Eat*Drink*Cleveland

A hungry girl's adventures in Cleveland and beyond.

The holidays are right around the corner so get a headstart on your shopping to avoid the last minute stress. Here is a list of great finds for the favorite foodies on your list that won't break the bank. Pick your favorites and put them in a pretty basket or reusable shopping bag for a delicious gift. They are so fantastic you might want to treat yourself and get some for you too...
Truffle Honey is the perfect addition to your cheese board or drizzled on french fries or roasted veggies.
Selezione Tartufi Truffle Acacia-Honey, 3.5 Ounce Unit
Dortmunder Beer Mustard from Great Lakes Brewing has a hint of horseradish and is soooo good! Grab a 6 pack and some pretzels too.
Bertman Original Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold Beer Mustard - 9 oz





For the hot sauce lovers on your list, this super cool kit lets you make your own. It comes with everything - even containers and rubber gloves!

Hot Sauce Kit (Makes 7 Lip Smacking Gourmet Bottles) Featuring Heirloom Peppers From 5th Generation Farmers, A Full Set Of Recipes, Storing Bottles & More!

These cookie cutters are a game changer - order now to make your baking easier than ever and get a set for every baker on your list. The cookie dough (or fondant!) comes right out thanks to the handy little plunger. They come in lots of shapes too including Star Warssnowflakesleavestea party and nature themed.


Cheese fanatics will love these special bags and paper to keep their fancy cheese fresh. Head to the Cheese Shop at the West Side Market for some Gorgonzola Dolce, Prima Donna, Pecorino Crotonese, Delice de Bourgogne or other cheeses that will make your cheese lover swoon.


This Sweet Potato Butter from Amish country is so good you'll want to eat it with a spoon. Or you can put it in a ramekin, top with granola and bake for a super easy sweet treat.


Sweet Potato Butter 10oz Jar Hand Made in Ohio


For the bacon lover on your list - this maple bacon onion jam is a condiment, sauce enhancer and sandwich spread. Bake it with brie for a quick appetizer.

Maple Bacon Onion Jam by Vino de Milo (12.8 ounce)
These hazelnut and fig crackers are crazy ass good.
Daelia's Biscuits for Cheese Hazelnut with Fig, 4-Ounce (Pack of 4)

Give this buckwheat maple pancake mix with a bottle of pure maple syrup and some breakfast sausage or bacon for a delicious breakfast. It also comes in a blueberry version.
Wholesome Pancake Mix Buckwheat and Maple Mix


This little piggy is oh so cute and would be perfect gifted with some fresh Saucisson charcuterie. Their tasso ham is my favorite.
J.K. Adams 14-Inch-by-9-Inch Maple Wood Cutting Board, Pig-Shaped

And everyone loves a gift certificate for their favorite locally owned restaurant. You can also get The Deck or a chef inspired cookbook from Cleveland Independents for a gift that keeps on giving.

How about a mushroom farm? We brought back one of these from Vermont and loved it! It's so much fun to grow your own mushrooms, and super easy with this kit. With a little more effort you can grow Hen of the Woods and morels too.
I have these and LOVE them! Not only are they great for cocktails, I use them in my giant beverage dispenser. The four-pack is a deal too.
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