For many families, the joy of the holidays often happens closer to the sofa and the kitchen table—wherever the food is. What are this season’s go-to appies and treats? We’ve made entertaining just a little easier with our checklist of this season’s must-have snacks, charcuterie makers festive drinks and more.
We’ve made our lists and checked them twice making sure we’re stocked with only the nice! There is something unique for all your guests, plus we’re sure you’ll you find yourself a few must-try items. Here are our faves for the holiday.
Charcuterie Board Essentials
Vegan Cheese:
- Violife – Creamy with Chives
- Spread’em Kitchen – The Meadow Herbs & Garlic Cashew Cheeze
- Fauxmagerie Zengarry – Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil
- Miyoko’s – Smoked Gouda
- Nuts for Cheese – Un-Bri-Lievable
Vegan “Meat”:
- Gusta – Sage and Lemon Sausage
- Yves – Veggie Salami
Specialty Cheese:
- Salt Spring Island Cheese – Garlic Chevre
- Spagnia Sheep Cheese – Black Garlic
- Castello – Camembert
- White Drop – Brie
Meats:
- Two Rivers Specialty Meats – Chorizo and Noisette Salami
- Prosciutto
Board Buddies:
- BC Brine – Pickled beets, carrots and beans
- FUME-eh – Smoked olives and tapenade
- Salt Spring Kitchen Co. – Raspberry Habanero and Candied Jalapenos
- Poshi – Marinated artichokes
- Handfuel – mixed nuts and dried fruits
- Level Ground – dried fruits
Crackers & Breads:
- Okanagan Rawsome – Beet Crisps
- True North – Crackers
- FreeYumm – Herb & Seed Crackers
- Hippie Snacks – Avocado and Cauliflower Crips
- Eve’s – Cracked Pepper Crackers
Festive Hot Drinks
Local Coffee & Tea:
- Frog Friendly Wild – Low Acid Espresso
- Cherry Hill Coffee – Highlander Grogg
- Oso Negro – Chocolate Cake Blend
- Stash Tea – Christmas in Paris Herbal Tea
- JusTea – Peppermint
Wellness Lattes:
- Organic Traditions – Holiday Spice Latte
- Organika – Peppermint Chocolate Enhanced Collagen
- Botanica – Reishi Hot Chocolate
- Castle Kitchen – Kids Chocolatey Chocolate Mix
Eggnogs & Dairy-free Creamers:
- Califia Farms – Holiday Almond Nog & Peppermint Mocha Cold Brew
- Elmhurst – Oat Nog & Chai Spice Creamer
- Earth’s Own – Oat Nog
- So Delicious – Coconut Nog
- Happy Planet Creamery – Dairy Egg Nog
Toppings:
- Dandy’s – Peppermint Vegan Marshmallows
- Candy Canes
- Wendel’s True Foods – Mini Gingerbread Babies
- Enjoy Life – Mini Dairy-free Chocolate
Chips - Gay Lea – Coconut Whipped Topping
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Beers & Ciders:
- Sober Carpenter – IPA & Craft Cider
- Partake – Pale Ale & Stout
- Biere Sans Alcool – Tropical Sour & Raspberry Sour Beer
- Libra – Pilsner & Hazy IPA
- Phillips – Pilsner & Pale Ale
- Athletic Brewing – Upside Dawn Golden & All Out Stout
Cocktails:
- Opus Cocktails – Peach Bellini & Gin and Tonic
- Clever Mocktails – Moscow Mule & Mojito
- Sol Brü – Elevate & Restore
Mixes:
- Walters – Craft Caesar Mix
- Fentimans – Tonic Water & Curiosity Cola
- Dry Botanical Bitters & Soda – Sweet/Spicy & Aromatic
