Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star ideas, the dollars stay in the Valley, and we get to go shopping -- win, win, win!
1: Giving Back Giving: A Donation to the Association of Arizona Food Banks
Need a last minute gift for the person who has everything? How about a gift that gives to others -- in a most-needed way?
Established in 1984, the Association of Arizona Food Banks (AAFB) is a private, non-profit organization serving five regional food bank members and a network of nearly 1,700 food pantries and agencies.
The AAFB develops food resources, promotes nutrition, advocates for public policy changes to help hungry people, fosters cooperation among food banks, networks with government, local, state and national leaders dedicated to ending hunger, and engages all sectors of society in hunger awareness and sensitivity.
Through their website, you can make a secure, one-time or monthly donation. Plus, acknowledgements, without dollar amounts, can be sent to your honorees.
It's nothing short of a shining example of the true spirit of the holidays.
Miss a Gift?
21: For the Gin Lover: John's Premium Tonic Syrup from Tuck Shop
20: Wrapped Goodness: The Twelve Tamales of Christmas from Los Sombreros
19: Kitchen Confidence: Cooking Classes at the Classic Cooking Culinary Institute
18: For the Grillmaster or Aspiring Chef: Artisan Sea Salts from Go Lb. Salt
17: Blades of Glory: Lee Zierten Artisan Knives
16: Limited Release: 2010 Cochise County Shiraz from Pillsbury Wine Company
15: For the Brittle Addict: Christmas Krak from Laura's Gourmet
14: For the Holiday Hostess: Salad Servers from Frances Vintage
13: The Gift That Grows: Non-GMO Seed Gift Basket From Humble Seed
12: For the Downtown Locavore: The CSM Card from Phoenix Public Market
11: For the Coffee Connoisseur: Roasters Choice Coffee Subscription from Cartel Coffee Lab
10: Signature Goodies From Beckett's Table
9: For the Festival Foodie: 2012 Scottsdale Culinary Festival Pre-Sale Special (Limited Time Offer!)
8: For the Chocoholic: A Chocolate Affair Class at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort
7: For the Culinary Historian: A Cookbook Celebrating Arizona's Centennial
6: Wine & Chocolate Gift Boxes from Dos Cabezas WineWorks and Tracy Dempsey Originals
5: For The CenPho Restaurant Lover: Phoenix Dining Cards
4: Locally Made Goodies All in One Place at Phoestivus Market
3: For the Culinary-Minded Traveler: An Escape to Aravaipa Farms
2: For the Local Beer Lover: Four Peaks Gift Card
