The Best Artisanal Food Gifts of 2017

For the nutty person in your life, you can't go wrong with a jar of Big Spoon Roasters homemade nut butter. From almond ginger to chai, there's plenty of rich flavors that are perfect for the cooler months. 

$14, mouth.com

For a friend that isn't afraid of a little bit of flavor, give the gift of red-hot, spicy flavor for countless meals with this set of fine sea salts from Gustus Vitae. 

$40, bedbathandbeyond.com

These English jams are the perfect sweet treat to give during the holiday season. Strawberry, raspberry, and black cherry all offer a bright, fruity flavor that's delicious on toast, pancakes, and ice cream.

$30, williams-sonoma.com

For an enthusiastic cook or someone who loves hosting, this samplet set is the way to go. Including extra-virgin olive oil, basiloil, garlic oil, lemon oil, and balsamic vinegar, all you need to do is add bread.

$50, williams-sonoma.com

No one's saying no to a mug of rich, indulgent hot cocoa, and this highly gift-able hot cocoa powder is no exception. You might want to go ahead and buy yourself a carton, too.

$16, surlatable.com

There's no denying that popcorn makes for a festive sweet holiday treat, and this Hampton Sea Salt Kettle Corn is just the sweet and salty snack that your friends and family will love.

$23, surlatable.com

For the frequent flyer in your life, there's no better gift than this adorable, travel-friendly champagne cocktail kit. Tuck it away in your carry-ons on your next flight, and just add booze.

$18, amazon.com

Bet you didn't know that you could give the gift of a mile-high buzz...until now. Equipped with bloody Mary mix for two in-flight cocktails, this adorable, travel-sized kit is an obvious choice for a fun, holiday gift.

$20, amazon.com

For the slightly bougie friend in your life, make their wildest boozy dreams come true with this handy DIY bitters cocktail kit. Stocked with tools, herbs, spices, and bittering agents, this all-encompassing kit is about to give the gift of better-tasting cocktails for years to come.

$65. uncommongoods.com

We can't talk about artisanal food gifts without mentioning peppermint bark—that would truly be a holiday season sin. Sprinkled with bright red peppermint candies, this sweet treat is a gift that your friends and family are actually going to be excited to eat this December.

$25, harryanddavid.com

A handful of chocolate is the sweetest and simplest gesture of thanks to gift to co-workers and people that help us out in everyday life. It's the mid-day treat that you need for a boost of energy and quick dose of richness.     

$28, Amazon.com