A great gift doesn’t need to break the bank. Whether you’re on the hunt for stocking stuffers or a full-size present, we’ve found 20 affordable and foodie-friendly options to consider.
Borosilicate Glass Peekaboo Mug,
Indigo
These cute festive mugs from Indigo are made of a durable, heat-resistant borosilicate glass and have a wide easy-grip handle. They come with four different figurines: a gingerbread man, Christmas tree, wrapped gift and snowman.
$17
2024 Food Trucks Mini Calendar,
Slightly Stationery
From a tamale truck to an ice cream stand to a “Tapas & Vino” van, this beautiful mini calendar features an illustrated food truck for every month of 2024. This gift will be appreciated by gourmands and stationary lovers alike.
$16
Holiday Blend Coffee,
Starbucks
Starbucks’ medium-roast 2023 Holiday Blend coffee is a mix of rich Latin American and Sumatran coffee beans, and has festive notes of sweet maple and herbs. There are also limited-edition regular and decaf Christmas blends, as well as a beautiful Starbucks Reserve Christmas bag.
$16
Disco Slim Beverage Holder (Set Of 2),
Urban Outfitters
These woven disco-ball-inspired beer koozies sport a groovy metallic design, and comfortably hold 12 oz cans. They come in a set, so you can gift them with a couple seasonal drink cans and say cheers.
$16
Canvas Gold Collection Prosecco Bottle Christmas Ornament,
Canvas
Cin cin! This sparkly golden Christmas tree ornament is shaped like a tiny bottle of (extra-dry) Prosecco. Mix and match with other fun foodie ornaments from Canadian Tire, like a sushi tray or cookie sheet.
$9
Infused Olive Oil,
Farm & Florist
This THC-infused extra-virgin olive oil was created by Vancouver’s Farm & Florist (a “culinary cannabis infusions” brand from West Blvd. Cannabis) and makes a delicious – and potent – drizzle for salads, breads or even cooking with.
$15
Charcuterie Board Socks,
Socksmith
For the loved one whose grazing boards are always on point. These cute socks are a holiday-friendly green and adorned with miniature cheese and charcuterie boards. Socks for Christmas? Yes, please.
$10 U.S.
Fruits & Veggies Grocery List Notepad,
New Heights Studio
Forgetful foodies (or any cute stationary fan) will appreciate this bright grocery list pad from California’s New Heights Studio. It has a cheerful fruit and vegetable design, created by owner Tracy Thanh Tran.
$12 U.S.
Cannoli Candle,
Old Faithful Shop
This unique candle is inspired by the classic Italian pastry and impressively detailed, with a chocolate filling on one side and a vanilla filling on the other. It’s made of an unscented paraffin wax, so it’s perfect for dining table use.
$19
Spice Road,
Silk & Spice
The new release from Portuguese winemaker Silk & Spice is an intensely aromatic wine with a deep ruby colour and notes of ripe black fruit, chocolate and spices. A great pairing for meat dishes and strong cheeses.
$16
Gingerbread Postcard Chocolate Bar,
Alicja Confections
The beautiful (and delicious) chocolate bars from Ottawa-based Alicja Confections weigh under 100 grams, so they can be mailed in Canada with a single $1.94 stamp. The Gingerbread bar is 33.6% milk chocolate with gingerbread pieces, warm spices and brown sugar.
$12
Ramen Doodles Pencil Sharpener and Eraser Set,
Fred
This unique gift will come in handy for foodies who like to write in their recipe margins. The soup in this little black “ramen bowl” is an eraser, while the bowl itself is a pencil sharpener.
$13
Brentwood Air Pump Wine Bottle Opener,
Brentwood Appliances
Popping bottles is a breeze with Brentwood’s air pump wine bottle opener. The simple-looking tool has a foil cutter, vacuum stopper, aerator pourer and seconds-long cork-removal time. Gift solo or with a bottle and live demonstration.
$18
Vintage Pyrex PipStickers,
PipSticks
Say this five times fast: stickers are a stellar stocking stuffer. This adorable sheet has an assortment of clear-backed stickers inspired by vintage Pyrex glassware. You can grab other food-inspired stickers too, like a bagel pack or bent0-box-inspired sheet.
$3
Holiday Knit Toque,
Bubly
Michael Bublé, Canadian Christmas icon, teamed up with Bubly this holiday season to release a limited-edition flavour (called “merryberrybublé”) and accompanying line of bright knitwear, including this cozy toque.
$16
Spa Day Quick-Dry Microfibre Hair Towel,
Urban Outfitters
Foodie beauty lovers will appreciate this ultra-soft microfibre hair towel adorned with a sunny-side-up egg print. The super-absorbent material quickly and gently dries hair, and the towel is adjustable to fit any head shape.
$18
Purr Party Oven Mitt,
Now Designs
Show your favourite cat person how much you care with this cotton oven mitt that features an illustrated kitty on the front. It’s durable, machine-washable and guaranteed to keep fingers safe and unburned for future scritches.
$12
Shumai Dim Sum Enamel Pin,
Julia Wang
This handmade, high-quality pin is made of hard enamel and plated in polished brass. It features a dim-sum-inspired design with a little bamboo steamer filled with fresh shumai.
$14
Super Scrubber,
Dotti
The newly-launched Dotti is a cleaning brand that aims to create highly effective products that look as good as living spaces do after using them. Its all-star Super Scrubber is made from antibacterial food-grade, non-scratch silicone and is perfect for doing dishes.
