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For the Foodie

27 October, 2025 by KatBp 10 Comments

This post may contain affiliate links. 

Tastes of Chicago-Lou Malnati’s 

Do you love that deep dish pizza that is Chicago’s legendary pizza? Maybe you’ve never tried it, but have always wanted to. Now you can! You can get this pizza sent anywhere in the country. Order some of this delicious pizza and have it delivered right to your door, or maybe someone else’s. With the holidays coming up, this would be such a wonderful gift, especially for those who love a good pizza. Lou Malnati’s, ranked Yelp’s #1 pizza chain in America in 2025, has perfected its signature flaky buttercrust, vine-ripened plum tomatoes and premium Wisconsin mozzarella over four-generations since 1971. Every pizza is handmade from scratch and arrives ready to bake. Sounds amazing, right?! It’s perfect for homesick Chicagoans, adventurous food lovers, hosts who want to impress, or anyone craving authentic deep dish. Available in 2, 4, or 6-packs. Free nationwide shipping. Starting at $79 on TastesofChicago.com Don’t miss out on trying some of their delicious pizza. Deep dish pizza is so amazing! You won’t want to miss out on this. 

Learn more about Tastes of Chicago. 

Naked Advent Calendar 2025 

The Naked Advent Calendar 2025 offers 12 days of clean nutrition designed to support your health journey. Each day delivers a pure, high-quality supplement made with simple, transparent ingredients. This calendar provides an easy way to incorporate consistent, reliable nourishment into your routine, helping you stay balanced and focused throughout the holiday season. It’s a straightforward approach to maintaining your wellness without any unnecessary additives or fillers. You won’t want to miss out on this great advent calendar. Grab yours now before the holidays begin. Advent Calendars are so much fun, and this one comes with a lot of great healthier products. Great for someone who wants more of a healthier option for an advent calendar. There are a lot of amazing items inside! Pick one out each day, and be surprised to see what goodies you find inside. 

Learn more about this Naked Advent Calendar.

Cheeky Cocktail Recipes 

For those who like a good drink, Cheeky has this great line of bar-quality mixers made from shelf-stable, all-natural ingredients. Packaged in chic glass bottles, Cheeky brings craft cocktails out of the bar and into your living room, offering foolproof, elevated solutions for classic favorites like Margaritas, Whiskey Sours, and Espresso Martinis. Thoughtfully designed to pair with any spirit (or enjoyed zero-proof), Cheeky makes entertaining accessible, stylish, and fun while still feeling indulgent and luxe. A unique, conversation-starting gift, Cheeky is the perfect present for hosts, entertainers, or travelers looking to pack a touch of cocktail culture on the go. This would honestly be wonderful for anyone hosting a get together this holiday season. What a great way to mix up some drinks for all the adults. That or gift them to the host and help them out by mixing up some amazing drinks. Either way, I’m sure someone is going to love these. 

Learn more about Cheeky.

Amasar’s Breadfruit-Pancake & Waffle Mix

One thing I love about the holidays, is having breakfast. Starting your day off with some delicious pancakes or waffles is always great, especially on Christmas morning. You can have light, fluffy, and gut-friendly pancakes or waffles made from naturally gluten-free breadfruit flour. Packed with 11g of fiber, 2g protein, and zero added sugar or preservatives, it’s a clean, delicious, and sustainable way to fuel your morning. These are a great way to get a good breakfast in without all those extra added ingredients. 

Why You’ll Love It

  • 11g natural fiber for gut health and sustained energy

  • Potassium to support balance and recovery

  • No added sugar, salt, gums, or preservatives

  • Allergen-friendly and easy to make

  • Shelf-stable and perfect for everyday breakfasts

Ingredients

Whole Meal Breadfruit Flour, Whole Grain Brown Rice Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda.

Learn more about Amasar’s Breadfruit.

Bear Mountain BBQ

Do you love to grill? We love grilled food around our home. It’s the best! Bear Mountain creates high quality, natural hardwood pellets curated to create gourmet wood-fired flavor to take the grilling experience to a whole new level. By adding wood pellets to the grill – gas, charcoal, electric and of course, pellet – you can use your own equipment to create the irresistible flavors and aromas that come from hardwood. Bear Mountain uses 100% real hardwoods, with no flavorings, fillings, additives or bark, creating blends that give grill masters and gourmands an alternative to artificial smoke flavors. If you’re looking to up the flavor of your grilled foods, I highly suggest getting some of these hardwood pellets. They really will make a difference in your food.

