18 Holiday Gift Ideas That Are Good Enough to Eat
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1/18If you're craving authentic Italian salumi, Tuscan chef Cesare Casella turns out small-batch cured meats, like this juicy marbled prosciutto, from free-range heritage-breed pigs in upstate New York. Approximately $300 for a 10-pound boneless prosciutto, 845-693-4215, casellasalumi.com.If you're craving authentic Italian salumi, Tuscan chef Cesare Casella turns out small-batch cured meats, like this juicy marbled prosciutto, from free-range heritage-breed pigs in upstate New York. Approximately $300 for a 10-pound boneless prosciutto, 845-693-4215, casellasalumi.com.
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2/18Drink like a local. Potatoes from Foster Farm in Sagaponack have been distilled into a brand-new premium vodka, available for $30 at assorted East End liquor stores.Drink like a local. Potatoes from Foster Farm in Sagaponack have been distilled into a brand-new premium vodka, available for $30 at assorted East End liquor stores.
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3/18Who knew that grass-fed cattle are being raised on Shelter Island? Hamptons-based Acabonac Farms now offers this burly box of organic ground beef, patties, and steaks. $132, 631-702-3932,4/18A yule log cake is to Saint Nicholas as a madeleine is to Proust. Dominique Ansel's version features almond biscuits, chestnut mousse, and candied chestnuts. $45, 212-219-2773, dominiqueansel.com; online pre-orders start Friday, November 24, for in-store pickups December 22–24.A yule log cake is to Saint Nicholas as a madeleine is to Proust. Dominique Ansel's version features almond biscuits, chestnut mousse, and candied chestnuts. $45, 212-219-2773, dominiqueansel.com; online pre-orders start Friday, November 24, for in-store pickups December 22–24.5/18'Tis the season for duck foie gras. Now you can indulge in four different ways: in raw slices, in a mousse with truffles, in a classic torchon, and in stuffed Armagnac-laced prunes (a.k.a. French kisses). $99, 800-327-8246, dartagnan.com.'Tis the season for duck foie gras. Now you can indulge in four different ways: in raw slices, in a mousse with truffles, in a classic torchon, and in stuffed Armagnac-laced prunes (a.k.a. French kisses). $99, 800-327-8246, dartagnan.com.6/18Photograph by Evan SungHe may be from Lyon, but Daniel Boulud knows how to make traditional Bordelais canelés with a vanilla-rum custard center and caramelized crust. A vanilla-scented candle companion echoes their heady flavor. $62 for six (includes candle), 212-933-5330, epicerieboulud.com.Photograph by Evan SungHe may be from Lyon, but Daniel Boulud knows how to make traditional Bordelais canelés with a vanilla-rum custard center and caramelized crust. A vanilla-scented candle companion echoes their heady flavor. $62 for six (includes candle), 212-933-5330, epicerieboulud.com.7/18Photograph by Thomas SchauerSpice things up with a trio of gourmet seasoning blends—Le Poivre, Riviera Herbs, and Sel d'Antibes—created by Le Bernardin chef Eric Ripert and La Boîte's Lior Lev Sercarz and presented in a signed wooden box. $72, 212-247-4407, laboiteny.com.Photograph by Thomas SchauerSpice things up with a trio of gourmet seasoning blends—Le Poivre, Riviera Herbs, and Sel d'Antibes—created by Le Bernardin chef Eric Ripert and La Boîte's Lior Lev Sercarz and presented in a signed wooden box. $72, 212-247-4407, laboiteny.com.8/18Made from the milk of an ancient breed of mountain sheep in Abruzzo, organic Marcelli cheeses taste even better with an assortment of Masciarelli pasta, Ursini tomato sauces and Terre dell'Abbazia olive oils, and more. $250, 833-344-1200, marcelliformaggi.com; also available at Eataly and Dean & DeLuca.Made from the milk of an ancient breed of mountain sheep in Abruzzo, organic Marcelli cheeses taste even better with an assortment of Masciarelli pasta, Ursini tomato sauces and Terre dell'Abbazia olive oils, and more. $250, 833-344-1200, marcelliformaggi.com; also available at Eataly and Dean & DeLuca.9/18American Heritage Chocolate recently introduced some sweet additions to their line with Tasting Squares, Tablet Bars, Finely Grated Chocolate, and Gourmet Hot Cocoa! Made of 57% cocoa, these sweet treats would be a nice