This platter is THE crowd pleaser. If you are sharing this with "people that don't like cheese" just see what happens after they try a few of the options here. Cabot Clothbound Cheddar has been a known converter of many a cheese skeptic.
When you can't make it to the lobster shack, bring it home with you. Luke's Lobster is GOOD and the pieces of lobster are substantial.
"Yes, you read that right - an Ice Cream Gift bundle is all I want for Christmas this year." -Katrina
"Every spice Diaspora Co. makes is 100, but I love sprinkling a little bit of this chilli on just about everything." Tyler
Buying up these foodie socks for everyone we know (read: for ourselves...)
The babka of all babkas.
These vinegars are stunning and brighten everything from salad to meat. Seriously, they will make you re-think vinegar.
"On a trip to Tucson, Arizona two years ago, I didn't necessarily expect to find one of the best bean-to-bar chocolates I'd ever had. Monsoon Chocolate is special. This pack shows the breadth of their offerings and how much fun you can have with chocolate." -Carey
Are sausages a weird gift? Whatever. Your family members will appreciate the fact that you care about their health (there are veggies!), and their happiness (these are just... really good!). The pepperoncini really make the broccoli-cheese-pork mashup work.
"OMG, these cookies. First of all Te Company is one of New York City's true gems and once it is safe to dine in a small setting again, please go there and have a cup of carefully selected Taiwanese tea. But in the meantime, buy yourself these cookies, brightened with lime zest and a kick of chile pepper. They are just lovely." -Carey
These Medjool dates will make you re-think everything you thought you knew about medjool dates. Plumpy, soft, sweet, amazing.
Okay, while not everyone would love a bag of heirloom beans, the ones who would know that Rancho Gordo is the top of the top when it comes to beans. Really, these are good.
