Made-in-Alaska Gift Guide
Looking to give the gift of Alaska to someone on your list this holiday season? You’ve landed in the right place. From sweets and sauces to locally crafted spirits, here are eight creative made-in-Alaska gift ideas for you to consider.
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1. Anchorage Greens Subscription
Christmas may bring to mind cookies, cakes and pies. But who said the holidays can’t be healthy, too? Anchorage Greens began growing top-quality greens and herbs in 2019 and has since set up a weekly subscription program for their customers. If you have a health nut on your shopping list, this is hands-down one of the best gifts you can give.
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2. Fillets from Salmon Sisters
Everyone knows Alaska is the place to be if you love a good salmon dinner. But you don’t actually need to be in The Last Frontier anymore in order to enjoy a remarkable fish dish. Salmon Sisters is more than ready to stock your freezer with the best catches in the state. Choose from Sockeye salmon fillets, Pacific cod and Pacific halibut – or perhaps an assortment of each. You could even throw in a can of smoked herring or octopus if you’re feeling adventurous.
See more: Foods that Grow in Alaska
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3. Gift Box from Spice and Tea
Spice and Tea is not your ordinary tea shop. Sure, you can find your run-of-the-mill, tried-and-true blends. But how about branching out with something a little more playful like Banana Nut Muffin, Blackberry Bordeaux or Pumpkin Chai Latte? Deciding to send a gift box from Spice and Tea won’t take you any time at all. But narrowing down your choices will definitely require some thought.
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4. Coffee Beans from Kaladi
We all have that friend who is a self-proclaimed coffee snob. Well, rather than going back and forth on how to give their favorite drink this season without offending their refined palate, order a bag of whole beans from Kaladi. Each roast features a generous amount of detail in flavor notes, acidity and production method so you can narrow down your selection to just the right choice.
See more: What’s Growing in Alaska?
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5. Sweet Caribou Macarons
Sweet Caribou macarons are arguably some of the best-tasting treats in the state. And they would be cheerfully received by just about anyone in the world. They boast “Alaska sized flavor in a petite treat” and have countless creative options. Sure, you could go with the classics. But you could also gift your loved ones with a few maple bacon, blood orange, strawberry lemonade or bananas foster macarons, too.
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6. Spirits from Port Chilkoot Distillery
Whether you need a gift for someone who lives in Alaska or just wishes they did, they’ll be over the moon to “bring to Alaska home” with one of the many Alaskan spirits from Port Chilkoot Distillery. Carefully crafted in small batches to create one-of-a-kind bottles that taste as rugged and generous as the state where they were made, you really can’t go wrong with any option you choose. But do note that the 50 Fathoms Gin is a beloved favorite and winner of many awards.
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7. Barnacle Foods Products
The products from Barnacle Foods not only taste good but do good. These guys are on a mission to support oceans, communities and the future, all while crafting some of the finest hot sauce, barbecue sauce, salsa and pickles in the state. Trust us when we say these aren’t your average sauces, either. Kelp Pickles, Bullwhip Kelp Hot Sauce and Kelp Salsa Campfire are just a few of the many items you can add to your online order.