I first came across Speedwell Coffee Co. while working at SoWA last summer. What really caught my attention was that they convinced my three-creamers-two-packs-of-sugar- please boyfriend to try his coffee black—and he loved it. "When coffee is this good you really don't need to put anything in it!" he proclaimed...an idea I've actively been trying to sell him on for the last year. More

For many of us, giving handmade food is giving love. But what if your list of loved ones is long and your time is short? From jams to cocktails, Eat Boutique's gift boxes has your holidays covered. More

Looking for a no-brainer source for picking up quality, kitchen-related gifts this holiday season? Bookmark Chef Tools for all kinds of goods for food lovers and aspiring chefs. More

Though Cape Cod gets chilly and sparse around the winter season, this kitchen and home goods store is open for business, and a great place to visit online for fun, cooking-related shopping. More

Kitchen utensils and accessories can be stylish and functional. I love when product designers ask themselves, "is there a better way to make this product?" The founders of Joseph Joseph are always looking for ways to redesign kitchen accessories that enhance everyday living.

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Spit Bucket founders, Jen and Michael, believe that drinking wine should be more fun and less serious. Their peace sign wine stoppers reinforce their fun motto and are made from recycled materials. I love both their coaster sets as well - cocktailcoast and vinocoast.
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Most of the time, basic white plates are best. But if you can't help trading in the plain for a bit of pizzazz around the holidays, then the winter collections from Rosanna are for you.
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Specialty: Homestead and farm supply store with kitchen supplies, edibles, ornamentals, and animal/pet supplies

Price Range: ($$) Mid-Range

On a weekend getaway to the Santa Cruz Mountains, we stumbled upon this homesteader's paradise and it's the sort of place that makes us consider moving to the area permanently. If you visit, give yourself plenty of time to meander Mountain Feed & Farm Supply's eclectic and colorful maze of buildings, pathways, and gardens. By the time you leave, you'll be armed with the inspiration and tools for such worthy pursuits as canning, beekeeping, beer brewing, and sausage and cheese making. More

Ever taste something you just couldn't wait to share? That's the idea behind Foodzie's Tasting Box: every month, a new package of delectable samples from independent food businesses arrive, just waiting to be discovered and devoured.
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If your holiday shopping list includes cooks, gardeners, lovers of food and handmade goods, vegans, or urban/backyard homesteaders, then you may want to check out the online handmade goods store, Buy Olympia. More