Definitely hit up Colonel De's for quality staples like Maldon salt and pungent cinnamon, but then splurge on their line of infused sugars, like Buckeye Sugar (sugar, peanut butter powder and cocoa) or Chai Sugar (sugar, cocoa, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, pepper and nutmeg). They've also got bourbon-smoked and several kinds of lavender sugar, and dozens upon dozens of classic herbs and teas.

For a food-lovers gift, grab an assortment expressly designed for bakers (orange peel zest, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, lavender sugar etc.), or a tea mix (Chai, Genmaicha, Earl Gray etc.); $50 each.