What's a better gift for the foodie in your life than food?
Chances are they love to cook and experiment with a wide palette of flavours.
One whiff of the mouth-watering smells at the Alegria Café had people asking owner Narbada Langham what products she used.
It prompted her to set up a section devoted to selling spices and jams, as well as tastefully wrapped gift baskets.
"These would be for the organic food lover," she said. "It's for the person who's conscious of what they eat, but also loves to cook and try new things."
Currently keeping her occupied are new forays into the world of honey. She gets it from Honeyview Farm just outside of Chilliwack and uses it in several menu items.
"I don't like to use sugar, so I can use honey in a lot of different foods," said Langham, who's owned Alegria for about 10 years.
The ideal gift for her would be to pair a jar of honey with some jam and then add some spices.
To expand the idea, pick up some dishes and serving items from The Spotted Frog near the water on No. 1 Road.
The dishes are one of the more popular gifts in the store, according to owner Huong Nguyen.
"The serving pieces and dishes don't need to coordinate with the room and they're uniquely designed," said Nguyen, comparing them to other items in the furniture store. "So if you don't completely know the person's style, they'd make a great gift for the new homeowner."
But if you're still stuck, the village is filled with restaurants for a variety of taste buds.
Paesano's Italian Restaurant, Kisamos Greek Taverna and Tapenade Bistro, to name a few, could be the perfect treat for any food lover.
