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Shop for last-minute gifts for the food lovers and home cooks on your list with specialty foodstuffs and kitchen accessories available from the artisan makers on the Local Palate Marketplace. From barbecue sauce bundles to gift sets of premium oils and seasonings, these gifts give foodies fast ways to enhance their kitchen game with flavors from around the South.
  • Lavington Farms Charleston Gold Aromatic Rice

    Food for the Southern Soul Lavington Farms Charleston Gold Aromatic Rice

      Lavington Farms popular Charleston Gold Aromatic rice is the aromatic off-spring of the much-heralded Carolina Gold variety that has flourished in the lowcountry’s kitchens for decades. The rice is characterized by its rich golden hull and distinct, unmatched nutty flavor. The grain is cultivated and harvested right here in the lowcountry of South Carolina. Produced by Lavington Farms, the Charleston Gold Aromatic Rice is representative of the perfect marriage of a quintessential southern staple and a delectable basmati rice with deep international roots. This gold aromatic rice was developed right in South Carolina in the late 20th-century by Drs. Buford Shepard of Clemson University and Gurdev Kush of the International Rice Research Institute. The duo sought to create a short stature gold hulled rice that kept the traditional plush mouth feel of Carolina Gold and maintained the distinct fragrance of an East Indian cool weather rice. Dr. Anna McClung continued to refine the plant into what it is now: Charleston Gold. Today, the rice is used in the homes of cooks nationwide, in professional and restaurant kitchens throughout the Lowcountry, and frequently pops up on a number of menus in Charleston’s bustling culinary scene. This rice is specially formulated to be served and soak up flavor. We recommend piling it under jambalaya or pairing it with a slab of country-style steak for the perfect base grain to absorb seasoning and add a savory smell and taste that is all its own. If you can't get enough to just buy one, you can try Charleston Gold Aromatic Rice 3 PackPackaging: 17-ounce paper bag. Made by Food for the Southern Soul

  • Charleston Favorites Stone Ground White Grits

    Food for the Southern Soul Charleston Favorites Stone Ground White Grits

    Three-quarters of the grits sold in the United States are bought in the South and Charleston Favorites Stone-Ground White Grits are some of the best that you can buy. Charleston Favorites Grits are made from select Southern corn and ground on an authentic millstone— just like they’ve done it for centuries. These stone-ground grits cook up to be smooth and creamy to serve alongside bacon and eggs in the morning. The use doesn’t stop after breakfast, though, as this stone-ground southern delicacy is sure to be the be the star of your shrimp and grits. The stone-grinding process takes this southern staple back to its roots and makes for a meal with flavor, nutrition, and history. Beside, there is also Stone Ground Yellow Grits which make for an ideal base for shrimp and grits — it doesn’t get more quintessentially southern than that. If you’re feeling like a Lowcountry pro, cook and pack them together for fried grit cakes that will elevate and absorb any juicy dish that finds its way onto your table.These stone-ground Grits are ground the same way our ancestors milled them over 170 years ago. The grinding processes all the flavors and the textures that gave original grits their nationwide reputation. For extra creamy grits, use 1 cup grits, 4 cups milk, 1 cup water, half a pound butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper. Add all ingredients and bring to boil. Reduce heat and stir often for 20 to 30 minutes.Whether you use water, milk, or, our favorite, chicken stock to cook the grits in, they are sure to bring flavor and an unmatched thickness that you can’t get with generic, store-bought grits. To protect product integrity, store in the refrigerator or freezer as our grits contain no preservatives or additives. These grits are non-GMO and gluten-free. 2-pound cloth bag. Charleston Favorites

  • Charleston Favorites Traditional Cheese Straws

    Food for the Southern Soul Charleston Favorites Traditional Cheese Straws

    Do you need something to sit out when you have guests over for a drink or a cocktail hour before a meal, but don’t know what? We’ve got you covered. These bite-sized Traditional Cheese Straws from Food for the Southern Soul are loaded with real aged cheddar cheese and pack a sharp flavor in each bite. They're the snack that goes with everything and are an all-around crowd pleaser. Cheese straws are a great treat any time of the year, but they're especially tasty around the holiday season. Order packs for yourself, packs for your friends and family as gifts, or, as we suggest, do both!Food for the Southern Soul’s Charleston Favorites Traditional Cheese Straws are made with real aged cheddar cheese and a whole lot of it cooked into these delightful and savory little pastries. This is the signature traditional flavor that will please just about any cheese lover. The Traditional Cheese Straws make for the perfect entertaining treat or everyday snack. They can be served room temp or heated and served with ranch dip or hot sauce for an added element of enjoyment. Substitute basic crackers with these Traditional Cheese Straws when having a bowl of tomato vegetable soup for more flavor on a winter day. Adding up Charleston Favorites Stone Ground Grits will never go wrong in the morning. The grits are so smooth and creamy and cook up perfectly to serve alongside bacon and eggs in the morning.Pair Food for the Southern Soul’s Charleston Favorites Traditional Cheese Straws with hoppy beers, dry white wines, or opulent reds for a palate enhancing bite before a main course or heavier hors d’oeuvre. Packaging: One 6-ounce plastic container.

