by Craig Takeuchi on December 20th, 2020 at 10:00 PM 1 of 6 2 of 6
If you still haven t crossed off everyone s name on your gift list, or need to send some gratitude to a certain someone, here are a few last-minute gift ideas for food-based gift baskets, boxes, and bags that may be just what you re looking for.
Acorn Holiday Gift Bag
The vegetable-forward
The Acorn Market is offering the Acorn Holiday Gift Bag. The vegan version ($60) includes a vegan and organic pancake mix, wild harvest syrup, organic pickled beets, house dijon mustard, local crackers, organic market jam, and a 100-percent cotton Acorn face mask, and a limited-edition Acorn enamel pin all in an Acorn limited-edition tote bag. The cheese version ($75) has all of that plus Mt Lehman Aged Buffalo Cheddar and Mt Lehman Goat Chevre, and the bags can also be paired with red or white wine.
by Craig Takeuchi on December 19th, 2020 at 5:00 PM 1 of 9 2 of 9
If you still haven’t figured out what to do for your holiday dinner, there are plenty of options out there. We previously listed some Asian options for those seeking something beyond turkey and stuffing, as well as some meal-making kits for those who prefer the DIY (with assistance) approach.
But for those who do want traditional fare and either don’t have the time or ability to cook a sumptuous meal, here are some possibilities for prepared meals for those who would prefer to dine at home.
Bacchus
Wedgewood Hotel’s
by Craig Takeuchi on December 15th, 2020 at 4:00 PM 1 of 7 2 of 7
Baking and cooking hit a new high this year. But that doesn’t mean all of us have become great home cooks and bakers.
For those who need a little help or want to give the gift of DIY-with-assistance, or for those who feel apprehensive about dining out at the moment but want a sense of eventfulness and activity with their meals, here are a few meal-kit options from local culinaristas with some international flair.
Can’t vacation somewhere warm but want to recapture the flavour? Consider
¿Cómo? Taperia’s options for Spanish food at home. The Como en Casa Tapas for Two ($60) features Gildas (skewered peppers, anchovies, and olives), goat cheese–stuffed peppers, marinated olives,