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Gourmet Christmas gift ideas

Nestlé Black Magic chocolates

Black Magic chocolates by Nestlé are back again this year for the Holiday season. A box containing a variety of fine chocolates imported from Europe in spellbinding flavors, these chocolates are the perfect gift to spoil your loved ones! $ 5,99

Products from les Fraises Louis Hébert

Discover the flagship products of Les Fraises Louis Hébert which have been developped using the fresh strawberries from the fields located in their interpretation center in St-Valentin, Québec (see where to buy) :

  • Bubbles of love: The first malt beverage made from strawberries in Canada. Fruity and bubbly. Non-alcoholic.
  • The Valentin: Mistelle made from strawberries and raspberries. $ 18.70
  • The Louis Hébert: Wine harmonizing eight different varieties of strawberries and raspberries. $ 14
  • Sangria: A basic sangria mix made with watermelon and strawberries.
Chocolates from Green & Black’s Organic

Green & Black’s Organic has developed a range of 10 delicious chocolate bars that are fair trade and certified organic quality that will satisfy even the most avid chocolate fan while being a responsible choice. $ 3.89 for a 100gr. chocolate bar

Christmas bouquet from Edible Arrangements

Edible Arrangements has concocted a lovely winter bouquet filled with fruits, chocolates and gingerbread snowmen that evoke the magic of the Holidays in a base recalling the famous gingerbread houses.

  • Small: $ 103
  • Regular: $ 113
  • Large: $ 123
Basket of goodies

At Cornucopia, you can find a collection of baskets of goodies specially designed for the holiday season. The « Let the festivities begin! » basket recreates Santa’s sleigh and is loaded with crackers, mixed almonds and cranberries, cheese, crunchy almonds and crunchy maple chocolate. $ 47.95

Christmas Jam

The jam maker Simon Turcotte has created a perfect jam for the mornings during the holidays. It’s made with dried fruits, citrus zest, vanilla and brandy. This spread is rich and spicy and will be delicious on buns or to accompany cheeses.

Collection of spices

The Compagnie d’Épices Cru specializes in traditional, exotic and unusual spice blends. They offer kits that contain a selection of their best spices or you can choose individual mixes to create your own kit as a gift!

Typically Québécois:

Custom wine gift basket

The Onovino agency-boutique specializes in supplying unique and innovative wine and spirits. During the Holidays, they offer you the opportunity to order personalized gift baskets from a selection of more than a 100 privately imported wines and spirits. From $ 49.95

Gift boxes at L’Apothicaire – Teas & Herbal teas

Teas and herbal teas are always a good comforting gift to give loved ones. At L’Apothicaire, you can find beautiful herbal tea gifts boxes that contain 12 varieties or Tea gift boxes featuring 12 varieties of their best teas including green, white, black and red tea.

Wood Advent calendar

If you wish to offer a durable gift that will make the whole family happy, this wood advent calendar sold at Canadian Tire is perfect for replacing the old disposable calendars and it adds the perfect touch to any Christmas décor. Put in some chocolates before you give your gift to double on the fun! $ 39.99


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