Thoughtful Foodie Finds for Thanksgiving

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by Evangeline Davis

This article first appeared in the October/November 2023 issue of eat. drink. MISSISSIPPI and was updated on Nov. 4, 2026

When it comes to food holidays, Thanksgiving is probably the Super Bowl! These fun and thoughtful Foodie Finds make great hostess gifts or holiday happies for your own kitchen.

Julie Pedersen Gourmet Oil Dipping Spice Kit, $45.

You could give your loved one a fancy set of gourmet olive oils, or you could let them make their own with this set inspired by international flavors. Stocked with 15 different types of herbs and spices (think: oregano from Italy, smoked paprika from Spain, za’atar from Levant), each tin comes with recipes and bread pairings so they can get the full tasting experience. Mix into EVOO and go! Find at UncommonGoods.com.

Foodie Finds for Thanksgiving - lemon tree

Meyer Lemon Bush, $49.95

If you’re anything like us, you probably use lemons almost every day, so how would you like to enjoy your favorite ingredient fresh off the tree? Reaching about two feet tall, the potted bush will thrive by a sunny window, on the porch, or planted in the yard, and will eventually produce little Meyer lemons perfect for freshly baked scones, delicious dressings, and your favorite Thanksgiving cocktail. Order from Fast-Growing-Trees.com.

Foodie Finds for Thanksgiving, Uncle Nearest Whiskey

Old Soul Delta Reserve Small Batch Whiskey, $75

Delta Reserve is Cathead Distillery's sorghum bourbon, and the boldest whiskey in the Old Soul Estate Collection. It starts with a mash bill of 65% corn, 28% wheat and 7% sorghum grain, every bit of it grown in Mississippi. Sorghum is an ancient, heat-tolerant Southern crop you’ll rarely find in bourbon, and it brings an earthy depth that sets this one apart. Pot distilled in Jackson, it enters a mix of American oak barrels (char levels 2, 3 and 4) at 106 proof, then spends eight years working through Mississippi’s heat and humidity before we bottle it at cask strength. Find it in select Mississippi stores or visit Cathead Distillery in Jackson.

Foodie Finds for Thanksgiving High Point Coffee

High Point Coffee Roasters, $17.99+

Craving coffee? Look no further than New Albany-based High Point Coffee Roasters, one of the top producing coffee roasters in the Southeast United States! They can accommodate any order from restaurants and convention centers all the way to individual bespoke coffee sales. Try the breakfast, campfire, or Mississippi Magnolia blend, or one of their single origin coffees. Available as whole beans or pre-ground. Get caffeinated by HighPointRoasters.com.