Edible Gift Guide 2023
FOR THE COOK
Flour Craft Granola
Show your love this holiday season by treating everyone on your list to a Flour Craft granola subscription. Fully customizable and guaranteed to delight. flourcraftbakery.com
i Leoni
Shop i Leoni in the heart of downtown Petaluma for all of your holiday hosting and culinary gift giving needs. They feature unique holiday decor and always the latest from brands such as Le Creuset, Juliska, Simon Pearce, Match 1995, Staub, Heston, Breville, Wusthof, Shun, Vietri, Casafina, Cuisinart, and more! ileoni.com
Sonoma Syrups
Elevate your holiday recipes with Sonoma Syrup Co.’s American Artisanal Simple Syrups. Their curated gift sets are the perfect way to inspire the mixologist, barista, baker and chef—in all of us! Infusing Flavor. Infusing Happiness®. SonomaSyrup.com
Hog Island Oysters
The perfect gift for all the Hog Island superfans in your life, the Hog at Home Gift Box is guaranteed to make their holiday extra spe-shell. This gift box is totally non-perishable, so it’s a perfect way to gift in advance. What’s included: Their new cookbook, The Hog Island Book of Fish & Seafood; a Hog Island beanie; oyster shucking knife; 4-ounce jar of Hog Island Saltworks; 33 Oysters on the Half Shell Tasting Notebook. Free shipping. HogIslandOysters.com
Timberboards Napa
These artisanal boards are hand-crafted in Napa Valley using a variety of both repurposed and specially selected domestic and exotic woods. Every board is unique and designed to last for years. Find them at the Culinary Institute of America (Greystone), CIA at Copia and Napa Valley farmers’ markets. Email inquiries to TimberboardsNapa@gmail.com.
FOR THE EXPERIENCE
Take a Culinary Tour
A culinary adventure through West Marin and Sonoma County’s bountiful agricultural destinations is the perfect gift for the foodie in your life. Get behind-the-scenes tours and exclusive tastings guided by Marin native Alexandra Fox. Customize your excursion or choose from their popular Flavors of Point Reyes, Cheese or Oyster Lover’s tours. Gift certificates available. FoodAndFarmTours.com
Experience Nick’s Cove
Treat your loved ones (or yourself) to a meaningful staycation on the banks of Tomales Bay this year. With newly renovated cottages and the restaurant collaboration with Chef Chris Cosentino, Nick’s Cove is the perfect spot on the coast to help you cope with the stresses of the holiday season. Plus, from Nov. 1 to Dec 31, 2023, Nick’s is donating 10% of all gift card sales to No Kid Hungry! Nick’s Cove is located at 23240 Highway 1, Marshall, CA 94940. To book your stay or purchase a gift card call 415.663.1033 or visit www.nickscove.com.
Relax and Restore
Visit Radiate’s serene Sebastopol studio this season to relax and restore. Enjoy winter facial and massage offerings, designed to hydrate, heal and soothe tired bodies. Gift certificates are available for all body care services and make thoughtful and welcome gifts. Edible readers, use code edible to receive 15% off body care services and gift cards through January 2024. Radiate.Studio
Stay at Inn at the Tides
Picture yourself here, a seaside destination nestled into the golden hillside, with a view of the water. It’s a dream come true to hear the sea, watch the waves and smell fresh, clear, clean ocean air. Give the gift of The Inn at the Tides and The Tides Wharf in Bodega Bay—to yourself and your dear ones, a welcome break from today’s troubles. Relax in the hot tub and cool down in the nice-sized, warmed pool, heated to a comfortable 80°F. Call 707.875.2751 for your gift card or to make a reservation today! InnAtTheTides.com
Rent a Beach House
Give the gift of a beach getaway! Take advantage of Seadrift’s Winter Special. Three nights for the price of two! Valid December 1 – March 15, 2024 (excluding holidays). seadrift.com
Join a Wine Club
Join the family, join the fun, and give the gift of great memories this holiday season with a Larson Family Wine Club Membership! The Larsons do it all from grape to glass, offering their gold medal, organically farmed wines for a great value. Members receive invites to special member-only events, up to 12 complimentary tastings annually (a value of $540), and fun for the whole family (four-legged members too)! Just 45 minutes from SF. Come for a tasting, or shop online at larsonfamilywinery.com
ONE STOP SHOPPING
THE BARLOW MARKET DISTRICT
Check out The Barlow's 12-acre Bay Area outdoor market district in Sebastopol, California featuring more than 40 purveyors of local food, wine, beer, spirits and crafts made onsite.
