La Petite Occasion Caramels
Skip the tins of peppermint bark and gift cellophane bags of handmade caramels instead. Affordably priced, there’s no reason not to try a few varieties like classic vanilla, Montauk butter and sea salt, bacon-bourbon-maple, and cider caramels made with apple cider from Harvest Moon Orchards and warm spices.
$8.25 for 4oz/$16 for 8oz; www.lapetiteoccasion.com
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El Salvador Grand Reserve
Nothing says “Thanks for last night” quite like something special your hosts can enjoy in the morning. This splurge-worthy, hand-selected coffee from world-renown farmer Aida Batlle is way better than a thank you note.
$49.50 for 12oz; Coffee Labs Roasters, Tarrytown; www.coffeelabs.com
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Frost Monster Stout
While there’s nothing wrong with a nice bottle of wine, craft beer enthusiasts are sure to prefer stout to Syrah. Aged in oak barrels, this winter release imperial stout from Captain Lawrence packs a big punch with roasted, bitter notes and 12% ABV.
$14 for a 4-bottle pack; Captain Lawrence Brewing Co., Elmsford; www.captainlawrencebrewing.com
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Hot Sauce Trio
For that friend who thinks everything is better if it’s spicy, we’d recommend this three-bottle gift set from bartaco, featuring the trendy taco joint’s roja, jalapeño, and habanero hot sauces.
$20; bartaco, Port Chester; www.bartaco.com
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Crown Maple Bourbon-Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup
Holidays call for something a little (well, a lot) better than Aunt Jemima. This easy-to-find bourbon-scented Hudson Valley maple syrup is fabulous drizzled over pancakes or ice cream, added to salad dressings, or even lacquered on bacon.
$19.95 for 375ml; Crown Maple; www.crownmaple.com