Presents Perfect: The Best Sweet And Savory Gifts 2021
We cut through the clutter and found the most unique, delicious and tasteful gifts for everyone in your life
Every year, it's a challenge to find the perfect gifts for the people you love. Don't worry! We did all the research for you so all you have to do is make your selection. Our nifty gift guide is curated for affordable, unique, delicious finds. Have fun shopping!
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Handcrafted cookies from Baked by Alexa
Artisanal-quality cookies to please even the most picky cookie lover, in fantastic flavors like Classic Brown Butter Two Chip with Sea Salt Flakes, Apricot White Chocolate with Sage, and my personal favorite, the Dark Chocolate Chip with Walnuts (yum!). Crafted by the most charming 13-year-old baker in town. To order, DM @bakedby_alexa on Instagram.
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Holiday Cream Puffs from Leonisa’s Kitchen
Dreamy cream puffs with perfect choux au craquelin, that nice thin crackly layer holding in a generous filling of light vanilla cream. Available in three holiday flavors: Mont Blanc (chestnut cream topped with chestnut confit and mini meringue), Black Forest (vanilla and chocolate cream, cherry compote, chocolate shavings), and Green Tea Strawberry with matcha cream and fresh strawberries. Send a DM to @leonisaskitchen on Instagram.
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Foie Gras Torchon from Gourmandise by Sunshine
Luscious rounds of foie gras are gently marinated in Grand Marnier and seasoned with Himalayan pink salt, then barely cooked to achieve that rich, creamy, buttery flavor. Available in two sizes, each order comes with toast and fig jam. Do also check out Chef Sunshine’s amazing Foie Gras and Fig Macarons, Hazelnut Brownie Tarts, Financiclairs (a cross between financiers and eclairs), and Queso de Bola Sans Rival. Viber (0917) 883-2432, or send a DM to @gourmandisebysunshine on Instagram. Please order in advance.
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Holiday Gift Collection from Pia’s Kitchen
Elegant artisanal confections with modern flavors and textures, Pia Lichaytoo’s 21-piece holiday chocolate collection is a glorious experience, with flavors such as raspberry, dulce de leche, white pecan and double hazelnut. Locally made using premium ingredients, every piece is an adventure. Order at @pias.kitchen on Instagram.
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The Six Doughnuts of Christmas from Poison Doughnuts
For the naughty yet nice, get these six holiday flavors. Cuba Libre, Mojito, Irish Coffee, and Piña Colada are spiked with alcohol. Dark Chocolate Mint, and the Berries Yakult are sober. Choose your poison from @poisondoughnuts on Instagram or bit.ly/OffGridWorkshop. Also available via GrabFood, foodpanda or Pick.A.Roo.
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French Macaron Tree from Chère Joie
This adorable macaron tree is the perfect centerpiece for the noche buena table. In charming flavors like ube, Earl Grey, dark chocolate, sea salt caramel and more. The French macarons are also available in boxes of six or 12. Order through @dearjoypastry on Instagram.
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Butternut Bakery's Holiday Bars and Cakes
Sweet tooths will love receiving Butternut's new holiday bars: Zest Dayap Squares, Ube Bliss Bars, and Double Chocolate Brownies. For a bigger treat, the new Mr Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Apple Crumble tastes like all your happiest Christmas memories. Order two days in advance from @butternutmnl on Instagram or online at www.butternutph.com.
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Butternut Bakery's Zest Dayap Squares
We thought you'd like a closer look at those Zest Dayap Squares. Yum!
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Gâteaux de Voyage from Patisserie Le Choux-Colat
Classic French “travel cakes” or teacakes in chocolate rocher, banana chocolate, and almond praline flavors. They come in a gorgeous spruce box, the perfect gift for the dessert lover with scintillating taste. Order fast as slots are few. Order from @patisserielechouxcolat on Instagram.
