Wrap It Up: 8 Hip Seattle Hostess Gifts the Whole Family Will Love

What do you bring the hostess with the mostest when the Pike Place Market bouquets aren’t in season? Click through the photo gallery to find out.

By Allison Sutcliffe November 11, 2014

With the holiday party season getting into full swing, one question begs to be answered by Seattle families. What do you bring the hostess with the mostest when the Pike Place Market bouquets aren’t in season? We’ve rounded up eight festive ideas from local cookbooks to socks that rock, all of which are sure to land you a firm spot on the “nice” list this year. Be our guest!

For the Foodie Family

Give your foodie friends the ability to recreate favorite dishes from local eateries at home, with The Skillet Cookbook ($18.95), Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream ($21.95), or More from Macrina ($35) (3 of our gotta have faves!). Pair one with a food item to match, like Bacon Jam from Skillet, a crusty bread or flaky pastry from Macrina’s, or a pint of Molly Moon’s seasonal cinnamon (are you drooling yet?) and you might even earn yourself a future dinner invite. Easy and decadent? That’s what we call a holiday win!

Find it: Order the cookbooks online or pick up a copy when you visit the store.

The Skillet Cookbook on Amazon
Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream on Amazon
More from Macrina on Amazon

photo: Allison Sutcliffe

What’s your favorite hostess gift to give or receive? Tell others about it in a comment below.

— Allison Sutcliffe