Top Food Gifts of 2025
The Top Gift Picks for the Food Lovers in Your Life
If you’re looking for fresh ideas for the food lovers on your holiday list, you’re in the right place. I pulled together my top gift picks for 2025, all hand selected for their quality, cleverness and joy they bring. Each one is something I love using in my life. They’re thoughtful, delicious, and fairly easy on your wallet. Let’s make your holiday gifting Lovely & Delicious.
I debuted this list on Good Day Atlanta. WATCH the segment here.
Effie’s Biscuits — Sweet & Savory Sampler ($39)
Effie’s Homemade Biscuit are my new favorite pantry staple for entertaining. It’s a cookie meets cracker situation that’s crisp, buttery and never too sweet. This sampler includes some of their best flavors and makes an effortless entertaining gift. They pair so well with cheese, jams, dips or, if you’re like me, you enjoy them right out of the box. Use code FreeShipCB for free shipping.
Portrait Coffee — Toni Roast ($16.75)
Portrait Coffee is an Atlanta-based, Black owned roastery doing beautiful work with coffee. Their Toni Roast is named after legendary author Toni Morrison and is a best seller. It’s rich with chocolate notes and warm nuttiness and is smooth and balanced. Buy as whole bean or ground. Perfect for the coffee lover who appreciates flavor with meaning.
Stursi — First Sip Flight Holiday Gift Box ($44)
Stursi is taking the beverage world by storm this year. Created by two sisters, one a mixologist, the other quite business-savvy, this zero-proof cocktail flight for the holidays is one of my favorite surprises on the list. Three bright flavors—pineapple, blood orange, papaya-berry—make it perfect for sipping straight or mixing with spirits. The kit includes a dried fruit garnishes and tasting card so anyone can feel like a pro in minutes.
In The Curious Kitchen — Boozy Bourbon Cocktail Cherries ($20)
These cherries found me this spring, and I have not been able to let them go! These small batch cherries are dark Italian beauties soaked in real Kentucky bourbon. They take Old Fashioneds and Manhattans to a whole other level. They’re also incredible on charcuterie boards or spooned over vanilla ice cream. The business is woman owned and Kentucky proud - check out some of the other products she has to offer, too.
American Vinegar Works — Oil & Vinegar Sampler ($55)
This is a flavor lover’s dream…and I’m obsessed. Each vinegar is slow fermented and barrel aged, made in small batches from apple cider, Chardonnay, red wine, rice wine and IPA malt. The set includes a California EVOO that ties it all together. Perfect for those who love to elevate salads, marinades and sauces.
Burlap & Barrel — Classics Reinvented Spice Kit ($54.99)
I can’t imagine my spice cabinet stocked with anything but Burlap & Barrel spices. This Classics Reinvented Spice Kit is a beautiful introduction to single origin spices from farmers around the world. This six blend kit includes Sumac Lemon Pepper, a Toasted Pepita Pumpkin Spice, umami-rich BBQ and more. Burlap & Barrel is owned and run by damn great humans. They are especially known for their ethical sourcing that supports farmers directly. This spice kit is a standout pick for any cook ready to upgrade their pantry.
“When a knife like this cuts so cleanly through cheese and garden fresh tomatoes, it’s a damn great gift for everyone!”
Chadwick Boyd
Messermeister — 5” Cheese & Tomato Knife ($89.95)
This woman-owned business is at the top of my list for cutlery. And this 5-inch knife is my go-to for cheese, tomatoes, stone fruit and more. It slices cleanly without crushing, tearing or sticking. And it’s very well made, lightweight and easy to handle. There’s also an olive wood version if you want a little luxury.
Bentgo — Heat Electric Lunchbox ($59.99)
This smart, durable lunchbox is for anyone who loves freshly made food and doesn’t have access to a microwave when on the go. Plug it in at work or in your car and it warms prepared meals beautifully. The airtight stainless steel container keeps food fresh. It’s great for nurses, students…anyone who works outdoors. And for people like me who lovvvve leftovers.
Ninja Blast Max Cordless Portable Blender ($69.99)
I first saw this personal blender being tested in the Good Housekeeping Institute and couldn’t stop thinking about it. The beauty about this one is that it’s cordless and powerful enough to turn ice to snow, which means your smoothies and protein shakes come out creamy and smooth. It comes with a 22-ounce BPA free vessel that you can detach and drink from, is fully rechargeable and packs easily for when you head to the gym or a trail run. It works for dressings, sauces or quick kitchen prep, too.