  • Woodford Reserve® Bitters Dram Set (5-Pack)

    Bourbon Barrel Foods Woodford Reserve® Bitters Dram Set (5-Pack)

    Collect all five outstanding Woodford Reserve® Bitters flavors with this combination 10-ml dram set. The combination set comes in a sleek, stylish gift box and is a perfect introduction to all of the Woodford Reserve® Bitters flavors. Spice up your classic manhattans and old fashioneds with a dash of the range of flavors, enhanced with their bourbon barrel aging techniques. The set makes for an ideal gift for the home mixologist in your life or for the amateur that is looking to expand their personal collection. Each big Bourbon Barrel Food flavor is made in small batches and tested at the Woodford Reserve® distillery room. All five of the Woodford Reserve® Bitters are effortlessly handy and easy to use with the convenient drip dram topper that lets you use as little or as much as you want. Make the perfect cocktails or baked goods, or add a drop to a tall glass of seltzer water with these endlessly versatile flavors. This set includes Woodford Reserve® Chocolate Bitters, Woodford Reserve® Orange Bitters, Woodford Reserve® Aromatic Bitters, Woodford Reserve® Sassafras and Sorghum Bitters, and Woodford Reserve® Spiced Cherry Bitters. This package will certainly be complete with Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee. It makes for the perfect gift for the bourbon lover in your life. The Orange Bitters hold oak tones and bitterness from gentian roots. The Aromatic Bitters pull out the essential flavors from your favorite cocktails. The Sassafras and Sorghum Bitters add a sweet and earthy taste that brightens up any libation. The Spiced Cherry Bitters include distinct cherry notes with undertones of spice—ideal for a Spiced Cherry Manhattan.

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    The Local Palate Magazine Subscription

    Subscribe to The Local Palate Magazine for one year and receive 6 premium issues celebrating the food culture of the South at a special rate of $19.99.

  • Charleston Favorites Stone Ground Yellow Grits

    Food for the Southern Soul Charleston Favorites Stone Ground Yellow Grits

    Food for the Southern Soul's Charleston Favorites™ Stone Ground Yellow Grits are made from select Southern corn and ground on an authentic millstone that help create a breakfast of champions.

  • Charleston Favorites Vegetable Soup

    Food for the Southern Soul Charleston Favorites Vegetable Soup

    Food for the Southern Soul's Charleston Favorites Vegetable Soup includes fresh summer corn, lima beans, diced tomatoes, and onions—all of which are picked at their peak ripeness and simmered with herbs and spices. Simply heat and serve, or add shrimp or chicken for a filling entree. Made in Charleston. Serves 4.

  • Edisto Gold All-Natural Honey

    Edisto Gold Honey Edisto Gold All-Natural Honey

    Edisto Gold Honey offers this All-Natural Honey that is raw and unfiltered from the shores of the Edisto River outside of Charleston. This Lowcountry honey has antioxidants and will keep your immune system strong with one sweet spoonful at a time. Available in 11 ounces or 22 ounces. Ingredients: Pure, raw, unfiltered honey. Put on biscuits, desserts, or simply eat it by the spoonful. Do not feed honey products to infants under one year of age.

  • BlackJack Sweet and Smoky Beef Jerky

    Food for the Southern Soul BlackJack Sweet and Smoky Beef Jerky

    Don't settle for the fake stuff. BlackJack Sweet and Smoky Beef Jerky is real, top round, hand-carved, soaked in a legendary marinade, and smoked over wood. No dehydrator. No liquid smoke. Just the real deal. Try this natural snack on your next hike, on the golf course, or at your desk when you need a protein pick-me-up. Made by Food for the Southern Soul in Charleston.

