Gift Guide for the Homesick Foodie
Do you have someone on your gift list who misses their hometown? Most people don’t know you can ship a lot of regional favorite foods. They make great gifts for the homesick foodie but also anyone who loves food! This is like carb heaven.
I have had all of these shipped to my house over the years so I know that they do not lose quality during shipping. It’s hard to believe you can get a loaf of bread from Paris or a pizza from Chicago and have it taste just as good as if you were there in person.
NYC: H&H Bagels
Do you have someone on your gift list who misses the big apple? Did you know that you can ship bagels & cream cheese anywhere in the country from the world famous H&H Bagels?
You may have seen H&H featured in Seinfeld, The Office, You’ve Got Mail, Sex and the City, How I Met Your Mother, Entourage, Manhattan Murder Mystery, and Boy Meets Girl.
BOSTON, MA: Pizzeria Regina
Bostonians love tradition and really good pizza. Regina was founded in 1926 by Luigi D'Auria in the North End and has been run by the Polcari family since 1956. It’s the oldest pizza house in Boston. If you have a homesick Bostonian on your gift list and you send them Pizzeria Regina, please record their dramatic reaction for me. LOL.
PARIS, FRANCE: Poilane bread
If you love bread and/or miss Paris, I have the best gift idea. How about bread from the world famous Parisian bakery Poilane? They ship internationally and believe it or not you can have bread baked in Paris on your table within 48 hours.
PHILADELPHIA, PA: 4th Street Cookie Company
For over 40 years, 4th Street Cookie Co. has been Philadelphia’s favorite cookie. They use all natural ingredients and never any preservatives nor artificial flavoring or colors. If you know anyone from Philly, this is a great gift because they ship!
CHICAGO, IL: Lou Malnati’s Deep Dish Pizza
Did you know that the order the ingredients are placed on a Chicago-style pizza is backwards from a thin crust? The sauce is on top!
You don’t have to be in Chicago to enjoy Lou Malnati’s world famous deep dish. They will overnight it to you! Any Chicago transplants and pizza lovers in general would love this.
BOSTON, MA: Omni Parker Boston Cream Pie
The Omni Parker House Hotel created the Boston Cream Pie in 1856. It’s technically a chocolate topped golden cake filled with pastry cream and not a “pie”. Boston Cream Pie was proclaimed the official Massachusetts State Dessert in 1996. One of my favorite desserts!
MAINE: Cape Whoopies
Can you ever go wrong with whoopie pies? Maine isn’t just known for lobster. Whoopie Pies are the official state treat of Maine. Cape Whoopies make classic and unique flavors like Bromance (chocolate chip & vanilla marshmallow).
