The holidays are right around the corner and I have a few d’lish ideas for your favorite foodie – a local themed basket filled with handcrafted Pacific Northwest goodies!
First off, a Sweet Basket: local chocolate bars (I love Fran’s Chocolate Gold Bars), neighborhood honey like 5130 Honey , salted caramel (Theo’s Chocolates’ caramel collection are wonderful), and unique preserves (we will have lots like Apricot & Rose Geranium and Clementine Ginger Marmalade at our Holiday Extravaganza), and cute little spoons to serve them up with.
Next, a Savory Basket: local cheeses, cool pickles, herbed flat bread and crackers (Essential Baking Company has a great selection!), and dried fruits, with fun cheese identification markers for your fromage.
For a Boozy Basket: package a bottle of local spirit like one of our Washington herbaceous gins or white whiskeys to age yourself (like this one from Woodinville Whiskey Co.), tuck in a couple of cool cocktail glasses, a bottle of unique local bitters and your favorite cocktail book – maybe even my Sips and Apps (75% off special deal on ebook versions!)
And don’t forget! This Saturday, December 14th is my Holiday Extravaganza & Open House at my Food Studios in Ballard from 11AM to 7Pm. Stop by and stock up on great holiday gifts and have a sip and nibble of something d’lish! -Kathy
