We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. What to Buy Gift Guides The 46 Best Food Gifts for Everyone on Your List We’ve compiled the ultimate food gift list, including luxe caviar, charcuterie spreads, and panettone pairings. By Alyssa Longobucco Alyssa Longobucco Alyssa Longobucco is a writer, editor, and stylist living in New York with over a decade of experience in the food, home, and lifestyle categories. When she's not diving into the latest trends and products, she's restoring an 1820s farmhouse in the Hudson Valley alongside her husband and children. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 10, 2024 In This Article View All In This Article Reviews More Food & Wine Gift Guides Our Expertise Photo: Food & Wine / Rubirosa Having trouble coming up with a gift idea? Something edible is always a home run, regardless of who you’re shopping for. By gifting your friends and family a version of their tried-and-true favorite foods, you can satisfy a craving your recipient didn’t even realize they had. That said, not all food gifts or food gift baskets are created equal — and having gifted and tested many of them, we know this firsthand. The best food gifts combine quality eats with beautiful packaging for a one-of-a-kind treat that your loved one can’t wait to dig into. We included gifts for coffee lovers, chocolate gifts, cheese subscriptions, and more gifts that they're sure to appreciate. We’ve eaten through dozens of the below picks to amass a list of 46 appetizing presents that our Food & Wine editors are giving (and hoping to get) all year. (Pro tip: They also make great party host gifts). Authentic pasta, bespoke chocolates, fancy caviar, and tasty food subscription boxes — our list of the best food gifts will earn you a very gracious thank-you note — and maybe even a bite or two, if you’re lucky. Last Crumb The Core Collection PHOTO: Last Crumb View on Lastcrumb.com You never want to show up to a holiday party empty-handed, but there are only so many bottles of wine you can buy a person. The next time you get together for some revelry, gift your host a box of goodies from Last Crumb. The California-based company makes each cookie in this box of a dozen from scratch, using high-quality ingredients and giving them conversation-worthy names, like The Floor is Lava (chocolate lava) and Donkey Kong (banana cream pie). La Tourangelle Infused Trio of Oils PHOTO: La Tourangelle View on Latourangelle.com Olive oil is one of the most impactful pantry ingredients and there are nearly endless options on the market, ranging in flavor, quality, and origin. Outfit your favorite cook with this trio from La Tourangelle, which includes versatile flavors like basil, garlic, and herbs de Provence. They’ll reach for it daily, whether dressing a salad, sautéing fish, or ripping into a crispy baguette. Rubirosa Pasta Sampler & Marinara Gift Set PHOTO: Rubirosa View on Rubirosanyc.shop If you came of age in the ‘80s or ‘90s, chances are high that you remember your family receiving at least one tin of assorted popcorn during the holiday season. This Italian twist from the iconic New York restaurant Rubirosa subs pasta shapes for popcorn, pairing them with jars of Marinara and vodka sauce, as well as olive oil. It’s the quintessential Little Italy experience — all without leaving home. We Tried 100 Jarred Tomato Sauces — These Are 15 of the Best Boarderie Birthday Cheese & Charcuterie Board PHOTO: Boarderie View on Boarderie.com What better way to celebrate a birthday — or ring in the new year, or host a holiday party, or commemorate any important event — than with a meat and cheese board designed to share? This creative charcuterie board collection from Boarderie is made daily and shipped overnight, arriving to your recipient fresh, arranged just so, and ready to eat (and Instagram). The brand has numerous pre-designed boards to choose from, but the birthday version comes complete with numbers cut out of cheese, which can be the recipient's age, an anniversary, or, say, a 25 for the upcoming New Year's Eve. Magnolia Bakery Baked Fresh Sampler Pack PHOTO: Magnolia Bakery View on Magnoliabakery.com Magnolia Bakery is a New York