Scarsdale10583 Holiday Food and Gift Guide

It's that time of year again and you'll find everything you need for a merry and bright holiday season right here in town.  See below for a selection of gift ideas and seasonal food and drink for a festive celebrations in town.
Balducci's offers the most decadent assortment of gift baskets featuring products brimming with a bountiful assortment of pantry staples, snacks and luscious treats. A gift certain to impress. See their entire collection online at Balduccis.com or call 800.346.8763 to create your own. Balducci's Food Lover's Market, 15 Palmer Avenue, Scarsdale, 914-722-0200

Current Home is a sleek, sophisticated, of-the-moment boutique that provides Westchester residents with a destination for all of their shopping and entertaining needs. Co-owners, Alyson Lane and Karen Tolchin, offer  their discerning clientele unique pieces, in every price range, that are both hip and timeless. Check out these suggested holiday gifts. Current Home, 8 Palmer Avenue, Scarsdale, 914-723-2462, Currenthomeny.com


Stop by Flourish Baking Company for gifts to please your favorite 'foodies.' For home bakers: DIY Bread Kit Set of three bread mixes using flours that are organic, sprouted, and gluten free: millet with kale and carrot, corn with cinnamon and apple, and lentil with multi-seeds. Each mix bakes a 1.5 lb. loaf. For health conscious snackers: Flourish Snack Box: A delicious set of vegan and gluten free snack packs of granola, apple chips, organic spiced cashews and kale chips for energy on the go. For sweet cravers: Flourish Six Shot Box of six shot glasses filled with a mini pumpkin flan, an apple crisp, and a flourless chocolate soufflé (two of each). A perfect finish to a festive meal. For kids: COOKIES! – DIY gingerbread people Comes with its own icing kit. For fun: Apple Pie in a Jar – just heat and serve when bubbly.

Flourish, 160 Summerfield Street, Scarsdale, 914-725-1026 www.flourishbakingcompany.com

Imagine Candy and Chocolate is all about "sweet inspiration." Our candy curators seek out artisans to bring special products to the shop. This holiday season the shop is overflowing with our IC Belgian Chocolate Truffles and Pretzels, Chocolates and Caramels from around the world, Customized Baskets, Business Gift and fabulous gift items for the entire family like Candy Lamps, Books, Pillows and Totes. Stop in with your shopping list. Our Candy Concierge will make your gift giving easy, we can help you select, wrap and ship. Imagine Candy provides wonderful selections for "everyone"... nut-gluten-dairy-sugar free, kosher, raw and organic.

Imagine Candy, 22 Harwood Court, Scarsdale, 914-723-7887 www.imaginecandy.com

Let Lange's of Scarsdale cater your holiday party or Christmas dinner. We offer the entire meal including whole roasted turkey, spiral cut ham and all the trimmings at a very reasonable price. Choose from a 12 lb, 20 lb or 25 lb turkey with sides to please everyone at your holiday table including stuffing, roasted potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato soufflé and cranberries too. Or try a 4-quart tray of ziti marinara or lasagna. For dessert we've got apple, blueberry, mince, pumpkin, pecan and coconut custard pies. Dinner for 8 starts at just $179.95. Leave the cooking to Lange's and enjoy your homemade holiday dinner at your table.

Lange's of Scarsdale, 57 Spencer Place, Scarsdale 914-472-0440, www.langesofscarsdale.com.

Taiim Falafel Shack: Westchester County's only Israeli-owned Middle Eastern restaurant would welcome the opportunity to cater your office party, birthday celebration, large family gathering, pre-Bar/Bat Mitzvah dinner, and any other event of your choice. Our entire authentic Israeli soul-food menu is freshly made on premises. Many have recognized our Israeli soul food to be the "real thing" and we are extremely proud to bring an authentic taste of Israel to Westchester County and beyond. Happy Holidays and "Toda Raba". (Thank You) Keep Calm & Eat Falafel.

Visit www.taiimfalafelshack.com, contact us at info@taiimfalafelshack.com, or call us at 914-478-0006.

Vintology Wine & Spirits: Looking for that cutting edge wine or spirits gift? Local and artisanal is the way to go this year! We offer a unique selection of New York State wines from terroir driven winemakers from the Finger Lakes and the North Fork. Vodkas, gins, and whiskey from local distillers will impress your foodie friends looking for that hip tasting experience! Complimentary gift wrapping, complimentary local delivery. Happy Toasting!

Vintology Wine & Spirits 2 Palmer Avenue, Scarsdale, 914-723-2040. www.vintology.com