Ho ho ho…ly cow, holiday time is here. Are all the foodies on your list accounted for? FOF Food Gurus recommend the tastiest treats to GIVE gourmands.
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FOF Jill Silverman Hough is a food and wine writer, culinary instructor, and the author of the 100 Perfect Pairings cookbooks.
1. Olive Oils from The Olive Press (starting at $18) in this adorable dachshund cruet set from Velocity Art and Designs, $40
“I’ve tasted lots of different olive oils from lots of different producers and this is hands-down my favorite. The individual olive flavors (arbequena, ascolano, etc.) really come through. Their citrus olive oils are the absolute best, with lots of true flavor and little of the bitterness that sometimes accompanies. The dog-lover in your life might especially like this cute dachshund cruet.”
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2. Salami of the Month Club from Olympic Provisions, $135
“You get one salami delivered each month, for an entire year. I’ve tasted their salami nola, saucisson d’Arles, saucisson d’Alsace, and saucisson sec and loved ‘em all–subtle yet complex flavors, the textures are deliciously creamy and chewy.”
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3. Sweets from Poco Dolce, starting at $16
“Sometimes when trendy chocolatiers get creative it’s just too much savory seasonings and/or not great chocolate. But, with Poco Dolce, a small-batch artisanal producer based in San Francisco, the chocolate itself is really good and the flavors are creative, but subtle. I particularly liked their olive oil bar with its soft, sexy texture and can hardly stop eating their toffee tiles.”
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4. Happy Goat Caramels, starting at $6.99
“Caramels are so hot these days that there are a million to choose from. But these have that slight goat-cheese flavor that makes them uniquely delicious – like dulce de leche in a candy wrapper. There are several flavors – I particularly like the vanilla bean and winter spice. I also like their Scotch caramel sauce, which is wonderfully boozy.”
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FOF Julia della Croce is one of America’s foremost authorities on Italian food, with over 13 cookbooks bearing her name. She is also author of the food blog, Fork Tales.
5. Fabbri “Amarena” cherries, $12.99 (8 oz) to $69.95 (7 lb, 10 oz) also available at select Williams-Sonoma and Sur la Table stores
“The most superb cherries you’ll ever eat, and they come in a beautiful, opaline jar. The company that makes them was started in 1905 in Bologna by the current owner’s great grandmother.”
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6. Signed copies of Julia’s cookbooks with personalized messages, $15-$35
“I ship them in time for the holidays and offer both my cookbooks in print, or out-of-print, hard-to-find books–as long as they last.”
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7. Livestock for a family in need, starting at $10 for a share
“Heifer International lets you give gifts of livestock, such as baby goats and chickens, to needy families all over the world. In many poor countries owning livestock can mean having the ability to provide eggs or milk to a family or being able to sell the extra to pay for other staples, medicine or clothing. Gifts of livestock can also reproduce, so provide very long-lasting resources. There’s little in the way of middlemen here–your money really goes directly to the people they say it does.”
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8. Harbor Candy, $5.95 (Tea Infused Chocolates) to $54 (Grande Sampler)
“The Harbor Candy Shop, Ogunquit, Maine, is one of the best candy stores in the U.S. My husband and I go to Ogunquit every August, and this amazing shop is one of the reasons. Superb quality; handmade candies and chocolates are made on the premises. My favorites are the caramallows and the orange slices in chocolate. My daughter loves their beautiful marzipan and my husband brings the crystalized ginger home every August for his boss’s wife.”
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Cathy Wheelbarrow is an FOF food guru and brilliant mind behind the fabulous cooking blog,
Mrs. Wheelbarrow’s Kitchen
9. Canal House Cookbooks, $10-$19.95
“Away from the clamor of food with foam and exotic ingredients, Christopher Hershheimer and Melissa Hamilton have created an oasis of food sanity in their Canal House series. These are elegant cookbooks with simple, exceptional recipes. The first six books in the series were curated seasonally, and beginning with January, the next grouping will be by cuisine, with Italian food up first. A perfect cookbook or series for any cook.”