institution; its banana pudding beckons tourists from all corners of the country and New Yorkers from all five boroughs. If you can't spring for a trip to the Big Apple, bringing this New York favorite to the homes of your friends and family is the next best thing. The variety pack includes the classic, decadent banana pudding, plus seasonal flavors and a few of Magnolia Bakery's brownies and blondies. There's something for everyone, though after one bite, anyone on your list will turn into a Magnolia Bakery banana pudding fan. Heatonist Hot Ones Hot Sauce 10 Pack Season 25 PHOTO: Heatonist View on Heatonist.com Know someone who never misses an episode of Hot Ones? They’ll love setting their mouth ablaze with this hot sauce assortment. Inspired by the sauces from Season 25 — which launched this fall and has already boasted celeb guests like Pharrell Williams and Peter Dinklage — this set includes everything they’ll need to complete their challenge at home, including 10 sauces that gradually tick up the Scoville scale. Glass of milk not included but very encouraged. Levain Bakery Signature Cookie Assortment Gift Box PHOTO: Levain Bakery $29 at Levainbakery.com Everyone loves a big ol' cookie, and the famous ones from Levain Bakery come in at an impressively hefty 6 ounces each. Levain is a New York institution for those with a sweet tooth, and now it offers mail-order cookies nationwide. Choose from a combo pack of four, eight, or 12 cookies, all of which include four signature flavors: chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate chocolate chip, dark chocolate peanut butter chip, and oatmeal raisin. McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams Pint of the Month Club PHOTO: McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream View on Mcconnells.com Ice cream may seem like a complicated gift to send someone, but it’s one of the best food gifts out there. Nothing beats indulging in a personal pint on the couch. McConnell’s Ice Cream has mastered the art of delivering delicious frozen treats around the country, even earning itself the top spot of honor in our best ice cream delivery services review. Spring for this club and your pal gets 4 pints per month of artisanal and creative flavors, including mainstays like Salted Caramel Chip and Sprinkle Cake, as well as limited-edition combos like Banana Split and Root Beer Float. Sauz x Pasta Rummo Buon Appetito Bundle PHOTO: Get Sauz View on Getsauz.com A newer entrant to the jarred sauce scene, Sauz was founded by two childhood friends who were sick of bland premade pasta sauces and wanted something different. The result? An all-star lineup of gravy just like Nonna used to make, with innovative flavors that include Hot Honey Marinara and Summer Lemon Marinara. This gift bundle is a great way to show your favorite pasta fan some love, with two jars of sauwce, two pounds of Rummo pasta, and an exclusive illustrated tote bag from Lisa Says Gah. Yunhai Taiwanese Fruit Jam Bundle PHOTO: Yunhai View on Yunhai.shop One of the best parts about traveling is the editable souvenirs you can bring home. Even if you haven’t stamped your passport this year, you can still gift as you did with help from Yun Hai’s jam bundle. Made from high-quality ingredients and prepared in small batches to ensure the best flavor, these versatile preserves — in flavors like mulberry, mango, passionfruit pumpkin, and guava — are great for topping ice cream, toast, yogurt, and anything else they cook. Brightland The Mini Artist Series Olive Oil 4-Pack PHOTO: Brightland View on Brightland.co When it comes to authentic (and transparent) olive oil production, no one does it better than Brightland. The woman-founded and minority-owned California brand makes each of its blends from olives grown on small family farms, which are then cold-pressed to lock in all the freshness, flavor, and nutritional value. This dynamic set comprises minis of Brightland's infused olive oils, including Ardor Chili Olive Oil, Rosette Garlic Olive Oil, Lucid Lemon Olive Oil, and Arise Basil Olive Oil. Brightland's full-size olive oil duo was the number-one favorite in our olive oil tasting for its peppery kick, and