To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Mid Coast Times asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Foodie Favorites & Gourmet Food Gifts
1) “Vanilla" Book by Patricia Rain
Follow along with recipes from the Vanilla Queen, Patricia Rain, as she traces the history of vanilla across the globe and back to its earliest days. Learn how to let this versatile spice shine in any cuisine. Don’t just limit yourself to cookies and cakes—vanilla is a stealthy flavor enhancer in savory dishes, too.
2) New England Spice Gift Set
Down east flavors from a spice gift set inspired by (and sourced from) New England. The set includes two of Curio Spice Co.’s signature spice blends along with Maine sea salt. It’s all directly sourced from farms and growers to ensure freshness and purity, and comes with recipe cards to help you get cooking.
3) Nut & Plant-Based Milk Maker
This plant-based and nut milk maker streamlines the DIY milk process and is a one-stop way to retain all the original flavor and nutrients of the ingredients you choose. Two nested containers let you measure, filter, and soak nuts, grains, or seeds in water with no mess. You can even store and pour from the outer container.
4) Madagascar Vanilla Extract
Spice things up with pure vanilla flavor—deep, rich, and full—made from sustainably grown vanilla beans. Madagascar extract boasts its own distinct flavors from its growing region. Madagascar Bourbon is the scent and taste most commonly recognized as traditional vanilla.
5) Everything Bagel & Cream Cheese Making Kit
FarmSteady: Everything Bagel & Cream Cheese Making Kit
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