2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Welcome to The Wellspent Gift Guide, where our gifting philosophy is stunningly simple:

Give people things they can eat, drink, or use up — not objects they’ll feel obligated to store until they die.

Sweet Treats

  • La Boite a Bon Bon

    Female-founded and based in Quebec, La boîte à bonbons offer what we believe are, quite simply, the world’s very best gummies.

  • Holy Halvah Black Sesame Noir Bar

    Black as coal, sweet as mischief. Nutty sesame and silky tahini meet Vermont maple syrup for a holiday treat that doubles as a perfect stocking stuffer.

  • Pistakio Pistachio Spread

    It’s a jar of pure pistachio sorcery that turns toast, fruit, or a spoon held in darkness into a moment of spiritual clarity. You give this to someone when you want them to know you believe in pleasure.

  • Makabi & Sons Shortbread Cookies

    Handmade in LA, these shortbreads use globally sourced flavors to elevate a humble classic into something unexpectedly brilliant. Buttery, delicate, and perfectly balanced, each bite hints at the care and craft behind them.

  • Rózsavölgyi Csokoládé

    Top-tier bean-to-bar chocolate from a husband-and-wife team in Budapest. Cocoa from Madagascar and Venezuela, plus local Hungarian ingredients. Taste is impeccable, and the packaging is so gorgeous it deserves a shelf of its own.

  • Sqirl Jams

    Next level jars of peak season California magic. No frozen commodity fruit, no commercial pectin, just pure toast-elevating deliciousness.

  • Valerie Confections Good Mix Bar

    Valerie Confections’ cult-classic Good Mix Bars—regular and spicy—in packaging designed by LA creatives Commune. Top-tier chocolate wrapped with a wink; the inside features some delightfully cheeky artwork!

  • Cloudforest's Magic Spread

    A rich blend of Ecuadorean chocolate and Oregon hazelnuts sweetened with dates, Cloudforest’s preservative-free “Magic Spread” is a grown-up take on chocolate-hazelnut treats—delicious on buttered toast with a sprinkle of sea salt.

  • Ocelot Chocolate

    Founded in 2013, Ocelot’s chocolate is crafted by a small team in their microfactory in Dundee, Scotland, where they blend the finest—and most ethical—chocolate with the world’s best ingredients.

Beverages

  • Furlani Amaro

    High-altitude, low-production amaro infused with alpine botanicals. Smooth, bitter, aromatic. A restorative digestif that works equally well after a long holiday dinner or a long day on the mountain.

  • Partida Creus MUZ Vermouth

    For the holiday host who already has enough scented candles: an extremely limited liter of fresh, juicy vermouth from Partida Creus. Bright enough for spritzes, complex enough to sip by the fire.

  • Handshake Bitters

    From Portland, Maine, with roots in Iran, Handshake is sort of a Persian version of Underberg. Chamomile and saffron hit first, Fernet vibes linger, all without knocking you over. Sip solo or sneak it into cocktails.

  • Matcha Freak Premium Matcha

    Premium matcha imported by our friend (and resident matcha fanatic) Katy Connors. Freshly ground in Ise, Japan — vivid green, smooth, full-flavored, & worth freaking out over.

  • Flowerhead Tea

    Curl up with a cuppa Flowerhead, who’s creative approach to blending has made them a shop favorite. Plus, those boxes are some of the best in the biz.

  • Evening in Missoula

    Tuck a lil’ tea into someone’s stocking! Evening in Missoula is a comforting, caffeine-free blend from one of our favorite small-town teasmiths.

  • Ghia Le Spritz Cans

    The OG non-alc spritz queens at Ghia pack so much flavor into these chic little cans that you’ll never miss the alcohol.

  • Pentire Adrift, Pentire Seaward

    Made in Cornwall, on the far south coast of England, Pentire’s Adrift & Seaward blend native coastal botanicals to make nuanced, alcohol-free “gins.” Top with tonic for a clear-headed spritz!

  • For Bitter For Worse Cans

    A true game-changer, For Bitter For Worse is a local company making sophisticated, complex and utterly delicious non-alcoholic cocktails.

Wares & Gifts

  • Gestura 01 Silver Spoon

    If “favorite spoon” sounds ridiculous, that’s because you haven’t met this one. Hand-finished in Japan, it measures exactly 1 tablespoon, stirs a braise, and plates like a pro. Built to do everything but the dishes.

  • The Essentials Hat

    A hat with everything you need: oil, vinegar, salt, tin fish, and wine. What more could one ask for—well, besides this hat?

  • Popcorn Tote

    We love popcorn and we love totes, so we figured—why not put the two together? This tote will give a little pop (yes, we said it) to all the popcorn lovers in your life.

  • Le Puzz

    Eye-catching and mouth-watering in equal measure, Le Puzz’s chic jigsaw puzzles use FSC-certified paper and are “random cut” for a truly puzzling (ha!) experience. The perfect way to pass the time!

  • Corno's Tote

    Wellspent Market’s new tote series—A Toast to the Ghosts—kicks off with the Corno’s Tote. Inspired by the landmark grocery store that once stood at SE MLK Jr. and SE Alder, it pays homage to the iconic fruit and vegetable signs that crowned the building.

