If you’re reading a post on Crush then it’s likely either you’re a food enthusiast or you know someone that is. So, if you’re in the market for a spoil for yourself or someone you know this festive season, you’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite things as gift ideas.

Baleia Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Baleia is known for producing stellar wines and now they’ve added an award-winning olive oil to their range. Housed in this beautiful packaging, it is ideal as a gift for a friend or holiday hostess that loves quality. The oil has distinctive aromas of green tomatoes and artichokes with a lemony freshness. Buttery and smooth ending with black pepper hints and a pleasant bitterness reminiscent of the high antioxidant content.

Price: R 88/375 ml

Baleiawines.com

Teak Round Serving Board – Weylandts

We can picture this beautiful board piled high with fresh sourdough, cheeses and charcuterie – the ideal complement for this stunning olive oil and just great for festive entertaining.

Price: 455

weylandts.co.za

Chaloner Mountain Preserves Small Batch Artisanal Products

Chaloner Small Batch Artisanal Products have made this gorgeous gift pack so that you can enjoy 4 of their tasty tapenades. The gift pack includes 4 x 125 g tapenades – Traditional Tapenade, Olive & Sundried Tomato, Olive & Almond and Olive & Anchovy. Enjoy as an appetizer on bruschetta, your favourite crackers, with cruditès or as dips with your festive snacks. It is an entertaining must-have.

Price: R 319

chaloner.co.za

ZA Kreated Wooden Spoon Set

These little wooden spoons are just what you need to go with your Chaloner Mountain Preserves. The bottle packaging is so stylish, all you need to do is open the lid and pop in these little spoons and you’re A-for-Away. Made by ZA Kreated they are local and so lovely. We’re all for fuss-free entertaining.

Price: R89 for the set

zakreated.co.za

Eat.art Gluten Free Saucy Gooey Choc Pudding

All you need is egg, milk and butter to make the most delicious self-saucing Gooey Chocolate Pudding, which, remarkably, is gluten-free too, without compromising on deliciousness! Gorgeously packaged and including a classic, yet versatile ceramic baking bowl – this product is a sure sell-out. You can find this gifting gem at select Woolworths stores nationwide.

Price: R 199

capeherb.co.za

Click here to see our suggestions for festive wines