these infused minis make a gift any home cook will surely appreciate. Nuts.com Ultimate Snackin’ Box PHOTO: Nuts.com View on Nuts.com An assortment of snacks can go a long way during the holidays; everyone loves grazing on dried fruit, nuts, and other salty snacks. This sharing-size box from Nuts.com is loaded with premium nuts and fruits, as well as Nuts.com's signature crunchy snacks like Hunkey Dorey Popcorn Mix and Honey Mustard Pretzel Pieces. There's something for everyone to munch on, whether they like sweet, salty, or both! The Caviar Co Variety Flight PHOTO: The Caviar Co $95 at Thecaviarco.com Quiet luxury vibes have been everywhere this year, making this caviar sampler the ideal pick for the sophisticated snacker in your life. Inside the branded cooler, they’ll find three 1-ounce jars of roe, along with French cocktail blini, créme fraîche, and chic Mother of Pearl caviar spoons. Just make sure to gift this one before December 31 — a stellar caviar gift set is the perfect way to ring in 2025 in style. Giadzy Panettone Pairing Box PHOTO: Giadzy View on Giadzy.com Panettone is a Christmas classic, swapped by Italian and Italian-American families for decades around the holiday season. So it only makes sense, then, that the queen of Italian cooking — we mean Giada De Laurentiis, of course — would include the classic fruitcake in a stellar seasonal gift box. Keeping it company is a hazelnut and cocoa spread and wild strawberry jam, plus a funky gift box that’ll look beautiful under the tree. Petrossian Royal Ossetra Caviar PHOTO: Petrossian View on Petrossian.com Caviar is the ultimate luxury food gift, perfect for the friend with the most discerning palate and something big to celebrate. When we taste-tested caviar, we named this the most versatile out of 60 different types. If your recipient is a seasoned caviar lover or you're looking to facilitate their first caviar tasting, Petrossian's buttery Royal Osetra will win anyone over. We recommend picking up a nice bag of kettle-cooked potato chips for the ultimate high-low gift bundle. Ess-a-Bagel Baker’s Dozen Bagels PHOTO: Goldbelly View on Goldbelly.com Bagels are the ultimate comfort food, making them a sure-fire hit no matter the occasion. While New Yorkers are firmly divided on the NYC’s best bagel, we think Ess-a-Bagel earns top marks — and the bakery happens to sell on Goldbelly, one of the best websites for perfectly packed, reliably shipped food gifts. This package includes 13 total bagels, in up to four different flavors of your choice. Jacobsen Salt The Starter Kit PHOTO: Jacobsen Salt $95 at Jacobsensalt.com Cooking nerds can appreciate the difference that quality salt can make, and nobody does it better than Jacobsen Salt Co. This starter kit will encourage your favorite home chef to experiment with different flavor profiles and recipes during their next holiday cooking session. Inside, they’ll find several different types of salt, including flake sea salt, kosher sea salt, black garlic salt, and lemon zest salt, along with a cooking guidebook and handmade ceramic salt cellar by Portland-based studio Pigeon Toe Ceramics. Eat Somos The Artisanal Mexican Chili Crisp Gift Set PHOTO: Eat Somos $35 at Eatsomos.com Dial up the heat this holiday season with a gift set that packs a punch of spice and plenty of artisanal flavor. Inspired by Mexico’s rich culinary culture and modeled after the founder’s heirloom family recipes, this gift set features Somos’ cult-favorite chili crisp flavors (Nuts & Seeds and Mango & Pineapple), plus a unique wooden spoon, hand-painted by artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico, that doubles as a top to the jars once opened. Compartes Boozy Chocolate Gift Box 5 Boozy Chocolate Bars PHOTO: Compartes $65 at Compartes.com A gift that looks as beautiful as it tastes? Sign us up. This set from Compartés, one of America's premier chocolatiers, features their signature high-impact packaging designs, decorating the exterior of five boozy chocolate bars: Margarita Lime, Martini Espresso, Champagne, Whiskey, and Strawberry Champagne. The sweets are tucked inside a chic crocodile print-textured box and finished with a bow, so you