bundle for home baker. Various prices through American Heritage Chocolate.American Heritage Chocolate recently introduced some sweet additions to their line with Tasting Squares, Tablet Bars, Finely Grated Chocolate, and Gourmet Hot Cocoa! Made of 57% cocoa, these sweet treats would be a nice bundle for home baker. Various prices through American Heritage Chocolate.10/18Give the gift of Japanese goodies by gifting a curated Holiday-themed Bokksu box featuring Hokkaido treats. Featuring a pristine white and gold box, the Bokksu includes innovative new snacks including the Mimosa of Snow White Chocolate and Cheddar Cheese bars, Milk Mochi, Potato Butter Rice Crackers, private label Mikon Orange Candy, Hojicha Green Tea Latte, and tons more. All boxes come with a tasting guide and are shipped within a week. The Limited Edition Bokksu x Bento&Co. with a collectible Bento box are available for $79 at Bokksu.Give the gift of Japanese goodies by gifting a curated Holiday-themed Bokksu box featuring Hokkaido treats. Featuring a pristine white and gold box, the Bokksu includes innovative new snacks including the Mimosa of Snow White Chocolate and Cheddar Cheese bars, Milk Mochi, Potato Butter Rice Crackers, private label Mikon Orange Candy, Hojicha Green Tea Latte, and tons more. All boxes come with a tasting guide and are shipped within a week. The Limited Edition Bokksu x Bento&Co. with a collectible Bento box are available for $79 at Bokksu.11/18Give the gift of cooking this holiday season with an innovative non-stick cookware line from DiamoTech. This innovative non-stick cookware line enforces aluminum for uniform heat distribution, enabling home chefs to cook without oil, butter or grease. We also love how this pan goes from the stovetop to the oven (up to 500°) and features an Ergonomic handle that stays cool when you touch it. Pans start at $19.99 through Diamotech.Give the gift of cooking this holiday season with an innovative non-stick cookware line from DiamoTech. This innovative non-stick cookware line enforces aluminum for uniform heat distribution, enabling home chefs to cook without oil, butter or grease. We also love how this pan goes from the stovetop to the oven (up to 500°) and features an Ergonomic handle that stays cool when you touch it. Pans start at $19.99 through Diamotech.12/18Create mouth-watering sweet treats featured from the new Food52 Genius Desserts: 100 Recipes That Will Change The Way You Bake. A collaboration from beloved cookbook authors, chefs and bakers, this new cookbook features iconic desserts and gorgeous photography showing treats like Maida Heatter’s East 62nd Street Lemon Cake, Francois Payard’s Flourless Chocolate-Walnut Cookies, Nancy Silverton’s Butterscotch Budino, and tons more. Available for $22 through Amazon.Create mouth-watering sweet treats featured from the new Food52 Genius Desserts: 100 Recipes That Will Change The Way You Bake. A collaboration from beloved cookbook authors, chefs and bakers, this new cookbook features iconic desserts and gorgeous photography showing treats like Maida Heatter’s East 62nd Street Lemon Cake, Francois Payard’s Flourless Chocolate-Walnut Cookies, Nancy Silverton’s Butterscotch Budino, and tons more. Available for $22 through Amazon.13/18Stir up your cocktails (from Shaker and Spoon, perhaps?) using these fierce Evil Eye Cocktail Picks from Joanna Buchanan. We love combination of blue eyes and diamonds that is sure to make a nice addition to your loved ones favorite drinks. Available for $78 through Joanna Buchanan.Stir up your cocktails (from Shaker and Spoon, perhaps?) using these fierce Evil Eye Cocktail Picks from Joanna Buchanan. We love combination of blue eyes and diamonds that is sure to make a nice addition to your loved ones favorite drinks. Available for $78 through Joanna Buchanan.14/18Cocktail makers will love the monthly cocktail subscription box from Shaker & Spoon. This fun curated box features new three recipe combinations every month that are carefully crafted by world-class bartenders. Great for parties, the kits come with all of the mixers to create 12 delicious cocktails [4 drinks per recipe]. Gift the appropriate liquor alongside the kit for the perfect home cocktail experience. Available for $50 for month-to-month, or 3-months at $135 pre-pay, $250 