Valentine’s Day is an ideal opportunity to show appreciation for the ones around you. This year, share Real Maine products with the valentines in your life.
Customize your search at Real Maine to find the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day and throughout the year.
Here is a sampling of items produced by Real Maine members to inspire your Valentine’s Day shopping list. Always look for the Real Maine logo and support local farms and producers.
Nearly every Real Maine member offers gift cards or certificates, which might just be the perfect gift. It’s a great time of year to consider giving somebody a gift subscription to a CSA (for everything from produce to flowers). Many members also sell gift baskets or boxes, which are curated or can be personalized.
SOMETHING TO SNUGGLE
There’s nothing like the feel of products made with Maine-made yarn and fiber. Real Maine fiber products – everything from blankets and socks to hats and scarves to stuffed animals – make extra soft gifts for someone special.
CHEESE & WINE, THE PERFECT COUPLE
Find the right Real Maine wine and cheese pairing to enjoy this Valentine’s Day. The dynamic duo could form the base for a holiday charcuterie board or are also delicious by themselves. Choices include traditional favorites like Katahdin or Penobscot cheddar from State of Maine Cheese Company, or maybe try some rhubarb wine from eighteen twenty wines – find recipes for mulled wine from them here and here.
BERRY GOOD ALL YEAR
Real Maine berries can be enjoyed year-round – fresh or frozen. Even though it is the off-season for fresh berries, you can always go to your freezer and use local berries in recipes for Valentine’s Day, like spinach salad with strawberries.
CANDIED CONFECTIONS
What would Valentine’s Day be without something to satisfy your sweet tooth? There are a wide variety of Real Maine treats that can do just that, including:
- Blood orange caramel heart bon bons from Bixby Chocolate
- Smoked sea salt needhams from Maine Needham Company
- Chocolate-covered Maine blueberries from Blueberry Basket
GIFT OF SELF-CARE
Show someone you are thinking of them by giving them the gift of products to help them practice self-care. There are a number of Real Maine members that can help you find what you’re looking for. Maybe goat milk soap or a shampoo bar from Ledgeway Farm, or hand and body balm from Maine Hive & Harvest?
FLOWERS BRIGHTEN THE DAY
Flowers can always add color and brightness and arouse the senses any day, especially this time of year – whether you’re sending them in the form of a bouquet or maybe just a few. Look to Real Maine flower retailers for a rainbow of Valentine’s Day floral varieties.
Real Maine is the state’s official agriculture and agritourism promotions program. For each holiday and throughout the year, plan your agricultural experience with Real Maine. Visit www.RealMaine.com to connect to farms, food, and agriculture throughout Maine.
