Walking in a foodie’s wonderland. Put up your hand if you think about eating more than breathing. Us too. But who doesn’t love the gift of eating? We’re certain that these gifts from some of our favourite local spots in the city will be perfect for anyone on your list.
*Cue mouth watering sensations*
Give the gift of Kombucha. Their flavours are Wild Ginger, Hard Lime, Pineapple Mojito, Strawberry Daiquiri and the feature flavour for the holiday season is Holiday Punch. It’s always raw, never pasteurized, and is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. #detoxbeforeyouretox
2. 6-Piece Box of Chocolate | Old Coal | $13
Get their taste buds tingling with a box of handcrafted bonbons locally made in Okotoks. Boxes of six and twelve are available as well as a selection of other chocolate goodies online and at their Kiosk in Southcentre mall (near the north entrance, outside of Saje).
The Guild has holiday gift giving covered with their gift cards. An easy one for any foodie on your list, give them a gift card to experience the delicious dishes from The Guild’s new Fall/Winter menu; sure to please every Calgarian!
4. Pie and Prosecco Box | Pie Junkie | $60-$80
A sweet treat paired with some bubbly – who would say no to that? Everything is made with love from scratch and by hand. Choose from a 20cm sweet pie with Prosecco for $60, a 20cm Tourtiere with Prosecco for $75 or a 16cm sweet pie and 16cm Tourtiere with prosecco for $80.
5. Gelato Club Subscription | Fiasco Gelato | Prices Vary
Gelato makes lives sweeter one tiny spoonful at a time. Gift someone a little gelato love this season with four rotating flavours each month – arrives first week of each month. Price breakdown is 1 Month for $50, 3 Months for $150, 6 Months for $300 and 12 Months for $600.
6. Home Coffee Plan | Rosso Coffee Roasters | $18
The gift that keeps on giving. Venture through the world of coffee with this subscription program. Its an ideal way to taste your way through coffee, as we will always send you either our current favourite or a new menu offering. If you end up having a coffee you’re over the moon about, let us know and that coffee will make its way to your door again.
7. From Our Family to Yours Gift Basket | Sunterra | $149.99
A sweet gift for the busy foodie – a gift basket of goods to keep you going. This is Sunterra’s largest gift basket this year (except for custom baskets of course). Custom gift baskets are also available.
8. Gift Card | CRAFT Beer Market
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to gift beer! When in doubt, beer (and food) is the answer to your holiday gifting needs. Spread the Christmas cheer by gifting your friends a CRAFT gift card.
9. Box of Macarons | Ollia Macarons & Tea | $14-$120
Life is sweet. Surprise and delight your foodie friend with a box of macarons. Their Holiday Collection is just what they need, includes Eggnog, Tiramisu, Candy Cane, Gingerbread, Orange Chocolate, Champagne, Mulled Cranberry and Turtles. These flavours are available for all of December to add some sweetness to the holidays. Preorders on the boxes are encouraged. Have your foodie friend learn to make their own in Ollia’s ‘Macaron 101’ Baking Class
10. 1 Day Signature Cleanse (Level 2) | Well Juicery | $39
Behold the Post-Christmas cleanse in all its glory. Give the gift of an intermediate cleanse with strong detox power. It includes five cold pressed juices, and one superfood lemonade (2 Well Greens, 1 Be Well, 1 Well Spent, 1 C Well, and 1 Well INK: Charcoal Lemonade).
