These are my favorite luxury food gifts in the $36 to $250 range and they are ideal for serving to guests during your holiday feast, using as gifts or stashing away for yourself for some private snacking time. I believe in a “pair and a spare”—buy one for each one of the aforementioned holiday activities, LOL. You have all of 2025 to make up for your holiday indulgences after all!
Getting to unbox a holiday themed large size Boarderie is just as good as having Santa arrive early! This stunning charcuterie assortment serves 9-10 and is made in limited quantities so book yours now. Boarderie charcuterie boards arrive fully-arranged and ready-to-eat; no cutting or arranging required! You get 37 hand-selected artisan cheeses, meats, dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, olives and spreads (70 oz) and three 13 ounce boxes of crackers (Rosemary and Olive Oil, Tart Cherry and Cacao, and Everything Spice). The Acacia wood serving board is reusable and measures 17in x 13in x 1.5in. Bamboo cutlery kits are included for serving. I could probably eat a whole large size Boarderie board by myself. (There is no shame in my charcuterie snacking game!) Order here for $249 with free shipping included: Boarderie Happy Holidays Large Cheese And Charcuterie Board.
Inspired by Bissinger’s Chief Chocolatiers’ seasonal confections, each collection includes our Limited Edition holiday truffles, painted mint tree, caramel Santa, French crème, caramels and solid chocolate balls. I can’t believe how cute these shapes are and how creamy and tasty the centers are. This brand is highly addicting! Purchase this colorful 16-piece box here for $36: Christmas At Bissinger’s Collection.
Omaha Steaks packages are always a pleasure to give and receive; they’re truly the stuff of legend. Their quality is amazing and they are about more than just great meats—there are amazing side dishes, fish, poultry and even wine! A 2023 Harris Poll from Omaha Steaks found that 66% of people prefer giving tangible gifts, but 59% also find experiential gifts meaningful. Interestingly, 66% of consumers like experiential gifts that include something tangible to unwrap. Give your loved ones an experiential AND tangible gift that’s sure to please this holiday season. I am sharing a few of Omaha Steaks’ Holiday 2024 favorites below (which start at $89.99 and include the coveted Butcher’s Cuts meats), and even more options are listed here:
- Festive Gift with FREE Burgers
- Deluxe Gift with FREE Burgers
- Ultimate gift with FREE Burgers
- Premier Gift with FREE Dessert
- Custom Gift Assortment
Omaha Steaks’ “sleeper hits” are their amazing cake, pie and tart choices. It’s hard to choose just one and many come with the aforementioned packages! One of my favorites is the Irish Whiskey Cake. It’s a two layer Tahitian vanilla cake infused with Irish whiskey and featuring vanilla buttercream filling. This mouthwatering cake is topped with an Irish whiskey-butter glaze cascading down the sides! The yellow cake layers are so moist that they taste like they just came out of the oven a couple of hours ago! Order two for $114.99 here: Omaha Steaks Irish Whiskey Cake.
This fabulous item pictured above is back for a limited time after first being introduced to the world by Lady M just over two years ago! With alternating layers of handmade crêpes and pecan-infused pastry cream, the Lady M Butter Pecan Mille Crêpes is topped with roasted pecans and finished with a swirl of buttery pecan pastry cream. The sweetness of French pecan praline pairs perfectly with the saltiness of roasted pecans, and the candied pecan pieces delicately tucked between the layers adds just the right amount of crunch to each bite. This exquisite cake is sure to be the life of every party this holiday season but you might just want to keep one in the freezer for yourself. One generously sized cake serves 10-14 people and each cake comes with a gorgeous blue logo reusable freezer bag and signature and cake server. Order two cakes and get free shipping. Other incredible flavors include green tea, coffee and pistachio. Order here for $114.99: Lady M Butter Pecan Mille Crepes Cake.
Cafe Patachou’s annual Holiday Pastry Box is a best kept secret as the best bang for the buck gift for foodies. Priced at only $55, it’s filled with Patachou favorites including their housemade granola, coffee, candied pecans, a mini cranberry orange quickbread loaf, and chocolate spritz cookies. The brainchild behind Cafe Patachou is six-time James Beard nominated restaurateur Martha Hoover so you know that nothing but the highest quality ingredients are used to create the goodies in the Cafe Patachou Holiday Pastry Box. Try one for yourself and give one as a gift. Order here for $55: Cafe Patachou Holiday Pastry Box.
My top pick for a spirit gift this holiday is the spectacular Great Jones × Wölffer Estate Cask Finished Bourbon. This limited-edition bourbon is the result of a unique collaboration between two iconic New York brands: Great Jones Distilling Co., Manhattan’s first and only distillery since Prohibition, and Wölffer Estate, the Hamptons-based vineyard known for its world-class wines. This partnership brings together the mastery of spirits and winemaking, creating a blend that’s as distinctive as the brands themselves. Aged for four years in New American oak barrels and finished in Wölffer Estate’s Cabernet Franc wine barrels, this bourbon showcases rich notes of fig compote, crème brûlée, and dried pepper, with a smooth, warming finish. The result is a truly New York spirit, crafted with premium ingredients sourced locally and cut with Catskill Mountain water, embodying the artistry of Head Distiller Celina Perez and renowned Winemaker Roman Roth. I also suggest a visit to the Great Jones Distillery in Noho for a tour of the facilities and a dinner in their luxury restaurant which has a strong speakeasy vibe. Order your bourbon here for $59.95: Great Jones X Wolffer Estate Bourbon.
