We all know that there are many far more important things in life than things, but it’s inevitable that there are times when we will need to buy stuff for the people in your life.
When that time comes, finding the perfect gifts for your friends and family can be time consuming and stressful. If your list is long or you're struggling to come up with Christmas gift ideas, I’m here to help.
There is a common theme that keeps popping up in my gift giving. Food! I'm convinced that the best kind of gift you could give is something edible.
Yes, I'm a little more into foodie things than some people and I'm not into gifts, so it shouldn't be a surprise to know that pairing the two is fun for me.
Fast & easy Gift
When you are totally stumped and just don’t know what to give, a Sonrise Farms Gift Certificate is perfect. They are available in any dollar amount that you choose.
It’s not just easy; it’s also fun! The recipient can have the joy of visiting our store and picking out the things that they enjoy.
Gifts for The Aspiring sourdough Baker
Intro to Sourdough In-Person Class - a beginner level class will that gives the tools and knowledge needed to confidently bake beautiful, delicious sourdough loaves
Sourdough Tool Kit - all the tools needed to get started baking sourdough bread
Intro to Sourdough Class Recipe & Video - when the in-person class won’t work, this is a great option
Dehydrated “Matilda” Sourdough Starter - Ships free anywhere in the continental US
Gifts for the experienced Sourdough Baker
Sourdough Discard In-Person Class - a time to chat with other bakers, eat samples, learn about discard and receive a free copy of Diane’s discard cookbook
Farmhouse Sourdough Cookbook - 40 sourdough discard recipes that will add incredible flavor to breakfasts, main dishes, desserts, and more. Ships free anywhere in the continental US
Gift Baskets, Boxes or Trays
Using items found in the farm store, you can put together a unique gift tailored to the recipient.
Breakfast Basket - fill a basket with a pancake mix (from our bulk food section), bacon, sausage, maple syrup and a dozen eggs
Parfait Basket - fill a basket with Twilight Dairy yogurt, honey, a honey dipper, Sonrise granola, dried fruits, and nuts
Grilling Basket/Box - fill a box with steaks, bratwurst (beef or pork), pork chops, ham slices, and pork or beef patties
Snack Tray - fill a tray with different flavors of our beef snack sticks, jerky, Twilight Dairy cheese curds, and cubes of Twilight Dairy cheese
Stocking Stuffers
Beef Snack Sticks - available in Mandarin Teriyaki, Pepper Jack, and Jalapeño
Beef Jerky
Sonrise Body Butter - nourishing body lotion made with tallow
Sister’s Lotion Bar - heals dry, cracked skin
Hostess Gifts
A gift for your holiday host or hostess is a great way to say thank you for their hospitality.
Hand Embroidered Dish Cloths - we have several patterns in the store
Sonrise Body Butter or Sister’s Lotion Bar
Organic Tea - we have black, green and chia teas
Pruiett Apiary Honey
Sonrise Organic Vanilla Extract
I hope this unconventional simple gift giving guide offers some helpful inspiration as you get ready for the holiday season.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!