by Mary Bailey
Delicious things to eat, to cook with, or put on your table this season.
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1. Meyer Cookware
This new HybridClad stainless steel frying pan is exciting. Raised stainless steel and a new nonstick technology makes it ideal for both searing and nonstick cooking. It’s made by Meyer, Canada’s only cookware manufacturer (in Price Edward Island!). It’s no-nonsense cookware—the entire line is constructed from 18/10 stainless steel with aheat-conducting base that works with any cooktop,$189.99 (on sale $125.)
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Find at Bella Casa, bellacasadcl.com.
2. Evoolutions’s Advent Calendar
Evoolution’s 2025 calendar contains 24 x 15ml bottles of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegars, blends and sea salts. The custom box is a stunning work of art by artist Jason Carter, $75. Find at Evoolution and online at evoolution.ca.
3. Cast Iron Pans by Alex Harris
These unique cast iron pieces are hand-made in Edmonton by Alex Harris. “I have had a thing for cast iron pans all my life,” says Alex, “from the wooden stove days. The first time I made one I almost burned down my garage, but I got the hang of it.” There are four different pan styles: Bear Ash; Dragon; one called Trillianne (after his wife) and a very heavy roaster with a turkey and UFO (Unidentifed Frying Object) design. Find Bear and Dragon, $200, at Heart of the Home, heartofthehomeyeg.ca.
4. Lakrids Liquorice Advent Calendar
Lakrids is a handmade (in Denmark) boiled liquorice like no other. Each liquorice lover will find their own Lakrids to love, whether it be the salty, the sweet, the red or the passion fruit. New this year is The Advent Calendar Gift Box. We like the way they count—each day has four pieces of liquorice, $77. Find at Heart of the Home, heartofthehomeyeg.ca.
5. HOM Thai Chili Jam
The salty sweet vibe, created from chilies, aromatic spices and palm sugar is ideal for a noodle bowl. Lots of umami, $13. Find at homyeg.com.
6. HOM Crispy Chili Oil
It is similar to a chili crunch, with the tingle of Szechuan peppercorns, along with fiery chilies, aromatics and spices. Put it on eggs, popcorn, a sandwich, rice, fried chicken, roast chicken, baked potatoes, boiled potatoes, potato chips, broccoli, carrots, $12. Find at homyeg.com.
7. Lessig Cherry Chérie Cocktail Cherries
Steve & Dan’s BC cherries are infused with aromatic spices, cherry bark and gin to create a succulent cocktail cherry for your drinks. Or, spoon over ice cream or a lemon tart, $18.
8. Lessig Horseradish Condiment
Made with Fifth Gen Farms horseradish root fermented with Vital Greens Organic Dairy’s cultured buttermilk. White Muntok peppercorns from the Silk Road Spice Merchant round out the flavours. It perks up any sandwich or enjoy with smoked salmon or your special holiday prime rib, $18. Find Lessig Ferments, including the incredible hot sauces, at ACME Meats, Relish Bar, Bon Ton Bakery, The Butchery, Color de Vino, Meuwlys, Vine Arts and online at lessigferments.com.
9. Tesoro Gift Baskets
Tesoro has a terrific lineup of gift baskets this season, ideal for every taste and budget. Expect premium food stuffs including some local favourites—themes include Flavours of Italy, Gourmet Moments, the Ultimate Snack Basket and Artisan Flavours. Prices range from $85 to $120 depending on size, truly something for every food lover on your list, tesorofoods.ca.
10. Mouth-blown Glass Bowl by LSA
Its concave bottom makes this beautiful bowl reversible and looks equally glorious filled with fruit or solo, $315. There is matching glassware too, $80. Find at Zocalo, zocalo.com.
11. Delicate Ceramic Flowers
There are 10 different flowers (dahlias, roses, mums) in six colours, each with lovely detail. Hang on the wall, adorn a table or use as a paperweight, $28 each. Find at Zocalo, zocalo.com.