  • Glass Christmas Ornaments

    We love the shiny sparkle of vintage ornaments, so we were thrilled to find a selection of modern glass ornaments that fits the Wellspent vibe so well. A shiny deviled egg hung from the tree? Yes please!

  • Willamette Valley Grocery Tee

    Our collab with local designer Brett Stenson features vivid hand-drawn illustrations and eye-popping color combos. Our Willamette Valley Grocery tee is printed right here in Portland on soft Comfort Colors blanks.

  • Opinel Knives

    Made in France for over 130 years, Opinel crafts knives that just work: practical, durable, and quietly handsome. Their no-frills design is proof that simple is often best.

  • Handy-Aid Jar Opener

    Engineered in 1941 to defeat stubborn lids, stuck caps, and the tyranny of slippery hands. Loosens! Tightens! Improves morale! Every junk drawer deserves this bright yellow American-made miracle.

  • Tin Fish Beanie

    Made in collaboration with Brett Stenson, this cozy black beanie is sustainably made with recycled polyester and features bright multicolor embroidery that pays homage to one of our favorite things, the tinned sardine.

  • Quality Willamette Grocery Tote

    Inspired by vintage agricultural advertising, our tote collaboration with local designer Brett Stenson will undoubtedly put your gift recipient in a good mood.

Pantry

  • Blue Corn Piñon Pancake Mix

    Discovered on a trip to New Mexico, this is the best packaged pancake mix we’ve ever tasted. Hopi-grown blue corn + pine nuts = perfection.

  • Diaspora Co. x Padma Lakshmi Gunpowder Podi

    Co-created with Padma Lakshmi, this savory, nutty mix of dry-roasted lentils and spices really comes alive with a little fat. Drizzle with oil or ghee and toss it on roasted veg, fold into marinades, level up grilled cheese, or keep it classic with a dosa.

  • Chili Crunch Trio

    For the people on your list who deserve a little heat. Three jars. Varying levels of “oh wow.” Perfect on noodles, eggs, pizza, leftovers, and literally everything else.

  • Bungkus Bagus Sambal Goering

    This is not “a hot sauce” exactly, but it is hot! Think of this jar as a crunchy flavor portal to your coolest friend’s kitchen, where everything sizzles and nothing is bland and someone always says “whoa, what IS that?”

  • Katz Sauvignon Blanc Vinegar and Katz Zinfandel Vinegar

    Two vinegars, zero wrong answers. One sweet-tart and golden, one deep and jammy. We’ve tasted a lot of vinegar (like… a lot). These are the ones we reach for most often.

  • St. Agrestis Amaro-Soaked Cherries

    Made with tart Michigan cherries and house-made amaro, these delectable delights put all other “maraschino” cherries to shame. Perfect in cocktails (obviously), they also make for an indulgent ice cream topping.

  • WSM x Hot Mama Aleppo Chili Oil

    Our collab with Portland’s Hot Mama Salsa finally brought our dream chili oil to life—EVOO, Oregon Aleppo peppers, garlic, spices, and a hint of dried lemon peel. It’s spicy, earthy, bright, and absurdly useful on just about anything.

  • Bettini Organic Olive Oil

    Made from organically grown Frantoio, Moraiolo, and Leccino olives on a small family farm in Montefalco, Umbria, this early-harvest oil by brothers Marco and Paolo Bettini is complex, fruity, and pungent, with artichoke notes—perfect for cooking, salads, and drizzling.

  • Tingly Mala Wild Mushroom Chili Sauce

    Made from a blend of shiitake and wild boletus mushrooms gathered in the high mountains of Yunnan, this savory mala powerhouse brings a spicy, tingling lift to just about anything you cook.

Stocking Stuffers

  • Nothing Hidden Ranch Seasoning

    Like handing someone the cheat code to deliciousness. Popcorn? Better. Roasted veg? Better. Ranch on everything forever!

  • Mitira Greek Olive Oil Mini Tins

    Olive oil, but portable. Tiny enough to slip into a stocking, glamorous enough to sweep someone off their feet.

  • Daphnis & Chloe Smoked Chili Flakes

    You think you know chili flakes. You do not know chili flakes. Smoked over birch and hand-crushed, these medium-heat beauties put all others to shame.

  • Pump St. Bakery & Chocolate

    From a tiny UK bakery that went all-in on chocolate, Pump Street’s mini bars fold real baked goods into every batch. Think Sourdough & Sea Salt, Cookie Chip, and Brown Bread & White Chocolate—small bars, big personality.

  • Hey Champ Pretzel Candy Bar

    Handmade in small batches in Los Angeles, Hey Champ’s Pretzel Candy Bar is sweet, salty, crunchy and delicious. Pretzel shortbread (!) is layered with salted caramel and dipped in dark chocolate, making for a treat that is truly out of this world.

  • Pinhais Sardines

    One of the first non–olive oil products we ever imported is back! Made in Portugal using preservation methods passed down through generations, it’s prepared in the same tradition as it was in 1920. You can’t go wrong with any of the three options: tomato sauce, olive oil, or spiced.