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10. The Food52 Cookbook, $19.92
“Okay, I’ve got two recipes in this book, but that’s not the only reason I’m suggesting it. The Food52 Cookbook from Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs collects the best of food52.com’s recipes, gathered from home cooks everywhere. There are cakes and cookies, main dishes, sandwiches, cocktails and more. And every recipe has been tested, so you can be sure you’ll end up with great results.”
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11. Handmade Marshmallows from Eat Boutique, $24.95
“A sweet treat, all ready to float on a cup of hot cocoa that first snow day. Eat Boutique has many lovely food gifts gathered from artisan cooks around the country.”
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12. Picot Platter from Anthropologie, $98
“This lace-patterned, perfectly white serving dish will make your holiday cookies look even more delicious.”
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Meridith Ford Goldman is an FOF food guru, food writer and former Atlanta Journal-Constitution dining critic.
13. An adopted olive tree from Nudo, in Italy, $109
“You can choose from dozens of olive groves, pick the type of tree you think your recipient would prefer and then they’ll reap the rewards all year long–Nudo sends olive oil from their tree to their doorstep.”
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Enter to win this adorable dachshund cruet set by leaving a comment below.
One FOF will win.
(See all our past winners, here.)
(See official rules, here.)
Contest closes December 14, 2011 at midnight E.S.T.
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sccoed09 says:
One of my dogs was a Dachshund and Cocker Spaniel mix and would love to win this cruet set, and of course Olive Oil is a big part of our household.
carrie obrien says:
Freakin’ cute!!
elisse says:
I LOVE the olive tree in Italy gift…
ralaspazza says:
How could you not be a Happy goat eating Caramels? Drool.
Charlene D'Angelo says:
I love, love, love those little dachshunds. what a great idea. I’d love to put them on my table, they are just too cute and quite a conversation piece.
Sheila Chaffins says:
Would love, love to win these. Thank you
KAREN COGBURN says:
LOVE THIS!!
Sharon Ferguson says:
This set is the “dog-gone” cutest thing I have seen all season!! Sorry, but I just couldn’t resist!!
Any “Foodie” would be proud to have that adorable(yet functional!)set in her FOF working kitchen!!
Happy Holidays!!
tessy12 says:
cute
finnwitt says:
love, love, love
Donna Fillion says:
What a cleaver way to display oil and vinegar on your table or on the counter. Handy and useful. A gift like this would be very thoughtful.
hofken says:
What a cute gift idea. Thanks!
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KAREN COGBURN says:
I am an olive oil fan so this would be great!!
Laurab says:
Mmmmm, may have to order some marshmallows and caramels but I wouldn’t be able to give them as gifts!
Chris Carlson says:
Thank you for the great collection of foodie gift ideas! A fellow Whittie alum started Happy Goat – a treat any time!
krispy9 says:
So many great ideas and the cruet is so unique
km756 says:
All of these are great gifts!!
KAREN COGBURN says:
Olive oil is a staple in my kitchen. Love to win this!!
peggy says:
What a cute (and unique) way to keep your oil & vinegar!
valorosa says:
My husband loves to put soy sauce on his rice. I hate the bottle standing on the table. Here is a fabulous way to keep his favorite in sight. But I might be able to change the bottle.
Linda Levreault says:
I know a devoted dachshund lover who these would be perfect for!
Kay says:
What a wonderful assortment of unique gift ideas!
Sharon says:
The cookbooks are great! Love using olive oil and what a great way!
tfanmom@aol.com says:
As a one time resident of Italy, I have been using olive oil for years. How fun it would be to have this cruet set to show off one of nature’s perfect condiments!
KAREN COGBURN says:
These would be great for me I use olive oil daily.
gratheeus says:
These are precious! I would love them!
Angel Kragness says:
I LOOVE them, perfect gift for my girlfriend, a must have for wiener dog lovers. OK Dashhound !!!:)
Judy Frederick says:
Iwould love to win the daschund. It is co cute
Susan S. says:
A lot of good gift ideas; the cruets are so cute!
