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Give the Gift of Good Food and Drink this Holiday Season

Support small businesses and shop small this holiday season by gifting Vermont made products!

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Photo Credit: Jed's Maple Products
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Discover one-of-a-kind, delightful holiday gift options! Explore a curated selection of Vermont's unique and scrumptious specialty food and beverage offerings that are bound to please any palate.

Whether it's the rich taste of maple, the tang of pickles, the sweetness of chocolates, or the craftsmanship of spirits, Vermont's array of specialty products is the ideal choice for the culinary enthusiast in your life. Elevate your holiday gatherings with these locally crafted delights or send the gift of exquisite food to loved ones both near and far.

This season, embrace the spirit of giving by patronizing small businesses, embracing local flavors, and celebrating the creativity of our specialty food and beverage artisans. Your support for small enterprises is deeply appreciated. Happy holidays!

Maplebrook Farm

Nestled in the Green Mountains, Maplebrook Farm crafts authentic Italian and Mediterranean-style cheeses using traditional methods. From hand-stretched fresh mozzarella to smoked feta, our specialties promise the rich flavor of imported varieties with the freshness of local production. Elevate your holiday gifting with Maplebrook Farm's exquisite cheeses—perfect for sharing the joy of exceptional, locally crafted flavors.

Small Oven Pastries
Small Oven Pastries believes that pastries, no matter how fancy, deserve to be enjoyed by anyone, anywhere, anytime. Specializing in macarons, meringues, pâte de fruit & more, their treats are made from scratch with an emphasis on local Vermont ingredients and seasonal flavors. Elevate your holiday gifting with the irresistible taste of Small Oven Pastries, where every bite is a celebration of quality and passion. Share the joy of the season with these delectable pastries, a perfect gift for those who appreciate the artistry of sweet indulgence.

Nu Chocolat
Gift the extraordinary taste of Nu Chocolat this holiday season. A Vermont family-owned chocolate boutique on the Burlington waterfront, Nu Chocolat combines classic elegance with innovative flair. Handmade on-site with fresh Vermont cream and the finest chocolate, their European-style truffles make for a decadent and thoughtful holiday treat. Share the joy of exceptional chocolate with Nu Chocolat's uniquely crafted, locally inspired gifts.

Snow Farm Vineyard
Explore the unique terroir of Snow Farm Vineyard, located on an island in the heart of Lake Champlain, benefiting from the micro-climate shaped by the sixth largest lake in the U.S. Our growing season mirrors that of Burgundy, France, allowing us to cultivate cooler climate vinifera grapes like Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc, and Riesling for exquisite white wines. From our extensive red wine collection featuring Leon Millot and Baco Noir to our winemaker's distinctive blends, each sip reflects the essence of our exceptional island vineyard. Experience the distinct flavors of Snow Farm Vineyard this season.

Cary + Main Co
Unwrap the taste of Vermont this holiday with Cary + Main Co's Maple Créme and kosher maple products. Inspired by the legacy of George Cary, our hand-crafted goodies are certified kosher, making them perfect for observant families. Check out our maple-themed gift boxes, featuring award-winning specialty foods like spices, sauces, rubs, and vinegars—all designed to fit any budget. Bring a smile to every cook's face with these delicious Vermont treats.

Branon Family Maple Orchards
Maple themed gift boxes available! In addition to organic maple syrup, Branon Family Maple Orchards incorporates maple into a line of award-winning specialty foods. For the holiday season, those delicious goodies are packaged into various holiday gift boxes, all at prices to meet any budget. While maple syrup is included in every sized boxed, there are spices, sauces, rubs and vinegars sure to put a smile on any cook’s face.

Couching Lion Maple Sugar Farm
Couching Lion Maple Sugar Farm specializes in small batch, wood fired maple syrup and maple sugar. They are members of Audubon’s Bird Friendly Maple Project and take great care in managing their sugarbush with sustainability in mind. You’ll find their very gift-able maple products have a rich nuanced flavor, created through old fashioned sugaring techniques!

Jed’s Maple Products
Jed’s Maple Products is a family owned company based in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Whether you are looking for sweet or savory, their foods are simply delicious and always authentic. Perfect stocking stuffers, grab bag gifts and goodies for even the pickiest on your list. Products can be purchased at many specialty food stores, online, or in person at their gift shop.

Kestrel Coffee Roasters
Kestrel Coffee Roasters is making coffee better. They source and roast specialty coffee from all over the world and sell wholesale and retail to restaurants, cafes and groceries. Their holiday gift packages can be picked up in person or shipped anywhere in the US, and all include gift wrapping. They have a variety of options to choose from in order to suit all levels of coffee-lovers!

Lake Champlain Chocolates
Ring in the holiday season with a festive selection of irresistible chocolate gifts! Discover elegant gift boxes and baskets filled with hand-decorated chocolate truffles, Chocolates of Vermont, luscious jubilees, and more! Lake Champlain Chocolates has something for everyone on your list.

Mountain Cider Company
The Mountain Cider Company makes a delicious spiced apple cider concentrate that tackles all of your holiday entertaining needs. Great for mulled cider drinks, poultry glazes, festive sides, and seasonal desserts. This simple mix of real cider and savory mulling spices is your secret holiday weapon.

Pin Up Pickles
Pin Up Pickles is a boutique pickle company creating small batch, artisan pickles in the beautiful Green Mountain State. Searching for an easy-to-ship gift or unique stocking stuffer? Pin Up Pickles offers DIY Pickle Kits for the food enthusiasts in your life who may want to try a new hobby or preserve their own harvest.

SILO Distillery
SILO Distillery are maker's of craft spirits from Vermont grown ingredients. They distill every product start to finish in their tasting room and production barn in Windsor, VT. SILO's ready-to-drink cocktails make fantastic stocking stuffers in their small flask size, combined in a festive gift box, or a great holiday host gift in the larger 750ml share size; available in four different cocktails varieties!

Stewart Maple
Stewart Maple is a family-owned and operated farm that produces certified organic maple syrup and gourmet maple products - like their Stewart Maple Popcorn. With options for generous gifts under $20, specialty holiday packaging, and classic gift collections there is something for everyone.

Vermont Nut Free Chocolates
Committed to providing gourmet-quality chocolates and treats that are safe for those with tree nut and peanut allergies since 1998. Vermont Nut Free Chocolates’ extensive Holiday collection includes stocking stuffers, gift boxes, and truffle arrangements for both Christmas and Hanukkah.

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