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Mini Cakes from The Peninsula Manila
Artisanal-quality desserts in a five-star hotel are a rare find — and make a superb gift idea. Banoffee Pie with ripe bananas, shredded coconut and lovely hints of burnt sugar in the caramel. Mango Torte Semifreddo with sweet ripe mangoes, white chocolate on chewy meringue. And Chocolate Decadence, a sophisticated version of Ferrero Rocher, with chewy mazapan, hazelnut paste and lovely crunchy feuilletine. Call (02) 8887-2888, email PenBoutiquePMN@peninsula.com, or check out @thepeninsulamanila on Facebook or Instagram.
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Mango Torte Semifreddo from The Peninsula Manila
Loving the gorgeous details on this cake.
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Baby Pat’s Peanut Butter Chocnut Ensaymada
You can never go wrong with a box of @mybabypat’s premium ensayamadas in nostalgic flavors like Peanut Butter Chocnut or Tableya. Call, Viber or text (0917) 790-1127, send a DM to @mybabypat on Facebook or Instagram. (Photo: @chingsilog)
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The Truffle Peddler’s shatter chocolate shards
Artisanal confections crafted from single origin Philippine cacao, these shatter chocolate pieces come in delightful holiday variants like Dark Orange Shatter with roasted almonds and orange zest, Peppermint Shatter with crushed peppermint candy bits in white or dark chocolate, or Peppermint Mallow Bons where homemade marshmallows and crushed peppermint candy bits are enrobed in dark chocolate. Send a DM to @thetrufflepeddler on Instagram.
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The Creamy Catering’s Snack Pops
For the snack lover in your life, a few tubs of gourmet popcorn in two variants. Call (02) 8477-8528 or (0917) 800-0203, or check out @creamycatering on Instagram.
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Spanish-style Tapas from Tosta
For the hostess with the mostest, gift these Tapas Selection inspired by the gastronomic delights to be found in San Sebastian, Spain. The bottles are: Roasted Chistorra Tempranillo Reduction, Truffle Porcini Wild Mushroom Spread, and a Fig and Olive Tapenade. Pair with cheeses, crostinis, and pour some wine. Send a DM to @tosta.ph on Instagram.
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Savory Galettes from Mise
These lovely, freeform savory pies make the most elegant, fun addition to the Christmas table. The pear galette has Malagos goat’s cheese, leeks, toasted walnuts and black sesame. The leek galette has spring onions, wasabi mayo, and queso de bola. Check out the other offerings. Order in advance, pick up on MWF and Sundays only. Check out @mise.ph on Instagram.
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Christmas Cookie Jars from The Mad Batter
The softest, chewiest bite-size brown butter Belgian white, milk and dark chocolate cookies. Need I say more? Order from @mad.batter.co on Instagram.
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Queso de Bola Buttercake from Vargas Kitchen
There’s a reason this buttercake has been a best seller since 2019. Melding the pillowy, buttery textures of the cake with the signature sharp flavors of queso de bola makes it a winner. Available in two sizes. Send a DM to @vargaskitchen on Instagram.
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Sourdough Focaccia from Ina | By Sunrise
Soft flatbread topped with cherry tomatoes, onions, garlic, Parmesan and fresh herbs make a lovely gift. Check out their Muscovado Cookies in classic chocolate chip, triple chocolate or the Breakfast Cookie — a crowd favorite with oatmeal, toasted walnuts and dried cranberries. Check out @bysunrise.ph on Instagram.
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Ritz au Lit Kit from Crafted by CG
Created in homage to the maker’s favorite bistro in Paris, this traditional French dessert is made of rice, fresh milk, sugar and vanilla bean. The nifty kit comes with all the necessary ingredients, including homemade crème caramel and pralines for topping. Check out @craftedbyCG on Instagram.
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Traditional jams from Crafted by CG
These artisanal homemade jams are made in small batches following traditional methods —- using copper cauldrons and without any additives or preservatives. Perfect with their freshly baked English scones and French butter. Check out @craftedbyCG on Instagram.
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