PICTURED: Char Man Model Fiyaberry Sizzling Sauce, with a contact of strawberry, could make a tongue-tingling addition to your favourite burger, mac n cheese . . . or each!
by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer
All of us must eat . . . which is only one purpose why edible presents are so good for the vacations. Who doesn’t love getting a high quality field of candies, a pleasant bottle of wine or a home-baked goodie? Reward certificates to a favourite restaurant, bakery or espresso store is an easy possibility that can please foodies of all stripes in your listing — and there’s no lack of these in Ventura County! However should you have been hoping for one thing a little bit extra artistic, take into account these native outlets and merchandise to indulge your favourite gourmets.
Char Man Model Sizzling Sauce
876 S. Rice Highway, Ojai
charmanbrand@gmail.com
www.instagram.com/charmanbrand
www.charmanbrand.com
Sizzling heads will love Ventura County’s personal Char Man Model (pictured above), whose spicy concoctions depend on high quality elements and an skilled’s contact to create sizzling sauces which are greater than merely tongue-scorching condiments. From the ever-popular unique (with habaneros and gueros) to the recent, tangy Verde (in all probability the mildest of the bunch) to the tropical and fruity Caribbean, the model has one thing for everybody, and all six varieties supply a wonderful steadiness of warmth and taste. Bonus: The bottles are sized excellent for stocking stuffers.
Discover Char Man Model at Rains of Ojai, Santa Cruz Market in Ventura, choose native grocery shops and farmers markets, or order on-line from the web site. 5-ounce bottles begin at $8.
McConnell’s Pint of the Month Membership
805-963-8813
mcconnells.com
McConnell’s High-quality Ice Cream vacation flavors.
Everybody in these elements is aware of that McConnell’s High-quality Ice Cream makes a number of the finest frozen desserts on the earth, available in native scoop outlets and the freezer part of many space grocery shops. Because of its Pint of the Month Membership, that creamy deliciousness is obtainable to anybody in the USA! Organize in your favourite ice cream fan to get three pints of pure, scrumptious McConnell’s ice cream delivered proper to their doorstep each month. Every pint shall be a special taste, and sometimes will embody new, restricted version, seasonal or members-only flavors. Deliveries ship through FedEx and and recipients will get an e mail in order that they know when to anticipate it. And naturally, the ice cream is correctly packed to make sure it’s frozen upon arrival.
Subscriptions begin at three months for $144.
Paradise Pantry Wine Membership
222 E. Important St., Ventura
805-641-9440
www.paradisepantry.com
A wine flight from Paradise Pantry.
Paradise Pantry makes a speciality of hand-crafted wines from prime winemakers and small wineries. Many of those wines can be exhausting to seek out elsewhere; some can be found in exceedingly small batches. So each bottle supplied within the wine membership is of remarkable high quality and really particular — making it the proper present for that oenophile who has all the pieces, hard-to-shop-for associates and wine lovers of all types. There are many choices and value factors, and you’ll customise primarily based on type and area, too. Native wine membership members take pleasure in some good perks as effectively. The web site makes it simple to customise your wine membership present, however should you nonetheless need one thing a little bit totally different — give ‘em a name. (And naturally, there are some “wrapped and prepared” wine and gourmand meals items out there on the store, too.)
Wine membership memberships begin at $44 for 2 bottles per 30 days: www.paradisepantry.com/wine-club-order-gift.
SpiceTopia Cooking Courses
576 E. Important St., Ventura
805-628-3267
www.spice-topia.com
SpiceTopia Cookie Adorning Class.
Even should you’re an avid prepare dinner, a little bit skilled steering by no means harm. SpiceTopia gives reasonably priced lessons in all the pieces from making your personal vanilla extract to adorning cookies to composing a wholesome and delightful salad. Class sizes are saved small intentionally, so all college students get the eye they deserve. There’s additionally a Digital Tea Tasting you can customise for a gaggle of household, associates, co-workers, and many others.
Courses begin at $45 per particular person and could be bought on-line.
Ventura Meals Excursions
805-295-8687 (TOUR)
www.venturafoodtours.com/
www.sbtastingtours.com/
Tasting candies in Ojai with Ventura Meals Excursions.
Reward playing cards to favourite eating places are a deal with certainly. However if you wish to supply one thing a little bit totally different, why not take into account a meals expertise? Ventura Meals Excursions gives enjoyable, intimate strolling and tasting explorations of native eating locations, the place individuals get to pattern yummy treats from native eateries. All excursions embody some native historical past, culinary schooling and a peek behind the scenes of fabulous bakeries, cafes, cheese outlets, wine bars and extra. A scrumptious approach to uncover hidden gems, or expertise an previous favourite in a brand new method. And no wrapping paper, batteries or meeting required!
Excursions of Downtown Ventura, Ojai and Santa Barbara can be found; tickets begin at $89 per particular person. Via Dec. 10, present playing cards can be found at 20% off with the code HOHOHO21. Buy present certificates at www.venturafoodtours.com/gift-certificates and www.sbtastingtours.com/gift-certificates.
