6 Handcrafted Goodies from California Farmers for the Gourmand in Your Life
The Taste of the Golden State.
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CategoryArtisans, Farm + Table, Makers + Entrepreneurs, Shop
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Photographed byLisa Riznikove
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For the holidays, the online retailer has assembled a curated selection of handcrafted, artisan goods. With everything from whiskey-spiked nuts to an exquisite sage honey, The Taste of the Golden State Gift Box retails for $79.95 at shopfoodocracy.com.
Whiskey Spice Walnuts
Organic nuts toasted with Jameson Irish Whiskey, vanilla, sugar and spices, from a fifth-generation San Joaquin County family farm.
King City Pink Beans
These organically grown beans from Pescadero have a thin skin and a dense yet creamy interior. Great for bean broth, with sauteed greens, or baked.
Seka Hills Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Estate-grown olive oil produced by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation tribe in the Capay Valley.
Piment d’Ville Chile Powder
This tasty farm-to-jar powder is harvested from red Espelette chiles grown on a woman-owned farm.
California Black Button Sage Honey
From coastal scrubland and chaparral plant communities, this golden white sage honey has a light floral flavor with a hint of pear.
Heirloom Herb and Flower Seed-Bearing Lollipops
After savoring the organic candy laced with edible herbs and flowers, plant the biodegradable stick and grow an herb or flower.
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