A Lokal Gift Guide - Collingwood Edition
WORDS: Stef Richardson | PHOTOS: Alyssa Joline
Time to lokal the heck out of your holiday gifting. Maybe you’re ahead of the game and have been there done that or maybe you’re skipping prezzies this year and focusing on experiences + quality time. Whatever you’re doing this year, good on you! There is no “right way” to do-up the holidays but for me, it’s usually the good food + wonderful people that make the fondest of memories. However, in case you need to pick-up something for someone special, I’ve rounded up 10 items from around the Collingwood area that are on my love-it list all 365 days of the year. Tried and true, tasted and enjoyed, sipped and got tipsy type-o’love.
Local is better in all categories and if you’re looking to support someone close to home, these peeps deserve that love.
On that note…support ALL local businesses in the area, OK? This is just a simple list of items that I use on the daily slash love dearly and that I’d be happy to receive. Read on and find product details + links at the bottom of the blog.
Beautiful artisan baskets by Woven Handmade.
2018 Bunch’a Trouble Sparkling Rose from The Roost Winery.
Soap + skincare goods from Wilderness Soap Co.
Heretics gin + vodka - Available at your local LCBO.
Thought Sanctuary woo-woo oils + mists.
Tea blends from Blue Mountain Tea Co.
Rejuvenating face cream made by Bishop Botanicals
Delicious planks + platters by Georgian Graze. Order yours before Dec 24!
Fun socks by Red Sky
DIY - homemade nuts + boltz
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Beautiful Artisan Baskets by Woven Handmade that are handcrafted right here in Collingwood Ontario. Local orders are still being accepted or you can visit the Daisy Market in Thornbury to browse their inventory.
A bottle of the 2018 Bunch’a Trouble Sparkling Rose from The Roost Winery is how I’d love to ring in Christmas Eve. Perfect for all the holiday sips. Order online or pick-up a bottle at your local LCBO. Free local delivery to Collingwood + Blue Mountain areas.
Soap + Skincare Goods from Wilderness Soap Co. Made with vegan and all natural ingredients. Pick-up at Rosewood + Silver, The Painterie or purchase online with free local delivery in Collingwood w/ code “SHOPLOCAL”
Heretics Gin + Vodka - Available at your local LCBO. New w/ sleek labels and made in Collingwood. Cheers!
Recipe: Fill a glass with crushed ice. Add the pomegranate juice, maple syrup, vodka and stir. Top it off with the prosecco. Add in the arils and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
2oz. Pomegranate juice
2 tbsp. Pomegranate aril
1 sprig of rosemary
1 tsp. maple syrup
~ crushed ice
4 oz. prosecco
1 oz. vodkaThought Sanctuary Woo-Woo Oils + Mists. 100% natural quality blends that are STUNNING and help you bring a little magic + ritual into your every day. Purchase online or pick-up at Rosewood + Silver in town. Free Collingwood area drop-off.
Tea blends from Blue Mountain Tea Co. The ultimate tea lover will adore this gift. Purchase online or visit them in-store. Currently obsessed with their matcha.
Rejuvenating Face Cream made by Bishop Botanicals. Healthy, chemical-free, natural skin care products. I have sensitive skin which makes me very choose-y about what I put on my face…this cream makes the cut! I find it very rich and absorbent which is what I need throughout the winter months.
Delicious planks + platters by Georgian Graze. Order yours before Dec 24! Owner Sadie Holmes can customize your platter to cater dietary needs or certain cravings! Gluten-free, vegan, meat lover you name it. DM on Instagram to inquire.
Fun socks by Red Sky. So many goodies offered by RS - earrings, hair accessories and these fun socks! Order online or browse options at local store Homme Femme.
DIY - homemade nuts + boltz. Who doesn’t love some garlic and butter roasted cereal snacks? I’m addicted and the empty tupperware containers next to me will also tell you this.
3 cups of cheerios / 3 cups of froot loops / 3 cups of shreddies / 2 cups of lightly salted peanuts / 2 cups of pretzel sticks
1 cup of melted unsalted butter / 2 tsp garlic powder / 2 tsp onion powder
*cereal + peanut quantities can be adjusted. A little extra doesn’t hurt.
1. Mix cereal, pretzels and peanuts in a shallow pan and spread evenly (I use a black roasting pan).
2. Melt butter. Add garlic powder and onion powder; whisk well.
3. Pour over cereal mixture and toss until evenly coated.
4. Bake at 250°F for 2.5 hours while stirring frequently. Make sure to stir the bottom to avoid burning.
5. Let cool before enjoying!
Please note - The cereal will be a bit soft and soggy during the initial bake however over the baking period, the goods will firm up. Store in tupperware containers + enjoy!you will become addicted and yes, I know it’s weird to have froot loops but I’m all about that sweet n’ salty combo. My fam has been rockin’ this recipe since I was a wee babe. Store in tupperware containers + enjoy!
My favourite day of the month hands down is Christmas Eve. I wake up feeling jazzed to do my last minute grocery store shop (lol, I’m weird), singing “Wonderful Christmastime” and thinking about all of the bubbly and munchies I’ll be enjoying at my parents house in Meaford. Oh, and plenty of nuts and boltz to boot.
Happy Holidays!
Feel free to comment or email me lokaldigs@gmail.com if you have any questions!