Gifts of Good Taste
Food Gifts A Foodie Gives

We’ve tasted and tested, given and been given many food gifts. These are the ones that get (always favorable) comments. They won?t disappoint.

For chocoholics:

We prefer dark chocolate on most occasions but this is a treat we?ll gladly waste the calories on. World Finest Milk Chocolate Covered Continental Almonds are addictive. We are not the only one?s who think so, it?s their best-seller. best%20sellers</a>.”>Click here to see more and purchase.

We love sipping chocolate. Vosges Haut Chocolate makes a spicy version called Aztec Elixir. The traditional English variety made by Charbonnel et Walker is a little lighter and can be made with water.

The most discriminating foodies on your list will love artisanal cured meats made especially for Sur La Table, by Salumi, Mario Batali’s dad?s company in Seattle. The Salumi Cured Meats Collection includes Agrumi (pork with cardamom and citrus), Coppa (dry-cured, marbled pork shoulder rubbed with pepper and pepperoncini) and Guanciale (dry-cured pork used by Old World chefs to flavor vegetables, sauces and more). Approx. 3 lbs. total weight. Order early. To purchase click here – www.surlatable.com.

Cheese please. Paula Lambert’s Mozzarella Company in Dallas handcrafts fine artisanal cheeses that are always a hit. The Texas Sampler, 1 pound of Texas basil caciotta, 1 pound of ancho chile caciotta, and 1 smoked scamorza is a good choice.

Trust us, it’s goode. Give one of the best pecan pies you will ever eat, which comes in a tasteful wooden gift box. www.goodecompany.com

We’re big fans of Hamilton, Texas-based Pederson’s Natural Farms for their superb nitrate-free sausages and bacon. We’re especially partial to their Uncured Sweet German Sausage and Uncured Apple Smoked Bacon. There’s more, like turducken and hams at www.healthypork.com.

Allen Brother’s steaks get rave reviews. These guys supply some of the most prestigious steakhouses across the country. www.allenbrothers.com

Happy gifting, and happy holidays!