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If you’re still shopping for holiday gifts or ran out of time for something special to bring to a party, we have the answer: tasteful treats made here in Huntsville and surrounding towns.
Here’s a quick list of places to pick up locally made sweets, teas and other gourmet goodies that will delight as presents under your tree, tucked in stockings or delivered at the door to holiday party hosts.
1. Pizzelle’s Confections
Locals love the dazzlingly artful treats from Pizzelle’s Confections, as do people all over, especially after the shop took top honors as the best chocolate shop in the nation, as voted by USA Today readers. They’re almost too pretty to eat — almost. (You definitely should eat them.)
2. Piper & Leaf Tea Company
This Huntsville-based, family-owned tea company says that serving tea is “about serving joy to all people,” and what better season than now to celebrate that sentiment? We can confirm you’ll have joyful gift recipients of goodies from Piper & Leaf.
3. The Moon Bakeshop
Fresh pastries, cakes and pies from The Moon Bakeshop will make you the star guest of any holiday gathering, the favorite neighbor or the most iconic office potluck contributor.
4. Edgar’s Bakery
We love having three locations of this Birmingham-based business here in the Huntsville area. They’re perfect spots for quick lunches while wrapping up your gift list shopping, plus you’ll find a selection of goodies worth giving. I have one out-of-state relative who visits every holiday season, and she brings an Edgar’s shopping list from friends.
5. Morgan Price Candy Company
For over 30 years, North Alabama folks have known the legendary English toffee at Morgan Price Candy Company is a prized gift any time. Even at the holidays and surrounded by sweets, these treats stand out.
Check in early during the remaining holiday hours; they’re selling as fast as they’re made!
6. Walker’s Market
Stop by Walker’s Market in Five Points for a selection of curated wines, gifts, prepared foods and small-batch goodies from Huntsville and around the region.
7. Alabama Goods
And for one more shop where you’ll find a nice variety of gourmet gifts from producers throughout Alabama—the aptly named Alabama Goods. This stop is also perfect for sending mementos of home to those who can’t gather ’round the table with you.
- Where: 2722 Carl T Jones Dr SE Ste c1, Huntsville, AL 35802
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Lisa Battles …