Howdy neighbors! Welcome to the GO TEXAN Holiday Gift Guide! As you browse this special edition, you will find the best Texas made products – from coffee to candles and everything in between. With the holiday season upon us, GO TEXAN reflects upon the past year and on those who have helped shape this program in a Texassized way. We value the relationships made through GO TEXAN and look forward to the coming years. Our thoughts turn gratefully to the partners who made this gift guide possible, and we hope you will find amazing Texas gifts for everyone on your list. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from myself and GO TEXAN! Remember friends, Texas Agriculture Matters!
Sid Miller Texas Agriculture Commissioner
2023 Holiday Gift Guide The GO TEXAN marketing program, launched in 1999, adds a new dimension to the promotion of Texas agriculture. For over 20 years, this award-winning campaign has highlighted a wide variety of agricultural products under one easily recognizable trademark, a glowing brand in the shape of Texas.
The GO TEXAN program is dedicated to showcasing the diversity and quality of Texasbased businesses. Whether we are developing new sales and business opportunities for GO TEXAN Partners or encouraging consumers to look for the iconic GO TEXAN mark when making buying decisions, we will always strive to find new and meaningful ways to promote products and services that are Texas made and Texas proud.
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CatSpring Yaupon
What's better than sharing yaupon this season? It's Texan, for tea. Simply, it's the only caffeinated plant native to North America and this thoughtful gift shares the essentials for a well crafted moment: Deck The Hills Yaupon Blend + strainer. Whether you're gifting this to a friend, family member or colleague, this gift encourages them to savor life & slow down.
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Three Keys Coffee
Named the Best Coffee Roaster in Texas by Food & Wine magazine, Three Keys Coffee is a family-owned craft coffee roastery based in Houston. Jam Session is a rich, bold espresso blend that boasts a delightful taste and smooth finish. Just as musicians test the limits of imagination, synchronicity, and technique to strengthen the power of the blend, so does this espresso, providing a robust and cohesive reverberation.
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Eileen's Pralines
Three package Gift Box filled with Eileen's Pralines. Eileen's Pralines are baked in Dallas, Texas, USA and ready to enjoy. Eileen Scheib began baking her delicious Praline Bars over 30 years ago. In 2011, she established Eileen’s Pralines with her husband, Jack, so that everyone could enjoy her Texas Praline Bars.
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Murphy's Mellows
This sweet little box contains six marshmallows in two of Murphy's Mallowsbest- selling flavors, Vanilla and Raspberry. Each are covered in dark Ghirardelli chocolate and embellished with a chocolate drizzle and sparkling sugar. These chocolate covered marshmallows have quickly become a bestseller and regularly sell out at farmers markets and shops. The dark chocolate perfectly sets off the flavors of the fluffy cube inside the shell. These are a a perfect thing to grab as a small gift.
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Pearl Honey Spreads
Pear Honey Spreads are made from 100% pure honey with no additives — they are soy, dairy, gluten, preservative and chemical free. The creamed honey is made using raw unfiltered honey sourced from local Texas beehives, blended and mixed for several days to create the smooth and luxurious texture that makes the perfect spread! Sweetener for Any Recipe - the honey has a has a smooth and creamy consistency that makes it the perfect addition to any meal from your morning toast, a yogurt parfait, fruit bowl, biscuits, ice cream topping, in your tea or even to eat alone by the spoonful as a healthy snack.
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Salsa De Leon
This trio includes one of each of our gourmet salsas so everyone in your family is sure to find a favorite. All 3 of the salsas are roasted and authentic. They take great pride in their products and use fresh ingredients to bring you and your family the best salsa on the market. They don’t use any fillers (tomato juice, tomato paste, or vinegar) in the salsas so you will always get the best flavor, texture, and color possible.
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La Casita
La Casita Hot Sauce™ Medium Original Recipe is made with fresh Serrano Peppers and is a true HOT salsa. This recipe is not a wimpy medium. The heat and flavor are authentically robust in flavor! Salsa lovers will not be disappointed with this full bodied flavor profile. This award-winning salsa has been named an HEB Primo Pick, has won Best Snack at Dallas Gourmet Gold at Dalls Market Center, was lauded in Chile Pepper Magazine, and awarded a winner at the International FLAVOR Awards. It's also won numerous Scovie Awards.
