One of the great pleasures of a visit to the Southeast is being able to enjoy good Southern cuisine, from down home comfort food to sophisticated gourmet farm to table creations. These Southern food gift ideas highlight a few traditional favorites for a taste of the South anytime. For special occasion and holiday gifts or to take along as host or hostess gifts when visiting family and friends in the Southeast, these tasty Southern treats range from sweet to spicy with something for just about everyone.
Gourmet Red Velvet Cupcakes
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These gourmet red velvet cupcake versions of the classic Southern red velvet cake come in a gift box of nine, perfect for a casual special occasion dessert or a gift.
Red Velvet Mini Cake
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Elegant, decadent and oh so Southern, this lovely little cake is 4 inches tall with a diameter of 2.75 inches and serves four. The cream cheese frosting is decorated with pretty white chocolate flowers.
Cheddar Cheese Straws
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Really cheesy, but in a good way, cheese straws make an ideal hostess gift for your visits with family and friends or a yummy snack to take along or a road trip. Once you return home, these are great to keep on hand (if you can) for munching and entertaining. Choose the traditional tangy and slightly spicy version or try some of the other flavor varieties.
Virginia Peanuts
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Produced mostly in Virginia and North Carolina, Virginia Peanuts are large and flavorful. Great to have on hand for casual entertaining or for snacking at home and on road trips, they also make nice gifts. Available salted, unsalted and honey roasted.
Maker's Mark Bourbon Liquor Chocolates
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A wonderful gift or reminder of your visit to Kentucky, these Maker's Mark Bourbon laced chocolates have a creamy nougat center, covered with dark chocolate and topped with a toasted pecan.
Moravian Cookies
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If you have ever visited the historic town of Old Salem, North Carolina, you are sure to know about these famous Moravian cookies. Known for their paper thin crispness and flavorful ingredients, these delightful cookies are ideal for entertaining and gifts. Enjoy the traditional ginger or sugar cookies, or try some of the other tasty variations.
Eastern North Carolina Barbecue, Brunswick Stew and Hushpuppies
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We have stopped at King's BBQ on Route 70 in Kinston, North Carolina many times on the way to the beaches of the Crystal Coast. Their menu is vast, but we always order barbecue, Brunswick Stew and hushpuppies. The barbecue at King's is Eastern North Carolina style chopped pork with a pepper vinegar based sauce -- not a tomato based sauce. King's ships their barbecue all around the United States so you can enjoy this unique taste of Eastern North Carolina in between visits to the region. If you are going to order barbecue, consider adding Brunswick Stew (Compare Prices) and hushpuppies to your order for a delicious meal.
Cookies in Decorative Tins from Byrd Cookie Company
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Choose from a variety of cookies made by Byrd Cookie Company, a Savannah tradition since 1924. Popular flavors like Key Lime and Georgia Peach or traditional Lowcountry Benne (sesame) Wafers are packed in lovely decorative tins depicting regional scenes and motifs. These cookies make wonderful gifts and souvenirs.
Country Ham
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Country hams are a favorite in the South and a signature of Southern cuisine. Choose from a half ham or ham and bacon samples to find the best gift for country ham fans in your life.
