Christmas 2023: 10 irresistible food gifts for you and your loved ones
Say goodbye to stressful last-minute shopping by embracing the ease and thoughtfulness that come with choosing a curated food gift that also expresses love and appreciation.
From cakes and cookies to spreads and healthy treats, there are options available that will surely satisfy the special people you’re giving them to. After all, there’s nothing like good food to show how much you care, right?
Here are 10 food gift ideas you can consider that will fill the air with festive cheer long after the last crumbs have disappeared.
Isabel’s Holiday Gift Bag, P950
Just because it’s healthy doesn’t meant it’s not tasty! Isabel’s holiday gift bags let you give away spreads, dips, and snacks in one reusable bag. Gift Bag A includes Quezo de Bola Spread, Quezo de Bola Polvoron, and their best-selling chips.
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Mookies Oatmeal Cookies, starts at P190
Mookies offers oatmeal cookies without the raisins – and in different mouthwatering flavors, too! Just for Christmas, they have the three-pack gift for P190 that contains three oatmeal cookies of your choice. There’s also a box with six individually wrapped treats so your friend can try more flavors.
You can check out Almond Butter (with crushed almond and dark chocolate chunks), Caramel Turon (banana oat cookie dough), and the limited-edition Dark Cereal Milk (with Koko Krunch and mallow filling) flavors.
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Baked by Christine Alfajores and Financiers, starts at P550
Baked by Christine had us at Dulce de Leche! You can give away a box of Alfajores, melt-in-your-mouth Spanish shortbread cookies with Dulce de Leche filling for only P795. If this option is too sweet, you can always go for the Financiers, available for P550 with 10 pieces per box.
Financiers are small buttery French cakes made with almond flour and brown butter. Whichever you choose, make sure you order one for yourself.
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Café Mary Grace Christmas Specials, starts at P412
While it’s hard to resist the soft and cheesy ensaymada and equally alluring cheese rolls, you may want to surprise your loved ones with Café Mary Grace’s Christmas Specials such as the Christmas Brownies (P548), the Dark Chocolate Lengua (P412), or the Queso de Bola Lengua (P432).
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Big Al’s Decadent Chocolate Cake, starts at P379
The original decadent chocolate cake in a pan makes for a lovely present this time of the year. Just looking at the smooth chocolate icing and imagining a slice of the moist chocolate cake are enough to make you want to order one for your family as well. Prices start at P379 for the loaf and P699 for the Junior.
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Bake Scout Belgian Chocolate Chip Cookies, starts at P140
Chewy Belgian chocolate chip cookies are best paired with a glass of milk, don’t you agree? Put a smile on your friends’ faces by giving away cookie boxes (starts at P140 for box of 4) or cookie jars (starts at P480 for jar of 12). You can also check out the pre-assorted boxes that start at P445 for a box of 12 that contains Belgian Chocolate, Double Dark Chocolate, and Birthday Bash cookies. Happy munching!
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La Petite Fromagerie Gourmet Spreads, starts at P1,200 for gift sets
How about surprising your friend with a gourmet gift set? La Petitie Fromagerie’s 2 in a Box (P1,200) includes 1 regular crostinis and your choice of their bottled product packed in a box with a ribbon and a card. You can choose among their signature spreads: Truffle Cream Cheese Spread, Taba ng Talangka Cheese Spread, Kesovore, Smoked Salmon Cheese Spread or Caprese.
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Go Brew PH Coffee Grounds or Beans, starts at P380
There’s nothing like giving a good cup of coffee to someone you love! Go Brew offers single origin coffee, available as whole beans or ground in 250g, 500g, and 1kg bags. Prices vary depending on the product you’re ordering. Available products are Mt. Matutum (chocolatey and nutty), Sayet (mild citrus, honey, caramel), and Barako (strong taste with hint of langka).
You can also check out the Coffee Sample for P700 (three 100g bags) – perfect if you want to try all three variants.
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Le Sucre Lab Dreamcake, starts at P155
A delicious cake can be part of any Christmas spread what more if it’s a dreamcake? Le Sucre Lab offers the most delectable of creation – from Chocolate and Mango, to Strawberry and Red Velvet. There’s also a Guiltless Chocolate Dreamcake available that’s gluten-free and has no added sugar.
Prices vary depending on the flavors and it’s best to inquire ahead to double check before placing an order.
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Rose’s Kitchen Peanut Butter, starts at P475
Peanut butter pairs well with breads and can also be used in making special oats. This season, give a Rose’s Kitchen holiday bundle to your loved ones and let them discover the goodness of all-natural and vegan nut butter. The Standard Bundle costs P475 while the Premium Bundle is priced at P795.
Order here. —JCB, GMA Integrated News