Gifts for Foodies

EDIBLE GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING

By Bill Lindsey

WHAT COULD BE A BETTER GIFT for the foodies on your list than one they can eat or drink? A gift that shows up every month! They’ll think warmly of you all year long when you surprise them with one of these subscriptions.

CARNIVORE’S DELIGHT

Porter Road Butcher’s Choice Box

This is like having a butcher hand-select their finest cuts to deliver to your recipient’s doorstep every month. Each box includes dry-aged steaks, sirloin filets, pork chops, bacon, ground beef, and a rotating assortment of additional seasonally appropriate cuts. FROM $127 PER BOX.

COURTESY OF PORTER ROAD; IGOURMET; TRADE; BIG SPOON ROASTERS; FEED YOUR SOUL BAKERY; GOLDBELLY SPREADABLE JOY

Big Spoon Roasters PB&J Subscription

Fans of peanut butter and jelly believe that this combination is one of mankind’s greatest creations. Imagine their delight each time they receive a new gift of a small-batch, freshly roasted peanut butter, in a flavor such as Chai Spice or Hot Mamba, paired with a jelly to match the season. FROM $22.95 PER MONTH. A WORLD TOUR OF CHEESE

iGourmet International Cheese Subscription Box

What better way for the cheese lover on your list to discover exciting varieties of cheese than to receive a new selection every month? Each box contains a half-pound each of three kinds of cheese from around the world, curated by specialty food importer igourmet. Other box themes include French or Italian Cheeses, Pasta Dinners, and Charcuterie. FROM $52 PER BOX.

HAPPINESS BY THE SLICE

Goldbelly Monthly Pizza Subscription

Pizza fanatics will cheer your name as they dive into a fresh pie every month from the nation’s best pizzerias. Choices include deep-dish and thin-crust, white and red, and wood-fired and coal-oven to please every palate. Each pie is sized to serve at least four—just heat and eat. FROM $99 PER MONTH FOR 3 OR 6 MONTHS. ALL ABOARD THE CAFFEINE EXPRESS!

Trade Coffee Subscription

The coffee lovers on your list will stay awake waiting for the next freshly roasted package from Trade. A welcome quiz helps personalize their subscription, including their preference for whole beans or ground, to ensure a custom-fit pick each month. Hundreds of coffees are available from small roasters across the nation. FROM $40 FOR 2 BAGS.

COOKIES WITH A CAUSE

Feed Your Soul Cookie of the Month Club

Forget socks—give cookies! Each month, they’ll receive an assortment of 12 cookies in flavors such as Cocoa Loco, Show Me the Honey, Snickerdoodle, and more. Your gift also gives to others, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to help feed the homeless.

FROM $89.95 FOR 3 MONTHS.