Holiday dreamin’ BY SALLY J . CLASEN I NSTEAD OF WRAPPING up the season with standard, ho-hum gifts this year, create lasting memories with the ultimate gifts that are sure to deliver on smiles. Here are eight, one-of-a-kind gift ideas with a California appeal. The ultimate California gift giving guide
I BELIEVE IN BREAD Tartine Bakery
If you want to send a warm holiday statement, gift a fresh loaf of country bread from Tartine. Owners and bread gurus Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson perfect a complex process with the simplest of ingredients — yeast, flour, water and salt — to create award-winning bread and pastries. Send a Tartine Gift Pack, which serves 12 and includes your choice of bread, teacakes and a bag of the bakery’s top-selling chocolate chip cookies. $65. goldbelly.com/tartine-bakery
A SEASON OF WHEE! Chatham Beach Cruiser Bike Step Through Your “biker” will want to saddle up in the classic, ultra-cool Chatham Beach Cruiser Bike the minute the holidays roll around. A cushioned saddle and soft grips, as well as single-speed and coaster-brake features are perfect for a breezy, comfortable carefree cruise. Plus, whimsical color combinations, from blush to seafoam and violet haze, make a unique personal statement to suit any California biking personality. $299.99. retrospec.com
THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING The French Laundry Gift Experiences Card Your foodie will squeal in delight with the The French Laundry Gift Experiences card for two at chef Thomas Keller’s famed restaurant in the Napa Valley. Choose from the Silver Card ($850) with champagne and a nine-course tasting menu; Gold Card ($1,600) with champagne, 14-course tasting menu and wine accompaniments; or Black Card ($2,500) with champagne, 18-course tasting menu, wine accompaniments, concierge service and BMW car service, plus a gift from Chef Keller. thomaskeller.com
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