Are you looking for a perfect gift for the foodie or home cook on your list? What about something delicious and unique to bring to your relative’s house or to the company party? Bites of Bull City has you coved with this year’s 2015 gift guide for local foodies, featuring an exclusive list of sponsored local businesses that we adore. Get to know a little bit about each place and shop local this holiday season!
One World Market was founded over 20 years ago to foster ethical and sustainable trading partnerships known as fair trade in developing countries. This amazing non-profit operates a retail store located in Durham’s Ninth Street Shopping District, where every item sold helps change someone’s life.
One World Market is Durham’s only non-profit store devoted exclusively to the mission of fair trade. It features hand-made items created by craftspeople from 70 different developing countries that are struggling economically, as well as from impoverished regions of the U.S. Sales at One World Market provide a sustainable source of fair pay that helps ensure a living wage for thousands of people in these developing areas.
So, not only can you find one-of-a-kind, beautiful handmade gifts, including kitchen goods, clothes, jewelry and toys, but you can also feel good knowing you’re making a difference in the lives of the artisans who created them.
For the coffee-lovers in your life, Bean Traders has the perfect solution! With so many flavors of fresh beans, you’ll have no shortage of options for gifting. Better yet, consider purchasing them a coffee subscription!
Not only does Bean Traders roast and serve high-grade, delicious coffee in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, but they also serve up a great mission to give back to the community, and they work with local, organic sources whenever possible.
The shop recently expanded to include a bakery—adding scratch made pies and waffles to their menu. They also have an online store to purchase beans and will be taking orders (for in-store pickup) of their holiday pies.
Scratch-made Pies, like these banana-nog cream pies with a salted caramel whip cream, are perfect for family or company gatherings!
Bean Traders Travel Mug, Huntington Provision Co, Bean Traders Coffee, Barley Labs dog treats, and Cafe Love Bars are fun stocking stuffers for the people and pets on your list!
Durm NC t-shirt from Runaway clothes, Freaker insulator and the Dur-ham mug from Durham City Goods are the best gifts for locals who want to share their Durham pride!
Smallcakes Durham, which opened last winter, was the first North Carolina outpost of Smallcakes A Cupcakery, and is owned and operated by three Durham friends.
Smallcakes offers 12 signature flavors, along with a variety of delicious specials on rotation. They make the ideal cupcake, featuring a soft and fluffy cake base with a generous amount of sweet frosting on top and complimentary fillings and toppings. Smallcakes can also custom design cakes and cupcakes for any occasion! So, whether you’re having a holiday party at your office, at home, or you’re headed on a trip to visit family, bring a box of these sweet treats with you and you will be everyone’s favorite gift-giver.
And what kid (or adult for that matter) wouldn’t love a GIANT cupcake from the North Pole? This indulgent and delicious holiday treat is $38.
Leave a comment below about your favorite place to shop local in Durham!
* For more info about these businesses or sponsorship opportunities on the blog, contact bitesofbullcity@gmail.com
Tanya @ Moms Small Victories says
Yum, I want some of that popcorn and small cakes. Thanks for sharing, I shared on my personal FB page and need to visit some of these this holiday season!
NCBN says
Oh my gosh, can I just have one of everything please? Or transport myself to the area for the holidays so I can indulge in all these delicious treats? Well, if not, will you enjoy some for me? 😉