Christmas Gift Guide, Gifts for the Foodie
The holiday season can be difficult for many military families. What is supposed to be a festive time a year surrounded by loved ones can become lonesome and stressful as many active members of the military are separated from their families and stationed far away from home.
Surreal Brewing Company understands that whether at home or in military service abroad, nothing feels more like home than enjoying your favorite craft beer. Unfortunately, shipping alcoholic beverages to APO/FPO military addresses is easier said than done with some parts of the world completely restricted and others only possible at a cost through a third party. What if we told you that there is a simple way to satisfy our troops’ craft beer craving?
Surreal Brewing offers the refreshing taste of a craft beer in a non-alcoholic, convenient alternative making it the perfect choice for any beer enthusiast. Avoid the hassle and extra cost of shipping alcoholic beverages overseas. Because it is non-alcoholic, Surreal Brewing is as easy to ship as any other military mail. This year make your loved ones a part of the celebration with the convenient and delicious taste of Surreal Brewing.
BAVA Brothers – Traditional Italian
Great charcuterie boards are a must for the holiday season. Food is family for BAVA Brothers. It is meant to be savored in the company of friends and loved ones. Four generations of the Bava family have put their heart and soul into creating traditional southern Italian Sopressata Calabrese for holiday gatherings. All of Bava Brothers items contain no added hormones, no nitrates, no artificial ingredients. Ever! All-Natural Pork, White Wine, Sea Salt, Fennel Seeds, Coarse Pepper, Garlic, Cloves, Dextrose, Milk Powder, Starter Culture.
BAVA Brothers, maker of authentic Italian sopressata, ‘nduja and cervelatta are now available in all 27 Gelson’s Markets across Southern California. People may also find the products at Eataly Los Angeles, Lady & Larder and Eataly Las Vegas. You can also order from their online store at www.bavabrothers.com/shop
VeggiDome Glass Tabletop Produce Saver
This glass-top produce container keeps veggies as fresh as the fridge can while it places them front-and-center in the kitchen. The dome keeps moisture in to prevent fruit and veggies from drying out, and the lid allows natural ethylene gas to escape to prevent wilting. Now when they are in sight, these good-for-you foods are more likely to be eaten. $59.95
WÜSTHOF Three-Piece Plum Handle Charcuterie Set
A stellar cheese board is the star of every party and you need the proper tools to make it worth diving into. The WÜSTHOF Three-Piece Plum Handle Charcuterie Set includes a 5″ soft-cheese knife, 5″ sausage knife and 4” pâté knife, perfect for savoring a spread of a charcuterie, antipasti, cheese or pâté. ($99.99)
WÜSTHOF’s Stainless Steel 8 Piece Steak Knife Set
A steak dinner should never be served with dull knives! For a no-fuss holiday meal, set the table with WÜSTHOF’s Stainless Steel 8 Piece Steak Knife Set ($79.95)
SafeCatch
Introduce your loved ones to healthy snacking for the new you New Year. Protein that can be stashed in gym bags, desk drawers and purses for healthy snacking or a quick small meal. Comfort food that fuels the body with indulgent flavors. SafeCatch Seasoned Salmon pouches uses an Artisan Cook Process which imparts amazing flavor. Available in Citrus Dill, Italian Herb and Rosemary Dijon, are 100% mercury tested guaranteeing they have the lowest mercury of any salmon brand. The salmon is sustainably caught, hand-cut and packed raw then cooked in the pouch to seal in Omega 3s and other nutrients and flavor. Each pouch is a single serving with 18 grams of protein and no sugar. Safe Catch is non-GMO and offers free shipping. SafeCatch.com
IWON Organics has created a line of snack foods that are not only packed with plant-based protein and fiber, they taste like they are a cheat day treat. Tasty High-Protein, Healthy Options from IWON Organics are Plant-based, Non-GMO, soy-free, gluten-free, and kosher snacks cure any craving. Serve with holiday nibbles and they’re great as stocking stuffers.
