When I sat down to write this blog, I really couldn’t believe it had already been a year since I created the last one.

This year has been incredible, but also incredibly hectic. A new store, kids in school, travel – time really has flown by.

Now, deep into the holiday shopping season, I find myself, and many of my friends, scrambling to find the perfect gifts. To save you some time (and some stress), check out the gift ideas below! You can also explore more products in our online store! 

Must haves for the chef in your life:

Tapi Pour Spouts:  These pour spouts aren’t just for olive oils and balsamic vinegars. I use them on sauce bottles for an easy pour and even to close wine bottles if the cork gets lost! We also have self-closing pour spouts!

Denissimo Specialty Dark Vinegar: Aged longer than traditional balsamic, this 25-year aged limited private reserve balsamic is a treat for the gourmet in your life. Boasting notes of cherry wood, dried fruits, chocolate and malt, it's delicious with cheese, wine, asparagus, brussels sprouts and carrots.

Extra Virgin Olive Oils: Anyone who loves to cook knows the value of high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Grab a bottle or two of polyphenol-packed extra virgin olive oil for the chef in your life to use! Try a light, mild oil for everyday cooking, or a grassy, robust oil for dipping!

Stocking Stuffers:

Stickers: Stickers make easy, unique and fun gifts, and wonderful stocking stuffers. I had some fun this year creating some sticker designs that showcase my nerdy love of olives and olive oil. We have an “Olive Branch Heart Sticker” a classic “Olive Branch Sticker” and an “I Love Polyphenols Sticker” (IYKYK).

Herb Seed Pops: A playful take on a seed packet, these seed pops are designed to be planted into the ground or a container. Just unwrap, plant and grow! Once planted, the wooden stick serves as a plant marker. Bury 2/3 of pop into soil. If soil is dry, add water to help break up soil. Water twice weekly.

Olive Branch Notepad: Who says pen and paper are dead? Notepads are a must in my life! These adorable notepads are made in the USA from recycled content. And 5% of all sales from these notepads go to various refugee organizations!

Rocky Mountain Olive Oil Gift Card: Give the gift of culinary creativity and let the recipient pick out their own comrade for their next kitchen adventure! Perfect for the person who likes to shop and try new things.

EVOO Club Memberships

The ultimate gift for fans of our products is a membership to our Rocky Mountain EVOO Club! Club members receive oil and vinegar goodies every 2 months, get early access to new product releases, free shipping on all club orders and more!

The Explorer: Good for those who love unique pairings and like to experiment with seasonal flavors in the kitchen. Explorers will receive one 375ml seasonal infused olive oil bottle of and one 375ml seasonal white or dark balsamic vinegar bottle every two months. The seasonal infused olive oils and balsamics will pair together and can also be used for separate cooking and baking endeavors. 

The Adventurer: Adventurers receive three 60ml taster bottles of oil and three 60ml taster bottles of vinegar every two months. The oils and vinegars will change with every order, so you can let your experimental flag fly in the kitchen!

The Traditionalist:  Traditionalists receive two 375ml bottles of our choice of mild, medium or robust Extra Virgin Olive Oils from various countries every two months. Great for the more traditional cook and baker who likes high quality ingredients. 

Need more ideas? Check out last year’s holiday gift guide!

Ciao and happy holidays!

Andi