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Holiday H appenings
Farmers’ Market offers lots of local holiday gift ideas jano’s garden jano nightingale
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ometimes the most convenient and reliable way to shop for the holidays does not come out of a computer or an Amazon delivery truck. On a recent trip to the Carlsbad Farmers’ Market, I found all the supplies I needed for gift baskets filled with local artisanal food from nearby farmers. I started my shopping with two large empty wicker baskets – one will be for my friends who crave sweets and the other for my wine and cheese bunch. First on my list of bakeries to visit is the Carlsbad Cookie Company. Hollie Chamberlain has created a bakery that specializes in shortbread cookies both savory and sweet, which are 100% natural and contain only the finest local ingredients. Over a dozen varieties are available at the market, and special orders and delivery options are available for holiday gifts. The cookies are so fresh
CARLSBAD COOKIE COMPANY is offering pre-orders for custom boxes of artisan shortbread cookies by Dec. 4 using promo code “SweetHoliday” to receive complimentary gift wrapping, personalized greeting card and holiday ribbon. Photo courtesy of Carlsbad Cookie Co.
that the bakers guarantee shipping on the day of baking and delivery within two to four days by mail. The Cookie Club could be a welcome addition to anyone on your gift list and
includes monthly delivery of a variety of cookies. Local Carlsbad delivery is available by calling (760) 824-3030 or from the website at www.carlsbadcookiecompany.com.
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Next on my gift basket list is bread and cheese, and I visit the Spring Hill Cheese Company which produces organic, pastured fed artisan cheese from Sonoma County.
Their cheddar and other hard cheeses are some of the best I have tasted, and they also make their own butter! For delivery options contact orders@barnand-
butter.com. Prager Brothers Bread is on my list for the best place to fill in any bread and cheese basket, and I am always amazed by their traditional french bread and rolls that are all made from flour hand-ground on the premises of their bakery. Prager can be found at numerous farmers markets and their bread is available at their shop at 5611 Palmer Way in Carlsbad, (760)7048442. One of the bakers who has been baking her products for over 18 years is Janet Brauer of Grammys Granola. Her specialty breads ranging from zucchini to chocolate chip are available at the market and her ganola and granola bars can be mail ordered. Contact her at www.grammysgranola. com or (760) 809-8892. Also located on State Street is the Humble Olive Oil Company, and I will pay a visit to complete my bread and cheese basket. This little shop is wellstocked with a wide variety of virgin and infused olive oils, balsamic vinegar, olive oil body products and a wide assortment of spices and condiments to accomTURN TO JANO’S GARDEN ON A10