The Ultimate Foodie Gift Guide: Calgary Edition

By VITA Daily

Whether you’re looking for a gift for the foodie in your life or just something a little different for that hard-to-shop for person on your list, here are 10 local suggestions sure to please. —Sara Samson

• Bridgeland Market Cheese of the Month Club membership

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  This is the gift that keeps on giving—give a selection of carefully selected cheeses to that special someone. $50 for the year or $60 per month at www.facebook.com/bridgelandmarket.

• CAMP Backcountry Spice Kit

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  The camper and adventurer will love this set of five go-to spices carefully selected from The Silk Road Spice Merchant. $65 at www.campbrandgoods.com.

• Growler from Mill Street

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  Any beer lover will appreciate a growler from the city’s newest brewery—fill it with a seasonal brew to make it extra special. Prices vary at www.millstreetbrewery.com.        

• The Kitchen Alchemist’s Botanical Gin Kit

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  They will have to work a little for this one, but the results will be entirely worth it. $30 at www.silkroadspices.ca.

• Eau Claire Distillery

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  Any of the locally made spirits from Eau Claire Distillery are gift-worthy but we especially love the Christmas gin with its hint of spices. $38.00 at www.eauclairedistillery.ca.

• Soffritto Oil + Vinegar

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  Amateur and pro chefs alike will appreciate a beautiful bottle of olive oil or vinegar like Soffritto’s Organic “Butter” Infused oil. Starting at $6 at www.soffritto.ca.

• Crave Cupcakes Holiday Cheer Baking Boxes

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  Forget fruitcakes—give this beautiful box filled with delicious treats sure to wow. Starting at $20 at www.cravecupcakes.ca.    

• The Cookbook Co. Cooks cooking classes

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  The Cookbook Cooks have a ton of options to choose from but you can’t go wrong with a Thai classics course. Register yourself for a class, too, to spend some quality time with your loved one. Prices vary at www.cookbookcooks.com.

• Ollia Macarons & Tea

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  Make your own gift basket with a box of macarons and a selection of organic, loose-leaf tea. Prices vary at www.byollia.com.    

• The Sugar Cube

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  Anyone with a sweet tooth will love you even more for this sweet gift. Give a fun gift-basket or sign someone up to the Candy Club (starting at $30) to really spoil them throughout the year. www.sugarcubeyyc.com.