Learn more about Bear Mountain BBQ.

Pop ‘N Dulge-Movie Night Gift Basket Popcorn Gift Set

I love a good movie night with the family. With the holidays coming up, we watch movies more now then ever. Check out this lovely popcorn set. It’s a gourmet popcorn experience featuring non-GMO kernels and bold seasonings like Cheddar, garlic, and butter-flavored salt. It has a lot of great options to make movie nights that more special. My daughters and I are especially excited to use this popcorn set. We love to enjoy a good movie with some good popcorn. It is always the best! With all these wonderful flavors, we’re going to be able to enjoy a variety of popcorn together. This will make our experience even better.

Learn more about this popcorn set.

Pop N’ Dulge-Spice ‘N Dulge Backyard Grill Spice and Seasonings Gift Set

If you love spices, you have got to check out this grill spice set. It comes with so many great spices. This is a great way to be able to try out multiple different spices. Made in the USA with premium, grill spice blends in sleek, modern shaker bottles. Perfect for anyone who loves to lead the grill. With the holidays upon us, I think this would be a great choice for anyone who loves to grill out. I absolutely love this spice set myself. It has been a wonderful set for helping make our meats taste even better. There are truly a lot of different spices to try out here. It is the perfect set for the holidays. I love it!

Learn more about this grill spice set.

Whims

Looking for some delicious snacks that are chocolatey and delicious? The best of both worlds: rich, delicious, creamy flavor and an unbelievably clean nutrition panel. You can treat freely knowing everything we make is extremely low in sugar, dairy-free, gluten-free, and contains zero sugar alcohols and palm oil. I absolutely love that these are a better option, especially since they’re chocolate. What I really love about these, is that not only are they delicious, but they have a lot less sugar, dairy-free, gluten-free, and they contain zero sugar alcohols and palm oil. Now these are some delicious treats I can get behind.

Learn more about Whims.

Lucky Cajun 

 

If you’re looking to spice up some of your meats and veggies, make sure to check out Lucky Cajun. These are a great way to make your food have so much more flavor. Everything will taste that much more delicious too. Handcrafted weekly in small batches, each seasoning is made with real herbs and spices — no fillers, no flavor shortcuts, no mystery dust. These are the blends Chef Blackwell Smith used to turn “just okay” meals into the ones his family couldn’t stop asking for — the same ones that got his picky kid to love dinner again. From sprinkling over veggies to seasoning a brisket, every blend is bold, layered, and clean. It’s seasoning that actually does the work for you. Backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee, Lucky Cajun isn’t just another spice company. You won’t want to pass up one these amazing flavors. They truly do make the meals come together more.

Learn more about Lucky Cajun.

Java Planet Organic Coffee

If you’re in need of some organic coffee, check out Java Planet Organic Coffee. They sure do have some great flavors to choose from too. They even have a sample pack that would be such a great way to gift someone some coffee this holiday season. The sample pack is a great option to taste 6 of their freshly roasted gourmet organic arabica coffees. Samples like these are always such a good idea when you’re want to try them all, but want smaller sizes first to make sure you like them.

Each sampler pack includes 6 bags of 3.2oz of whole bean coffee which each make a 10 cup pot of coffee.

Sumatra – Dark Roast Single-Origin

Espresso – Dark Roast Blend

Peru – Medium Dark Roast Single-Origin

Colombian – Medium Dark Roast Single-Origin

Guatemala – Medium Roast Single-Origin

Good Morning – Medium Roast Blend

All coffee is whole bean and 100% USDA Organic Certified

Learn more about Java Planet Organic Coffee or check them out on AMAZON.

St. Supéry Wine

Give the gift of St. Supéry wine this holiday season. One of Napa Valley’s rare 100% estate-grown wineries that is also certified Napa Green Vineyard and Winery, choose St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery to entertain this Thanksgiving and gift to your friends and family at the Holidays in December.

2019 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

This Estate Cabernet of deep purple hues, presents dark blackberry aromas combined with an elegant toasted oak nuance, threads of boysenberry, rich opulence with subtle notes of jam and graphite. Flavors follow with ripe blackberry jam, a luscious approach of dark fruits, terrific structure supported with elegant moments of oak and a finishing hint of anise. This is a supple yet generous wine with an excellent structure, feel and approach.

