For the times when you just CANNOT think of a thoughtful gift idea, fret not! Putting together a basket of 2-3 items that YOU love is one of the most reliable ways to push through “gifters’ block”. Instead of just giving one straightforward item, you’re now curating a full experience! A heartwarming bundle of gestures that acknowledges they’re not just a one-dimensional person who simply requires more socks year in, year out.
But where to start? With something tasty, of course! Add any of the following edible items from our local artisan food scene and build around it. Or at the very least, give them one of these after you’ve given them socks. Either way, you’re already off to a very good (and delicious) start!
Beta5 Chocolates | Vancouver
Known for making chocolates that are as beautiful as they are scrumptious, you can’t go wrong with a box from Beta5. Offering a new selection of goodies for the winter season, your giftee will adore tucking into chocolate flavours like sticky toffee pudding, cranberry ginger, and Mexican hot chocolate.
Thomas Haas Chocolates & Pâtisserie | Vancouver’s North Shore
One of the biggest names in local chocolate, Thomas Haas will never let you down when it comes to holiday gifts. They’ve put together a wonderful collection for the occasion that includes chocolate Christmas trees filled with crunchy cocoa nibs and caramel, as well as delicate edible ornaments with caramelized almonds, hazelnuts and pistachios.
Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie | Burnaby
4-piece, 9-piece, 16-piece, or 28-piece! This Swiss-style bakery and chocolatier is ready with festive chocolate boxes to fit any appetite. And special for the holidays, they’ve created an advent calendar box that includes limited-time flavours such as 42% Ecuador Milk Chocolate, 33% Ruby Chocolate and 35% Blanc Caramel Chocolate.
Rocanini Coffee Roasters | Richmond
Add a package of premium coffee to the mix, and they’ll thank you every time they start their morning! The passionate roasters at this Italian-inspired coffee spot have perfected the bold flavours in every bean. Start with a pack of Kenya Peaberry Ndiaini Factory: bright and juicy, with a subtle sweetness and notes of honey and lime.
Republica Coffee Roasters | Surrey
Pick up a pack of their premium organic coffee in-store, or have it delivered right to you within 72 hours of it being roasted (particularly good if you’re running behind on your gift list). You can even sign your giftee up for a delivery subscription so they’ll never be without fresh artisan coffee in the AM.
Charlie’s Chocolate Factory | Burnaby
With one of the biggest selections of chocolate, candy, brittle, and licorice, you could easily fill just about every name on your list here! The family-owned business has a nostalgic vibe to it that will get you into the giving spirit no matter how well you know your giftees. Start with a chocolate mint bar, a candy cane lollipop, or yuletide gumdrops, and you’ll be forever in their good books.
Creekside Coffee Factory | Coquitlam
Another wonderful option for the coffee connoisseur on your list, this family-owned cafe and roastery has been serving the community for over 12 years now. Pick from the 6 full-bodied blends that they offer and get the beans pre-ground to any level that you like.
Sticky’s Candy & Bakery | Langley City
This one is for the old-school sweet lover on your list! A hub for anyone who craves a taste of the past, Sticky’s is always well-stocked with candy from the 80s, 90s, and 00s. Put together a tasty tribute to the bygone era of corner stores and pixie sticks, and watch their heart melt at all the candy-coated memories!
Feature photo credit: chez-christophe.ca
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