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Bando's
Introducing Bando’s Wild'n Reckless Salsa – a flavor explosion that even Mike Bandy, the legendary Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame bull rider, can’t resist! Just like Mike fearlessly tackled the fiercest bulls; their salsa fearlessly combines the perfect balance of fiery peppers and bold flavors to create a taste sensation that will leave you craving more.
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Cynfully Soul Good
Surprise your family and friends with this 4-Pack Gift Set, perfect for everyone. Each seasoning blend in this gift set is hand-crafted and ready to use for your next meal. This 4-Pack Gift Set includes: organic MERI CAJUN Seasoning (low-sodium), organic PERENNE ITALIAN Seasoning (saltfree), organic SAVORY GARLIC Seasoning (low-sodium) , and organic SMOKEY CHILI Seasoning (low-sodium). Ingredients are all natural with no additives or preservatives.
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Amazing Dip Company
Elevate your dining experience with this gourmet Smoked Gouda Dip. Made from the finest Wisconsin Smoked Gouda mixed with bacon, jalapeños, and expert seasonings, it’s a warm finishing sauce for any dish.
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The Cultured Carrot
The Bundle Pack of fermented dressings give you the best biodiversity of vegetables. UNBEETABLE with Beets and Red Cabbage, CAULIPOWERED RANCH with cauliflower and turnips, ROOTING FOR YOU with carrots, turmeric and ginger and BELEAFING with cabbage and turnips. All four are made from organic fermented veggies, avocado oil and pure love.
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A Second Round Glass
A Second Round Glass upcycles rescued wine and Topo Chico bottles into personalized handcrafted drinkware that is beautiful, high quality, and durable. Sustainability is imperative to them and they are dedicated to making the world a better place one glass at a time!
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Life Leaf Remedies Sweet Dream Gummies help you fall asleep faster and sleep longer with this newest 100% organic and vegan CBD + Melatonin formula. If there’s an art to creating the perfect CBD gummy for sleep, this Michelangelo's David. Everything in these CBD sleep gummies is real, raw, and natural. Sleep better tonight!
Puzzometry Puzzles is a family of 7 unique, fun and challenging laser-cut acrylic puzzles. There are only a few pieces to each puzzle, but they are deceivingly difficult! Can YOU solve Puzzometry? Put down the touchscreens, wifi, and charger cords and Try Puzzometry Puzzles! Smart fun for everyone!
This pendant is a Texas quarter cut in a heart shape, wrapped in another quarter. Necklace comes with a 22" stainless steel chain, and a 13mm stainless lobster claw clasp.
This leather dog collar is handmade and built to last, crafted from genuine embossed cowhide. The elegant turquoise and brown color makes it perfect for any well-dressed pup. It's sure to be a hit for your fourlegged best friend.
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Q Big Daddy Beard Boxed in our one-of-akind boxes, these Starter Sets are the perfect gift for your bearded man! Each set includes a beard oil, beard balm, and bar soap. The Texas Cowboy fragrance has notes of citrus, bergamot, and sea salt as well as light floral notes of lavender, jasmine, and amber wood, all on a bed of cedarwood and exotic musk. Very sexy and definitely the most popular fragrance.
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The Christmas Hearth candle wafts Sweet wafts of orange and clove mingle with fir, pine, and subtle smokiness to remind you — it IS a wonderful life!
Dirty Hands Candle Company creates custom leather air fresheners and rustic hand poured soy candles. Santa's Saddle Shop is a unique blend of peppermint and leather in a red container. Santa's Christmas Tree is a unique
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T Whiski Designs These large flour sack towels are the perfect accessory for a well dressed Texas kitchen or bar! They are 100% natural toned cotton. This kitchen towel features an original hand drawn Whiski Designs graphic 'A Big Howdy From Texas'! Cheers!
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