Learn more about this wine HERE.

 

2023 Napa Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc

A crisp, inviting sauvignon blanc with ripe green lime and pink grapefruit combined with notes of lemon crème and a hint of anise on the palate. The wine presents green and yellow hues with bright aromatics of grapefruit, lime peel, gooseberry, fennel pollen and a touch of caper to create a saline vibrancy. Beautifully balanced with energetic acid structure and a pleasing finish.

Learn more about this wine HERE.

Tilden Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

Introducing a duo of award-winning, complex non-alcoholic cocktails, now available in convenient 250mL mini bottles, each perfectly portioned for two. Thoughtfully crafted to stir the senses, Tilden offers a premium cocktail experience without any mind- or body-altering ingredients. Whether you’re hosting friends, curating the perfect gift, or simply savoring a quiet moment, these mini bottles make sophisticated sipping easier than ever. First, give the bottle a quick shake to blend. Then, pour over ice, garnish, and enjoy.

LACEWING – Fresh and herbaceous. This garden-inspired cocktail opens with aromatic cucumber and fragrant basil, then unfolds into delicate lychee and a juniper berry base. Meanwhile, Szechuan pepper and cayenne provide a subtle kick that lingers just enough to keep you coming back for more. Notably, Lacewing was named Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktail at the 2023 L.A. Spirits Awards.

TANDEM – Zesty and savory. This bold, bracing expression begins with tart cherry and bitter orange, followed by layers of oak and smoked lapsang tea. Ginger adds warmth, while a whisper of cayenne delivers a vibrant finish. As a result, Tandem took home a Platinum Medal at the 2023 L.A. Spirits Awards, and it’s the founders’ personal favorite.

Learn more about Tilden or check them out on AMAZON.

ZestiGreens

Are you wanting to grow some of your own food? I personally love it when I can grow my own food. It’s nice to be healthier and be able to grow your own foods. ZestiGreens is such a wonderful company that helps you grow some of your own foods.  In just 7 days, anyone can grow nutrient-packed superfoods like broccoli, red clover, or wheatgrass right on their kitchen counter—no garden or special equipment required. It’s not just food; it’s a daily ritual of nourishment, beauty, and growth that promotes connection and joy for the whole family. Amazing, right?! I sure think so. I can’t really have a garden because I have chickens and ducks, and they’ll go after everything, so having ZestiGreens has been so helpful. It’s nice to be able to grow some of my own foods again.

Why it’s a perfect fit:

Self-Care: Fresh, living greens for energy and wellness.

Opulence: Premium organic seeds, eco-friendly hemp mats, and elegant bamboo trays.

Unity & Love: A mindful ritual families and friends can share together.

Learn more about ZestiGreens or check them out on AMAZON. 

Fresh Roasted Coffee

If you love coffee, you may enjoy these great flavors from Fresh Roasted Coffee. I really love that they came out with some great fall flavors as well. You can see all those below. If you or someone you know is a big coffee fan, I would highly recommend some of these. I think the bundles would probably make for some of the best gifts this holiday season. Of course, you can always get some of these to keep at your home too. If you’re hosting a holiday party this year, maybe you’d love to have some coffee on hand for everyone. Either way, I’m sure someone is going to be happy to have some delicious coffee.

  • Caribbean Paradise Coffee Bundle ($79.99) – This bundle contains three 12-ounce bags:
    • Jamaica Blue Mountain – Certified 100% Jamaican Blue – mild, mellow, and floral
    • Organic Haitian Blue – Cinnamon and sweet herbaceous notes that mellow to a rich plum finish
    • Organic Dominican Republic – Fruity, sweet, and vanilla notes with low acidity and a strong finish
  • Dark Roast Blends Variety Pack ($42.99) – 96 count variety pack* of our dark roasted artisan blend coffee pods contains:
    • Seriously Dark Roast
    • FRC Signature Dark Roast
    • French Roast
    • Italian Roast
  • Fall Favorites Variety Pack ($34.99) – 48 pods per box (12 each):
    • Pumpkin Spice
    • Vanilla Chai Spice
    • Apple Crumb Cake
    • Pecan Pie

Learn more about Fresh Roasted Coffee.

