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1. A jar of Fly By Jing chili crisp to add a tingly kick to dumplings, noodles, meat, veggies, whatever they've got at home ready to be whipped up. They can even put it on ice cream! This'll become their fave new condiment ASAP.
Fly By Jing is Asian woman owned and sells sauces, oils, and dumplings!
Promising review: "I have purchased my share of Chili Crisps, but this is BY FAR MY FAVORITE!!!!!!! My job allowed its employees to build a box of our favorite items and this was one of the items I chose. And I tell you I’m so GLAD I DID!!!!! It had just the amount of heat and DID NOT HAVE A GREASY TASTE!!!! After my first BITE, I looked it up so I can place my order!!!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!!" —Pozaya B.
Get it from Amazon or Fly By Jing for $15.
2. A mushroom growing kit for your aunt who loves the *idea* of foraging (and whose YouTube history backs it up), but hasn't quite made it there yet. Cheers to sourcing some indoor mushrooms!
Back To The Roots is a California-based small business founded by two college friends that specializes in indoor gardening kits with a mission to reconnect families to food.
Check out a TikTok of the mushroom kit in action.
Promising review: "We received this as a gift last Christmas. I have since sent it to two other people as gifts. Super easy to use and the yield was good." —CKB
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
3. A marmalade gift set will make a condiment lover's heart sing. It already comes in a cute lil' box and the flavors sounds straight out of my dreams: Pixie Tangerine, Cara Cara Orange & Hibiscus, and Meyer Lemon & Honey! AND this gift gets even better when you tell 'em that it's one of Oprah's Favorite Things of 2024!
4. And while we're on the subject of Oprah's new faves, Truff's 2024 Holiday Gift Set that'll be the perfect decadent addition to all kinds of meals with the flavors Jalapeño Lime Hot Sauce and Habanero Hot Sauce. Maybe they should start out with some scrambled eggs first.
Truff is a small business that specializes in unique hot sauces.
Check out the rest of Truff's Amazon storefront for more gift options — this certainly isn't the first year they've made Oprah's Faves!!
Get it from Amazon for $27.99.
5. And for another *spicy* option, a Hot Ones Season 25 trio sauce pack you can use to play out a slightly milder version of the show. 'Tis time to see your friend cry, but for good reasons!
FYI, Hot Ones is part of BuzzFeed, Inc.
Promising review: "I got this set as a Christmas gift for my dad, and it was a hit! We went back over another date with chicken and asked some questions with every bite, just like Hot Ones. Once the heat died down, we all had a good laugh about our reactions and how much milk we drank and ice cream we ate in order to manage the heat. My parents still talk about how fun that was and it’s definitely my most memorable gift to date! Would highly recommend!" —Amy Morgan
Get it from Amazon for $44.95 (available in a variety of combos).
6. A festive Bonne Maman ~spread~ with 12 delectable jars that'll make a quick-n-easy meal of toast feel FAR fancier.
Promising review: "I order these for my mom and she loves to have these surprises. She uses her tea biscuits and reports in on the flavors. Love this brand and love the little containers and use them for lunch salad dressings or other storage ideas. This company never disappoints." —MM
Get it from Amazon for $26.99.
7. A pound of cereal marshmallows so they don't have to pick out all the marshmallows out of your shared boxes of Lucky Charms. Sigh.
Medley Hills Farm is a small biz.
Promising review: "Buying these charms was one of the best decisions of my life. The bag is twice the size of my head. The marshmallows are aesthetically pleasing and delicious. It's everything I ever wanted in a snack." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $11.60.
8. A bag of some "reindeer farts" (ahem, cotton candy) that'll send anyone into a fit of giggles, regardless of age.
Bag of Farts Candy is a small biz specializing in, well, the obvious.
Promising review: "I won't lie, the whole reason I purchased this is because I knew that my kids would laugh at the name. However, I was really happy with how yummy the actual cotton candy in the bag was! The candy was fresh, and well packaged, and the product name got the laughs expected. Overall, I would say it's a bit expensive for what you get (though it was easily enough for me and two children to share), but would still recommend as a cute/silly gift for someone who would get a kick out of this type of thing." —Deb
Get it from Amazon for $8.95.
