New Jersey Local Gift Guide
New Jersey may have the highest population density among the states, but did you know they are also a major producer of things like asparagus, eggplant, lettuce and blueberries? They even boast more than 9,000 farms spanning over 715,000 acres. With so much going on in the agricultural sphere, you can easily support the Garden State and find the perfect present for everyone on your shopping list with this New Jersey gift guide.
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Undercover Snacks
Who wouldn’t want to unwrap a package of Undercover Snacks on Christmas morning? The name alone is reason enough to want to bring home a few of these. But the best news of all is that they taste great, too. Just imagine your loved ones snacking on dark chocolate and sea salt, milk chocolate and currants, or any number of their sampler pack goodies. You could even go all out and splurge on one of their 70-crisp packs if you know someone who is really into chocolate treats.
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Chef-Crafted Masala Spices
These aren’t just any masala spices. They call them chef-crafted for a reason. Chef Floyd Cardoz introduced these rich and flavorful spices to the market in 2019 out of his love for Indian cuisine. Beautifully colorful and teeming with goodness, each spice is designed with different dishes in mind. Know someone who likes a more milk curry dish? Consider the earthy and pungent Goan Masala. Need something more aromatic? Go for the Kashmiri Masala. They even offer suggestions on how to use each one!
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Gourmet Cotton Candy from The Asbury Park Cotton Candy Co.
As if cotton candy wasn’t already one of the best treats on the planet, The Asbury Park Cotton Candy Co. makes a gourmet version. These light, fluffy and organic treats have fewer calories than the average chocolate bar, which means you can share this tasty delight without any guilt. Sea salt chocolate caramel, marshmallow, bubblegum, lemon, pineapple and banana are just a few of the many available flavor options. You can even find funfetti on the menu.
Cheese Club Subscription from Valley Shepherd Creamery
Any cheese lover on your list would love a cheese club subscription from Valley Shepherd Creamery. Choose from several options such as monthly, quarterly or every six or eight months. You can either send an entire cheese box or a combination of cheeses and meats. If the subscription is a little much for the people on your list, you could always opt for one of their many gift baskets instead. Cave-aged cheese, cheese making kits and so much more are available for your consideration.
Vesta Chocolates
Chocolates are happily received (and consumed) whether they make their appearance in a little one’s stocking or are unwrapped from a box beneath the tree. But this beloved gift is extra-special when it’s sent with love from Vesta Chocolate. Carefully crafted to feature the distinct flavor of each cacao origin, these treats are delicious, well-made and downright beautiful to look at.
Willow Moon Candles
Want to send a really personal gift this year? Consider these made-to-order candles from Willow Moon Candles. They have some seriously enticing scents to peruse. There are common scents such as apple cinnamon, balsam cedar and cinnamon sticks, but you can also spot a few outside-the-box choices like bonfire weekend, boardwalk popcorn and funnel cake. They even offer Jersey candles in scents like Jersey blueberry, Jersey peach, Jersey pine barrens and Jersey shore.
Seasonal Soaps from Mt. Lebanon Soap Company
We all know a thing or two about seasonal eating, but have you ever tried seasonal soaps? Each soap bar you purchase from Mt. Lebanon Soap Company is handmade from scratch and designed with the family’s daughter in mind. Your purchase not only provides friends and family with deliciously scented soaps, but also provides education and support to a little girl with Down Syndrome. How’s that for purposeful giving?
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Original City Roast from Lacas Coffee
Let’s be honest, coffee is something we can enjoy at any time of year. But there’s something especially magical about savoring a rich cup on a chilly winter morning. But gifting your loved ones any old brand wouldn’t do. You need something that stands out from the crowd, like the Original City Roast from Lacas Coffee. And should you know a handful of people who prefer tea or hot cocoa, this New Jersey brand can cover those bases for you as well.