Foodie Box Love

How about a wonderful box filled with some delicious foods? I personally love getting boxes delivered with lots of different foods inside. Launched in 2025, their mission is simple: make it effortless to send, share, and savor extraordinary foods you won’t find in the average grocery aisle. Foodie Box Love actually has many different types of food boxes to choose from. You’ll be able to find one you love or one you can gift to someone you love. I don’t think you’ll have trouble finding one you love. They have some great options. One of my favorites, is the pasta box because I sure do love pasta, and so does my family. Every box is a delicious surprise, and they offer something for every kind of foodie:

  • Gourmet Coffee for the morning ritualist
  • BBQ Lovers for the backyard pitmaster
  • Chef’s Companion for the home kitchen artist
  • Hot & Spicy for the flavor daredevil
  • Artisanal Pasta for the carb connoisseur
  • Drizzle & Drip for the home chef
  • Sweet & Salty for the artisan snacker
  • Sample Box for those who love a little bit of everything
  • New themed boxes launching every month

Learn more about Foodie Box Love.

Farmhouse Organic Vodka

Anytime Farmhouse Vodka is a Regenerative Organic Certified ® vodka, meeting the highest standard of environmental protection.  Soft, ultra smooth, terroir driven with cool earthy subtleties — this vodka is hand distilled through a Copper Hybrid Pot Still. Perfect for a martini, cosmo or just sipped.

Learn more about this vodka.

Colorado Craft Beef

Do you or someone you know love beef? The perfect gift mix, go all in on this premiere box of beef products. Skip the sugary treat baskets and give your gift list the power of protein and phenomenally clean cooking! Each gift box contains the following, with option add-ons available: Beef Sticks: (3) Original (3) Peppered (3) Smoked Jalapeno Beef Tallow: (1) 14 oz jar of our pure beef tallow for cooking Summer Sausage: (1) Original and (1) Jalapeno Cheddar 12 oz Summer Sausage. This is going to make such a wonderful gift idea this holiday season. I already know a few people that I’d love to gift one of these too. Beef is always a wonderful option, especially when it’s a nice gift box like this. I love giving out gift boxes for the holidays, especially when they include food. You could never go wrong with that.

Learn more about Colorado Craft Beef.
Enamio Gum

Do you enjoy chewing gum? My husband sure does. He actually chews gum a lot on the daily. I’m so glad I was able to find the Enamio gum because it’s a much better option for gum, especially for him. Unlike regular gum that only freshens breath, Enamio actively improves your oral health. Their advanced formula works to strengthen, protect, and repair your teeth with every piece you chew. Isn’t that amazing?! This is the kind of gum I’d be happy to actually chew. I love it! It has the highest concentration of nano-hydroxyapatite compared to any other gum. It has 7 active remineralization ingredients and is 100% natural chicle base. So many great benefits to this gum. It’s also sugar free, which is a huge plus for my husband and I. We love sugar free products.

Learn more about Enamio or check them out on AMAZON.

Mightylicious

Who loves cookies? These cookies from Mightlylicious are vegan, and so delicious too. I don’t follow a vegan diet myself, but I do love vegan foods. These cookies are actually very delicious. I tried them out and couldn’t believe that I actually really do enjoy them. Sometimes I find some vegan foods to just not taste good, but these cookies are very good. I’m glad they come in some varieties of flavors as well. This is a great way to be able to try them all out. Savor the guilt-free joy of the vegan cookie bundle. With this bundle, you can enjoy the rich flavors of Vegan Chocolate Chip, the decadent delight of Vegan Double Dutch Chocolate Chip, and the wholesome sweetness of Vegan Oatmeal Raisin and Vegan Oatmeal Coconut. Crafted with plant-based ingredients and perfect for those who appreciate delicious treats made with without animal ingredients. Don’t forget to use the codes below to save yourself some money too! You can get them on their website or Amazon.

Code HOLIDAY20 for 20% off mightylicious.com thru 1/1/26. AMAZON: Code MIGHTYFAM for 10% across the entire catalog thru DEC 31.

Learn more about Mightylicious or check them out on AMAZON.

