Hi Substackers!
Finding the prefect presents for your loved ones isn’t always easy. We all have that one Auntie who is impossible to shop for, right?Â
That’s why I wanted to share some of my favorite items to gift. I hope it helps you check off all the special people on your list this holiday season!
Hope you’re all staying safe!
For new moms who can’t get enough sleep:
Live Tinted Prep & Correct - Rays + Huestick - $38
Use as a color-corrector for dark shadows or as blush/lipstick/eye shadow!
For your chai loving Auntie:Â
Andrew’s Honey - USQ Greenmarket - from $9
There’s something for everyone here: Andrew’s Hot Honey, Matcha-infused Honey, actual honeycomb, you name it!
For your friend who loves food so much she’ll wear it:
Rep all your favorite foods with necklaces, earrings, and rings from Delicacies Jewelry (my favorite is the tomato pendant!). They also donate 10% of their profits to help fight hunger in communities across the country.
For the young chef in your house:
Craftstone Knives - 10-inch chef’s knife with a torrefied maple handle - $155
This is a stunning knife that I use in my own kitchen! For an additional $30 get it personalized and engraved.
For the person who has everything:Â
Give a donation in your loved one’s name and help stand up for those who need it.Â
For the culinary adventurer:
My favorite grocery store in New York City - you can find everything here from fresh curry leaves to Omani limes and beyond.Â
For the friend with an insatiable sweet tooth:
Breads Bakery - Chocolate Babka (3 Pack) - $49.95
Breads is a quintessential New York bakery and let me tell you they make a killer babka.
For the food-loving book worm in your life:
The Cuban Table: A celebration of food, flavors, and history - $37.50
Earth Medicines: Ancestral Wisdom, Healing Recipes, and Wellness Rituals from a Curandera - $24.95Â
The Korean Vegan Cookbook: Reflections and Recipes from Omma’s Kitchen - $29.99
Filipinx: Heritage Recipes from the Diaspora - $40.00
These are some cookbooks I’ve been loving recently!
For the grandkids:
Kulture Khazana - Holiday Gift Bundle - $45
Support small businesses with this cute, educational gift!
For young readers:
Tomatoes for Neela - $17.99
My first children’s book! I wrote this to encourage families to cook together and teach kids where their food comes from! Don’t forget to try ‘Paati’s Tomato Sauce’ recipe!
Love,
Merry Christmas! 🎄
I love Kalustyan’s market!
They have lots of delicious food!
I also discovered a couple of pretty nice gift ideas myself recently...
One is wind chimes which are super cool and generally well-received as well as decorative solar lighting...like this for example which I just gifted to two of my friends.
https://amzn.to/3GM2FWG
Both ideas are moderately priced and can be good for all people and ages.
Merry Christmas, Everyone! 🎄