Our Faves From Oprah's Favorite Things 2014

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To many (ourselves included), the true signifier of holiday season's start isn't the day after Thanksgiving, but rather the day when Oprah's Favorite Things list drops. Per usual, this awe-inspiring gift guide is populated with plenty of ooh-worthy culinary gifts; we've rounded up our top picks out of the lot. Source: Gregor Halenda

Graham Cracker Toffee
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Graham Cracker Toffee

Take a classic hostess gift — toffee — add a nutty graham cracker, base and you have Remarkable Bark. This festive gift set ($42) includes a tin of their original graham cracker toffee, as well as a peppermint version.

Earthenware Mugs
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Earthenware Mugs

We love everything about these earthenware mugs ($120 for four), from their olive-green hue to their just-right size.

European Salami Sampler
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European Salami Sampler

We, like Oprah, adore Olympic Provisions salamis. This European salami sampler ($50, free shipping with code OPRAH) includes Italian, French, Greek, and Spanish styles of this charcuterie platter favorite.

Copper Moscow Mule and Platter Set
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Copper Moscow Mule and Platter Set

Splurge on this copper Moscow mule and platter set ($365, 10 percent off with code OPRAH). Not only will it add a dash of glamour to cocktail hour, but the mugs can also serve double duty for housing petite floral arrangements, while the platter is perfect for serving up all manner of finger foods.

Mini Filled Bagel Balls
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Mini Filled Bagel Balls

Make their holiday brunch truly epic with an assortment of Bantam Bagels' cheese-filled bagel balls ($36 for 36 bagels in six flavors, now 20 percent off with code OPRAH).

Cowgirl Creamery Sampler
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Cowgirl Creamery Sampler

A trip to San Francisco isn't complete without a stop at Cowgirl Creamery, an epic cheese shop. Give a taste of this landmark with their holiday collection ($60), which includes a generous portion of three cheeses: Cowgirl's own Mt Tam (a triple-creme), Rogue Creamery's Echo Mountain (a tangy goat- and cow-milk blue), and Cabot Clothbound (a classic bandage-wrapped cheddar).

Pasta of the Month Club
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Pasta of the Month Club

Enliven their weeknight dinners with a subscription to Sfoglini's pasta of the month club ($75 for three months). Each month they'll receive a different classic pasta shape, a seasonal pasta shape (like beet fusilli), plus recipe suggestions for each.

Handcrafted Caramels
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Handcrafted Caramels

Sweeten their day with an assortment of handcrafted caramels (originally $49, 20 percent off with code OPRAH); the set includes original, sea salt, and butter rum chews.

Vitamix S30
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Vitamix S30

Give any cook the holy grail of blenders — the Vitamix S30 ($409) — and they're practically guaranteed to squeal with glee.

Jam and Marmalade Sampler
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Jam and Marmalade Sampler

These aren't your average fruit spreads; included in this jam and marmalade sampler (originally $55, now 20 percent off with code OPRAH) are exotic combinations like tomato jalapeño marmalade, strawberry lavender and lemon zest preserve, and orange saffron and cardamom marmalade.