can even skip this one during your marathon holiday gift-wrapping session. Cheese Grotto Piatto PHOTO: Cheese Grotto $125 at Food52 $89 at Etsy View on Cheesegrotto.com If your giftee really loves cheese — enough to bite directly from the block in the refrigerator — you'll want to surprise them with a new cheese storage unit from Cheese Grotto. The Piatto is a small, bamboo cheese preservation box with a glass viewing door and a humidifying brick to make cheese last three times longer than usual. Whether the turophile in your life leans towards softer cheeses like Roquefort or hard cheeses like smoked gouda, they can store all their essential cheeses at 70°F or lower on the counter or give it a special spot in the refrigerator. Ghia Sweet Set PHOTO: Ghia View on Drinkghia.com This time of year is notorious for yuletide cheer, but not everyone likes to clink glasses with booze. Ghia is known for cleverly concocted sips, which pack a ton of nuance and flavor into a booze-free drink. This gift set includes a 500mL bottle of their signature Berry Apértif — flavored with notes of strawberry, black currant, green tea, and more — along with a crunchy hazelnut spread, in case they prefer a nightcap of the sweeter type. Blue Stripes Chocolate Lover's Gift Box (Small) PHOTO: Blue Stripes View on Bluestripes.com Plant-based cooking is the way of the future, making this gift set great for anyone on your list who prides themselves on being ahead of the curve. Blue Stripes looks to reduce cacao waste in the chocolate industry, working to put often-discarded parts of the plant (like the pod) to work creating items like water, granola, and of course, chocolate bars — and this set lets them try it all. Vahdam Christmas Holiday Breakfast Gift Set 9 Teas PHOTO: Vahdam $40 at Amazon $40 at Williams Sonoma View on Vahdam.com There’s nothing like a warm cup of tea to start (or end) the day during the winter months. This holiday gift set from Vahdam — an iconic Indian tea house — includes enough loose-leaf tea for 90 cups, in fan-favorite flavors ranging from vanilla spice masala chai and turmeric ginger to classic Earl Grey. Want to really wow them? Choose a charming mug to go along with your soul-warming gift. Trade Coffee Gift Subscription View on Drinktrade.com We all know coffee connoisseurs — and they’re probably just as passionate about their beans as they are about their current favorite coffee maker. When looking to treat your favorite java fan, spring for a caffeine-loaded delivery from Trade, a brand that unites coffee lovers with local roasters around the country. The brand made our list of the best places to buy coffee online, thanks to its partnerships with some of the biggest names in the business of beans, including Stumptown Roasters in Oregon, Oren’s in New York, and Good Citizen in Nashville. Choose three, six, or 12 bags that are roasted to order and sent directly to your recipient for the freshest brew. Van Van The Variety Pack PHOTO: Van Van $75 $70 at Getvanvan.com Quality spices can be hard to come by, but they’re integral for creating flavorful and memorable meals. Save your favorite chef from the scavenger hunt by gifting them this comprehensive variety set from Van Van. Inspired by Vietnamese cooking, it includes spices and herbs like purple shallot, lemongrass, galangal, and garlic — all expertly dehydrated for maximum flavor retention. Milk Bar Birthday Truffle Sampler PHOTO: Milk Bar View on Milkbarstore.com In our book, no celebration is complete without a few birthday cake truffles, the playful and innovative dessert made iconic by pastry chef Christina Tosi of Milk Bar. Thanks to their bite-sized, crowd-pleasing nature, they’re our go-to food gift for far-away friends. This playful box set comes packed with 18 decadent cake truffles (a mix of classic and chocolate) for a sweet treat that beats a slice any day. Sur La Table Movie Night Popcorn Set PHOTO: Sur La Table $30 at Sur La Table You’ll never have to show up to neighborhood movie night empty-handed again, thanks to this clever gift set from Sur la Table. It includes everything you need for souped-up kernels, including three different kinds of corn and five flavors of