The holidays are almost here! You’re probably working on your shopping list for your family and loved ones and trying to get it complete before Christmas. If you’re struggling to come up with an idea for a friend or family member, look no further than Old Town Spice Shop for the best Fort Collins spices.
To make your holiday shopping easier, we have put together this gift guide with our favorite spices, gift boxes, and stocking stuffers!
Our Favorite Spices to Gift During the Holidays
You can’t go wrong gifting family and friends with the fresh flavors and possibilities that come from our spice blends! Some of our most popular spice blends include:
- Beach House Blend - Take a little trip to Hawaii with this versatile island-inspired blend. A balance of tart and savory make this seasoning perfect for sprinkling over fries, but it is also equally suited for meats or veggies on the grill.
- Ground Devil’s Backbone - One pinch of this blend will spice up any dish! The heat of habaneros and other chilies play off toasted savory spices to make an irresistible complement to grilled meats, fried eggs, and fresh vegetables.
- Taco Blend - This savory, spicy blend has no artificial additives and will make tacos sizzle with flavor.
- Fossil Creek Fusion - A slightly sweet, lightly spicy blend that is a perfect match for any seafood or salmon. It’s equally delicious when used on pork, poultry, and veggies.
- Backyard Brew Marinade - This fantastic spice blend is for all beef lovers, balancing hops with numerous spices to give a flavorful beer taste to any meat.
The Best Gift Boxes Filled with Fort Collins Spices
At Old Town Spice Shop, we have combined our herbs and spices into convenient gift boxes! Our herbs and spices, blends and seasonings, loose leaf teas, extracts, sugars, and gourmet salts make the perfect holiday gift for anyone in your life. Here are some of our favorite gift boxes and bags to give:
- Fort Collins Favorites Gift Box - This gift box is a collection of our top-selling items! It’s the perfect gift to showcase the flavors of Fort Collins, Colorado. Included in this box are Bacon Salt, Beach House Blend, Ground Devil's Backbone, and Ground Roasted Vegetable.
- Pizza Night Gift Box - Spice up your next pizza night at home! With this gift box filled with Rustic Parmesan and Herb Seasoning, Crushed Red Pepper, Truffle Parmesan Seasoning, Italian Seasoning, and Roasted Garlic Salt, you’ll be sure to have a delicious pizza night.
- Grill Master Gift Box - There’s nothing better than gifting delicious grilling spices. Our Grill Master Gift Box is a collection of some of our top-selling dry rubs and marinades to make the BBQ lover in your life the master of their grill. This collection is sure to please anyone who loves to cook out on the BBQ. Included in our gift box is Rib Rub, Beach House Blend, Backyard Brew Marinade, Horseradish Steak Rub, and Hot Jamaican Jerk.
- Movie Night Gift Bag - This gift bag includes six types of popcorn seasonings that will make every popcorn lover smile! Each box includes Popcorn Salt, Movie Theater Butter Popcorn Seasoning, Barbecue Bacon Popcorn Seasoning, Kettle Corn Popcorn Seasoning, Dill Pickle Popcorn Seasoning, and White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn Seasoning.
- Sweet Satisfaction Gift Bag - Satisfy all of your sweet cravings with these delicious and unique flavored sugars! Each gift bag includes Vanilla Bean Sugar, Magical Unicorn Sugar, Blueberry Sugar, Raspberry Sugar, Spiced Chai Sugar, and Lemon Sugar.
Unique Stocking Stuffers for Anyone on Your List
Gourmet Drinks
This holiday season wouldn't be complete without our tasty gourmet drinks! Our hot chocolate, tea, and Hopped Up Coffee are the perfect warm beverages to ward off the chill and get you in the holiday spirit. They make some of the best stocking stuffers for anyone on your list!
Hopped Up Seasonings
This is one of our favorites gifts to give any beer lover in your life! Our Hopped Up Seasonings mimic the flavors of craft beers. We have sweet malty flavors, hoppy flavors, smoky flavors, and more! Give our Rauchbier Seasoning, Hazy IPA Seasoning, Irish Red Seasoning, or Dunkel Seasoning this holiday for a new twist on any dish! We even offer them all of the Hopped Up Seasonings together in the Beer Lovers Gift Box.
These are just a few gift ideas to give the best Fort Collins spices to your friends and family. If you are looking for more holiday inspiration or gift ideas, or to browse our large selection of spices, blends and seasonings, swing by our shop in Old Town Fort Collins or take a look online at www.oldtownspiceshop.com. Plus, when you spend over $35 you get free shipping anywhere in the U.S.! Happy shopping and happy holidays!
Disclaimer: We have been busy in the shop with orders, so anything ordered after 12/15 to be shipped will most likely not arrive by Christmas. Our apologies for any inconvenience.