Craving a taste of the Buckeye State? You've come to the right place! Dorothy Lane Market is an Ohio-based, locally owned gourmet grocer that's renowned for its made-from-scratch Bakery and gourmet eye when it comes to discovering food finds from artisans both locally and afar. It's with that careful approach that we've curated a scrumptious collection of gourmet gifts. Each year, we ship thousands of these food gifts nationwide and a repeating trend among our top bestsellers tells us this: Our customers love to give Ohio-themed gifts to their loved ones. It's an easy (and delicious) way to ship a taste of hometown pride. In fact, we often get asked for recommendations when customers call our gifting specialists. With that in mind, we've pulled together our 2023 list of our best Ohio food gifts for the OH-IO food lovers in your life! 

1. OHIO ARTISAN BOX

The Ohio Artisan Box is brimming with a curated selection of artisanal Ohio favorites that are sure to impress. Indulge in our hand-rolled DLM Buckeyes, nationally recognized on Food & Wine magazine's "Best Snack in Every State" list. There's more to satisfy the sweets lovers, as we've also included the famous Killer Brownie® Triple Chocolate Brownie, a signature favorite that originated in our Bakery. Our love for chocolate also took us to Cincinnati where the 2023 Good Food Award Winner Maverick Chocolate Co. is operated by a father-son duo, so savor each square of the included Maverick Chocolate Co. 60% Dark Milk Chocolate bar. To balance out the sweets, this artisanal Ohio collection also includes savory Urban Stead Street Ched Cheddar Cheese, an English-style, clothbound Cheddar crafted in Cincinnati. Columbus-based Ohio artisans come to the table then with another 2023 Good Food Award Winner, North Country Charcuterie, one of our favorite charcuterie lines. We love how their salami pairs perfectly with Prospect Jam Co. Strawberry Pink Peppercorn Jam, featuring a unique blend of sweet strawberries with a peppery kick. Last, but not least, are our locally roasted and packed DLM Jumbo Premium Mixed Nuts. VIEW OHIO ARTISAN BOX.

2. OHIO NOSTALGIA BOX

Iconic favorites from the Cincinnati and Dayton region make up this bestselling Ohio Nostalgia Box. This gift includes Montgomery Inn Barbecue Sauce, The Pine Club House Dressing, Skyline Original Chili, Mamma DiSalvo's Authentic Italian Sauce, Jump's Gourmet Almonized Peanuts, and Esther Price Assorted Chocolate. VIEW OHIO NOSTALGIA BOX.  

3. HEAVENLY HAM®

The holiday centerpiece dish has never been easier when you have a fully cooked Heavenly Ham® at the table. We use an open flame to caramelize the signature blend of seasoning that generously coats the exterior, sealing in the flavor from the inside out of the slowly-cured, hickory-smoked ham. It's then spiral-sliced for easy serving. "The best ham ever. Arrived promptly and well-packaged as well. Highly recommend," said a recipient, leaving it a five-star review. This bestselling holiday ham is so popular, that we work with many corporate customers to ship to their team members and clients. In addition to reserving a Heavenly Ham® for in-store pickup if you are local we also ship this fully-cooked holiday ham nationwide and have it incorporated into gifts, like our Heavenly Ham® Sandwich Kit. VIEW HEAVENLY HAM® GIFTS THAT SHIP.

4. THE BIG BAKERY BOX

This newest gift was just recognized on Forbes' "Holiday Gift Guide 2023: The Most Extravagant Baked Goods Basket," making it a trending pick for the holiday season! The Big Bakery Box is just that; a plethora of first-class baked goods that offer a little bit of everything to graze on for days! It pulls together warming flavors of home with a variety of bestselling baked goods, making it the perfect gift while everyone is home for the holidays. From our DLM Classic Coffee Cakes and pound loaves made with European-style butter to our DLM Artisan Raisin Walnut Bread that’s brimming with plump raisins and toasted walnuts in each slice, we’ve included many of our Made Right Here favorites that embody a comforting taste of home. We've also included our Bakewell Tart, Cinnamon Rolls, and Killer Brownie® treats. Last but not least is the nationally recognized Liège-style waffles from our friends at Taste of Belgium. Studded with real pearl sugar, these Belgian waffles have homemade sweetness in each bite. VIEW THE BIG BAKERY BOX.

5. KILLER BROWNIE®

There's no sweeter gift than a tin of these gourmet brownies, locally made in the Dayton, Ohio area by The Killer Brownie® Co., a sister company to Dorothy Lane Market. From the Original Killer Brownie®, featuring layers of rich fudgy brownie folded with crunchy pecans that hug a thick ripple of signature caramel and chocolate chips to a line of flavor variations, like Peanut Butter, Cookie Dough, and more, deliver instant joy with this go-to gift! For a seasonal twist this holiday season, check out the Peppermint Killer Brownie®! The 8-ct and 4-ct Killer Brownie® Gift Tins are an instant hit for any sweet tooth on your list and are a bestselling business gift as well. VIEW KILLER BROWNIE® GIFTS.

6. Laura's Cookies Christmas Collection

Handrolled, cut into whimsical shapes, and lovingly decorated, it's easy to see and taste why Laura's Cookies have garnered such a popular reputation. These thick-cut sugar cookies are soft and adorned with a distinct signature almond-flavored icing for a special touch. Available exclusively at DLM, these certainly are a bestselling treat in the DLM Bakery. Enjoy this seasonal collection of holiday shapes for a limited time! SHIP A LAURA'S COOKIES CHRISTMAS COLLECTION