A collection of delicious, giftable treats from local sellers


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Posted December 8, 2025 |

Whether you’re shopping for cooks, hosts, grillers, or someone who simply loves good food or doesn’t want more “stuff,” these local picks bring genuine flavor — and hometown support — to the holidays.

Adena Farms Holiday Round-Up Box

$149 | adenafarms.com

A standout gift for families or home chefs who value quality, this curated box of grass-fed, pasture-raised, locally harvested beef arrives frozen at peak freshness and ready for winter cooking.

Cuts include: Coulotte, Flank, Flat Iron, Ground Beef, Outside Skirt, Boneless Ribeye, Tenderloin, and Top Sirloin Baseball Steak.

Also available as add-ons:

  • Adena Farms Gift Cards
  • Tickets to an Adena Farm Tour for a behind-the-scenes look at regenerative agriculture.

Online ordering, with overnight delivery within the southeastern United States.

BarbaCuban BBQ Pack

$36.99 | barbacuban.com

For the grill lover, Ocala’s own Jose Juarez offers a trio of sauces with bold, Cuban-inspired profiles.

Includes:

  • 455 4 Barrel BBQ Sauce
  • Havana Gold BBQ Sauce
  • Cubama White Truffle Sauce

A guaranteed hit for backyard BBQ pros and holiday party hosts.

BarbaCuban BBQ-pack

Order online for delivery nationwide.

Domaine Rosier Blanquette de Limoux (Magnum Size) at Agapanthus

$82 | Pickup Only at Agapanthus
Agapanthus – Downtown Ocala
18 SW Broadway Street, Ocala, FL
(352) 401-0800
shopagapanthus.com

This magnum bottle of Domaine Rosier Blanquette de Limoux brings instant celebration to any table. Elegant, festive, delicious and beautifully presented, it’s ideal for holiday gatherings or as a “wow” host gift.

Domaine Rosier Blanquette de Limoux

Also at Agapanthus:

Cocoba Chocolate Gift Tins — $16 Hand-crafted in England, beautifully packaged in colorful gift tins. Each tin has 18 pieces.

Three options to choose from: Cocoa Dusted Salted Toffee Truffles, Cocoba Milk Chocolate Covered Honeycomb, Cocoba Caramel Sea Salt Fudge.

Cocoba Chocolate Gift Tins

These can be purchased online http://bit.ly/4pzOkUf and shipped!

Greek specialties from Stella’s Modern Pantry

Stella’s Modern Pantry – Downtown Ocala
20 SW Broadway St

Ocala, FL 34471

(352) 622-3663

Stella’s curated Greek imports make exceptional gourmet hostess gifts!

An example is Taramo Salata — a Greek-style caviar spread ($18), Chef Albert Barrett says can be served with bread or spooned over crisp salad.

Taramo Salata — a Greek-style caviar spread

Plus a rotating selection of:

  • Premium olive oils
  • Greek twice-baked dry breads
  • Specialty pantry items
  • European wines

Build a themed Greek basket or choose a few items as stocking stuffers.

Custom holiday boxes from Ocala’s Chocolate and Confections

104 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL
(352) 789-6882

For a uniquely local sweet gift, call Ocala’s Chocolate and Confections with your budget and let the shop craft a festive assortment inside one of their holiday containers.

Options may include:

  • Handmade fudge
  • Caramels
  • Truffles
  • Seasonal chocolates
  • Brittles
  • Other small-batch confections

Shipping Note:
The owners caution that sending chocolate to warm locations is risky, as heat can melt or damage the treats during transit. This makes their gifts especially perfect for local, hand-delivered holiday giving.

Custom order at Ocala’s Chocolate and Confections

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