popcorn seasonings, ranging from classics like Movie Theater and Zesty Cheddar to offbeat picks like Cookie Dough and Dill Pickle. Now, you’ll just need to set up your favorite popcorn maker. Righteous Felon Righteous Sampler Beef Jerky & Meat Sticks PHOTO: Righteous Felon $56 at Amazon View on Righteousfelon.com Maybe you can’t bear to watch your coworker snack from the paltry office vending machine for one more day, or maybe you have a friend who's embarking on a road trip — whatever the reason for your gift, this jerky sampler pack from Righteous Felon fits the bill. The Pennsylvania-based company has a reputation as the go-to for jerky, and this comprehensive kit is packed full of its top-selling all-natural meat snacks. Your recipient will get to sample tastebud-tingling jerky flavors like Truffle-O Bill and Habanero Escobar, as well as meat sticks in combos like Lemon Pepper Turkey and Fiery Habanero Beef. Fishwife x Fly By Jing Smoked Salmon Trio PHOTO: Umami Cart $41 $37 at Amazon View on Eatfishwife.com If you think tinned seafood is too niche to make a fabulous gift, think again. Fishwife has perfected the art of preserved fish, packaging up everything from trout and tuna to sardines in stunningly designed tins that double as art. In our comprehensive roundup of the best tinned fish on the market, we raved about the woman-owned brand’s collaboration with another industry disrupter, Fly by Jing. This limited-edition mashup teams Fishwife’s smoked salmon (brined with mouth-watering flavors like garlic salt and brown sugar) with Fly by Jing’s iconic Sichuan Chili Crisp for a unique gift that packs major flavor — and just the right amount of heat. Graza Drizzle & Sizzle Extra-Virgin Olive Oil PHOTO: Graza $43 at Amazon View on Graza.co $37 at Bespokepost.com Every home cook needs a high-quality go-to olive oil, and nothing is a guaranteed hit quite like this duo from Graza. Chances are you’ve seen this iconic squeeze bottle all over TikTok or Instagram (or perhaps in our own Graza olive oil review). The brand emphasizes quality ingredients and complex, fresh flavor profiles to ensure its EVOOs stand out from the pack. This versatile set comes complete with its two best sellers, Drizzle and Sizzle, each aimed at a different part of the cooking process. Sizzle is ideal for all your cooking needs, from coating a pan before searing chicken to sweating garlic for sauce; Drizzle is a finishing oil with a nuanced, grassy flavor that’s perfect atop salads, soup, or even ice cream (really!). Fly By Jing The Hot Pot Starter Set PHOTO: Fly By Jing View on Flybyjing.com We're big fans of Fly By Jing's lip-tingling chili crunch, and the chile-head in your life probably is, too. Not only does this kit include a fiery soup base with that classic numbing Sichuan pepper flavor, but it also has everything else you need for a killer hot pot night. You get an electric hot pot big enough for six people, plus two sets of chopsticks and two slotted spoons. It's the gift that keeps on giving; your recipient will be hosting hot pot dinners for years to come. Partners Coffee Roasters Bestsellers Bundle PHOTO: Partners Coffee Roasters View on Partnerscoffee.com Partners is one of our editor-favorite coffee brands, and this bundle is a collection of its most popular roasts. The serious coffee aficionado on your list will be thrilled with the variety. It includes a deep but approachable Brooklyn roast versatile enough for every day, a fun and fruity Colombian light roast, and the dark and smoky Flatiron roast. Your favorite coffee lover will think of you every time they brew their morning cup. Murray's Cheese Tower for Two PHOTO: Murray's Cheese $77 at Murrayscheese.com If there’s anything more dreamlike than receiving a literal cake of cheese as a gift, we're not sure what it is. This decadent tower for two from New York City’s iconic Murray’s Cheese (also our favorite cheese subscription) will make any caseophile’s day for any gift-giving occasion. Clocking in at almost 2 pounds, the three-tier tower includes sure-to-please cheeses that Murray’s customers love: buttery Cave Aged Cornelia, ash-coated Selles-sur-Cher, and Vermont Creamery Bijou — enough to