Virginia Brodsky says:
Just discovered the Flavorful combinations of Fig Balsamic Vinegar and Jalapeno Oil Oil. or Cranberry Vinegar and Basil oil..I’m addicted to making new marinades and dressings. Thank you to Allison .. also my CSA delivery girl!
Gaye says:
They are just too cute!
Carol says:
OMG! These are so adorable 😀 What a great way to keep oil and vinegar on the table! Would love to have these on my table.
orchidlady01 says:
Olive oil and balsamic vinegar are big in our house so these will be very useful!
Barbara Luke says:
For a Dog lover, they are great!
bison61 says:
dachshund cruet is so cut! love it!
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pattib says:
Those dachshounds would look stunning in my kitchen! I have 2 long haired dachshounds to keep them company + 7 more rescue dogs. I cook only with olive oil and this would simply be great!
Andrea Monaco says:
My brother loves Daucshunds annnnd olive oil 🙂
This gift is a must!
Patricia Assanowicz says:
how adorable, i love these, there are two adorable little dachshunds that walk by my house everyday, now i look at them with olive oil instead of fur, these are very unique and talk about conversation pieces at the table, my friends have a great sense of humor and I give big kudos to the creator of these cruet dachsund sets, i love love love these.
emom says:
Like dogs a lot, even though a cat person, but this set reminds me of the little weiners my dad has loved.
Kat S says:
My sister, 71, sends me kitchen stuff and oh what a wonderful gift to send her in return for all she has done for me! She loves doggies.
KAREN COGBURN says:
I love to cook so this would be lovely.
Doreena says:
Great! Love the doggies!
1955nurse says:
Kudos for a great list – AND for adding Heifer International! Their ideas are so simple, but their impact is HUGE! Thanks for the chance….
Pattie Medeiros says:
Oh! Oh! Oh! Soooooo Cute!!!
Debbie Chaney says:
Love the dog motif…cute!
mspurplelady11 says:
My daughter has 3 dachshunds & this set would be a terrific “I Love You” gift to give her.
PrincessTamera says:
The dachsund cruet set is adorable! My BFF has an adorable weiner dog named Scooter so I would TRY to give her this as a gift but it sure would be hard to part with it!
Audrey says:
Love it!! A great way to encourage the kids to reach for the olive oil rather than butter or other oils. It would make a great conversation piece and easily accessible as I would keep it out all the time.
beth weatherford says:
Great gift ideas! I love the dachshund cruets-reminds of the year Santa brought our youngest son a dachshund puppy for Christmas. It will always be one of our family’s favorite Christmas memories.
Hotforfifty says:
I LOVE the olive oil cruet set, the handmade caramels, & polco dolce chocolate!
elizabeth says:
That cruet set is too cute! Love it.
Christine Norman says:
Very cute, unique, and original. Would be a conversation starter too.
Debbie Parrish says:
Some of the gift ideas were so unique! Thanks for so many splendid ideas!
Linda Owens says:
These are so cute!!!
Linda Meyer says:
The dachshund cruet is adorable, and would be such a conversation starter on the table. All the foodie gifts sound wonderful, and are great suggestions.
LyndaG says:
Lovin’ me some dogs filled with goodies!!!!
sydney85 says:
How delightful is this set! Great giveaway.
Kai W. says:
Sweets from Poco Dulce and Harbor Candy …. Chocolate …Love anything with cocoa and caramel.
Jo Dresden says:
I love giving people llamas from Heifer International!
Soledad says:
What a cute idea! And I use olive oil all the time.
joann says:
Caramels….my favorite!!!!!
Frances says:
These little “dogs” are just toooo cute! would love to have them on my counter!
pboyd3 says:
love the dachshund bottles! Perfect for my four-legged “sister” to give to our parents! My Mom is a real foodie with over 200 cookbooks and she has used every one!!
Toni says:
wow! A lot of nice suggestions!
Diana Verner says:
Every gift appeals to me. I would love to win any of them!
