Make Christmas shopping easy!

At this time of year there’s often a lot happening so we’ve rounded up some gift ideas for the foodie, passionate home cook or that hard to buy person on your list to make things easier for you.

As food is almost always top of mind for many people these ideas are a great place to start – plus it’s all NZ made! Here's some ideas to consider: 

• For someone who loves gourmet food: When in doubt, send a TGFC Gourmet Giftbox. We’ve curated options to cater for different budgets and lifestyles including gluten free and vegan. The flavours, the quality and the options will be crowd favourites too. As we've packaged everything together, they're more affordable than purchasing items individually. If we don’t have what you want, please contact us. 
  
  For any orders to the South Island, you need to order by Thursday, 14 December. If you're in Auckland, we will be able to deliver giftbox orders made up until 22 December. Unfortunately, we are unable to guarantee the delivery of any other item by Christmas Day. 
  
  
• For someone who loves premium spirits: Cardrona Distillery produces spirits with pure alpine water sourced from the heart of Mount Cardrona in the Southern Alps and locally foraged ingredients. Their gin, orange liqueur, reid vodka and single malt whisky will make spirits bright.
  
  Kiwi Spirit's Waitui Whiskey is a unique Single Malt Whiskey. This small batch whiskey is one of only a few true honey malts produced in the world today. Made using local malted barley and aged in Manuka Honey Mead oak barrels for no less than eight years the result speaks for itself in a very gentle easy to drink whiskey.
  
  
• For someone who loves tea: Take a look at the delicious tea options that also support good causes. The flavours and the options will suit all tea drinkers. 

• For someone who loves baked goods: We have baking shortcuts for people who love homemade items, but don’t have the time to bake from scratch. You can give the gift of Secret Kiwi Kitchen Baking Bundle that comes with Triple Fudge Brownie Mix, White Chocolate Blondie Mix and Dark Chocolate Cake & Cupcake Mix to someone with a seriously sweet tooth. If they prefer cookies, Just Dough makes delicious frozen cookie dough that will rival Grandma’s baking. It can be taken straight from the freezer to the oven and baked in 10 minutes. Hunter Gatherer Gourmet make a variety of gluten-free and dairy-free baking mixes that can make cakes, cookies, muffins, or vegan slices that will be loved by people of all ages. 
  
  
• For someone who loves wine: If they love wine, take a look at the boutique wine options available. It’s hard to go wrong gifting a bold red or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. 3sixty2 offers natural ferments, low sulphur regimes, minimal wine movements and neutral cellar environments, Dancing Petrel wines regularly enjoy good reviews from those in the know, Eva Pemper Wines are a premium wine producer with a global reputation, and Emerald Wines is an independent wine company started for the craic by a Kiwi and an Irish cailín.
  
  
• For someone who loves gluten free products: The Alternative Bread Co makes products that are a welcome addition to anyone’s gluten free pantry. This inclusdes Spicy Fruit, White and Wholesome Loaf bread mixes that enables them to make their own bread rolls, hot cross buns, spicy fruit loaf, garlic bread, pizza bases and so much more. Fudge & James create a premium range of gluten free cookies and biscuits that didn't compromise on flavour or texture - and are irresistible.
  
  
• For someone who loves craft beer: Sawmill Brewery crafts a variety of beer including pale ales and pilsners. Sawmill have been brewing fresh quality beer using locally grown hops and malted barley. They have an ethos of resourcefulness and is New Zealand’s first B-Corp certified brewery and an industry leader in environmental responsibility.
  
  
• For someone who loves honey: Give the gift for every occasion with the award-winning Taylor Pass Honey Gift Pack. Containing three honeys Creamed Clover, Beech Honey Dew and Native Flower, they are the perfect size to add to that platter with cheese, breads, fruits or meats.The Don Buck Honey Mixed Box comes with honey from hives in rural and forest parts of Northwest Auckland, as well as in the Whangaroa region of the Far North. And there's also award-winning mead for someone looking to drink the world's oldest alcohol. 
  
  
• For someone who loves something different: Herrick Creek's Moonshine is a great gift for someone who wants to taste New Zealand Moonshine. Moonshine can be used on their own, with juice or as a way to add alcohol and sweetness to cocktails.
  
  
• For someone who loves cocktails: A home bartender will enjoy drinking and mixing small-batch gin, whiskey, spiced rum and alcohol-free spirits into memorable drinks for themselves and guests. There are so many options at affordable prices too.
  
  
• For someone who loves cream liqueurs: Remarkable Cream is an award-winning cream liqueur that comes in a variety of flavours and are a delicious alternative to Irish Cream Liqueurs. Their recipes are very versatile. Their products have more fresh cream and less sugar than other international liqueur brands. 
  
• For someone who loves to select their own gift: An eGift Card from The Good Food Collective might be your answer. Every home cook knows how important quality ingredients are to elevate any meal so let them pick their own treats - from premium salts, to spices to other pantry delights there are so many options. Our eGift Cards are available in any value from $20 to $1000 and have a two-year expiry date.

Obviously, we haven’t listed everything on our site, but we feature so many talented artisans and their gourmet ingredients will enhance everyday eating so take a look and see what you like. 

Whatever you end up doing this festive season, enjoy the holidays with your whanau, friends and loved ones.