2021 Real Good Kitchen Holiday Gift Guide
This holiday season let’s support LOCAL! We’ve compiled a list of the many ways you can support your local Knoxville small businesses.
Our kitchen members are working hard this season to give you opportunities to gift unique presents & fill your table with delicious food. We’re also spotlighting local events and stores that promote locally made gifts & food.
Will you join us in committing to support local makers this holiday season? Read on for all the details!
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Grab your holiday Pies! $25 each. Pre-order by 12/20 for Christmas.
Chocolate chess (texture is brownie-like)
Apple
Bourbon or Plain Sweet Potato with Marshmallow topping
Pumpkin
Gift cards also available! Follow the Bad Mood Bakery on Facebook & Instagram or email Jill for more details.
In addition to their original pimento cheese flavors, Cooks on the Curb is selling their holiday exclusive Sausage Balls & Holiday Cheese Balls! These sell out FAST!
Classic and Spicy Holiday Cheese Balls
Spicy Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
Custom orders & pre-orders available- 2 week advance notice needed
Where to find them? Holiday Markets, Pre-orders with scheduled delivery pick up times and locations, and select retail outlets. Follow Cooks on the Curb on Facebook & Instagram or email Angie for more details.
Enjoy seasonal granola mix ‘Cranberry Relish.’ Shop the other flavors, or even build your own custom mix on their website! These granolas are hand-crafted and health-conscious. Available to ship nationwide!
Shop online for a wide variety of granolas
Build your own custom granola mix- 2 week advance noticed needed
Subscriptions available
Where to find them? Online, local markets, and select retail outlets. Follow Eat My Granola on Facebook & Instagram or email Debbie for more details.
Give the gift of cookies or even book a cookie decorating class for a holiday party! Alex’s cooking decorating parties are a hit!
Host a holiday cookie decorating class for you & your loved ones
Buy a seat at local cookie decorating classes- Dec 5th at Kendra Scott & Dec 15 at AR Workshop
Gift cards available on her website
Follow Goody Two Chews Co on Facebook & Instagram or visit her website below for more details.
Organic baby food! The perfect gift for the parents in your life! Special fall/winter flavors are available as well as online ordering with local pickup.
Offering 3 month subscription of 30 jars per month
Gift certificates available
Come meet Casey at the RGK First Friday Pop-up on 12/3
Available at the December Market Square Farmers Markets from 10 am – 2 pm
Follow Real McCoy Purees on Facebook or Instagram, or email Casey for more info.
Vegan Cookbook available! Soul Vegan Holiday Guide E-Book
From Meik Meals: This E-Book is for those that feel 'left out' during the holidays or those that desire to transition to a healthier lifestyle. We had to do it big for our plant-based cousins, this year we aren't skipping ANY meals okay?!
Got someone in your life that eats low carb, low sugar, or gluten-free? Well Inny’s has the perfect opportunity to treat them! Or even treat yourself!
Holiday exclusive! Decorated mason jars of pancake mix, hot cocoa, and more. Great for gifting! PANCAKE MIX MASON JARS: Classic or Vanilla Bean Noel flavors. HOT COCOA MIX MASON JARS: Classic, Peppermint, and Salted Caramel flavors
Huge variety of products available to ship nationwide online
Custom custom cakes, cupcakes, and catering orders available for businesses
Gift cards available!
Where to find them? Make sure you check out the Inny’s Bake Shop website. Follow Irum on Instagram and Facebook, or email her for more info.
Local, handcrafted kombucha? Yes, please! Grace is selling out pretty quickly, so make sure you grab some as soon as you can!
Stop by Pretentious Beer Co to buy some Buch Babe cans
Keep an eye out on social for holiday markets TBA
RGK First Friday Pop-up 12/3 from 5:00-7:30
Be sure to follow Grace on Instagram & Facebook to see when she’ll be selling!
‘Tis the season for buying locally made treats like Mayra’s macarons! These little French sandwich cookies are melt-in-your-mouth!
Christmas-themed macaron box available
Custom orders open until 12/15
Come meet Mayra at the RGK First Friday Market on 12/3 between 5-7:30pm
Follow Mayra on Instagram & DM her there for more info!
Shop Local Markets & Pop-ups!
RGK FIRST FRIDAY POP-UP MARKET!
Friday December 3rd, 5-7:30pm
12+ local food vendors selling dinner, packaged goods, and more!
2004 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN
Follow Real Good Kitchen for more info
THE MARKET SQUARE FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturdays December 4th-18th, 10am-2pm
Knoxville’s downtown market with many vendors
Market Square, Union Avenue, and Market Street
Follow Nourish Knoxville for more info
FOOTHILLS HOLIDAY MARKET- MARYVILLE, TN
Saturday December 4th, 10am-4pm
6th Annual Foothills Holiday Market
Smithview Pavilion, 601 Smithview Dr, Maryville
Follow Foothills Holiday Market for more info
HONEYMOUTH HOLIDAY SUNDAY SOCIAL
Sunday December 5th, 11am-3pm
a market for local artists and makers
Honeymouth + Kaizen’s Patio
125 + 127 S Central St, Knoxville TN
Follow Honeymouth for more info
IJAMS 8TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE
Sunday December 5th, 10am-3pm
Ijams Nature Center- 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville
local artists, crafters, authors, bakers, food trucks, a beer garden, and more!
Follow Ijams for more info
SOUTH PRESS HOLIDAY MARKET
Sunday December 12th, 12-4pm
30+ local vendors
Knox Pride Fest offering giftwrapping for donations
3615 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN
Follow South Press Coffee for more info
OLD CITY MARKET
Sunday December 12th, 11am-4pm
many small makers and local goods
100 block of West Jackson Avenue
Follow Old City Market for more info
MATE HOLIDAY POP-UP
Friday December 17th, 5-9pm
a Quarterly Makers Market
119 Jennings Ave, Knoxville, TN
Follow Mate Pop-Up for more info
OLD SEVIER WINTER MARKET
Sunday December 19th 2-6pm
25+ vendors! Great last minute local shopping
Hi-Wire Brewing- 2020 Barber Street, Knoxville
Follow Old Sevier Market for more info
Support Local at Stores
Just a few of our favorite shops where you can support and buy
Oglewood Avenue- Modern plant boutique
The Bottom- Bookshop centering Black authors+ non-profit community center
Olde Virden’s Tennessee Pepper Co - Artisanal food market with lots of local products
Butler & Bailey Market- Local grocer carrying many local products
Rala- Curated goods + gifts from regional and local artisans
Master Repurposers- Private shopping opportunity with local makers
Mighty Mud Studio- Large retail pottery gallery from members of the studio
Jacks of Knoxville- Coffee shop that carries many local makers and artists
Union Avenue Books- Downtown’s locally-owned independent bookstore
KC Kitchen Center- Kitchen center that carries many local makers
The Southern Market- Design marketplace with 40+ local vendors
The DW Designs- Locally designed apparel and other goods
Support Local Good Causes
The holidays are a great time to give back & make donations.
Here are a few of our favorite organizations to support this season.