Protein Stix with nacho cheese, spicy sweet peppers that balance savory with sweet Dijon or smoky classic with mesquite BBQ. Protein Puffs are available in cheddar cheese, red pepper, caramelized onion, and Tapatio® Limón. Protein Chips Sriracha or Tapatio® hot sauce, or Cinnamon French Toast for your sweet tooth. www.iwonorganics.com
Give the Gift of Health!
Speaking of staying healthy, keep your loved ones in good health with Nupeutics Natural who are on a mission to make you healthier and happier by formulating the purest, most potent all-natural wellness supplements backed by science. Great stocking stuffers!
Simple Mills
Who says you can’t indulge in your favorite holiday indulgences and still be mindful of what you eat? You may want to consider nutritious pairings with your appetizers that nourish you and your guests before the big Christmas feast.
A good cracker is the base of a great appetizer. Simple Mills offers a variety of gluten-free, almond flour-based crackers and sprouted seed crackers that pair perfectly with any topping, whether it be cheese, jam, dip or any spread you want to serve. Other flavors include Black Cracked Pepper, Rosemary and Sea Salt, and many more.
Atlas Bars – Adaptogen-Powered Superfood Nutrition
Atlas Bars are the next generation in protein bars, and they’re available right now. What a great stocking stuffer for those you care about. Atlas Bars use the best simple, wholesome, and clean ingredients, combine them with adaptogen superfoods, and naturally sweeten them with monk fruit, all for the highest-quality protein bar. You can also customize a box for great gift-giving.
Atlas Bars help elite athletes, weekend warriors, and health-minded individuals alike fight fatigue, increase endurance, and alleviate stress. Atlas Bars are available in six flavors, are Non-GMO, gluten-free and KETO-friendly.
And for all those spills and drips you get at holiday parties, dining out, or just around the house, The Madame Paulette Professional Stain Removal Kit is here to the rescue. This convenient portable item offers a professional cleaning formula that is safe on all fabrics, (not including leather, suede, and fur), comprised of the most active cleaning agents that are both earth-friendly and biodegradable. Each Kit can remove almost any type of stain, anytime, anywhere in 3 easy steps:
Absorb: A super-absorbent cloth will absorb all the stain matter
Remove: The effective special stain removal formula will breakdown the composition of most all stains and allow it to transfer into the super absorbent cloth
Rinse: This rinse formula will aid in removing any remaining stain matter and/or special stain formula from fabric, leaving no residue so that when it dries you will never know the stain was ever there
*Stain Remover and Rinse Extract are non-hazardous, water-based, no solvents, no carcinogens, readily biodegradable, and environmentally friendly materials*
MylkMan
Love this service. It’s like old fashioned milk delivery except it’s plant-based. Your friends and loved ones with love it too. They even use glass bottles that’s such a cute throwback .. plus eco-friendly, as they’ll reuse your glass bottles to refill your next order. Mylkman makes and delivers freshly-made Almond Mylk + Coconut water 🥥 to your home. They make it with raw organic almonds and freshly cracked coconuts. It’s like drinking pure health! I’ve had fresh coconut water straight out of the coconut which of course is incredible but I have never tasted true Raw almond milk before and let me tell you, what a difference from the stuff you buy in stores. Very special! Mylkman.com
Fruit Slabs is centered around respect for cannabis as the most powerful plant in all the land. Through its commitment to creating entirely plant-based products with organic ingredients and respect for cannabis, Fruit Slabs and edible arrangements are redefining the edible market. Fruit Slabs puts fruit in the spotlight with its flavors Tropical Haze, Grape Ape, Mango Maui Wowie, and the OG Mango. Each 10mg bite-sized slab is a testament to mindful, green living.
Fruit Slabs retail at participating California dispensaries for $20 per package. Visit FruitSlabs.com for more information.
