Made-in-Nebraska Holiday Gift Guide
Need to find the perfect Nebraska gift for a special someone on your shopping list this season? You’re in luck. We’ve gathered eight of our top choices for locally made gifts into one Nebraska gift guide that includes everything from popcorn and cheese to hand pies and goat milk soap.
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1. The Cordial Cherry
The specialty candies at The Cordial Cherry are something special. Sure, you could choose to send your friends and family an admittedly delicious gift of truffles or chocolate-dipped cherries. But you could also turn it up a notch with one of their beautifully detailed character gifts, such as It’s the Bee’s Knees or Butterflies and Blossoms. Playful and scrumptious, these would delight anyone on your shopping list.
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2. Bakers Candies
World famous Bakers Candies from Nebraska’s largest candy factory outlet in Greenwood make a splendid Christmas present. There are plenty of items to choose from, but we’d recommend taking a closer look at the 16 ounce cello bag. This renowned “Baker’s Pound Bag” is a Nebraska tradition and a truly wonderful treat for the chocolate connoisseur in your life.
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3. Omaha Steaks
We’d be remiss not to mention the renowned Omaha Steaks for the holiday season. There’s a good reason their gift boxes are so popular all around the country, after all. Perfectly aged and trimmed by master butchers, their steak, chicken, pork and seafood selections are only the start. Throw in a dessert and bottle of wine and you’ve got yourself a top-notch present.
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4. Jisa Farmstead Cheese
Cows graze around 24 million acres in the state of Nebraska, so is it really any wonder the state is home to some of the finest cheese in the country? If you have a foodie you need to buy for this holiday season and have been racking your brain to find the perfect gift, this is your ticket. Jisa’s custom six-piece bundle gives you the option to choose from their wide assortment of flavors to a present that is just right for your loved one.
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5. Wine from James Arthur Vineyards
What better gift could you send than a bottle of wine from Nebraska’s largest winery? James Arthur Vineyards occupies 400 acres of rolling hills and prairie grasslands and welcomes people from all around the world to enjoy the landscape and savor a drink on their beautiful property. Their wines are all affordably priced, and they even offer digital gift cards if you aren’t quite certain on the palate of the recipient.
6. Colby Ridge Popcorn
Colby Ridge Popcorn boasts popcorn for all occasions, and it’s pretty clear they mean business. You can personalize a gift box of melt-in-your-mouth popcorn with a sweet and meaningful message, or you can choose from their gift boxes, everyday tins or party bags. If you really want to think outside the box, consider sending your loved one a six-pack of bright and colorful marshmallow popcorn balls.
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7. Goat’s Milk Soap from Lomah Acres
All the goat’s milk soap from Lomah Acres is made by hand using the cold-process method, which means you can rest easy knowing these beautiful bars are full to the brim with only the good stuff. You may also be surprised and delighted to see a number of masculine scents available in their collection. Bonfire, winter forest and barber shoppe are among their many fragrance offerings. Others include cucumber melon, fresh linen and lavender oatmeal.
8. Hand Pies from Sehnert’s Bakery
When in doubt, fill bellies. An even better guarantee to bring a smile to your loved ones’ faces is to send them a six-pack of hand pies from Sehnert’s Bakery. Started by a German family who settled in the same area as many Russians, Sehnert’s is famous for their version of the bieroc. Made with ground beef, a secret seasoning blend, cabbage or sauerkraut, and homemade crusty bread, these handmade pies are flavorful, addictive and ready to be devoured.