for 6-months, $480 for 12-months through Shaker & Spoon.Cocktail makers will love the monthly cocktail subscription box from Shaker & Spoon. This fun curated box features new three recipe combinations every month that are carefully crafted by world-class bartenders. Great for parties, the kits come with all of the mixers to create 12 delicious cocktails [4 drinks per recipe]. Gift the appropriate liquor alongside the kit for the perfect home cocktail experience. Available for $50 for month-to-month, or 3-months at $135 pre-pay, $250 for 6-months, $480 for 12-months through Shaker & Spoon.15/18Know a meat lover? Strip House, the iconic NYC staple created their very own Steak To Go Kit which includes everything you need to make your own perfectly seasoned steak from the comfort of your home. This includes (2) 8oz Barrel-Cut Filet Mignons, (2) 16oz Prime Center-Cut New York Strip Steaks, (2) 14oz Dry-Aged Boneless Ribeye, Strip House's Signature Pepper Blend, as well as many other tasteful seasonings. Available for order now for $250 through the New Year at Strip House in Midtown.Know a meat lover? Strip House, the iconic NYC staple created their very own Steak To Go Kit which includes everything you need to make your own perfectly seasoned steak from the comfort of your home. This includes (2) 8oz Barrel-Cut Filet Mignons, (2) 16oz Prime Center-Cut New York Strip Steaks, (2) 14oz Dry-Aged Boneless Ribeye, Strip House's Signature Pepper Blend, as well as many other tasteful seasonings. Available for order now for $250 through the New Year at Strip House in Midtown.16/18Photography by Jennifer MitchellAdult ice cream? Sign us up! Check out the boozy delights from NYC-ice cream maker, Tipsy Scoop where you can gift sweet treats like pints of Holiday Spiced Egg Nog or Drunken Gingerbread Man.They also offer Holiday-themed boozy ice cream making class at their NYC facility where you can learn how to make two of their most popular seasonal flavors including their Candy Cane vodka ice cream and their Boozy Bananas Foster. Available for $79 at Tipsy Scoop.Photography by Jennifer MitchellAdult ice cream? Sign us up! Check out the boozy delights from NYC-ice cream maker, Tipsy Scoop where you can gift sweet treats like pints of Holiday Spiced Egg Nog or Drunken Gingerbread Man.They also offer Holiday-themed boozy ice cream making class at their NYC facility where you can learn how to make two of their most popular seasonal flavors including their Candy Cane vodka ice cream and their Boozy Bananas Foster. Available for $79 at Tipsy Scoop.17/18Art meets in these fun prints from The Vinum Project. These high quality prints feature a humorous and vibrant take on the fusion of wine and contemporary art/ Perfect for wine and art lovers who are looking for the ideal, high quality, last minute gifts for the holidays.Available from $400 - $3,000 and the prints range from $65-$125 at Vinum.Art meets in these fun prints from The Vinum Project. These high quality prints feature a humorous and vibrant take on the fusion of wine and contemporary art/ Perfect for wine and art lovers who are looking for the ideal, high quality, last minute gifts for the holidays.Available from $400 - $3,000 and the prints range from $65-$125 at Vinum.18/18Give the gift of Sorrel this holiday season from Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel. A nonalcoholic beverage, Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel features a blend of sweet, spicy, and complex flavors that have been age brewed. A 400-year Caribbean heritage backs up this powerful blend that can be enjoyed as a mocktail or a mixer. Available from $20-$53 through Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel.Give the gift of Sorrel this holiday season from Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel. A nonalcoholic beverage, Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel features a blend of sweet, spicy, and complex flavors that have been age brewed. A 400-year Caribbean heritage backs up this powerful blend that can be enjoyed as a mocktail or a mixer. Available from $20-$53 through Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel.This article appears in the November 2017 issue of NYC&G (New York Cottages & Gardens).
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