Food & Drink
Acre Pizza • Osito Style Tacos California Cuisine • Blue Ridge Kitchen • Community Market Crooked Goat Brewing · Fern Bar · Golden State Cider · Oyster · Pax Wines · Purple Açai · Region Wine Roadhouse Sebastopol • Sarmentine Artisan Boulanger • Spirit Works Distillery • Sushi Kosho Taylor Lane Organic Coffee • The Farmer’s Wife • The Punchdown Natural Wine Bar + Bottle Shop Two Dog Night Creamery • Wm Cofield Cheesemakers • Woodfour Brewing
Shops
Acorn • Dickinson Glass • Endless Energy Crystals • Gallery 300 • Il Fusti Olive Oil Indigenous • Jg Switzer • Lori Austin Gallery • Rust Boutique • The Rewind Arcade
thebarlow.net • @thebarlow707
MILL VILL LUMBER YARD
Visit the charming Mill Valley Lumber Yard, a cozy retail village set on a historic 1892 property at the entrance to downtown Mill Valley. With 8 shops featuring local artisans, 4 eateries and stunning views of Mt. Tamalpais, it's local shopping at its best.
Food & Drink
Millie's Crêpe et Crême • Flour Craft Bakery • Eddy Bar & Bottle • Watershed Restaurant
Shops
Aviator Nation • Bloomingayles • The Edit • Fideaux • Lulu Designs Jewelry • Mad Dogs & Englishmen • Makers Market • Tantrum
FOR THE HOME
Van Winden’s Garden Supply
With 70 years as a leading Napa Valley nursery, Van Winden’s stocks some of the best-quality garden tools you can find. DeWit tools have been made in Holland since 1898. This Forged Hand Fork, Dibber with Brass Tip and Serrated Farmer’s Dagger (hori hori) are crafted with unrivaled Dutch-made quality and come with a lifetime guarantee. vanwindens.com
Harmony Farm Supply
Since 1980, Harmony Farm Supply in Sebastopol has been a renowned establishment for organic farming and gardening expertise and could not be happier about bringing their knowledge and resources to Petaluma, with a vast variety of trees, drought-tolerant native plants, pottery, tools and so much more for the gardener who wants to grow the natural way. HarmonyFarm.com
Mathew Carden Fine Art Photography
Mathew Carden’s Fine Art Photography tells stories rooted in our universal connection to food. Matthew’s ability to meld traditional experience with a childlike vision leads to work that’s just like him: uniquely whimsical and eternally young at heart. Matthewcarden.com
MacArthur Place Candle
The MacArthur Place signature candle by Lola James Harper has notes of poplar, matcha green tea and lily—inspired by the open, sunshine-filled space, green trees and white flowers surrounding the historic and luxurious Sonoma property. MacArthurPlace.com
Rainstick Shower
Enhance your shower with double the water flow while using 80% less water and energy. For a truly relaxing holiday season, transform your bathroom into a , spa with the Rainstick shower. Premierbathandkitchen.com/santa-rosa
Sun First Solar
Give your home—and Mother Earth—the gift of clean, renewable energy this year. A typical residential solar system provides carbon offsets equal to planting 4,800 trees or recycling 651 tons of waste. Add battery storage to maximize your energy production and keep the lights on during a power outage! Sunfirstsolar.com
FOR THE ENTERTAINER
Pax Wines
When shopping for gifts for your loved ones, employees or clients, you can never go wrong with great wine. Make their day with a beautiful, customizable gift box or an exclusive tasting experience! paxwine.com/gifts
Domaine Carneros
Dazzle them this holiday with a gift of sparkle from Domaine Carneros! From chocolates to glassware to local culinary delights paired with sparkling wine and Pinot Noir, Domaine Carneros has curated gift sets that are guaranteed to delight. View the entire collection at DomaineCarneros.com/holiday2023
Fabrique Delices
With over 30 years of expertise and recognized for excellence, Fabrique Délices handcrafts time-honored classics such as Saucisson Sec, Jambon de Bayonne and Duck Mousse, as well as modern delicacies like flavored butter and duck prosciutto. Fabrique Delices charcuterie is crafted in small batches using authentic French recipes. FabriqueDelices.com
The Wine Check
Whether enticing visitors or planning a trip, purchase a Wine Check Elite—the ONLY wine luggage with passive thermal protection. Use code EDIBLE10\ for 10% off. TheWineCheck.com
Point Reyes Farmstead Creamery
A favorite last holiday season, the Truffle Lovers pack features the award-winning TomaTruffle, alongside Bay Blue and savory, herbaceous TomaProvence and TomaTruffle Cheese Spread. These delicious cheeses are paired with the delectable accompaniments Creminelli Tartufo Salami, Sabatino Truffle Honey and Rustic Bakery Olive Oil & Sel Gris crackers. The result is a truffle lover’s paradise—mix and match pairings that are decadent, delicious and unforgettable! pointreyescheese.com/products/truffle-lover
Sonoma’s Best
Visit Sonoma’s Best Wine Shop to discover that perfect bottle for every holiday occasion. The Mercantile is also the place to find Sonoma-inspired merchandise and accessories, curated with your holiday gift list in mind. Sonomas-Best.com
Gold Ridge Farms
Gold Ridge Organic Farms best-selling sampler of Estate Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oils features four unique blends of hand-selected olive varieties. Grown, harvested, and milled on-site at our coastal Sonoma farm in November and December. goldridgeorganicfarms.com
Creekside Pizza
Give the gift of an easy dinner for family or guests. Creekside Pizza & Taproom in San Anselmo offers traditional gift cards with envelope on sale at the restaurant and online e-gift cards at CreeksideSA.com.