Louisiana Candy Company 

I don’t know about you, but I love pralines! I think they’re so delicious. Handcrafted with care and tradition, Louisiana Candy Company’s signature pecan praline features lightly toasted pecans, pure cane sugar, rich butter, and a touch of vanilla for a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Individually wrapped for freshness, this 2-oz confection delivers the elevated taste of Louisiana in every bite—perfect for gifting, sharing, or savoring solo. I really do think this will make a wonderful gift this holiday season. As long as you know someone who loves pralines, they’ll enjoy these a lot. You can even just have them out for your guests if you’re hosting this holiday season. Either way, everyone is going to enjoy their delicious taste.

Learn more about Louisiana Candy Company.

Juicy Drop Gummy Mystery Cube

Candy always makes a nice stocking stuffer. I always put some candy in my daughters stockings for the holidays. Juicy Drop just launched some new gummy mystery cubes. From the anticipation of peeling back the outer gummy to the surprise of discovering the 3D animal inside, every cube brings fun, creativity, and play to life. A perfect example of Bazooka Brands’ mission to make candy an adventure. My oldest loves Juicy Drop, so I’m sure she’s going to enjoy seeing these in her stocking on Christmas morning. I love that you peel to reveal. That is such a fun surprise! Everything is all edible too. You’ll reveal an surprise animal inside, but it’s a gummy, so you’re able to eat it as well.

Learn more about Juicy Drop Candy.

Barton & Guestier-Vouvray “Les Petites Parcelles”

B&G Vouvray “Les Petites Parcelles” is a dry white wine made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes. It is smooth and refreshing with a nice finish.

Grape Varieties: 100% Chenin Blanc.
Appearance: Brilliant clear yellow.
Nose: Seductive nose with lovely fruit aromas (pear, pineapple) and delicate floral notes.
Palate: Smooth on the palate with a nice refreshing finish.
Serving Temperature: 46F to 50F
Pairing: Aperitif, smoked fish, Asian dishes, creamy cheese.
Environmental Certification: Vegan FriendlyLearn more about this wine HERE.
Barton & Guestier-Bistro Pinot Noir

Bistro Pinot Noir is a dry red wine, made with 100% of Pinot Noir and produced in France. This wine has a rich and full-bodied with supple tannins and a long silky aftertaste.

Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Appearance: Purple red colour
Nose: Intense aromas of fresh red cherry fruits with spicy hints, tobacco and coffee notes.
Palate: Long cherry pie and vanilla flavours magnified by a hint of spices (curry). Rich and full-bodied with supple tannins and a long silky aftertaste.
Serving Temperature: 57F to 61F
Pairing: Friendly dishes (tapas), tomato based dishes, spicy food, Mediterranean dishes, paella, white or red meat, risotto, grilled tuna, chocolate-based desserts.
Environmental Certification: Vegan Friendly

Learn more about this wine HERE.

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  1. Amber Myers

    7 November, 2025 at 5:17 pm

    Now I’m hungry. I am a foodie, so I’d love any of these. I tend to give food gifts to my parents, who don’t want anymore stuff.

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    • KatBp

      10 November, 2025 at 10:29 am

      I love giving out food for the holidays. Everyone always enjoys it.

      Reply
  2. Natasha Mairs

    8 November, 2025 at 4:28 am

    Some lovely items. I would love to receive the popcorn set and the Whims chocolate the most.

    Reply
    • KatBp

      10 November, 2025 at 10:29 am

      Yes! Those are both so good.

      Reply
  3. LisaLisa

    8 November, 2025 at 9:08 am

    You have some great foodie gifts listed here, I’ll take the popcorn and the grill seasonings…..oh and some of those Juicy Drop Gummies…lol

    Reply
    • KatBp

      10 November, 2025 at 10:29 am

      Yes! They are all amazing.

      Reply
  4. jerry godinho

    8 November, 2025 at 12:55 pm

    I love how this ‘For the Foodie’ edition brings together vibrant photos and accessible tips—your passion for food really shines through and makes it feel like an invitation rather than a lecture. The mix of inspiration and down-to-earth advice makes me feel both excited to try something new and confident I actually can.

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    • KatBp

      10 November, 2025 at 10:29 am

      Glad to hear it. There are so many great things to try.

      Reply
  5. Marysa

    9 November, 2025 at 3:53 pm

    So many great treats on this list! I know there are plenty that I would personally enjoy. The whims and the other sweets and salty snacks sound wonderful. Great gift ideas!

    Reply
    • KatBp

      10 November, 2025 at 10:28 am

      Right! The Whims are amazing.

      Reply

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