Tis’ the season to make a mad dash for last-minute Christmas
gifts. Typically waiting a few days
before Christmas leaves people stressed, thinking they can’t be creative or
thoughtful with their gifts because they don’t have the time. But that doesn’t have to be the
case—especially if, like me, you have several people on your list who love good
food, great spirits and unique restaurants. To help my fellow foodies out this holiday season, I’ve put together a list of five gifts that can be purchased quickly and easily, and all are creative and thoughtful. Best of all, each gift is produced locally in Indiana, or offers dining experiences at unique locally owned restaurants.
1)
A Classical Cocktails basket from Kahn’s Fine
Wines and Spirits. Make spirits bright with Indiana distilled Harrison Bourbon,
Prohibition Gin and Indiana Vodka. Throw in a cocktail shaker and a book on
Prohibition era cocktails and your gift will be appreciated well into the New
Year.
2)
Indianapolis Dining Cards are the perfect gift
for social butterflies who enjoy variety and eating out with friends. Packaged
like playing cards, a deck of Indianapolis Dining Cards contains 52 gift cards,
redeemable at locally owned restaurants. 50 cards provide $10 off any food bill
of $30 or more, and two cards offer a free coffee or cupcake. It’s a great way
to avoid chains and sample a variety of Indy’s local flavors!
Order online or pick up a deck of
Indianapolis Dining Cards at a local retailer, a list of which can be found at www.indianapolisdiningcards.com.
3)
A Bacon of the Month Club membership from Goose
the Market is a gift that keeps on giving. Club members receive 1lb of fresh
house-made, house-smoked bacon each month. (How awesome is that?!) This is a
down-to-earth delicacy sure to please any bacon lover.
Call to order a membership at 317.924.4944 or stop by in-store at 2503 N. Delaware
St., Indianapolis, IN 46205. Visit Goose the Market online at www.goosethemarket.com.
4)
Cooking classes at Nicole-Taylor’s Pasta and
Market are the perfect unique gift for anybody interested in food or cooking. Nicole-Taylor’s
Pasta and Market co-owner, Chef Tony Hanslits offers “Demos and Dinners”
courses
that include a cooking lesson and conclude with dinner.
Register by phone at 317.257.7374 or in-person at Nicole-Taylor’s Pasta and Market located at the 54th Street and Monon Shops, near the Monon Trail. Visit Nicole-Taylor’s Pasta and Market online at www.nicoletaylorspasta.com.
that include a cooking lesson and conclude with dinner.
Register by phone at 317.257.7374 or in-person at Nicole-Taylor’s Pasta and Market located at the 54th Street and Monon Shops, near the Monon Trail. Visit Nicole-Taylor’s Pasta and Market online at www.nicoletaylorspasta.com.
5)
A subscription to a CSA (Community Supported
Agriculture) in the area. With over 32 different CSAs located in central
Indiana, there is no gift more thoughtful than responsibly grown fresh fruits
and veggies. CSA subscriptions can vary by farm, but generally all entail
receiving a fresh basket of produce weekly dependent on growing seasons
A comprehensive list of area CSAs, complete with contact information, can be found here at www.goinglocal-info.com.
A comprehensive list of area CSAs, complete with contact information, can be found here at www.goinglocal-info.com.
