6 Local Georgia-Made Gifts for Food Lovers
Whether or not bread "loafers" are your thing to give during the holidays, one meaningful way to surprise your food-loving friends is by buying local gifts. Jars of homemade jams, cartons of ice cream, bottles of Georgia fruit infused liquors; the feeling is mutually satisfying in your stomach and on your conscious. And an added perk is that some of these local products are available to order online- no leaving the house required! And you can find our other list here.
1. Fruitland Augusta peach vodka
When you open this bottle, the sensational smell of peach blossoms circles your nose. That same flavor coats the palate in a syrupy, smooth sensation. We like to add it to seltzer for a low-calorie taste of summer. We shared their story here.
Order: at most of Georgia's liquor stores, such as Green's or Tower.
2. The Ice Cream Bar “White Russian” liqueur ice cream
The newest release from the guys behind Frozen Pints, Ice Cream Bar flavors blend together luscious ice cream with loaded boozy cocktail flavors. The “White Russian” features vodka, coffee liqueur and rich cream.
Order: use their handy finder to see where they sell near you.
3. Mrs. Griffin’s Barbecue Sauce
This Macon-based barbecue sauce has a loyal following, and is the U.S.'s second oldest barbecue sauce. We shared their story here, but just know, this stuff will make you fire up the grill well before the last frost is over.
Order: online
4. Petite Auberge wooden kitchen accessories
Local Tucker resident Mark Sillay uses his woodworking skills on the lathe to turn native Georgia wood into handcrafted salad bowls, wine stoppers and salt and pepper shakers. Sillay is conserving Georgia’s woods for your serving purposes.
Order: at the Petite Auberge olive oil and vinegar store, 2935 North Druid Hills Road Northeast
5. Preserving Place “Adult Pear Preserves”
Made with Grand Marnier and heirloom pears from local farms Green Ola Farm and Sun Dog Farm, Martha McMillan and her kitchen churn out vats of this aromatic, chunky fruit spread. It seems to scream “Christmas morning biscuits”.
Order: online or at their store in Westside Provisions District, 1170 Howell Mill Rd
Suite P10b, Plaza Level
6. Verdant Kitchen holiday gift sets
If anyone on your list likes the earthy spices of ginger, they need to try something from Georgia’s only organic ginger farm. Verdant Kitchen’s ginger farm in Savannah turns out seven varieties of fresh ginger, which they make into candied ginger, gingersnaps, ginger syrups and spices. Holiday gift sets let you sample a variety of their products.
Order: online
