We like to do a well rounded product selection, so we try to include sweet and savory items. Here is a list of what we like to put into gift baskets. Retail Manager and Head cheesemonger Mary Tuthill builds a lot of gift baskets for folks. The Mad River Taste Place is a learning center, tasting gallery, retail store, and gathering place focused on local, artisan food and drink. Try it with hearty dishes or have it with appetizers. Lincoln Peak Marquette – Every party basket needs a little wine. Plus these spicy pretzels are delicious!īutternut Mountain Farm Sweet Bourbon Maple Syrup – Try it drizzled on Cheddar for a treat. Vermont Epicurean Country Mustard – Serve with pretzels or meat.ĭistler’s Spicy Pretzels – We love the story of Distler’s. Potlicker Kitchen Raspberry Smoked Maple Jam – This raspberry jam is sweetened with maple syrup and infused with hardwood smoke. Vermont Salumi Fennel Salami – This aromatic salami has a dusting of ground fennel seeds. Vermont Smoke & Cure Summer Sausage – Wonderful addition to a party platter. Also delicious with Cheddar and jam or maple syrup. (See above)Ĭabot Smoky Bacon Cheddar – This hickory-smoked Cheddar and bacon combo is even more yummy when paired with summer sausage.Ĭastleton Crackers, Simply Wheat – Great cracker to eat with cheese and summer sausage or salami. ![]() Tasty on its own but also good with syrup drizzled on it or serve with a dab of jam.Ĭabot Artisan Reserve Cheddar – This is Cabot’s hand selected 3-year aged Cheddar. Here are manager Margo Sayah's favorite additions to a holiday gift basket.Ĭabot Private Stock Cheddar – This cheese has a smooth texture and is a clean, full-flavored Cheddar. Here you’ll find local cheese, jam, crackers, beer, wine, and many other specialty food from Vermont. This store is a can’t miss stop on Vermont’s famous RT. Vermont beer & cider, including Boyden Valley Winery, Eden Specialty Ciders.Charcuterie platters with Spanish Serrano, roasted tomatoes, and specialty cheeses.Our In-house Bouche de Noel garnished with marzipan owls and sugared cranberries and greenery.Tavernier Chocolates of VT and Bien Fait Cakes of VT - brandied fruitcakes, and chocolate lover’s cakes.Mini jars of honey and maple from local producers.Stocking stuffers from Owl energy Bars of VT, “owl bites”.Local cheese such as Trapp’s Oma, Consider Bardwell Farms Rupert & Pawlet, and Lazy Lady Farms specialty goat & cow holiday releases.Fat Toad Farms goat caramels in fun holiday packages.Harvest Market sells many items that are local and ideal for gift baskets! General manager Maddy Bertrand-Gerndt says the following. (When you visit, be sure to have some of their wonderful bread and desserts baked in-house.) Harvest Market is a gourmet shop that offers a great selection of chocolates, wonderful cheeses, meats, wine, beer, local produce, and specialty food items. Who doesn't need a little extra supply of Vermont liquid gold?Īll the flavors of summer, packed into a jar to enjoy with some mid-winter snacks.Īdd an interactive element to your gift basket with these grow-your-own microgreens. Or substitute for tonic water for a twist on your favorite mixed drink. Wash down those holiday treats with a light and refreshing can of SAP maple seltzer. These melt-in-your-mouth morsels are the ideal indulgence.Īdd a bit of flair to your holiday cheese platter with these fun crackers. ![]() This smooth and creamy honey hits the sweet spot! Add a touch to your tea or toast.īurke Mountain Confectionery Maple Truffles The Craftsbury General Store is a community gathering place that carries an ever-growing list of local ingredients and products on their shelves and in their deli case made by local artisans, farmers, and food producers.Ĭraftsbury General owner, Kit Basom, chose these favorites for your holiday gift basket! And now we have proof! It's no surprise that each market offered us a completely different list of their favorite local specialty foods. When we asked a few of our favorite Vermont food markets to build a holiday gift basket with their Vermont specialty food picks, we knew that Vermont had a lot to offer. So how do you choose what to give? We decided to speak to the experts! In Vermont, we have award winning cheese, beer, cider, jam, and so much more. This year, enjoy building a gift box or basket filled with local specialty food. We all want to give gifts that people will enjoy.
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