  • Hubbard Peanut Company Virginia Peanut Brittle 20oz. Tin

    Hubs Peanuts Peanut Brittle

    This 16-ounce vacuum-sealed tin of Hubs Peanut Brittle is made locally, in Virginia, by the Hubbard Peanut Company. This peanut brittle is a must-have for the holidays and year-round. It makes for the perfect gift or sweet snack during the winter months. This Peanut Brittle is a Hubbard family favorite. After harvesting the peanuts, the Hubbards would historically save some extra and made this same brittle recipe for the holidays. Not just anyone can make peanut brittle of this quality. You can also have a taste of their other favorites such as Hubs Honey Kissed Virginia Peanuts. The Hubs workers manually stir the peanuts, mixed with sugars, butter, and extracts, constantly so no part of the brittle is uneven. The workers also make sure that all the brittle stays at the same temperature throughout the process, so no piece is under or overcooked. However, you’ll realize that all of this effort and attention to create this perfect tin of Peanut Brittle is worth it after you try the Brittle for the first time In 1954, Hubs Peanuts was created by Dot and HJ Hubbard when Dot wanted a little extra spending money to help with family expenses. Her father already owned and operated a peanut farm, and she used a family recipe for peanuts from when she was younger to transform them into an irresistible snack. Dot developed so many and unique ways to cook peanuts, that all became standard practice for peanut companies today. The brand and the family of Hubs Peanuts became popular in Virginia and beyond, creating the need for more farmers and thus more customers. Now, over 65 years later, Hubs Peanuts is still doing the same thing, the same way, and has the same delicious taste in every single peanut.

  • Charleston Favorites Shem Creek Shrimp and Grits Gift Box

    Food for the Southern Soul Charleston Favorites Shem Creek Shrimp and Grits Gift Box

    This Shem Creek Shrimp and Grits Gift Box set is named for the narrow waterway that shrimp and fishing boats take out to harvest fresh seafood. This package of goodies includes Tidewater Shrimp Sauce & Marinade, Charleston Favorites Stone Ground Grits, and Charleston Favorites Peach Hot Sauce. All you will need for the perfect Low country dish is a generous helping of fresh shrimp. You’re an instant professional chef and master gift-giver with Food for the Southern Soul’s package of southern essentials. Tidewater Shrimp Sauce & Marinade makes it easy for the recipient to sauté their shrimp in the sauce and serve with 82 Queen She Crab Soup Mix. The grits cook up to be smooth and include small flecks of corn bran, which is a sign that they are eating genuine stone ground grits. There is nothing wrong with treating yourself, though. The gift box also comes together as the perfect set to throw together an easy meal with. You can even get creative and make your own New Orleans-style barbecued shrimp by adding melted butter to the Tidewater Shrimp Sauce, pouring it over the shrimp, and baking them until they get a nice char. Serve the baked shrimp with the included Stone Ground Grits and crisp french bread for a meal that will naturally become a part of your rotation of dishes. Food for the Southern Soul makes their sauces, marinades, and other Southern goods in Charleston, SC and is committed to bringing Lowcountry classics to home chefs near and far.

  • Bloody Mary Mix

    Sister's Sauce Bloody Mary Mix

    Sister's Sauce Bloody Mary mix is a true Southern classic that doesn't need any secret ingredients to make it this good. Sister's Sauce uses the highest quality tomato juice, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, horseradish, Tabasco, salt, pepper and garlic salt they can find and finish it off with Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce to produce an extremely delicious mix that you can drink all day. 

  • Barcat Shucks (Quart)

    Rappahannock Oyster Co. Barcat Shucks (Quart)

    Rappahannock Oyster Co.'s Barcat Shucks are grown by a co-op of independent watermen from all across the Chesapeake Bay who are bound by a commitment to quality, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.

  • Charleston Favorites Creole Gumbo

    Food for the Southern Soul Charleston Favorites Creole Gumbo

    The flavorful, spiced Creole roots of Gumbo go beyond any particular recipe—they touch on the very history of the Louisiana-born stew. Its name derives from the west African word for okra, and the roux comes from French culinary techniques. It was served during the 1803 gubernatorial reception in New Orleans and has grown in popularity and variations across the South over the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Chefs and home cooks throughout the region have long perfected recipes they covet. A batch made from scratch can take hours to prepare, but if you want instant satisfaction, this Creole Gumbo from Food for the Southern Soul offers a fast route to the Bayou. The tomato-based stew pulls warmth from bell peppers and texture from okra, and it does the heavy lifting when it comes to getting dinner on the table. Simply add a few shrimp to the soup when you’re about to take it off the heat and then serve over rice. But if you want some sweetness forward but still rooted in heat, the Slow Burn Peach Grilling Sauce and BlackJack Barbecue is an excellent, versatile addition for everyday cooking. Why Food for the Southern Soul Gumbo? Made by Food for the Southern Soul, this Creole Gumbo is just one of many pantry meals, snacks, and ingredients that celebrate the South’s diverse and storied cooking traditions. Products, such as Charleston Gold rice to cheese straws and coarse-ground grits, bring flavors from the Gulf, Lowcountry, Chesapeake, Piedmont, Appalachia, and everywhere in between to tables around the country. Keep this base for Creole Gumbo on hand for whenever a craving strikes (tonight, perhaps?), or use it as a base for other soups or stews, such as bouillabaisse.

