For those of you who need a few more gift ideas, here are some last minute items that are easy to pick up at your Market. We have a nice selection of dried fruits in bulk and in the grocery aisle. Next Organics has packaged chocolate covered-cherries, coconut, almonds, ginger, cashews and more and they are really yummy. For tea lovers why not choose from our wide selection of flavors and blends. Smith Teas, Tao of Tea, LMF Teas, Stash, and Yogi Tea. They'll all make for a nice present for the tea connoisseur. With so many choices, if it's just too hard to choose let us know and we can give you a hand.

Down the aisle we have hot chocolate mixes—yum yum—Silly Cow comes in a jar that looks like a milk bottle, Canterbury has some unique flavors, and a Eugene fave is Sipping Dreams and there’s more to see here also. A quick stop by the beverage mixers brings us to Elixir Floral Infusions -- Rose, Lavender, and more---make an Italian soda or put a bit of flavor in your champagne — and think of the endless ideas for cocktails.

The next few aisles over you'll find pestos with artichoke, piquilla pepper or sun-dried tomato -- they're all so good and a must have for any gift basket. Why not give a gift from the sea? Delicious albacore tuna or salmon from local companies like Sea Fare Pacific, Sweetwater’s or Skipanon are a good choice.

Something hearty can be a nice way to spend a cold night, give a gift of delicious soup or pasta mixes to warm the soul. From around the region there is Rills from Washington, Mrs. Britts from southern Oregon and Canterbury Naturals also from Washington. Shiba from Salem has spices, Ghee, chutneys and pickle relishes. Garlic Lady from Oregon makes wonderful pickled garlic of course. There's also olives, green beans, asparagus, vinegars and more. If your gift basket isn't quite full yet take a look at our mustards, there are some nice local varieties and BBQ sauces also. Don’t forget to check the cookies and crackers—you will need some to round out the bulging basket. Yum!