Year after year, the holiday season brings back traditions families have enjoyed for generations. Advent calendars are not an unusual part of the season, and Delicious Food Delivered is offering a countdown to Christmas filled with a taste of home. An advent calendar tailored to the N.C. food scene swaps out your standard chocolates for something more personal, tastier and proudly produced by small businesses in North Carolina.
Priced at $159, you will find an individually packaged North Carolina-made treat behind each door of The Delicious North Carolina Advent Calendar, with more than half produced by Got to Be NC members. From candies and teas to cookies and jams, this calendar offers a way to experience a variety of North Carolina foods and connect with the people who make them.
“Mrs. Ruth’s honors the North Carolina farmers who grow our produce and strives to highlight the fresh flavors in our jams and chutneys,” said Ruth Taylor, chief jammer at Mrs. Ruth’s Jams. “We make our products the same way we care for our family, with quality ingredients, careful preparation and lots of love.” Griff’s Toffee, another Got to Be NC member featured, saw it as the perfect way to tell the story of local products made just down the road from many of the people who will buy the calendar for themselves, or even for those who have moved out of the area. “This was the perfect fit for us,” said Mark Graves, president of Griff’s Toffee. “The North Carolina Advent Calendar should include a delicious toffee like Griff’s Pecan Toffee. With the calendar focusing on small businesses, it’s a great way for North Carolinians to sample locally made products and support local businesses. To us, that’s a win-win situation.”
Other Got to Be NC members you will find inside the calendar include:
- Ginny O’s Cheese Straws, Raleigh
- Piedmont Pennies, Matthews
- Butterfields Candy, Nashville
- Sweater Box Confections, Nags Head
- Big Spoon Roasters, Durham
- Elizabeths Pecans, Turkey
- Asheville Tea Company, Asheville
- KC Sunshine’s Cookies, Kernersville
- Cherry Orchard Foods, Archdale
- Spicewalla, Asheville
- Boston Fruit Slices, Sanford
Got to Be NC members featured in the calendar represent the backbone of the state’s food economy. Entrepreneurs, farmers and specialty producers who turn homegrown ingredients into unforgettable treats. Purchasing the advent calendar isn’t just about enjoying snacks; it’s about keeping money in local communities and supporting small businesses.
The shipping details: Calendars will be delivered between Nov. 13 and 22, before Thanksgiving, regardless of when they are ordered. Shipping is free within the United States. The calendars sell out each year, often by Nov. 15.
The calendar details: The box measures 21 inches high by 14 inches wide. It is four inches deep and weighs approximately six pounds. The calendars are not allergen or gluten free. One or more items contain these ingredients: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg and/or wheat.
The gift-friendly details: Price information is left off packing slips, making it ideal for gifting. Customers can include a personalized message at checkout.
This holiday season, make the countdown to Christmas extra special with a North Carolina Advent Calendar that reflects the artisans who carry the state’s proud food tradition into kitchens and holiday gatherings across North Carolina and beyond. To treat yourself, or someone special, visit North Carolina Advent Calendar | Delicious Food Delivered