I’m excited to give Brightland olive oils to my friends and family this year. Made from California olives (and without any fillers or anything artificial), these oils are great for cooking, drizzling and dipping. There are standard varieties on offer, but I’m eager to try the lemon and chili-flavored oils – I might just gift them to myself! Plus, the oils come in pretty, display-worthy bottles that also protect the contents from light.

- Lauren Piro, Editorial Director

Turmeric lattes are my go-to whenever I need a little self-care. They smell incredible (I always add a pinch of cardamom) and are so soothing; perfect any time I need to pause and unwind. I’ve had my eye on this Superfood Latte Sampler set for a while now — I love that it comes with 12 single-serving sachets (4 turmeric, 4 cocoa turmeric and 4 matcha turmeric) so I can take everything I need for a latte with me when I’m on the go.

- Kristie Collado, Digital Programming Manager

I first heard about East Fork Pottery after their iconic mug sold out multiple times in 2019. The Ashville, NC-based company has been churning out chic ceramics for a few years and there seems to be no stopping this small business's growth. The Mug (yes, that's the name) makes for an idea stocking stuffer for that person who has everything and it now comes in many colors — some even limited edition. Be sure to check out the brand's Small Batch section for pieces that are extra special.

- T.K. Brady, senior editor

4 DOTS is an Ohio-based upcycled apparel business creating a variety of pieces with custom chainstitch embroidery. Each item ordered through the website is hand-made by the business owner herself, Mackenzie Fennell, using a vintage, hand-cranked embroidery machine; no digital or mass-produced garments here! The attention to detail makes each piece unique and perfectly special for gifting this holiday season. And don’t forget to check out the pet line, 4 DOTS 4 PAWS, for adorable and trendy pet accessories, such as bandanas and name tags, with the same personalized customization.

- Amanda Neal, Recipe Developer

I can NOT get enough of the cornbread madeleines from Cornbread26. The small New York City-based catering company is famous for their unique, namesake pastries and they come in so many flavors. My absolute favorite is the Orange. The treat brings together the comforting texture of cornbread; the delicate, joy-sparking shape of madeleines; and the bright flavor of fresh California and Navel oranges. It’s like sunshine in a bite.

The first time I ordered the madeleines, my boyfriend and I fought for 10 minutes over the last one. And since then, I’ve been so excited to ship and share these with friends for birthdays — and soon for the holiday season!

- Maggie Wong, Editor

I grew up under the impression that I wasn’t a huge peanut butter fan, but that all changed for me when I first tried PB Love Company’s Classic Crunchy, Salty Peanut and Classic Creamy peanut butters. The stone-ground, small-batch nut butters are packed with nothing but real ingredients and are good enough for me to devour a jar on my own in one sitting. They have expanded to include smooth and cinnamon almond butter options, and they even have bundles that are perfect for the holidays.

- Rachel Trujillo, Associate Content Editor

When tourism in Italy came to a halt this year, American expatriate and sommelier Coral Sisk pivoted her company from providing walking culinary tours in Tuscany to creating virtual lessons with Italian cooking, wine and cocktail experts, and curating boxes filled with delicious hand-picked foods. In addition to gift boxes dedicated to artisan cheeses, esoteric wines and Italian aperitivo snacks, for the holidays she created a special seasonal box that’s filled with festive treats from truffles to panettone studded with chocolate and pistachios. I’m especially enthusiastic about her specialty negroni and amari boxes that include booze that’s not available in the US, along with a virtual happy hour for learning the secret to shaking and stirring up perfect drinks — something many of us could use right now.

- Alessandra Bulow, Editor

My favorite gifts to give and receive come from Salt & Sundry, a Washington, D.C.-based lifestyle brand with two dreamy brick-and-mortar locations and a well-curated online shop. Run by my dear friend Amanda McClements, a food writer with impeccable taste, the shops stock small-scale home and kitchen products from around the world — with a focus on BIPOC and women makers — including aromatic teas, beautiful ceramics and fair-trade woven trivets from Uganda that are so pretty, you should probably hang them as decor, rather than shove them under blistering baking sheets.

- Erin Hartigan, Senior Managing Editor

I am addicted to the Nutella Stuffed Banana Bread and Blueberry White Chocolate Scones from The Hungry Gnome! Danielle Sepsy’s baked goods are truly the best I’ve tasted and I want to send them to my family members as edible gifts this year. They taste like they’re baked straight out of Danielle’s home kitchen!

- Gabriela Rodiles, Social Media Manager

My favorite small business is a goumet, online bakery based out of Brooklyn that understands my sweet and salty tooth: The Salty Heifer. It is the creation of Chef Iesha D Williams, who has done the rounds in the pastry departments of high end NYC restaurants. She offers everything from pies to cakes, and most importantly for me: an iconic chocolate chip cookie. If chocolate chip cookies aren’t your thing, let me point you to the witty cake and pie section where there are classics like: The Great Pumpkin...Maple Cake, Oye Dulce...de Leche Cheesecake, and a Bourbon Pecan Pie that has been calling my name for months. (For some visuals, head to their Instagram page.) I have never been much a of a baked goods sender, but this holiday season that will change because I can’t cook for my loved ones in person. If you’re in the same boat, I really hope you’ll support The Salty Heifer, your heart and belly will be glad you did.

- Larisa Alvarez, Supervising Culinary Producer