Opening up stockings on Christmas morning has to be one of our favourite holiday traditions – because while big presents under the tree can often steal the show, sometimes it’s the little thoughtful stocking stuffers that can mean the most. If you’re looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for the foodie on your list, read on for our top picks that are sure to make their day.
Pay Chen's Sacha-Ish Savoury Chili Condiment
There’s a good chance your foodie has seen this “it” condiment all over their social feeds this holiday season, and for good reason! This savoury chili condiment provides extra oomph to just about everything it’s drizzled on. From eggs to dumplings to sandwiches, it adds a welcome hit of spice and umami. Developed in collaboration between food expert Pay Chen and Cook with Zing, Sacha-ish is inspired by some of Pay’s favourite hot pot dipping sauces like shāchá jiàng. We have a feeling it’ll taste great drizzled over your turkey dinner, too.
Blume Reishi Hot Cacao Blend
There’s hot chocolate, and then there’s adaptogenic hot chocolate made with reishi, AKA the mushroom of immortality. If you’re unfamiliar, reishi is a popular stress-soothing adaptogen that helps you fight off the blues and improve your sleep cycle. Paired with serotonin-boosting cacao, it’s a match made in hot bevy heaven that makes for the perfect stocking stuffer.
Timbits Ornament
Does the foodie in your life live for their morning Tim’s run? They’ll simply adore this Birthday Cake Timbits ornament, the perfect addition to their Christmas tree ornament collection that they’ll be able to enjoy year after year.
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Ravioli Spoon Rest
The pasta lover in your life will surely appreciate this kitschy ravioli-shaped spoon rest. Made of stain-resistant silicone, they can set their sauciest spoons down on it and save themselves from the messy counter cleanup.
Scout Organic PEI Mussels In Tomato Sauce
ICYMI, canned fish and seafood are having a real moment. Gift them these certified organic, hand harvested mussels from PEI. Scout’s mussels are shucked by hand and preserved in a smoked paprika and fennel tomato sauce for the ultimate foodie treat. If you’re lucky, they might even pop open the can for a tasty Christmas appetizer so you can enjoy them, too.
Sushi Making Kit
The sushi lover in your life will love this sushi making kit that includes all the basics for them to make their own sushi at home. Featuring two bamboo rolling mats, five pairs of chopsticks, two bamboo spoons for spreading, and even a beginner’s guide to making sushi, it’s a thoughtful gift that the whole family can enjoy.
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Yawdi's Red Pepper Jelly
Sweet with a little tang, this made-in-Canada red pepper jelly gets a hit of spice from scotch bonnet peppers. Perfect for adding to a charcuterie board, spooning over a warm wheel of Brie, or even as a glaze for ham, chicken, turkey, salmon or pork chops, it’s a jack-of-all-trades condiment that they’ll definitely appreciate.
Galerie Au Chocolate Star Ornament Chocolate Box
We love a stocking stuffer that does double duty! This sweet box of chocolates can also hang on their Christmas tree as an ornament until they’re ready to enjoy them. Filled with individually wrapped chocolate snowmen in milk, white and dark chocolate flavours, it’s sure to satisfy their sweet tooth.
Trudeau Silicone Tea Infuser and Lid
This cute tea infuser and lid will gift them a hot, strong cuppa all year long. Perfect for the tea lover in your life, it’s made of flexible heat-resistant silicone and is dishwasher and microwave safe. Great for taking to the office just enjoying at home, it’s a sweet way to take their daily tea ritual up a notch.
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Simpletaste Handheld Milk Frother
The key to making a coffee shop-worthy latte at home is a milk frother, and this simple handheld option from Amazon makes for a great stocking stuffer for any coffee lover. It can whip up a creamy, frothy foam in 15-30 seconds and is made with durable stainless steels so you can rest easy that it won’t rust. It also comes with a handy stand, so they can store it countertop for daily use or tuck it away compactly.
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