoa. Flavors include Mint Chocolate Chip, Toasted Coconut Pineapple, Strawberries & Cream, Root Beer Float, Meyer Lemon Chia Seed, Cinnamon Churro, and Espresso Bean.

Starts at $4, smashmallow.com

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    1 of 15 Mouth Healthy Holiday Tasters
    2 of 15 Gaea Black and White Gift Set
    3 of 15 Round Pond Estate Mini 4-Bottle Oil Gift Set
    4 of 15 Mouth Holiday Sweet & Savory Fix Bite
    5 of 15 Kusmi Russian Tea Gift Set
    6 of 15 Tea Forté Warming Joy Petite Tea Tree
    7 of 15 Scrappy's Classic Bitters Sampler
    8 of 15 Adoboloco Build Your Own Hot Sauce Kit
    9 of 15 Charles Viancin Camellia Green Tea Magnet & Infuser Set
    10 of 15 Oliovera Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    11 of 15 Hot Bread Kitchen Toast and Jam
    12 of 15 Olympia Provisions Pickle of the Month Club
    13 of 15 Old World Kitchen Artisan Coffee Scoop Set
    14 of 15 Jacobsen Starter Salt Set
    15 of 15 SmashMallow Marshmallows

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