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This year, give the gift of good health. Inspire your loved ones with thoughtful gifts that won’t add to the laundry list of seasonal indulgences. Plus, knock out some of your holiday shopping at the grocery store.
| Nice Olive Oil Olive oil may already be a pantry staple, but splurging on high-quality oil isn’t something many people typically buy for themselves. For a full-flavored and fruity choice, we recommend DeCarlo Classico Olive Oil. It has elements of almond in flavor, apple in aroma, and pepper in the finish. It’s also packaged in an attractive, refillable ceramic bottle. $23.99
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Nice Balsamic Vinegar Similar to olive oil, vinegar is a pantry must-have that many people don’t think much about—but should. A nice vinegar can totally transform a dish. We recommend Aceto Balsamico by Due Vittoria. It’s dense and full-bodied with just the right amount of acidity. Aged in durmast oak barrels, it’s woodsy on the nose and slightly sour on the palate. It’s the type of vinegar your recipient will savor to the last drop. $24.49 |
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Spanish Almonds Brimming with heart-healthy fats, protein, fiber, and minerals, nuts make a satiating holiday snack that will help offset all those sweets. For something that’s a step above your everyday nut, we recommend Spanish Marcona Almonds by Cocina Selecta. Imported from Spain, they’re rounder, sweeter, and have a more delicate, buttery flavor than typical California almonds. $6.39 |
| Dark chocolate Everyone can appreciate a good bar of chocolate. Gifting dark chocolate raises the bar for health benefits and flavor complexity. We recommend the Pink Himalayan Crystal Salt Caramel bar by Vosges Haut Chocolat. Its smoky, salted caramel oozes out between two layers of rich, 72% dark chocolate. It’s pink gooey perfection. $6.99 |
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Kitchen Utensils For a thoughtful gift sure to get lots of use, try this 5 piece Bamboo Utensil set by Totally Bamboo. Although most home chefs have at least one of the basic kitchen utensils—wooden spoon, slotted spoon, spatula, etc.—this set ensures your lucky recipient can keep on cooking when their items are in the dishwasher. Perfect for whomever’s hosting Christmas dinner! $5 |
| Tea There’s nothing like unwinding with a warm cup of tea on a cold winter’s night. We recommend Organic Peppermint Bark ‘cool winter’ herbal tea by The Republic of Tea. This caffeine-free blend has a delightful balance of refreshing peppermint, warming cocoa, and sweet vanilla. The perfect calorie-free dessert tea for the holiday season, it will fill your loved ones’ home with the scents of winter. $12.00 |
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Soap There’s no question that hand washing is important during cold and flu season. Help you recipient stay well the gentle way, without harsh chemicals that can lead to dry, cracked skin. We recommend goat milk soap by Zum Bar scented with frankincense and myrrh. It’s woodsy, sweet, and seasonally appropriate. $5.79 |
| Gourmet Popcorn Fiber-rich and low in calories, popcorn is a mouthwatering snack you can feel good about. We recommend Black Popcorn by Black Jewel Natural Grain. Grown and harvested on small Midwestern farms, the eye-catching black kernels turn snow white once popped. Looking to take your gift up a notch? Gift gourmet kernels alongside an air popper and truffle oil. $7.39 |
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Nice Maple Syrup There’s a big difference between a corn syrup-based “pancake syrup” and real maple syrup. Despite the colossal difference in quality, many shoppers aren’t willing to splurge on the good stuff. We recommend Hilltop Sugar Bush for 100% pure Wisconsin maple syrup. It also comes in a sculptural bottle that adds some pizzazz to the pantry. $11.99 |
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