share (or not!) Omsom Saucy Noodle Sampler PHOTO: Amazon $49 at Amazon View on Omsom.com Weeknight dinners just got a lot more delicious thanks to Omsom, an AAPI-founded instant noodle brand we love. Omsom is known for its thoughtful, flavor-packed pantry staples — most notably, its saucy noodles, which promise seriously outrageous flavor in just 4 minutes flat. This sampler bundle is the ideal food gift for anyone who likes a quick weeknight dinner option and enjoys saucy noodles (so pretty much everyone). With flavor profiles inspired by Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese cuisine — and sauces that include garlic black pepper and chili sesame, and soy garlic and coconut lemongrass — it’s a thoughtful and delicious way to treat your loved one to dinner from a distance. Burlap & Barrel 6 Pack Spice Gift Set PHOTO: Amazon $53 at Amazon When one of our editors credits a spice line with basically revolutionizing her cooking, you best believe we pay attention. Such is the case with this Burlap & Barrel Spice gift set, which Food & Wine's senior editor Danielle St. Pierre says blew her away with their flavor, aroma, and thoughtful sourcing. This collection of six is an excellent introduction to Burlap & Barrel’s spices, including the most popular spices and seasonings (like tomato powder, purple stripe garlic, and royal cinnamon) into a do-it-all assortment that would make any home cook do a little kitchen happy dance. Vosges Dark Chocolate Truffle Collection PHOTO: Vosges Chocolate View on Vosgeschocolate.com $55 at Goldbelly.com We can't imagine a better food gift than a flight of gourmet, chef-designed dark chocolates, especially when they come from Chicago's chef-minded Vosges Haut-Chocolat. This 16-piece truffle set is perfect for the adventurer in your life. Each chocolate is infused with ingredients from around the world, be it Kalocsan paprika from Budapest, ground guajillo chiles from Oaxaca, or wild fennel pollen from Tuscany. Maldon Salt Company Sea Salt Flakes PHOTO: Amazon $15 $13 at Amazon $22 at Walmart Salt? As a gift? You betcha — at least when it's Maldon. The English brand has been hand-harvesting sea salt for well over a century, and it's become an iconic go-to brand for pro chefs and restaurants. One sprinkle of this intense, large-flaked sea salt on a chocolate chip cookie or atop the crispy skin on a piece of fish will make even the most staunch skeptic a convert, so it’s best to invest in the 20-ounce tub for anyone you’re considering gifting. We love to pair high-end salt with an additional item that encourages experimentation in the kitchen, like one of our chef-approved cookbooks that will have your recipient mixing up their weekly menu in no time. Tony’s Chocolonely Mix Milk & Dark Six Pack Bundle PHOTO: Amazon $48 at Amazon Name one person who isn’t immediately charmed upon seeing a Tony’s Chocolonely bar — you can’t, right? The iconic brand pairs Willy Wonka-style graphics with ethically sourced ingredients for a melt-in-your-mouth candy experience that would please even the pickiest chocolate lover. In our best chocolate taste test, we loved the standard milk chocolate from Tony's Chocolonely, and this six-bar set comes with that, plus even more flavors to enjoy (think caramel, almond, and pretzel) for a chocolaty treat fit for any celebration. Coop's Coop's Cocoa Felice Hot Chocolate Mix PHOTO: Amazon $15 at Amazon This vegan hot chocolate mix is made with just two high-quality ingredients: cane sugar and pure Dutch-process cocoa powder. You can stir it into dairy milk or any non-dairy alternative to make a rich and warming beverage in second. Plus, since there are no stabilizers or other ingredients, the mix is also a great baking ingredient — think chocolate pudding, frozen hot chocolate, and hot cocoa cookies. Saltverk Salt Gift Set PHOTO: Amazon $45 at Amazon View on Saltverk.com This tasty trio of sea salts from Saltverk is basically the next best thing to a trip to Iceland. Each of the four salts in the bundle (pure sea salt, lava salt, birch-smoked salt, and Arctic thyme salt) is sustainably hand-harvested in the Westfjords region of Iceland, providing the perfect pop of flavor