Becky says:
Great ideas! Food 52 is one of my top 5 web pages for recipes and food pleasures.
Irene Grundy says:
So cute !!!
hugochou says:
When I was a toddler, the family had a
dachshund that we all adored. We called her
mama dog since she did a good job of always
taking care of us. The cruet set reminded me of
her. I only started cooking with olive oil ten years
ago in making my own pizza dough and dressings.
With the cruet set, it would always remind me that
it would be healthier to make my own dressings
instead of the fattening store bought ones that
have too much sodium in them.
hrbeck_98 says:
I love dogs more than anything! I would love to win.
Noel says:
Would love to win the dachsund set, so cute
Marcie says:
Great gifts, love them all!
Christy says:
How adorable! I’d love to win this cute set!
Jill57 says:
I use olive oil all the time & love dogs, so this would be so cute on my table
JIGGYDOT@AOL.COM says:
LOVE THEM ALL, WHAT GREAT CHOICES YOU MADE!!!
Sheree Warner says:
I’d love to win the dachshund cruet set because I do love dogs and olive oil. It also taught me I have a lot to learn because I don’t know what a “cruet set” is for.
Theresa Bowles says:
Hot diggity dog…these are so cute…would love to show them off in my new kitchen!!
Kathy Besaw says:
I love everything dachshound !!!
Ann says:
What, no cheese? I have a friend I would like to send an edible gift but she’s not a sweet lover…
admin says:
Ann how about salami of the month club from Olympic Provisions? Or an adopted olive tree?
Mamavalveeta03 says:
My family has contributed to Heifer Intl. for many years. It’s a very “pay it forward” organization that works! And right now, I’m dreaming of those caramels!
cobrateacher says:
What a wonderful bunch of foodie’s gifts. I’m crazy about those dachshunds. They’re perfect for the finest olive oil and a variety of vinegars. How I hope I can win this one!!!
Linda Kuna says:
I love that you included Heifer International on this list!
bajjmayer says:
what a novel, off the wall set–I love it!
AJB says:
Great article, and what a unique design for a cruet set!
mimi says:
awww how sweet! Luv it!
wizardewu says:
These would like so cute on my table.
Rosemary Simm says:
Just tuck those cute little puppies under my christmas tree and I’ll gladly give them a good home.
So unique
Sharon Winnike says:
Absolutely darling. Hope I win!
And love to have some HappyGoat caramel right now.
vclark500 says:
The Sunday school kids do the Heifer International fundraiser every year. Every year they debate over what animal they are going to give and strive to raise enough to do the most expensive live stock.
Deborah Cook says:
What a great gift it would be!
Deborah Cook says:
What a great gift it would be. Merry Christmas!
Debra Gomez says:
This is such a cute idea! I know exactly who I would give this to if I won it! I have a friend who is a chef and a dachshund owner and lover! She is currently unemployed, due to a crippling accident, diabetes and major back problems, but I know this would put a smile on her face even now!
marta bechtold says:
Hotdog!…those cruets are spicy!
margaracantu says:
i loved the design! i would like to have these puppies on my table!!
sharon910 says:
would love something so cute and lavish to put on my table
Wendy says:
How delicious and tempting all of these are. I adore the cruet set! Thanks for ideas for the season and a chance at the cruet set.
tracey@parkleigh.com says:
Just adorable…hope I win!
Leslie Petersen says:
Too darn cute! Love it! 🙂
jwagn says:
Tis the season to be jolly, send one my way!!! Ho Ho Ho!
frogers says:
Well, I’d have to say the livestock for a family in need would be wonderful.
KAPUMAKA says:
Adorable weiny dog !
Bobbie says:
Wow, what great ideas and gifts! I just love the dachshunds!! Thanks
Constance says:
I would love to win this. Being a dog lover it would compliment to other dog items I have as kitchen accessories.
Nancy says:
Love it!