  • Spicy Pimento Cheese Chips - The Local Palate Marketplace℠

    Lowcountry Kettle Chips Spicy Pimento Cheese Chips

    Pimento cheese and potato chips. What could be better? These crunchy kettle chips feature the Lowcountry's favorite cheese spread—with a touch of heat! Snack on them when you're craving a cheesy, crunchy treat. Made in Charleston by Lowcountry Kettle Chips.

  • Banner Butter Assorted Three Pack

    Banner Butter Banner Butter Custom Bundle (3 pack)

    Choose your three favorite Banner Butter flavors! Looking for more? Create your own custom six-pack here.  Flavors:  Roasted Garlic, Basil, and Parsley Lemon Chive (seasonal) Balsamic Fig & Caramelized Onion (seasonal) Sea Salt Unsalted Smoked Sea Salt Cinnamon, Cardamom, and Ginger *Banner Butter orders ship Monday-Wednesday. All orders placed after 4:00 EST on Wednesdays will ship the following Monday.   

  • Pickled Pink Variety (4-Pack)

    Pickled Pink Foods Pickled Pink Variety (4-Pack)

    Includes one of each of the following:  Gourmet Jalapeño Pickles Sweet Gourmet Pickles Smokin' Okra Garlic Dill Pickles

  • Charleston Favorites Stone Ground Grits (3-Pack)

    Food for the Southern Soul Charleston Favorites Stone Ground Grits (3-Pack)

    This trio of Charleston favorites is a must-have for grits aficionados. Stone-ground grits are a heartier, more flavorful alternative to quick-cooking grits. The trio includes smoked gouda grits, cheddar grits, and buttermilk grits, each with its own unique flavor and texture. They're the perfect way to show your love of grits, Charleston, and good food. Contains a bag of yellow grits, white grits, and yellow and white mixed grits. By Food for the Southern Soul.

  • Charleston Favorites Okra Soup

    Food for the Southern Soul Charleston Favorites Okra Soup

    The ultimate Okra Soup. Food for the Southern Soul's Charleston Favorites Okra Soup starts with a simmer of freshly picked okra, diced onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, fresh basil, thyme, and parsley. You'll just need to heat it up and enjoy. If you want a heartier meal, add cooked shrimp, chicken, or sausage, and serve over rice. Serves 4.

  • Bourbon Barrel Aged Madagascar Vanilla Extract

    Bourbon Barrel Foods Bourbon Barrel Aged Madagascar Vanilla Extract

    Try Bourbon Barrel Aged Madagascar Vanilla Extract from Bourbon Barrel Foods for all baking needs. The vanilla extract is aged in bourbon barrels that are directly from Kentucky’s best distilleries. Aging in the white oak barrels results in a flavor that is rich, sweet, and aromatic in vanilla with a hint of bourbon. The best part is that it reflects some Southern heritage and charm of the Bluegrass State.  Bourbon Barrel Aged Madagascar Vanilla Extract is a great addition to your baking shelf’s ingredients. Use it to liven up the classic pecan pie with a rich vanilla to compliment the savory pecans. Don’t forget to add some whipped cream to pies and desserts. This vanilla extract will add a hint of bourbon to the fluffy treat to make a delectable topping for anything.  Or, just eat it off the spoon…yummy! Put a dash into the holiday eggnog to sip and get a taste of Kentucky’s bourbons. Bourbon Barrel Aged Madagascar Vanilla Extract from Bourbon Barrel Foods is one of many products they create that makes a great gift. All items are handmade in Louisville, Kentucky, and infuse bourbon essence in some way. Why? Because Bourbon Barrel Foods wants you to be able to “Eat Your Bourbon.” Take the spirits drink out of the glass and put it onto your plate with the famous Bluegrass Soy Sauce and Bourbon Smoked Sea Salt. Or, read recipes from the “Eat Your Bourbon” cookbook where owner Matt Jamie shares some of his favorite ideas from breakfast to dessert to drinks. 