L’Apero des Trois
For spritz lovers, L’Apero les Trois Meyer Lemon Aperitif and Lavender Simple Syrup are the essential ingredients for making the ultimate spritz. Just add your favorite sparkling wine and water. LAperoLesTrois.com.
Martin Ray Wines
Love without limits: give the gift of Martin Ray. From our collection of wine to experiences and events, Martin Ray is the best way to celebrate with your nearest and dearest. martinraywinery.com
Good Earth Market
Simplify your holiday meal with organic holiday desserts, made from scratch by the talented bakers at Good Earth. Vegan and wheat-free options are available. GENatural.com
Spanish Table
Happy Holidays Felices Fiestas! All the best from Spain and Portugal is at The Spanish Table. Retail stores in Mill Valley, Berkeley and San Francisco or shop online. SpanishTable.com
Cowgirl Creamery
Named after Mount Tamalapais in Marin County, Mt Tam is a triple cream, bloomy rind cheese made using local organic milk and cream. Mt Tam is rich and buttery with notes of white mushrooms and fresh pasture. Whether you go sweet or savory with your pairings, this versatile bloomy rind cheese is perfect for any occasion! CowgirlCreamery.com
GIFTS THAT KEEP GIVING
There are many wonderful nonprofit organizations working hard to support our local communities in the areas of agricultural education, environmental protection and sustenance. Making the gift of a donation in your own name or the name or memory of a loved one is a wonderful way to join with their efforts this season. Here are just a few excellent options.
Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) agriculturalinstitute.org
AIM serves 400+ farmers, food providers and artisans across 40 California counties and nine certified farmers’ markets throughout the Bay Area. They offer agricultural education and support to farmers and mobile produce markets for older adults and underserved communities. AIM’s mission is to educate, inspire and connect communities to responsible farmers and producers, all to promote a robust and equitable regional food system.
Farm to Pantry - farmtopantry.org
Farm to Pantry turns good food that would otherwise go to waste into food boxes for those in need within Sonoma County by partnering with local farms and volunteers. They gather surplus food and produce, thus reducing waste and providing meals for the food insecure, all while supporting struggling farmers. Their mission is to promote a regenerative future in the food supply chain by paying marginalized Sonoma County farmers to grow food for those within the community facing economic hardship.
MALT - malt.org
Marin Agricultural Land Trust, known by most as MALT, is dedicated to safeguarding Marin’s farmland and promoting a prosperous agricultural community. They prioritize conserving vital agricultural land for economic stability and preserving wildlife habitat. Their efforts benefit West Marin’s family-owned farms, local food systems and Marin’s continued ecological health.
Ceres Community Project: ceresproject.org
Serving Marin and Sonoma, the Ceres Community Project engages teen volunteers to prepare and deliver 100% locally sourced organic meals medically tailored to the needs of individuals too unwell to shop or cook. Through the mentorship program, teens learn to provide vital nutrition to those coping with severe illnesses, in the process gaining gardening and cooking skills and fostering the importance of giving back to those in their community.
Community Soil: communitysoil.org
Community Soil Foundation is committed to promoting regenerative farming and gardening practices for the well-being of the Sonoma County communities. The initiatives include year-round organic garden-based education, teaching sustainable gardening and habitat restoration, and fostering community stewardship.
FOOD BANKS
Redwood Empire Food Bank - refo.org
San Francisco-Marin Food Bank -sfmfoodbank.org
Community Action of Napa Valley -canv.org
COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
The community-supported agriculture (CSA) harvest subscription model establishes a direct and transparent connection between local farmers and consumers. Farmers provide shares of their harvest to the public, who receive boxes of fresh vegetables, fruits, poultry, eggs and meats in exchange for prepaid seasonal subscriptions. This arrangement embodies the “support” in community-supported agriculture.
Sonoma CSAs: farmtrails.org
Napa CSAs: capayvalleygrown.net
Marin CSAs: growninmarin.org