Carol says:
Really cute little doggies–and I am not a big fan of little dogs! (more of a Cat person) SORRY…
donnarp1 says:
It is very cute and would be a great conversation piece .
rosiey60 says:
How original, bet Ild be the only person on my block to have one!
shirley weissman says:
would love to have this…
Norma says:
I like Elizabeth Savoy’s comments especially about “learning to fish.”
“God bless us everyone!”
ginny says:
Everything looks so good! I’m hungry
Jacqualin says:
They’re the cutest shape I’ve seen yet. 😉
Donna Blair says:
I would give this to a dear friend with a dashsund collection…and keep the oils for me !! a real foodie !
Becky says:
Oh, this adorable dachshund made my heart sing!
I am using more olive oil with my cooking and to have this cutie looking at me, I will cook even more!!!!!
smfsprout says:
This dachshund cruet set is the cutest thing I have seen and perfect for someone I love.
skyewentworth says:
Adorable! Sweet as can be.
Virginia says:
Such a cute and unique set! Would love to own a set like this! Would make a great conversation piece!
ktpotat says:
Thats so cute! It’s hard to buy for a foodie.Home made is good something that takes time like meringue
Jeanne T says:
Olove this set!
Chris Dowling says:
Nice, but too steep in $ for me. Winning is my only chance!
Joetta says:
I have the perfect person to gift this to. She has 7 of these dogs and always glad to adopt more. Good luck everyone!
suri40 says:
They are so adorable! I would love to win one for the holidays!
Karen says:
Oh this is perfect, my daughter loves these dogs and who would havw thought to use it as such. Love the idea.
Kim Lencsak says:
I love all these ideas for presents but this one is the most unusal. I love this for a house warming gift!!!
CiCi says:
oh my gosh, the cutest thing ever! what a great way to treat guests and my family!
Rita A says:
One of each please! Fantastic list. I am adding them to my holiday wish list.
Lucille says:
I get my oil from a store in WI this would be ideal for it!!!
barbara mancino says:
Such great gifts! I’d love to have the cruet set!
Emily says:
So perfect and cute! A dachsund cruet set–love it and would love to see it on our table! Not much cuter than a doxie bearing gifts!(or oil !)
Elizabeth Savoy says:
The Heifer project is so close to my heart. I have been donating to the project for years. My children and grandchildren have more than they could ever use so instead of giving them 20 presents at Christmas I narrow it to 10 and on their behalf give the extra money to Heifer. It is a charity yes, but as the explanation states it is sustainable. If you give a hungry person fish he will eat them and soon be hungry again. Teach him to fish, he will be able to feed himself.
Karen C. says:
Giving livestock for a family in need is a calorie free gift!
Janet Atchley says:
I love it being a dashshund owner I find it totally irresistible.
Susan says:
As someone who eats Olive Oil everyday and love it I can only hope that I am able to enjoy this over the holidays….I hope Santa is listening, I swear I’ve been a good girl!!!
paulette akins says:
so cute would love to win one!!!
Lisa Richardson says:
I love these little dachshunds! My aunt collects them, so it would be a perfect gift for her, plus I’ve never seen anything like them. I love the other ideas you’ve listed as well. Thanks for the tips!
Connie says:
I would love to win a set for myself. I do need to purchase a set for a gift. These are great!
gramhebert says:
I know the perfect person for this item!
DawnMarie Helin says:
How clever! Not only can you serve the most satisfying olive oil, but you can enjoy the fun of these as well!
susan says:
Adopting an olive tree sounds like a fun idea!
Camilla Wilson says:
Great prize!
Sandi says:
Everything looks so interesting! I’ve never even heard of some of these items – what an incredible opportunity!
ouida stokes says:
my sister has 5 miniature daschunds and this would be the perfect gift for her.
connie stanley says:
i love all of the ideas and the dachshund cruet set is adorable. i have the perfect person in mind that would adore it:) great recommendations!!
B. Stauffer says:
Cutest thing I’ve seen all season!