9. A box of hot chocolate bombs in some *glitzy* packaging that's more or less already gift-wrapped!
Promising review: "Got these as gifts for friends who love treating themselves to a cup of hot chocolate. They are presented in a pretty gift box, arrived without the chocolate being damaged, and each recipient has said they love it. 50/50 on whether the caramel or the brownie flavor is the best." —A. V. Williams
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in a 5- or 10-pack).
10. Or if they appreciate getting STRAIGHT to the point, a canister of Cadbury drinking chocolate for a cozy, sippable treat just begging to be enjoyed by a crackling fire...even if said fire is just a Yule log on a TV screen.
Promising review: "We drink this almost nightly and we do it year-round. When I die, cremate me and put me in a Cadbury Drinking Chocolate tin." —Majombaszo
Get it from Amazon for $12.
11. Plus, an assortment of Cadbury chocolates to tide them over 'til they can hop across the pond.
Each set comes with with one Curly Wurly, one Picnic, one Twirl, one Starbar, one Crunchie, one Wispa, one Dairy Milk Caramel, one Double Decker, one Dairy Milk, and one Flake.
Promising review: "While watching Matilda the Musical recently on Netflix, we saw one of the kids handing Matilda a Curly Wirly bar. Having never tried one before, I went online to fine them and happened across this box. This candy has not disappointed. Fresh and delicious!" —Barbra
Get it from Amazon for $22.
12. A 30-pack of various Japanese snacks can delight their taste buds — and maybe just give them all kinds of fun things to try on TikTok.
Promising review: "My son loves everything Japanese. He works at a sushi restaurant, he drives a Miata. I bought this snack box as a small gift for Christmas. He absolutely loved it. What a fun little unexpected surprise for him. He ate it all on Christmas Day. He said it was cool trying all the different flavors." —Christopher D.
Get them from Amazon for $21.97.
13. A bottle of Mike's Hot Honey they can use to make basically any kind of food taste so much better.
I've gone through a few bottles of this stuff and it is FANTASTIC. Read our full review of Mike's Hot Honey.
Get a 12-oz. bottle on Amazon for $13.49.
14. A cult-favorite popcorn salt I guarantee is on par with what you can get to the movies because I ordered it after putting it in stories like this very one! Throw in a giant helping of popcorn kernels and you've got yourself a cozy little gift.
Promising review: "I am a person who will make myself sick eating buckets of popcorn (I have no self control). This has by far been my favorite 'TikTok made me buy' item. My at-home popcorn is now my favorite thing to make and I don't need to go the theater for popcorn. Very much worth the purchase and this will last me such a long time." —S Martinez
Get it from Amazon for $9.60 (available in two other flavors).
15. A container of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust to slip into everyone's stocking because cinnamon toast is THE ultimate snack and feel free to fight me on it.
Check out a TikTok of the Cinnadust in action.
Promising review: "This is 10 out of 10, would order again. Try it on yogurt, ice cream, toast, carrots, and amazingly I saw a TikTok challenge with it on hard-boiled eggs. It is stupendous!!!" —ThatGuy
Get it from Amazon for $3.49.
16. A canned wine Advent calendar that'll provide far more variety than a bottle or two of vino. And it'll be easier to consume in smaller amounts.
Each box includes 12 cans by different, award-winning, small producers! Maker is a woman-owned business that partners with female and minority winemakers.
Get it from Maker for $119 (begins shipping Nov. 8).
17. A Keurig "24 Cups of Cheer" Advent calendar in case they LIVE off of their K-cups but also dig some variety.
Promising review: "I got this for my husband and was kinda mad I didn’t get one for myself. The variety and flavors were so perfect! He raved about how great it was!!! Would recommend to any coffee drinker!" —Jenna Maxwell
Get it from Amazon for $34.87.
18. A 24-pack of mulled spice tea bags that'll jazz up individual servings of wine, cider, or tea to help make even the most mundane of nights feel a little bit special. You wish you could transport back to that holiday market in Prague that you guys visited last year. Well, this'll at least help deliver some of that taste.
