Made-in-West Virginia Holiday Gift Guide
Looking to support local West Virginia businesses as you check off your holiday shopping list this year? From spice seasonings and espresso beans to bison steaks and fresh soap, our West Virginia gift guide is bursting with ideas that will bring the Mountain State home this holiday season.
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1. Ray’s Rub Spice Seasonings
Mouthwatering and versatile, Ray’s Rub seasonings are packed with delicious herbs and spices that complement everything from beef and chicken to game and stew. You could even sprinkle them on eggs for a savory twist on your everyday breakfast. Once you try them, it will be hard to return to the run-of-the-mill grocery store spices.
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2. Mountain Mindful Soap
When you make a purchase from Mountain Mindful Soap, you not only support a small West Virginia business. You also support their mission of helping people who face barriers of employment to create socially and environmentally sustainable products. Scent offerings range from classic lavender to pine, lemongrass and more.
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3. Mountain State Honey
Located in the mountains of Tucker County, Mountain State Honey handles about 2,200 hives. That’s a ton of bees, and a ton of honey! Other than their honey sticks and honey candy, everything they sell is handmade by them or harvested directly from their bees (including the delicious, unpasteurized honey). From small six-ounce honey bears to hefty five-pound plastic jars, you can find the right amount for everyone.
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4. Mountain State Distillery Cocktail Mixes
Mixers, flasks and more. That’s what you’ll find at Mountain State Distillery. They have all manner of cocktail mixes and enhancers, like their 1934 Bloody Mary Mix, Old Fashion Mix or aromatic bitters. You could even get a bottle of Finest Call Grenadine. And if you wanted to throw in a wildcard gift alongside it, check out their West Virginia Showcase, which features everything from soy candles to whipped body scrubs.
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5. Grandma B’s Crazy Cake Mix
Remember when your grandmother would whip up decadent cakes and cookies when the grandkids were visiting? Grandma B’s Crazy Cake is nostalgia in a bag because it will take you right back to those precious childhood memories. This dry spiced mix is gluten-free and vegan, so you really can’t go wrong with tucking this one under the tree.
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6. Riffle Farms Bison Steaks
Riffle Farms is a West Virginia born and bred farm that raises grass-fed and -finished bison in the hills of Preston County. Not only do they produce top-quality meat but they also practice regenerative farming in order to build their soil and support the natural landscape of the area. Christmas gifts don’t get much cooler than that!
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7. Mountaineer Roasting Espresso
Coffee is one of those easy-choice presents that makes just about everyone smile on Christmas morning. And when you purchase a bag of beans from Mountaineer Roasting, you know you’re giving a gift that will taste exceptional – and probably lead to repeat customers thanks to the high-quality and extraordinary flavors. If you aren’t sure that your loved ones are into espresso, you can easily pick from among their various coffee roasts, including their Decaf Peru.
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8. Mini Cupcakes from The Cupcakerie
Can anyone turn down a miniature cupcake? We sure can’t, which is why you should consider giving treats from The Cupcakerie this holiday season. They have multiple collections, such as “The Pink Collection, “The Mountaineer Collection” and even the “The 21 Collection” (featuring flavors like piña colada, mimosa and margarita). You have so many choices here that you may just decide to order a little bit of everything – including a few mini treats to keep for yourself!