Ruthie’s Best Butterscotch Sauce
A Sweet (and Savory!) Gem for Holiday Gifting
If you’re hunting for a deliciously unique foodie gift this season, Ruthie’s Best Butterscotch Sauce is a holiday standout. Made in small batches and available locally at Uncle Don’s, this rich, buttery sauce is as versatile as it is irresistible.
You can drizzle it warm over vanilla ice cream for a dreamy dessert, use it as a dip for fresh fruit, or whisk it into your favorite baked treats. But don’t stop there, this butterscotch magic also shines as a glaze for ham, pork loin, chicken wings, and more, adding a sweet-savory depth that’s perfect for festive meals.
Part of what makes Ruthie’s Best so special is its story. Inspired by the founder’s childhood love of her grandmother’s butterscotch candies and later shared with hospital staff during her son’s health journey, the sauce grew from a heartfelt thank you into a beloved Southern favorite.
Ruthie’s Best Butterscotch Sauce is the kind of gift that surprises, delights, and disappears quickly. A proper holiday must-have for any foodie on your list!
Grab some at Uncle Don’s or shop online here. Watch the interview here.
Kahlua Cake from The Organized Baker
Like a lot of great culinary classics, Victoria started baking these cakes as gifts for her friends and family. In just a short time, her friends and family started demanding more to serve to their company and give as gifts of their own. A cottage industry was born. This is the best Kahlua cake we’ve ever had at Brunswick Eats. Get some for everyone on your list! She ships too!
Pick some up today at Uncle Don’s or visit her website here.
Adeline’s Candy Christmas Containers
Celebrate the season with Adeline Candy’s festive glass containers, each filled to the brim with 10–12 of their Signature Sea Salt Caramels — soft, buttery, and hand-wrapped with care. These beautiful, reusable jars make the perfect holiday gift for teachers, friends, coworkers, family, or as a sweet surprise in any stocking.
Every caramel is made fresh in small batches using real butter, cream, and sea salt for that melt-in-your-mouth flavor everyone loves. These are Adeline’s Grandma’s secret recipe. You can taste the tradition and love!
You can find a good selection at Two Friends, Uncle Don’s, Fort Frederica or visit their website for the full selection. Watch our interview here.
Savannah Cheese Straws
A Southern Classic Perfect for Gifting
If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing foodie gift this holiday season, Savannah Cheese Straws are a guaranteed hit. Not made in the Golden Isles, but easily found at Uncle Don’s, these irresistible little bites deliver everything you want in a holiday snack: crisp, buttery, and packed with real cheddar flavor with just a whisper of heat.
Hand-crafted in Savannah using a simple, time-honored recipe, these cheese straws taste homemade in the best possible way. They’re the perfect thing to set out for holiday company, bring to a Christmas party, or tuck into a gift basket for that friend or family member who already “has everything.”
Elegant, delicious, and unmistakably Southern, Savannah Cheese Straws add a touch of charm to any celebration, and once you open a box, they tend to disappear fast. A proper holiday must-have!
Grab some at Uncle Don’s or shop online here.
Cindy’s Bits and Pieces
Cindy’s Bits & Pieces is a small batch, Georgia-grown bakery known for “old-fashioned food art.” Cindy sources many of her ingredients locally (like Georgia pecans) and bakes in a converted barn-turned-commercial kitchen. Their offerings lean toward shortbreads, cheese wafers, brittles, and cookies with a nostalgic, homemade feel.
My favorites are the Pecan Salty Shortbread and the Dark Chocolate Shortbread, both little marvels that disappear far too quickly. With so many tempting flavors in Cindy’s lineup, the Baker’s Miniature Collection Gift Box feels like a treasure chest of possibilities, and a delicious way to discover your own favorite. She also ships!
Grab some at Uncle Don’s or shop online here.
Newcastle Bakery
Newcastle Bakery is fairly new on the scene, but we’re so glad they’re here. Founded by bright, young Darien native, Faith King, Newcastle serves up some of the most wonderful scones in the Golden Isles. What could better compliment your coffee on Christmas morning watching the kiddos opening their gifts?
But Newcastle Bakery isn’t just known for their scones; their amazing cookies come in a wide variety of delicious flavors including chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, sugar and even a gluten free – keto chocolate chip. What a perfect holiday gift!
Follow Newcastle Bakery on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Order ahead online or just grab some at Makers today! Watch the episode here.
CAKIQUE: Tiny Bundt Cakes of Delight
Stacy Taylor, the creative mind behind Cakique, learned the art of baking as a small child helping her mama, Wanda, out in the kitchen. As time went by, her cakes became the highlight of family gatherings and friendly get-togethers. Her pound cakes, lovingly crafted and given as gifts, became legendary among her circle of friends and colleagues.
Cakique was born, and these baby bundt cakes are to die for. Stacy’s story is told beautifully by our friend, Courtney, at Black Owned Brunswick here.
Choose from Wanda’s Original, Plain Jane, Harvest Chai and hey, y’all, it’s the holidays! You gotta have some red velvet cake from Cakique.
Pick up individual cakes at Makers or for larger orders head to the bakesy shop. Watch the interview here.
Cheesecakes By Frank
Cheesecakes by Frank is a small-batch, home-style cheesecake company run by Frank Buda out of Brunswick, Georgia. He started making them for friends and family, and eventually expanded to offer them to the public.
Some of his most popular flavors include his Turtle Cheesecake, Lemon Blueberry Swirl, and his New York Style Cheesecake, but he has other flavors to choose from. Our favorite was the Blueberry and came with an amazing blueberry compote. Definitely a crowd pleaser!
You can find him on Instagram at @cheesecakes_by_frank and on Facebook. Frank also ships!