Promising review: "It is so hard to find mulling spice! Grocery stores had none, but Amazon came to the rescue and I was able to serve mulled cider to my family for Thanksgiving — we had our dinner early due to out-of-town family." —Freda Horn
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
19. A Momofuku ramen noodles variety pack if your recipient lives off of takeout or just would rather get a root canal than do cooking that involves more than boiling water. I bought this for my brother last year for Christmas and it was a hit! (Then I bought them again for him this summer when I saw it was on sale.)
I tried out these noodles and haven't looked back since. I want to ALWAYS have these in my kitchen cabinets. Yes, they're THAT good. I'm very lazy and have spent way too much money on takeout in my life, so I'm forever looking for a solution to help me get takeout-worthy food at home for the least amount of effort. These totally fit the bill. I also like to toss chopped scallions on top. I'll even mix in sautéed veggies and chicken to help bulk up the dish...or just use up the stuff that I have that I know I need to eat. I adore them so much that I even bought my brother a big bundle of them for Christmas and he was VERY excited when he opened it because Momofuku and David Chang's amazing reputation precede them.
Get a 15-pack from Amazon for $45.99 (includes 5 servings each of 3 varieties).
20. A Kosterina apple cider balsamic vinegar that may sound like a head-scratcher. But if your recipient is a bit adventurous or is always on the hunt for something new to drizzle over their meals, this is IT.
I have this in my cabinet and just drizzled some on top of a simple salad (baby spinach, feta cheese, cucumbers, and salt and pepper), and it tasted like a salad I paid $28 for at a restaurant and didn't hate myself after because it was THAT good. It's so simple and I've really just been using it to put over salads. I might go through a bottle too fast to even get the chance to try it out in some cocktails!
Get it from Kosterina for $15.
21. A Just Spices starter set with eight blends they can use to jazz up their go-tos and even make grilling chicken or jazzing up a jar of store-bought pasta sauce taste FAR more delicious. And these blends are *so* much easier to use than assembling an army of seasonings for one recipe. (I can't be the only one who's exited out of a recipe I googled because it has eight spices in it that I don't currently own.)
The set comes with the following spice blends: Chicken Allrounder; BBQ Allrounder; Vegetable Allrounder; Italian Allrounder; Avocado Topping; Casserole Allrounder; Stir Fry; Mexican Allrounder.
Get it from Just Spices for $49.99.
Shipping info: In general, delivery takes between 2–5 business days. Delivery can take longer at holidays or during promotional periods.
22. Death Wish Coffee (yep, that's the name!) that'll make them scarily alert in case one cup of the regular stuff normally doesn't cut it.
Your caffeine content will still depend on how you brew, but if you use these beautiful beans you'll get about 660 milligrams per 12 fluid-ounces. According to the Mayo Clinic, “up to 400 milligrams of caffeine appears to be safe for most healthy adults,” but you should talk to your doctor about what’s right for you.
Promising review: "OK folks, words of warning....if you have heart conditions, ration out your coffee. I'm serious; heed my warning or you could end up cleaning your entire house, doing all your yard work, making love to your partner, waxing your car, building a garage, or single-handedly raising the Titanic; all in the first hour after drinking this wonderful coffee. You have been warned!" —ITsTheXFactor
Get it from Amazon for $19.96 (also available in whole beans, K-cups, and instant coffee packets).
23. Or an equally morbid Bones Coffee variety pack if they want to keep it interesting by switching out all kinds of flavors of coffee. Plus! Horror fans are gonna ADORE these.
Two Christmases ago I bought my Evil Dead-loving brother the Army of Dark Chocolate coffee and he said it was delicious and indeed very chocolatey!
Promising review: "Excellent coffee! My wife and I weren't really big coffee drinkers but wanted to try something new, so we ordered some flavors from here. Absolutely the best coffee we have ever had and we are hooked on it! Smooth and rich flavor without the bitter aftertaste. We just ordered a second sampler pack and can't wait to try those as well." —Ryan
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in a variety of flavor combos).
24. A churro Vietnamese pour-over latte kit if your pal won't stop raving about all the coffee they had in Vietnam (SAME).
Copper Cow was founded by Debbie Wei Mullin as a way to share her Vietnamese culture through sustainable, delicious coffee.