The legendary O&H Danish Bakery’s new holiday flavor, I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas, is a dessert like no other and items sure to impress as a contribution to a holiday table or as a host/hostess gift! Inspired by Christmas itself, our O&H Danish Bakery starts there I’m Dreaming Of A White Christmas Kringle with warm vanilla filling, wrapping your taste buds with a cozy blanket of sweetness. They then add a touch of citrus for those gentle little sparks of zest and then drizzle sweet vanilla bean frosting on top. The flavors mingle into one and dance across your tongue in perfect harmony. It’s truly a one of a kind holiday experience. Order here for $26.49: I’m Dreaming Of A White Christmas Kringle.
Speaking of O&H Danish Bakery, their Cherry Cheese flavor is a longtime favorite and perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch! This particular Kringle expertly blends velvety smooth Wisconsin cream cheese and 100% juicy Wisconsin Door County Montmorency cherries—a type of cherry that you could never purchase in your local supermarket, making for a real treat. The bakery then finishes this kringle with a streusel topping and drizzled white icing that together make it melt in your mouth. I swear that this is one of the most amazing cheese filled baked good that I have ever eaten because of both the juiciness of the cherries and the creaminess of the cheese. Maybe you should purchase an extra one for yourself and hide in the bottom of your freezer where no one else in the house can find it. Order here for $24.49: Cherry Cheese Kringle.
If you have not visited any of Janie’s Life-Changing Baked Goods stores in Manhattan yet, it’s time to go! I just opened the Pie Crust Cookie Classics Gift Set and ate the Apple Pie Crust cookies and now I’m addicted to this particular flavor. I have been ordering the triple berry cookies on my visits to Janie’s stores up until now. I think that this brand has the best back story ever—Janie launched her baked goods empire in 2015 after years of struggling with addiction and homelessness. Janie is the inventor of the Pie Crust Cookie which has been called the “perfectly proportioned bite of pie” with a flaky crust, a heavenly layer of filling and buttery caramelized streusel. The Pie Crust Cookie Classics Gift Set contains one box of each classic pie crust cookie flavor (Apple, Cherry, Triple Berry, Pecan and Chocolate) plus crunchy and delicious Pie Crust Bites. Here is the link for this fabulous gift set (which is priced at $87) and several other ones that will make great items for your holiday table: Janie Bakes Online Order.
I just discovered the authentic and delicious flavors of the Pacific Northwest via tasting Chukar Cherries’ fabulous holiday products! For over 35 years, this women-run small company has sourced cherries bursting with flavor from the bountiful orchards in Prosser, Washington, and covered them with artisanal chocolate and other coatings that are “to die for.” All products used to coat cherries are of the finest quality without added sugar, additives, or sulfites. The Chukar folks source chocolate from a sixth generation family chocolatier in California, ensuring each bite is a luxurious experience. Chukar Cherries’ product range includes beloved classics like dried cherries and nuts elegantly presented in tins, as well as extravagant milk and dark chocolate-covered cherry and nut assortments. Favorites include Truffle Cherries, Cocoa Pecans, Cabernet Cherries, Amaretto Rainers, Cherry Bings, Vanilla Almonds, and more. Chukar offers Certified Organic, vegan, KOF-K Kosher, and gluten-free products. They have beautifully packaged seasonal tins or boxes accompanied by complimentary personalized gift cards, allowing each sender to convey a heartfelt message and add a photo. With nationwide shipping and a guarantee of freshness, Chukar Cherries ensures that any of their gifts will arrive promptly, leaving a lasting impression of the flavors and essence of the Pacific Northwest. Check out the amazing array of delicious products for yourself at www.chukar.com. Pictured above is the Holiday Original Assortment box that includes Classic Dark Cherries and crunchy Honey Pecans—order here for $45.95: Holiday Original Assortment.
The best stocking stuffers do something big in a small way. (BTW, this item is new to me and I fell in love with it immediately!) For the health nut in your life, SweetLeaf Water Drops ticks off all the boxes . They’re small, fun, and practical. They encourage hydration by transforming plain water into a refreshing, flavorful, thirst-quenching drink. These convenient, delicious drops ensure that loved ones can stay on top of their hydration routine all season long. They are zero calories, zero sugar, and contain no artificial flavors or dyes. Order my favorite flavor Peach Mango here on Amazon at a great price (you get three 1.62 ounce bottles for $14.66): Sweetleaf Peach Mango Drops.
