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Gift Guide 2014: For the friend that loves great food and drinks

All I want for Christmas, is everything on this list.

All I want for Christmas, is everything on this list.

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Beta 5 Chocolate Union Membership

Each month, the extremely talented and award winning chocolatiers at Beta 5 put together a chocolate pack that reflect the season. Just look at the delicious contents in their December pack! For serious chocolate lovers (like myself), Beta 5 offers a membership to receive these chocolate union packs every month! You can pick them up in store or they ship to anywhere in Canada.

Memberships begin at $180 for 3 months and can be purchased for up to 12 months. 

sriracha keychain

Sriracha 2 Go Keychain

For that friend that puts sriracha on everything.

Available online for $7 USD.

old joy gift box

The Edible from Old Joy Gift Boxes

This gift box is my jam. I recently discovered Old Joy Gift Boxes and love the concept. Each box gathers local, artisinal goods from BC that make for one heck of a gift box. The Edible features Meat & Bread condiments, Mellifera Honey, Vancouver Olive Oil Co, Four Winds Brewing Co, and more.

Box is available to order online for $100. Products may vary. 

cuisinart blender

Cuisinart Compact Blender

I'm all about convenience and efficiency in the kitchen. This Cuisinart Compact Blender has a 350-watt motor and three speeds to fulfill your blending and chopping needs. The BPA-free cups are also super handy for when you're on the go and need a quick smoothie.

Retails for $79.99 at Best Buy 

dirty apron

The Dirty Apron Cookbook

The Dirty Apron is a spot for delicious foods, delicacies, sandwiches, and their very popular cooking classes. For the first time, they've put together a collection of their cooking school's and delicatessen's most popular recipes from the past five years. And yes, the book features the recipe for their delicious Dirty Twixter Bar.

The cookbook retails for $34.95 and is available online or in-store. 

homemade gin

The Homemade Gin Kit

For the lover of fine drinks in your life, have them take a stab at turning a simple bottle of vodka into a delicious and unique blend of their very own gin. A guaranteed way to impress friends when they ask what gin this is they can enthusiastically respond with "I MADE IT!"

Retails for $64.95 at Old Faithful Shop

stand up blender

Cuisinart 12-Speed 1000 Watt Stand Mixer

For the serious cook and baker in your life, this Cuisinart Stand Mixer is the perfect addition to their kitchen. The 1000-watt and 7 speed mixer also comes with a handy recipe book to get you started right out of the box.

Retails for $455.99 at Best Buy

greff

Greff Growler Carrier 

I first saw Greff at a Fall in Love with Local event a couple months ago and was impressed by the quality and work put into their growler carriers. Launched this fall, the design company make their carriers with felted wool to insulate and keep your brew cool and a waxed leather exterior to withstand the elements. It also comes with a detachable shoulder strap for ease of transport. This gift is perfect for the craft beer lover in your life who has a whole collect of growlers on their shelf.

Carriers are $79.99 at Old Faithful Shop. List of stockists available on their site.