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<p>If you have any cooks or foodies on your list this holiday, I've got some terrific gift ideas. </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Artisanal olive oil:</span> </p><p>Everyone is intrigued by quality olive oil. People advise about pressings, how to host tastings and artisanal oils are all the rage. Here are two producers that I have gone back to again and again. Their products are wonderful and novice as well as experienced cooks will be thrilled with a gift from either:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.pasolivo.com/" mce_href="http://www.pasolivo.com/">Pasolivo</a> in Paso Robles, California - this family farm grows and presses seven heirloom varieties of olives along with meyer lemon, lime, and tangerine. Consistent award winners, these are terrific.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.olivasdeoro.com/" mce_href="http://www.olivasdeoro.com/">Olivas de Oro</a> - also in Paso Robles, produces organic olive oils from old trees. They also press with meyer lemon, as well as rosemary and garlic. Look for distinctive cobalt blue gift bottles. </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Snacks:</span> </p><p>How about gourmet popcorn or chips? Cookies that rock and a company that supports the community, too?</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.daleandthomaspopcorn.com/" mce_href="http://www.daleandthomaspopcorn.com/">Dale and Thomas Popcorn</a> - never mind that Oprah likes it, this is good. Terrific flavors, gift selections, who wouldn't flip for this?</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.rt11.com" mce_href="http://www.rt11.com">Route 11 Potato Chip</a>s - when chili-heads recognize their Mama Zuma's Revenge Habanero Chips you know they're the real deal. Check out the Dill Pickle flavor.</p><p> </p><p>For the person on your list with a sweet tooth, you've got to check out this artisanal gelato. <a href="http://gourmetfood.suite101.com/article.cfm/capogiroproofgodlovesus/" mce_href="http://gourmetfood.suite101.com/article.cfm/capogiroproofgodlovesus/">Capogiro </a>is truly divine. </p><p> </p><p><a mce_href="http://www.dancingdeer.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=order&price_id=3&action=product_detail&product_sub_id=510" href="http://www.dancingdeer.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=order&price_id=3&action=product_detail&product_sub_id=510">Dancing Deer Cookies</a> - made here in Boston. Sugar cane lime, molasses clove, and more. Award-winning cookies and cakes, year after year. Their Sweet Home collection will support homeless women and children, too. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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It's that time....!
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