We are down to the wire, so if you are still searching for the perfect Christmas present for your sweetie, time is ticking. If your loved one is a fan of sauces and spices, little jars and bottles of flavorful jams, jellies, or oils to enhance the taste of your favorite meals, or a lover of big baskets of foodie fun, here are a few tips sure to bring delight to your sweetheart’s Christmas morning. #Cheers

For the gourmand: Harry & David Gourmet Wine Sets

Harry & David is known for delivering beautiful gourmet food baskets packed with seasonal fruit, sweet treats, and specialty cheese. The company also provides tasty gift sets that include Harry & David branded wine. The wine program began in 2012 using fruit grown throughout Oregon. Today, 13 different varieties are available, either as a part of a delicious gift basket or as part of a wine of the month club, or sold with flowers, chocolate, or on its own. It is a tasty way to enjoy the holiday.

For the cheese lover: Laura Chenel Black Truffle Goat Cheese

Pairing truffle with anything is delicious but especially nice when combined with creamy, tangy, earthy goat cheese. For 40 years, Sonoma, California’s Laura Chenel Creamery has been working with local family farms to source high-quality milk and create exceptional goat cheese. Like its Original plain goat cheese, Laura Chenel Black Truffle goat cheese log begins with cultured pasteurized goat cheese using vegetarian-approved rennet combined with black truffles, giving the rich, piquant cheese earthiness. We crumbled it over a mushroom flatbread, lending an extra umami note to the savory dish.

For the one who loves it saucy: Blank Slate Kitchen

We love to add pops of flavor to our nightly meals through herbaceous sauces or spicy spreads. As a lover of all things green, a ramekin of chimichurri or pesto or pistou is often on our dinner table. Blank Slate Kitchen offers another green sauce that you will surely love if you, too, are a fan of herbal dips with its Zhug sauce. The spicy green sauce has Yemeni roots and combines cilantro, parsley, and garlic with green chili peppers, like serranos or jalapenos, lemon, and olive oil. Similar to a chermoula or spicy salsa verde, it is incredible on fish or chicken.

If you prefer something a little spicier, Blank Slate Kitchen’s Sichuan Chili Oil will tingle your tongue with firey heat. The sauce combines Sichuan peppercorns with two types of chili flakes, which are then steeped with rich, flavorful sesame oil, creating a complex, nuanced, spicy flavor. The products are non-GMO, sugar-free, and gluten-free and are available in a convenient two-pack perfect for gifting.

For the one who loves movie night: Cheerie Lane Popcorn Pods

Movie night is a big deal in our home. Being married to a former film critic and film producer, Gary and I share a mutual love for all things film, which includes popping a big bowl of popcorn to enjoy while watching the latest thriller, documentary, or drama that has caught our attention. There are many ready-to-eat popcorn brands available today. However, there is something nostalgic about popping it yourself. Cheerie Lane helps that sentimentality come alive with its Popcorn Pods. The brand started on a farm in Iowa where cousins Brad and Kate had the idea of creating popcorn pods from non-GMO, organic corn growing on the farm. They developed a unique popcorn product that is completely self-contained and pops on the stove without needing any additional oils or ingredients. Cheerie Lane is available in either a butter flavor or a Harvest Variety that includes the company’s delicious Rosemary Garlic pod. Happy popping!

For the one who always kicks it up a notch: Fix Hot Sauce

If your love is a lover of Sriracha and has been longing for the rooster-labeled sauce that has been dealing with production shortages, we have a better option in mind. Introduce them to Fix Hot Sauce. The company’s Sriracha blend can easily stand up to any other brand on the market. Blending organic red chili peppers from Southeast Asia with sea salt, garlic, rice vinegar, and a dash of cane sugar, Fix Sriracha brings the heat with a bit of tang, savoriness, and a touch of sweetness. Beyond the classic, the line of hot sauce from Fix includes zesty Lemongrass Hot Sauce, spicy Habanero Ginger Hot Sauce (our favorite), Hot Hoisin Sauce, and Chili Pepper Sauce. Each is vegan, gluten-free, and completely delicious, providing the spicy kick we crave.

For the cook: Kitchen Basics Broths and Stocks

The holidays are always a time for celebrating with friends and family over lavish, well-constructed meals and hearty bowls of soup made from leftovers the next day. Take a little of the burden off of your favorite cook this year by giving them a few boxes of ready-to-use stock from Kitchen Basics. The quality we have found in Kitchen Basics products can’t be beat. The sodium counts can be high, which makes their reduced sodium stocks and broths a great option if that is of concern. Still, the flavor of Kitchen Basics products tastes homemade, which will do wonders for a turkey and vegetable chowder or ham and split pea soup made from the remnants from the holiday meal.