The Ultimate Foodie Gift Guide: Montreal Edition

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From doughnuts to cupcakes to good old chocolate, here are nine treats for the foodie in your life. —Samantha Matheus

• Chocolate and Caramel Spreads from Juliette et Chocolat

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  Whether you choose to enjoy them with a spoon or on a slice of bread, these delicious spreads will delight your taste buds. Offered in a variety of flavours, including Salty Caramel, Dark Chocolate and Crunchy Praline, they’re the perfect way to sweeten your morning. $9.75/unit at www.julietteetchocolat.com

• Holiday-Inspired Cupcakes from Les Glaceurs

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  Celebrate the holiday season with a selection of adorable themed cupcakes from Montreal’s favourite cupcake shop. Their limited edition holiday flavours—from Gingerbread to Sugar Pie—are a must-try! $3.95/unit at www.lesglaceurs.ca

• Mosaic Chocolates from Suite 88

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  Almost too pretty to eat, these artfully crafted sweets are a chocolate-lover’s dream! Give the gift of quality with refined flavours like Caramel Sea Salt, Amaretto, English Caramel and Green Tea. $35.25/box of 18 at www.suite88.com

• Gourmet Macaroons from Point G

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  The only store in the city devoted exclusively to this type of pastry, Point G’s macaroons will satisfy even the most discerning palate. $10/box of 6, $18/box of 12, $36 box of 24 at www.boutiquepointg.com

• Artisnal Doughnuts from Léché Desserts

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  Nothing says I love you like an artisanal Caramel Maple Bacon doughnut (preferably enjoyed next to a fire). $15/box of 6, $25/box of 12 at www.lechedesserts.ca

• Cooking Classes from Ateliers & Saveurs

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  Help them impress their guests the next time they host a dinner party with their newfound skills acquired at this renown cooking school. $80 at www.ateliersetsaveurs.com

• Gluten-Free Brownies from Cookie Stephanie

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  Pick up a box of mouth-watering brownies from Cookie Stephanie, Montreal’s go-to bakery for gourmet gluten-free treats. So rich and delicious, they won’t even miss the gluten! $19.80/box of 6, $38.40/box of 12 at www.cookiestefanie.com

• Ice Wine Tour

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  Give them the gift of wine sipping in the great outdoors with this full-day tour, which includes stops at three Montreal-area ice wineries, an interactive mixology workshop and a final tasting aside an outdoor bonfire. $139 per person at www.routedevins.com

• Refined Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars from Olive Pressée

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  With more than 50 flavour-infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars from around the globe, Olive Pressée is a culinary dream. There’s also a tasting bar so you can ensure your gift is approved by you. Prices vary at www.olivepressee.com