Say thank you to those hosting holiday parties this season with a perfect hostess gift, stocking stuffer, or gift for less than $30. Each of these items is a thoughtful way to express your gratitude without breaking the bank. Items are available at Pacific Kitchen Co., 11811 Mukilteo Speedway, Suite 110, Mukilteo; 425-355-4990. Many of the items are also available at Pacific Wine &Kitchen, 6915 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-353-6468.
Spanish inspiration: Brighten up the holidays for the cook in your life with colorful bakeware and dishware from Chantal’s Talavera collection. The new line of ceramic wares was inspired from tiles and pottery from Spain. The line includes ramekins, plates and serving pieces; $14.99 1-quart dish as seen.
French flair: Wine lovers and cooks alike will enjoy “The Girl &The Fig” cookbook featuring more than 100 recipes from the Sonoma, Calif., restaurant. Recipes created by Sondra Bernstein focus on using seasonal and regional items, prepared with a French flair; $30.
Spot of tea: For tea drinkers, Chantal offers a single serving tea mug with diffuser in a variety of bright colors. The ceramic lid keeps heat in. Or, try the tea for one set featuring an individual teapot that sits on top of a mug for easy storage. The weather outside won’t matter when these gifts are paired with Market Spice loose-leaf teas in flavors such as cherry almond, black currant or Market Chai; $16.99 mug with diffuser, $21.99 tea for one set; $4.95 loose-leaf teas.
Reindeer cheer: Give the gift of light this season with a rustic reindeer candleholder by Tag. The antique-finished votive holder will make the season brighter; $6.95.
Give good scents: Put together a basket filled with scented goodies for the home, including dish and utensil detergent by Cucina in Fruits &Passion scent; $7.95. Thymes Home line features an all-purpose cleaner in lavender bergamot; $8.95. Caldrea’s limited edition aroma therapeutic candle in pineapple nutmeg burns for 60 hours; $21.95.
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