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Great Gifts

​ From effortless entertaining to delicious, giftable finds, these fresh picks make it easy to host, toast, and celebrate in style.

Whether you’re planning a cozy dinner party, a festive family gathering, or curating a gift guide for food lovers, these brands bring the flavor, fun, and wow factor to every occasion.

Valor Provisions is an online marketplace that connects consumers with high end proteins from small, independent ranches across the U.S., many of them veteran owned. It's a great way to support small farms AND to know exactly where your beef is coming from and how it's grown. Our holiday gift pick? A Lifetime Steakholder Membership: a one-time $150 membership with no recurring fees. It guarantees savings, exclusive access, and in-stock assurance, AND it comes with 5 lbs of Steakhouse Wagyu Ground Beef to get started. Once your favorite steak lover gets a taste of this home-grown, reasonably priced goodness, they'll never go back. Brands include KC Cattle Company, David’s Pasture, Little Belt Cattle Company, Mac’s Farms, Plainview Beef Co and Field to Trail!

KC Cattle Company is the go-to source for premium veteran-raised American Wagyu beef. Btw, their Wagyu hotdogs were just named the best by Food & Wine magazine, so imagine how good the steaks are! Your readers can choose from limited edition seasonal bundles such as the Wagyu Filet Collection and the Holiday Wagyu Feast—show-stopping packages perfect for family, friends, or corporate gifting.

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Corn Next’s flavored straws are redefining the sipping experience - blending sustainability with a playful, flavorful twist. Made entirely from natural corn starch, these straws fully biodegrade in 30 days, leaving behind no microplastics or waste. But unlike other eco-alternatives, Corn Next adds a sensory surprise: each sip is infused with flavors like Lemon, Orange, Strawberry, etc.! They’re a conversation starter at cocktail hours, a fun detail at parties, and a sustainable swap for everyday life. It’s the rare combination of eco-friendly and Instagram-worthy - and it proves that small lifestyle upgrades can be both stylish and good for the planet.

Crackerology offers elevated, no-prep appetizer experiences that are as gorgeous as they are delicious. Their Red Wine & Rosemary and White Wine & Basil Appetizer Kits will become your go-to for charcuterie boards, wine nights, book clubs and al fresco dinner parties! Plus, it’s shelf stable and doesn’t need to be refrigerated! Each kit includes everything needed—artisanal crackers, complementary cheeses and jams, plus their signature Crunchology topping - It’s curated charcuterie with no assembly stress!

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