FreshDirect: 10 Holiday Gifts For Your Foodie Friends

FreshDirect knows that food brings people together especially during the holidays. They choose only the best items for their seasonal holiday offerings and have found the perfect items for gifting. Read on to see some of our favorites.

FreshDirect’s variety of stocking stuffers for the Foodies in your family are as abundant as they are delicious.  Hurry up and order because these delicacies are only available for a limited time.

**Disclosure: FreshDirect provided me with a sampling of some holiday items to facilitate an honest review. I was not compensated for this article and all opinions are my own.

The Best FreshDirect Foodie Gifts:

Just Fresh Direct Olio Novello: The extra virgin olive oil your Italian Nonna will approve of.  These early harvest olives are swiftly pressed and undergo processing for only a brief period (no more than a few days to a few weeks). This results in an olive oil bursting with vibrant, robust flavor. Widely regarded as one of the finest olive oils in the world and due to its limited availability, Olio Novello is a thoughtful gift for your foodie friends.

Vergani’s Traditional Milano Panettone: A gluten free dessert baked in Milan since 1944. This traditional Italian holiday delight is the perfect gift for any Italian-food lovers in your life. 

Satsuma Mandarins- The practice of placing oranges in Christmas stockings  continues to be a beloved tradition in many households. It reminds people of the spirit of generosity, and the joy of gift-giving. In season from November through February, these sweet yet tart fruits are the perfect symbol of abundance and good luck during the holiday season.

Moka Origins’ peppermint drinking chocolate is like hot cocoa, but better! Moka’s Drinking Chocolate is made using real, hand-crafted high quality chocolate. They grind the chocolate into decadent bits and infuse it with organic peppermint oil. This festive drink is sure to get you into the spirit of the season as you curl up by the fireplace.

Île de re Chocolats, The unique French custom of milk chocolate “sardines” are a fun twist on holiday treats and add an element of surprise to your loved ones’ stockings!

François Doucet Classic Pâtes de Fruits- Fruit jellies, are a traditional holiday delicacy from the heart of Provence. The classic assortment of flavors are apricot, pear, passion fruit, cherry, and strawberry. and each are equally delicious.

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Food Making Kits:

Italian Fresh Cheese Making Kit- Make  the richest,creamiest cheeses- mozzarella, burrata, ricotta, and mascarpone in your own kitchen. All you need to supply is the  milk. This kit provides all the other ingredients and equipment.

Jelly Doughnut Making Kit- Delicately puffed, dusted with sugar, and filled with your favorite jelly, these homemade jelly doughnuts are easy to make! The kit includes a stainless-steel pastry tip and piping bag perfectly sized to fill freshly made doughnuts with your favorite flavor jelly.

Sourdough Bread Making Kit– Make golden-brown sourdough bread at home.  Includes all the equipment you need for easy, professional-quality loaves.

Everything Bagel Making Kit- Rope, loop, and boil bagels from scratch and enjoy them with homemade cream cheese. Makes a dozen everything bagels and homemade cream cheese for the whole family!

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About FreshDirect:

FreshDirect is a leading online grocer and is committed to delivering the highest quality, freshest food. Founded in 2002, the company creates food experiences and drives simple, healthy solutions to make every day better for their customers. By working directly with growers, producers, and local food innovators, FreshDirect provides the best in culinary exploration. From the latest NYC restaurant fare to sustainably sourced products, the company finds food treasures and everyday grocery needs and delivers them to your door right when you need them. As a homegrown New York City brand, FreshDirect is integral to the fabric of food culture in the city. Headquartered in the Bronx, NY, and named one of America’s Best Midsize Employers of 2023 by Forbes, FreshDirect provides service to the greater New York tri-state area. For more information, visit www.freshdirect.com.