Edible Green Mountains Editors Pick Gift Guide
THE GATEWAY FARM
Maple Lovers Gift Basket. $38
Abby and Trent Roleau started the Gateway Farm in 2014, raising pasturebased meats and tapping their maple and birch trees in Bristol. Here’s a perfect way to share the bounty of their labor and land! The Maple Lovers Gift Basket contains a half pound jar of pure maple sugar (out with white, in with maple!), a glass pint of amber rich maple syrup (sap boiled over a traditional wood fire to caramelize the natural sugars), and an 8-ounce glass jug of their ethereal syrup aged in Tuthilltown bourbon barrels (something special for the bourbon lovers in your life). Packed in crinkle kraft paper and tied with a ribbon, the basket makes for a perfect gift any time of the year!
HEART GROWN WILD
Small batch plant-based organic skin care and beauty products. $15–48
Choose from an array of body oils, serums, soaks, steams and toners crafted from botanicals in southern Vermont. Each bottle will transport you to nature, thanks to the hand-distilled wild elements ethically harvested from sustainable resources. Co-owners SantaLena and Tom Groves partner with Vermont farms and forestry companies to supplement the botanicals they grow on their own homestead. SantaLena trained as an herbalist in Boston and Vermont; she founded Heart Grown Wild in 2016 to help foster an intrinsic connection to nature and the body. Take a deep dive into refreshing body and soul care with these plant-infused beauty and skin care products.
NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE
SquireMe Glass Bottle with Silicone Sleeve. $35
Looking for a stylish way to cut down on plastic and protect the environment? Try this reusable bottle made with labquality BPA-free borosilicate glass, protected by a comfy, colorful silicone sleeve. Super light yet durable, the Swiss-designed vessel will keep your drink cool and clean, while the wide mouth makes for easy sipping and refilling. The 17-ounce dishwasher-safe bottle fits sweetly in your bag or pocket. Founded in 1976, the Northshire Bookstore is one of Vermont’s most beloved independent family-owned businesses, with stores in Manchester and Saratoga Springs, NY. In addition to books, Northshire also off ers a wide range of curated gifts for discerning minds and distinctive lifestyles.
FORTUNA’S SAUSAGE & ITALIAN MARKET
Ultimate Salami Assortment. $52.95 (5 selected flavors, 6-ounce sticks)
True Italian style salami made the old-world way, dry-cured for eight to 10 weeks to achieve a mellow flavor. 100% natural pork, with no nitrites or nitrates, gluten-free.
Parmigiano: Perfect as an aperitivo or on a charcuterie board, with a touch of Parmigiano-Reggiano and black pepper.
Cacciatorini: A typical chubb style, this mini salami was a rustic treat Italian hunters kept in their pockets for snacking on throughout the day.
Abruzzese: With just a hint of hot pepper, a plain and simple crowd pleaser.
Salsiccia Secca: This mild salami is suitable for breakfast, lunch, or on a charcuterie board.
Tartufo: Italian black truffle pops with the first taste, delicious but not overpowering. The earthy flavor pairs perfectly with many Italian cheeses and a rich red wine.
The Fortuna family has been making Italian sausages and salami for four generations. Visit their shop in Manchester. From November 1 to December 25, Fortuna’s will donate $5 per sampler to the Angelman Syndrome Foundation.
KING ARTHUR FLOUR
S’mores Cupcakes Baking Box. $25
Fall more in love with baking and stretch your skills with King Arthur’s baking boxes. Each is designed to help you mix up something delicious. For this box, they’re helping you make a delicious twist on a classic treat: s’mores! They’ve transformed the beloved campfi re dessert into a delicate graham flour cupcake topped with chocolate and a thick layer of marshmallow. After a quick toast under the broiler, the cupcakes are drizzled with more chocolate…give us s’more! In your box you’ll get a pastry bag and tip, as well as ingredients and instructions. At home, you’ll need butter, vegetable oil, 2 eggs and milk. King Arthur Baking Boxes are extensively tested by both experienced and novice bakers to ensure a perfect outcome!
SHELBURNE FARMS
Andi’s Assortment. $43
Shelburne Farms’ former head cheese maker Andi Wandt curated this gift package as the perfect holiday gift to feature their newest collaborative products: Beer Cheddar and Saucisson au Fromage! They partnered with Fiddlehead Brewing Company to create their Beer Cheddar. Fiddlehead’s flagship IPA is poured into their cheese making vat with the curds, and the resulting aged cheddar has a supple texture, hoppy aroma and flavor notes akin to a sourdough bread. Pair it with Saucisson au Fromage, a dry-cured salami made with locally sourced pork and their Two Year Cheddar, crafted by Babette’s Table in Waitsfield, VT. The full package includes Beer Cheddar, Saucisson au Fromage, Blake Hill’s Maple Onion Jam (specifically designed to complement Shelburne Farms’ cheddar) and Castleton Crackers’ Rosemary Crackers.
Shelburne Farms | @shelburnefarms
Fiddlehead Brewing Company | @fiddleheadbrewing
Babette’s Table | @babettestable
Blake Hill Preserves | @blakehillpreserves
Castleton Crackers | @whitneyscastletoncrackers
King Arthur Flour | @kingarthurflour
Heart Grown Wild | @heartgrownwild
Fortuna's Sausage & Italian Market
Northshire Bookstore | @northshirebooks
The Gateway Farm | @thegatewayfarm
Tuthilltown | @tuthilltown
