Best creative, edible — locally-crafted gifts
Digging into the 'one for you, one for me' gift guide, for those difficult to shop for.
We’ve all heard and repeated the mantra “buy local” 1,000 times, earnestly resisting the siren call of Amazon’s “Finds under $5.”
Because Saratogians know that the payoff (high quality and feeling good) is worth it.
But sometimes...we simply don’t know where to look for something both local and new. So bookmark this guy, and get ready to hit the streets of Saratoga with a newfound gift-gifting pep in your holiday-weary step.
Local entrepreneur: Jessica Schwartzman
Local business: TogaNola
What to gift: Sampler pack wrapped in a beautiful box for easy gifting, including a seasonal blend of granola clusters, granola bars and granola bombs.
Where to buy: Online and the Spa City Farmers’ Market on Sunday.
Why you’ll feel good: “We’re a 1% for the Planet member and a portion of all sales goes back to Saratoga region nonprofits,” Schwartzman says. “My main goal with this business is to give back to the community, so I’ll be focusing on additional give back programs and events in 2026.”
Top non-TogaNola rec: Saratoga Tea & Honey Co.
“Saratoga Tea & Honey is great for a gift that creates a soothing ritual to get us through the dark months,” she says. “Plus, it pairs well with granola!”
Local entrepreneur: Shannon Onstot
Local business: Tyromance Fine Snacks
What to gift: Tyromance is offering a gift pack of gluten-free goodies that taste carb-tactic. Just $40 will get you an array of granola, crackers, gingerbread, breadsticks and nuts.
Where to buy: They’re shippable, but also available at the Saratoga Farmer’s Market on Saturday.
Top non-Tyromance top rec: Wild Hogs Sugar Shack
“They have maple candies,” she says, “ and a special holiday maple block that comes with a mini grater, and Bourbon-barrel aged maple syrup!”
Farmers’ markets — yes, Saratoga has two — are a must this time of year. Here’s what you’ll find.
We’ve all gotten confused at one time or another. Yup, Tyromance will be at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market Saturday (click on the above embed and swipe for a list of vendors) starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Wilton Mall; head to the Spa City one at 10 a.m. at the Lincoln Baths Sunday for TogaNola.
Some other ones that caught my eye for Saturday: Albany Distilling, Katie Bakes GF and Teeny Bite bakeries, Muddy Trail Jerky Co, Euro Delicacies and so many more.
Sunday? Try Ballston Lake Apiaries, Sugar Plum Hearth, Vashtis Kitchen Delights, and — yup — so many more!
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