Tina Ashton says:
Love olive oil and cook with it every day and given we are total dog lovers I fell in love with this idea and had to enter for a chance to win.
laclay says:
Nice selection of gifts. I love the wienie dog cruets!
caityranda says:
My daughter has a dachsund named Ollie and this reminds me of him.=)
Suzy Reschke says:
That is just adorable, I would give it as a Christmas gift to my good friend that has 4 little dachshunds!
JayneRae says:
Would love to win these and give to my friend who has a dachsund~~~
Lisa says:
What a bow-wow of an idea! The cruets are precious, and so functional as well as countertop staples. The entire list is wonderful. Thanks for sharing and for the wonderful opportunity!
Lori says:
How festive!
Carina Ljungqvist says:
Great gift ideas.
jules56 says:
My very first dog I owned as a child was a dachshund, and he filled my life with such wonderful memories. The cruets would give me a reason to smile every time I looked at them.
vasslt says:
Livestock for a family in need, what a great holiday idea.
Sheryl stern says:
So cute- I can think of several kitchen loving folks who I could gift this to.
Karin says:
The olive tree would be the gift that keeps on giving!!
Debbie W. says:
Everything looks so great, but the candy from Harbor Candy Store looks mouth-watering!
gailyn says:
How original! This is the first time I have seen this blog and I really like it.
karan says:
SO cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deborah says:
Wonderful products and ideas for gifts. The cruets are really nice and so very cute.
cboza says:
The adopted olive tree is such a creative idea, and such an unusual gift. I love everything on the list, but this one is a spark of genius. Thanks for the opportunity!
Kim Cage says:
The cruet set is adorable. I had a dachshund, Quincy, who passed away a few years ago, and was so loved and adored.
This set would be such a remembrance of his beautiful life.
Would love to win it and am going to try and find the Olive Press oils on my next shopping trup.
Fatima says:
Christmas is a time when dreams come true, impossible things happen. I am 50 years old but I still believe in Santa. Good luck to everyone!
Margarida says:
The daschund cruet set is adorable and would give elegance and be a great conversation starter to any dinner party.
Susan Pisani says:
As an exclusive user of Olive Oil, it would be wonderful to win this uniquely packaged product. It would be a star feature sitting in my kitchen!
jamorela2002 says:
Fantastic! Thanks for the opportunity.
Diane says:
Happy Goat Caramels for me, please! I love caramels………like to just hold them in my mouth and let them slowly tantalize my taste buds! I do not think I have ever enjoyed any made from goat’s milk but I am up to the occasion!
badgerfanz says:
OMG how cute…………..Olive Press has great olive oil!
Rallo says:
Great unique gift ideas. The dachshunds would be great in my cafe like kitchen area.
carolineno says:
I keep saying that I’m ready for another dog! Olive oil is one of our loves-perfect!!
sue says:
mmm, so many choices-all delicious-certainly would enjoy winning something. thank you
Sandy says:
I’ve always wanted to start mixing my own dressings with oil — these little doggies would be great incentive.
Barbara says:
I love dogs! This cruet set is adorable and a definite conversation piece around the table!
KAREN COGBURN says:
I would love this as I use olive oil everyday.
Lori Klemp says:
How adorable! My best friend loves wiener dogs. She has two of them. I would love to give her these.
merrylady says:
How simply adorable! Would love to win! Thank you.
Helen says:
I love everything presented in this post! I would show off to all of my friends!
Kristin Gilbert says:
I love the cruet as I love dogs!!! It would be a great conversation piece.
Darla says:
I’m going to copy the entire post and hand it out to my family members who have been asking me for a Wish List. Anything on this list would make me very happy.
Darla
Anne-Marie says:
Delightful convo piece on the dining table: dachshund cruet set… want!
Cindy C says:
one of the cutest things I’ve seen in quite a while
VJ says:
That cruet set is just adorable! Would love to win. I haven’t tried their olive oils but am on my way right now to check them out!
Whitney says:
Everything looks so delicious! I might have to get my mom to buy me the Olive tree one…
Janis says:
What great ideas! I have been a huge fan of Olive Press Olive Oil for years. I would love to win this.