Give a taste of the Hudson Valley to everyone on your list this holiday season. Think cheeses, sweets, and ciders, plus locally curated kitchen goods packed with regional charm. Make a list, check it twice, and dig in.

Goodies for Foodies

From fish offal to vegan seaweed salads, impress any tin-to-table foodie with a gift pack from this charming dinette. Since 2021, Zinnia’s has amassed over 600 varieties of tinned fish, claiming what may just be the largest selection of preserved seafood on the planet.

Photo courtesy of Laurel & Ash Farm

2. Pancake Mix and Maple Syrup

Laurel & Ash Farm, Holmes
$40

A must-have combo, this heirloom grain pancake mix-made with whole organic einkorn and red wheat grains that are stone ground by local craft mills and blended with maple sugar pearls-is paired with a luscious, pure New York Grade A maple syrup that’s been woodfired and bottled in a wax-sealed, hand-numbered glass bottle.

Photo courtesy of Alps Hudson Valley

3. Chocolate Covered Orange Peels

Alps Hudson Valley, Fishkill
$17, per ½ lb.

Chocolate-dipped candied orange peels are a classic winter holiday treat. This sophisticated gift will win over any sweet tooth, party host, or creative baker.

Photo by Adobe Stock/Ivonne Wieirnk

4. Natural Wine Club

Wild Arc Farm, Pine Bush
$150 (per release)

Natty wine lovers will be happy for many months to come with this membership that includes six limited-release bottles of naturally fermented wine, delivered three times per year. Fashioned from NYS grapes, club members can expect white, rosé, and sparkling whites, along with “extremely” limited estate-grown wines.

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5. Holiday Cheese Collection

Chaseholm Farm Creamery, Pine Plains
$65

The fromage fan in your life is sure to swoon over six excellent cheeses from this family farm’s grass-based herd, including nationally recognized Nimbus Triple Cream; Chaseholm Camembert; bloomy Moonlight Chaource; a crowd-pleasing Stella Vallis Tomme; smear-ripened Red Beard (washed with hard apple cider); and a tub of herbed Farmer’s Cheese.

Photo courtesy of Fort Orange General Store

6. Hot Crispy Oil

Fort Orange General Store, Albany
$14

Handcrafted in small batches, this is a perfect stocking stuffer for the spice lover in your life—the one who can be found slathering Fly by Jing or Momofuku’s chili crisp on everything from pizza and noodles to salad and even ice cream.

Photo courtesy of EJ Bonbons and Confections

7. Bonbon Box

EJ Bonbons and Confections, Woodstock
$180

Three-tiers and 72-pieces of finely crafted candies is visually stunning in addition to being delicious; the colorful confections look like glossy jewels. And with flavors like Banana Biscoff and Earl Grey, you may just have to get one for yourself. (Smaller sizes available.)

Photo courtesy of Hudson Valley Marshmallow Co.

8. Hot Cocoa and Marshmallow Gift Basket

Hudson Valley Marshmallow Co., Beacon
$25

We have a handmade marshmallow maker in our midst, so why not give the gift of an elevated hot cocoa experience? These all-natural, handmade marshmallows come in an array of interesting flavors—including salted caramel and French toast—and will up any hot chocolate lover’s game.

Photo courtesy of Golden Russet Café & Grocery

9. Hard Cider Gift Pack

Golden Russet Café & Grocery, Rhinebeck
$75-$80

For the enthusiast or novice alike, this holiday selection of three Hudson Valley hard ciders—curated by the guy who amassed the café’s killer cider selection and co-wrote the book, American Cider—is sure to bring all the downhome, festive feels.

Photo courtesy of Batterby House

10. Dowe Apple Calvados Confit

Batterby House, Hudson
$18

For that friend who wishes every season was apple-picking season, give the gift of—you guessed it—Hudson Valley apples; slow-cooked with cardamom and Calvados, a sweet and tangy addition to any charcuterie board or dessert.

Photo courtesy of DPNB Pasta & Provisions

11. Olive Oil Cake

DPNB Pasta & Provisions, Nyack
$60

When you offer to help with the holiday meal, bring a sweet round of light, airy goodness that you’ll almost wish you’d kept for yourself. Made with a hint of orange zest, a sprinkle of sumac, and packaged with whipped crème fraiche.

Gourmet Gadgetry

Photo courtesy of Bluecashew Kitchen Homestead

12. Stainless Steel Cheese Picks

Bluecashew Kitchen Homestead, Kingston
$20

For that visual friend who’d love a foolproof way to help guests navigate a multi-dairy cheese board, pick up a trio of sleek cheese picks in fun shapes, like cow, goat, and sheep.

Photo courtesy of Black Walnut Mercantile

13. Linen Table Runners

Black Walnut Mercantile, Callicoon
$58

Stonewashed flax linen table runners, milled and made upstate, are curated by the founders of lifestyle brand, The Farmhouse Project; pick them up at the mercantile concept space (and website) that celebrates local makers and handmade homewares.

Photo courtesy of Lail Design

14. Olive Oil Cruet

Lail Design, Catskill
$85

Handmade in Catskill, this well-sized cruet comes in beautifully saturated colors achieved with house-mixed glaze and clay from Massachusetts.

Photo courtesy of Bow Glasswork

15. Hand-Blown Glass Stand

Bow Glassworks, East Chatham
$300

This stunning cake or pie pedestal, hand-blown by Bow Glassworks (in an exclusive collab with Rudy Jude and artist Julia O’Rourke), is the serving piece the consummate baker in your life deserves.

Photo courtesy of Warren Kitchen & Cutlery

16. Mac Professional Series Chef Knife

Warren Kitchen & Cutlery, Rhinebeck
$145

Give the expert (or budding) chef in your life a tried-and-true workhorse favored by seasoned industry pros and home cooks in the know.

Photo courtesy of Utensil

17. Kilner Tabletop Butter Churner

Utensil, Beacon
$43

The gift that keeps on giving. This super easy (and quick!) hand-cranked butter churner is an evocative gift for that pioneer friend who will hopefully get to work making homemade butter to gift you back.

Photo courtesy of Hammertown

18. Heritage Pewter Wine Coaster

Hammertown, Pine Plains
$122

This heirloom-worthy coaster is forged in the tradition of historical New England pewter. The oversized architectural rim is sure to catch any dangerously errant drips of (Hudson Valley!) red wine plus lend that artisanally crafted, vintage vibe to tablescapes for many generations to come.

Photo courtesy of The Bookhouse of Stuyvesant Plaza

19. Italianish by Danny Freeman

The Bookhouse of Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany
$35

Beacon resident Danny Freeman (of the popular TikTok account, @DannyLovesPasta) just dropped his second cookbook, featuring over 100 unique and easy twists on classic Italian fare. It’s a great present for home cooks who like thinking outside of the box.

Photo courtesy of Cold Spring General Store

20. Mint Julep Vases

Cold Spring General Store, Cold Spring
$128.95 (set of 4)

A sophisticated gift that will elevate any holiday tabletop, this set of silver-lacquered brass vases can be used for floral arrangements now and ice-cold mint julips next summer.

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