Promising review: "I have searched the world for my favorite coffee. Vietnam is easily my favorite country to have coffee in. However, living on the west coast and having tried at minimum a dozen Vietnamese restaurants I have yet to find one that makes hot Vietnamese Coffee like they do in Vietnam. Most serve cold Vietnamese (more like Thai) coffee. This surprisingly is the closest I've found to in country coffee. Cool concept! Great design! Definitely worth trying!" —KH
Get a kit for eight lattes from Amazon for $25.50.
25. A bag of French violet-flavored drops that have a sweet floral flavor and a crunchy anise seed in the center. I snagged some like these at the Flower market in Nice last summer and they're delish!
Promising review: "Let the candy dissolve on your tongue without crunching to enjoy a violet flower flavor until you get to the real treat in the center. This treat is a little anise seed. Crunching the seed at the end is the final prize. I bought the two-pack so I can give one away as a gift. They shipped well and there were no broken pieces." —Pinkcat
Get them from Amazon for $26.80.
26. Cornbread 26 Food Co.'s French Toast Cornbread Madeleine to give your host the ultimate treat with their morning coffee the next morning...or as a midday snack...or on a side of wine. Really just eat them how you want.
Cornbread 26 Food Co. is an NYC-based catering company owned by couple Claude and Craig (they met on Claude's birthday of May 26, hence the 26 in the name!) who grew a business for their love of entertaining. But lucky for everyone not based in NYC, you buy can their goods online! I've tried out many of their varieties and, tbh, I had to make myself stop eating them. They're that delicious!
Promising review: "The classic cornbread madeleines are a most delicious treat! Perfect sweetness, perfect texture and perfect corn taste!" —Alderfer
Get a 12-pack from Cornbread 26 Food Co. for $9.98 (Shop Pay available).
Shipping info: Allow a couple of weeks, though worth noting that they stay fresh for up to a month without refrigeration.
27. A ready-to-drink espresso martini bundle for the friend who's a total sucker for one (me) but also loves to host at home.
The Trifecta Bundle includes four of the Double Espresso Martini, four of the Peppermint Mocha, four of the Toasted Hazelnut, and four of the Golden Espresso Martini.. Each can has 6x distilled vodka and real espresso with an 12.5% ABV.
Get them from Tribini for $80.
28. A bitters sampler set for the mixologist pal who's always handing you a drink with "try this."
I have this set of bitters and it looks way pricier than its actual cost. It def gives off Le Labo vibes with its minimalist packaging. Plus with bitters, you don't use a ton TON of them in one cocktail. So there's enough to experiment with here in case the first stab at a drink is a little more "meh" than "mmmm."
Get them from Bespoke Post for $45.
29. Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend they can crack open and then proceed to sprinkle on basically everything.
SPQR Seasonings is a small business that sells, you guessed it, a variety of seasonings!
Promising review: "This seasoning is honestly my go to! I first found this company live on TikTok when they were showing the packaging process. I originally bought it mainly to support a small business but once it came I fell in LOVE. The bottle is huge, you definitely get your moneys worth. You can tell the ingredients are actually fresh and not processed. I have used my seasoning on so much but my favorites so far have been bagels, pork tenderloin and today I used it on homemade pigs in a blanket! I 100% recommend and will be buying more when I run out." —Abiagael
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
30. An eight-pack of SmartSweets will be welcome treats for anyone who's trying to intake less sugar but still wants a sweet treat.
I've tried a variety of these candies and love them! I don't have any medical conditions that require that I eat less sugar, but my dad does. So I've tried them out in hopes of finding something that he'd like — and he does like them! Now, they won't be as sweet as "regular" candy but they're good and satisfying if you know that going into it.
Promising review: "Great deal and lots of flavors you can't find in the stores routinely! These are so good. Buy these if you are trying to cut out sugar and candy." —Todd
Get them from Amazon for $24.98 (available in three combos).
31. A shaker of edible cocktail glitter (that OK is actually tasteless but) can make their place the pre-game home base. Heck, you and your pals might not even want to leave your place and head out to an actual bar after. Psst, at the least they can throw it in some Prosecco for a ~dazzling~ effect.
