1Figue chocolates
Figue’s tree to table fine chocolates showcase local produce and enhance it with Belgian chocolate. Why not try their quince, maple walnut crumble and cacao nib block, their cherry blossom block, their spiced pear, pecan and fennel block or their fig, almond and salted pistachio block. Found at stores including Stirling Cellars and Patisserie, Haven in the Hills, Hahndorf Fruit and Veg Market, Littlehampton Marketplace and Emma & Ivy, Figue chocolates are the perfect gift for someone special, an impressive addition to any dinner party table or a decadent addition to any grazing board … and why not treat yourself while you’re at it! From $12
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2Beerenberg’s new cookbook
Putting together the perfect lazy long weekend dinner party menu has never been so easy! Beerenberg’s new recipe book, The long weekend, features more than 100 recipes that pair with the delicious, Adelaide Hills-made products that Beerenberg is famous for. $25
beerenberg.com.au
3Etikette candles
Bring home the scent of Australian landscapes with this Adelaide Hills-made range of diffusers and soy candles. The team behind Etikette Candles aims to capture the essence of our country, while reducing the impact on the environment. They have also teamed up with other local businesses including Hahndorf’s Beerenberg Farm and Ambleside Distillers to bring you the scents of the Adelaide Hills. From $35. etikettecandles.com
4Reusable coffee cup
Cut your waste and support local with Maddie Deere’s range of wheel thrown pottery. The local ceramicist, who trained at UniSA, worked in Canada before returning to the Adelaide Hills to set up her studio. From reusuable coffee cups and ‘secret message’ mugs to vases and dog bowls, her hand-crafted quirky products are sure to bring a smile to your face! From $25
maddiedeereceramics.com
5The Paintbox
Viarco Backyards and Gardens of Portugal pencils
Did you ever think a pencil could take you on a journey to another place? Well, Viarco’s collection of scented pencils aims to do just that! Each set of six pencils has a different scent to transport you to a Portugese garden. These sets of pencils are just some of the unique tools and art supplies you’ll find at The Paintbox – which is the perfect place to go for a huge range of art supplies. And – if you’re just starting out – they also do classes and workshops. $22.45
thepaintbox.com.au