  • Bloody Mary Chips

    Lowcountry Kettle Chips Bloody Mary Chips

    All the flavor of your favorite bloody mary cocktail in a crunchy, salty snack. Made with the same zesty ingredients you'd find in a bloody mary—minus the booze—these kettle chips pack the perfect punch. They're an addictive snack that'll hit the spot anytime, whether you're hosting a party, watching a movie, or heading out on a road trip. Made by Lowcountry Kettle Chips in Charleston.

  • Lowcountry Kettle Sea Salt Chips - The Local Palate Marketplace℠

    Lowcountry Kettle Chips Sea Salt Chips

    Simple is sometimes better. Take these Sea Salt Chips, for example. Made in Charleston, these simply delicious kettle chips have a sprinkle of local South Carolina sea salt, which is harvested just off the Charleston coast. Crunchy, salty, and satisfying, these are the best kettle-cooked potato chips you'll ever eat. Serve them at your next event for an easy crowd-pleasing snack.

  • Peanut Gift Trio

    Hubs Peanuts Peanut Gift Trio

    This Hubs Peanut Gift Trio is the perfect gift idea for any occasion. Made locally by Hubbard Peanut Company in Virginia, this trio has its best peanuts in 12-ounce vacuum-sealed tins. It comes with the saltiest, sweetest, most savory peanuts you’ve ever tried.  The Home-cooked Redskin Peanuts are kept in their red, outer shell. This outer layer is packed with both nutrients and a unique flavor that will leave you craving more. Because the peanuts are cooked with their outer layer still attached, the insides become slightly softer and oils more concentrated, making them irresistible. The Hub's Home Cooked Salted Virginia Peanuts are the original Hubs peanut. These peanuts are enormous, extremely crunchy, and have a can’t-forget salty flavor to them. They’re as good as salted peanuts get. They make for the perfect portable snack for any occasion. The Hubs Sweet Heat Virginia Peanuts are a must-have for snack aficionados. Hubs have brilliantly combined their all-natural spices, mild sweet chili peppers, and their extra-large Virginia peanuts to create a perfect and delicious salty snack. They’re not too hot and not too sweet, they’re just right. Don’t leave these unguarded in your house; they’ll be gone in seconds. Hubs Peanuts was created by Dot and HJ Hubbard in 1954 after Dot wanted a little extra spending money to help with family expenses. Her father already had a peanut farm, and she remembered a family recipe for peanuts from when she was younger. Dot came up with so many different and unique ways to cook the peanuts, that all became standard practice for peanut companies today. The brand and the family of Hubs Peanuts spread and spread, creating more farmers and more customers. Now, over 65 years later, Hubs Peanuts is still doing the same thing, the same way, and has the same delicious taste in every peanut.

  • Eat Your Bourbon Cookbook

    Bourbon Barrel Foods Eat Your Bourbon Cookbook

    Founder of Bourbon Barrel Foods, Matt Jamie — America’s only micro-brewed soy maker and gourmet spice company owner tells his story through his love of cuisine in his “Eat Your Bourbon” hardcover cookbook. Learn how this not-so-Southern chef went from being a stay-at-home dad to selling his bourbon barrel aged soy sauce to Japan. Matt gives insight into his company Bourbon Barrel Foods, mingles with award-winning chefs, and shares his range of recipes using his handcrafted products. His company mantra, “Eat Your Bourbon” integrates cuisine from his travels abroad with the comforting flavors reminiscent of the Bluegrass state. Organized by courses, with a distinct bourbon flair, the mouthwatering recipes are easy for a cook with any skill level to replicate. Eat Your Bourbon is a beautifully designed and colorfully photographed must-have cookbook that celebrates the unique range of Kentucky’s Bourbon Country. From starters, to desserts, to — of course — drinks, Matt Jamie makes eating your own bourbon easy. The book includes a variety of ways to use the infamous Bourbon Barrel Food products including Bourbon Smoked Spices, as well as ways to integrate the most Southern of liquors. Bourbon Barrel Foods has a large collection of gourmet foods that embrace the history of Kentucky’s Bourbon Country. All of their items are handcrafted in small batches in Louisville, Kentucky. They use reclaimed barrels straight from Kentucky’s finest bourbon distilleries as a smoking and aging agent. Their popular “EAT YOUR BOURBON” slogan embodies this idea and has catapulted many of their products to the forefront of the culinary scene.


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