With the holidays fast approaching, many of us seek unique locally grown gifts for our loved ones. The variety of local foods from our regional producers make excellent gifts. From freshly roasted coffee to a thoughtfully prepared meal, there are many ways to show gratitude to all the wonderful people in our lives.
This holiday season, we invite you to gift local food. Below, we have compiled a list of Locally Grown Guide-listed businesses that have special holiday offers or create products that make excellent gifts.
Locally Grown Gifts
1,000 Springs Mill– Order regionally grown popcorn for making popcorn garland or for snacking while watching your favorite holiday flick from 1,000 Springs Mill. Purchase their popcorn online or at Atkinsons’ Markets.
Café Della – Perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself, Café Della’s holiday cookie boxes feature an assortment of from-scratch seasonal cookies. Available for pre-order or in-store purchase. Call or stop by the store to order.
Dilly’s Pickled Veggies – These make a zesty addition to any appetizer spread. Order online here or find their products at Ketchum Kitchens and Atkinsons’ Markets.
Evans Farmstead Cheese – Handmade Idaho cheese makes a fantastic gift. Evan Farmstead cheese has created two special packages of the holidays, their standard gift pack and the sampler gift pack, both available to ship nationwide.
Gomm’s Warm Cookies – A package of Gomm’s cookies makes an amazing gift. They have a number of delicious flavors available including Peanut Butter, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip, and their signature Comby Cookies. Order directly on their website.
Hillside Grain – For the discerning baker, nothing is better than family-grown and milled flour from the Wood River Valley. Hillside Grain flour is available for shipping, purchase at local retailers, or pick a gift card or Hillside Grain hats, t-shirts and sweatshirts on their website.
Idahound – Put something for your dog under the tree, with a treat from Idahound. Pick them up at Atkinsons’, Natural Grocers, Thunderpaws, Sawtooth Animal Center, and Village Market. They also ship nationally.
Ironwood Mycology – Mushroom fruiting blocks make an exciting and interactive gift. And at the end of it all, you get delicious culinary mushrooms. Ironwood Mycology fruiting blocks are available on their website for local pickup or shipping nationwide.
Ketchum Kitchens – Your local kitchen source is also offering a number of great local products for the holidays including: Sun Valley Mustard gifts, holiday peanut tins from City Peanut Shop, homemade shrubs from Herb n’ Honey cookies from Chef on the Run, cookies from Mason Family Provisions, holiday treats from Bigwood Bread, Piedaho pies, and baked goods from 3 Peas.
Lizzy’s Fresh Coffee – Lizzy’s Fresh Coffee is offering limited edition holiday coffees, mocha bars, mountain adventure mugs, and more this holiday season. Shop all their seasonal items.
Orchestra Provisions– They are currently offering 20% off protein powders. Visit their website to order.
Sun Valley Mustard– They are offering 50 curated holiday gift baskets featuring Sun Valley Mustard products, Coro salami, 34 Degrees cheese crisps and crackers, and Roots chips. These will be available on their website and at local retailers.
Sun Valley Smoked Trout– Looking for a unique and memorable holiday gift? Choose to send a variety pack or a full fillet of their smoked trout. Order online here.
Wild Flora Farm– To all the flower lovers out there, Wild Flora Farm’s Spring CSA is available now. This makes a great gift for the flower-obsessed people in your life! Order your CSA here.
Locally Raised Meats
4L Farms – Pasture-raised beef, lamb, and chicken, thoughtfully raised in Shoshone to create sustainability. Purchase their products at the Fall Hailey Farmers market on Saturday, December 21 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Hailey Grange.
Alderspring Ranch– They ship their grass-fed certified organic beef nationwide every Monday. This is a great opportunity to share the flavor of Idaho with your friends and family, no matter where they live. Their beef is also available locally at Atkinsons’ Markets.
American Ostrich Farm – Order meat, pet treats, and skin care products for shipment nationwide.
Big Lost Beef– Get regeneratively raised Idaho beef for your holiday table from Big Lost Beef. Their products are available at Nourish Me and Atkinsons in Ketchum.
Brasil Beef– Select from steaks, rib cap roll, prime rib, roasts, brisket, or Coulotte for a fantastic feast. Order through Kraay’s Market & Garden or contact Brittany at 208-420-7106 (please leave a voicemail).
Desert Mountain Grass Fed Beef– 100% grass-fed and finished beef raised on family ranches implementing regenerative practices is available to ship nationwide from their website or at Atkinsons’ Markets throughout the Wood River Valley.
Koehn Trout Farms – Their smoked trout is a great addition to any holiday charcuterie board. They are at Nourish Me in Ketchum every Wednesday from noon to 4:30 pm.
Lava Lake Lamb – Lamb is a traditional centerpiece for holiday meals. The grass-fed and wild ranch lamb from Lava Lake is some of the most flavorful around. Purchase their products at the Fall Hailey Farmers market on Saturday, December 21 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Hailey Grange.
Thomas Cattle Company – Make Idaho-raised beef the centerpiece of your holiday meal with one of Thomas Cattle Co. Holiday meal bundles.
Wood River Ranch Beef – They offer Boneless Ribeye Roasts at $20/lb (3-6 lbs each) and whole beef tenderloin roasts at $30/lb (3-6 lbs each). Please call or text Katie at (208)721-1562 to place your order. Orders must be picked up at the ranch headquarters- 10524 SH 75, Bellevue. Limited quantities are available. All roasts will come frozen and be in vacuum-sealed packaging.
Prepared Foods
Café Della – Enjoy a chef-crafted holiday dinner featuring local proteins from Lava Lake Ranch and Wood River Ranch, with seasonal sides, and delicious desserts. Pre-orders are now open! Contact the restaurant.
Rasberrys – This holiday season, Rasberrys will offer various mains, sides, and desserts on their winter season menu. See all their offerings here.
Stanley Supper Club – On December 24th, Stanley Supper Club will host a bake sale from 10AM-2PM. They’ll have filled doughnuts, cookies, bread, and quiche available.
Locally Grown Gift Cards
Get your loved one’s a gift card from one of these area restaurants, the ultimate locally grown gift.
Cookbook – Purchase a gift card online.
Enoteca– Purchase a gift card online.
Hank & Sylvie’s – Give your coffee loving friend the perfect gift, more coffee!
Ketchum Grill – Purchase your Ketchum Grill gift cards online.
Sawtooth Brewery – Can’t decide what to get that special someone? How about a gift certificate for food, drink or merch!
Galena Lodge – Purchase your gift card online.
Sawtooth Club – Now offering a holiday gift card special through December 24th. For every $50 gift card purchased, you’ll receive an additional $10 gift card. Call 208-726-5233 to purchase.