Bakel is a small business established in 2016 that specializes in edible glitters for food and drink.
Promising review: "Don’t think any further and just buy it. This was so cool and everyone loved it! I got the clear one because it will go with any drink. I will be the one to put this in all my friends drinks. Also had no taste so it was just the look. Sooooooo cool!" —gigi
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in 17 colors).
32. A box of assorted milk and dark chocolate molasses chips for a totally delectable treat they'll wanna pair with an afternoon or evening coffee. Or just with anything really. (They're *that* good.)
Once I start eating these, it's hard for me to stop.
Get them from See's Candies for $15.25 (also available in just milk chocolate or dark chocolate).
33. Partake soft-baked cookies that'll please their palate — especially if they're on the prowl for an allergy-free treat. These are free of all kinds of stuff but don't skimp on the taste.
Partake was founded by Denise Woodard in Jersey City, New Jersey, to fill help fill the void of snacks for her daughter who was diagnosed with food allergies as a toddler. All of the goods are baked with allergy-free ingredients, meaning there's no GMOs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, eggs, dairy, preservatives, artificial flavors, or preservatives.
Promising review: "I bought this product because I had company coming to stay and they all have different allergies and these cookies they all can eat. They said that these are the best gluten-free and other allergy-free cookies that they have ever had. Thanks for making an amazing product." —Donna Irene Gilbert Wheeler
Get a six-box variety pack from Amazon for $33.99.
34. A blooming tea set for a gorgeous little treat that'll make drinking green tea feel like an EVENT.
Promising review: "This was a nice gift to my mother-in-law. I had purchase a similar item locally and she was so excited that a flower blossomed out of a tea bag. I had to get more and the variety of flavors allowed her to experience different flavors and blossoms. Good price and shipped directly to her home." —Maxine
Get them from Amazon for $29.95.
35. A bottle of truffle seasoning they can throw on ALL kinds of meals and snacks, which might just be the motivation they need to eat what they already have at home.
My colleague Emma Lord (pictured above) is ready to divulge why this stuff is so great:
"Okay, I bought this on a whim because there's a sushi place down the street from me that makes truffle avocado sushi rolls and I was like, 'I need these in my life, but I also need money to live.' I decided to DIY it with a regular $4 avocado roll, and this seasoning and the umami bliss of it all basically exploded my brain. Since then, I've tried it on eggs, on burritos, on potatoes, on chocolate mug cakes — pretty much every sweet and savory thing I can think of. The best part is you really get an excellent bang for your buck; it's so flavorful that I've been using this for months now and have barely made a dent in the container!"
Promising review: "Yes, I'm a truffle lover to begin with. And, of course, only a truffle is a truffle. But I gotta tell ya this delectable heaven-sent powder is one heck of a more versatile option. Utterly AMAZING on popcorn, in eggs, added to soups and sauces to layer flavors, veggies, PASTA... The list is endless (I think the only thing I haven't tried was sprinkling it on ice cream...although LOL). It is a bit salty so I advise testing the waters first. But I just ordered my 9th and 10th bottle of the Truffle Zest." —Greengirl
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
36. A canister of chai to help them recreate their coffee shop's favorite menu item.
My colleague Chelsea Stuart is a big fan of this stuff. Here's what she has to say: "Not gonna lie, I (Chelsea) went on a serious reconnaissance mission at my local joint just to figure out what kind of chai they were using and low and behold it was this bad boy! All your giftee has to do is add water or milk (and ice if they want it cold) and BAM, they've got a chai that could go for $5+."
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sizes).
37. A 10-piece "mythical meat" snack stick pack with 10 different flavor options ranging from Kraken (Duck Maple and Beef) to Loch Ness Monster (Beef and Buffalo Mild) for the person who's the most adventurous eater in your friend group and can't walk out of a Sheetz without hitting up the Slim Jim end cap.
Promising review: "This was a gift. My friend ate it all in less than two days. He loved it. I will buy this again, probably a lot more, since it did not last very long. It's a bit pricey, but the appreciation was duly noted. It was well received." —WhitneyW
Get them from Amazon for $24.99 (available in 10 flavors or assorted).
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