and crunch to seared steaks, roasted veggies, and even baked goods. We bet they’ll become a pantry staple in no time, and they definitely make for one memorable food gift. Heilala Vanilla Bean Paste PHOTO: Amazon $16 at Amazon $16 at Walmart View on Heilalavanilla.com As anyone who has ever spent time tediously scraping out a vanilla bean knows, the task is not for the faint of heart. Baking fans will feel so seen when they receive this thoughtful gift, which is an elevated pantry staple used in professional pastry kitchens around the country. Heilala’s Vanilla Bean Paste harnesses all of the flavors of real vanilla beans without any of the hassles, combining those telltale seed flecks with just a touch of syrup to create an easy-to-use paste that promises to level up their baking game from mere vanilla extract in an instant. Runamok Maple Sugarmaker's Cut Maple Syrup PHOTO: Amazon $22 at Amazon View on Runamokmaple.com View on Instacart.com There’s just something about quality maple syrup that calls to mind lazy fall mornings, crisp fresh air, and cozy flannels. If you have a friend who stashes a bottle of “the good stuff” in their bag any time they go out to breakfast, they’ll love the sweet, well-rounded flavor profile of Runamok’s organic maple syrup, boiled from sap to syrup at the source in Vermont. Your recipient’s buttermilk pancakes just got a serious upgrade. Truff Hot Sauce Bundle Pack PHOTO: Walmart $35 $30 at Amazon $26 at Walmart View on Truff.com Truffle can be a polarizing flavor, but those who love it can’t get enough of it, which makes this truffle-infused hot sauce combo the ideal food gift for the mushroom lover in your life. You get a large bottle of Truff's signature black truffle-infused Hot Sauce, and another of the Hotter Sauce, which is exactly what is sounds like. Both bespoke blends are earthy, nuanced, and unforgettable. (They even made our list of the best hot sauces.) We can pretty much guarantee your favorite heat-seeker will be talking about these blends for months to come. Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix PHOTO: Amazon $15 at Amazon $3 at Target $9 at Samsclub.com Simple yet special, Swiss Miss has been a gifting staple for teachers, coworkers, and kiddos for decades — and for good reason. The tried-and-true brand delivers a delicious cup of cocoa every time, encouraging sippers to revisit their childhood with every steamy mug — so much so that it was even awarded “Most Nostalgic” in our hot chocolate mix taste test. Pair this box of 50 cocoa envelopes with a cozy coffee cup and you have the perfect food gift for the homebody in your life. Brightland The Duo PHOTO: Bloomingdale's $74 at Amazon $74 at Brightland.co $56 at Bloomingdales When it comes to authentic (and transparent) olive oil production, no one does it better than Brightland. The woman-founded and minority-owned California brand makes each of its blends from olives grown on small family farms, which are then cold-pressed to lock in all the freshness, flavor, and nutritional value. This dynamic duo pairs together two of their best-selling varietals — Alive and Awake, which we loved in our olive oil tasting for its “peppery kick” — for a gift any home cook is sure to appreciate. ButcherBox Meat Favorites PHOTO: ButcherBox View on Butcherbox.com For the griller or carnivore who has everything, gift the variety box from ButcherBox. This bundle combines all the favorites: ground beef, pork chops, bacon, fillet mignon, and so much more. ButcherBox focuses on grass-fed and crate-free meats for the highest-quality meats that will be the star of every cookout, holiday feast, or simple weeknight meal. More Food & Wine Gift Guides The 64 Best Gifts Under $100, Including Several of Our Tested Favorites The 30 Best Gifts Under $50, Including a Few of Our Tested Favorites The 30 Best Gifts Under $25, Including a Few of Our Tested Favorites The 60 Best White Elephant Gift Ideas Under $50 The 30 Best Gifts for Bakers, According to Pastry Chefs and Editors Our Expertise Alyssa Longobucco is a writer, editor, and stylist with a background in food, interior, and lifestyle content. 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