Dolly Parton is an all-around icon, a superstar songerwriter, singer, actress and yes, an all-around superstar human being. This holiday season, there are plenty of ways to bring Dolly into your home or the home of a friend with these gifts. Pull up a chair to a year of meals, friends, and fun with the Partons, as Dolly and her sister (and favorite cook) Rachel share beloved, crowd-pleasing recipes and family stories in Good-Lookin Cookin ($35 wherever books are sold). And once you’ve got the recipes you will need something to cook them in and on and with, like this 8-inch cast iron skillet inspired by Dolly’s infamous song, “Jolene” ($24.95); a cast iron skillet clock inspired by “Working 9 to 5” ($59.95) and a butterfly guitar trivet inspired by Dolly’s iconic music ($19.90) — all combining Lodge’s unparalleled performance and heirloom-quality with Dolly’s trademark flair. They have larger cast iron frying pans and even the Dolly Gift set with the book, a guitar-shaped skillet, a larger skillet, a towel, a spatula and a silicone handle holder ($99.95) LodgeCastIron.com.
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This 2021 vintage celebrates Darioush’s 25th anniversary and bottling of its Signature Cabernet Sauvignon. The flagship label begins with notes of royal cassis that lead into silky black cherry and refined dark berry fruit notes framed by bakers’ chocolate, cedar, and toasted sage. $135-$250. Darioush.com
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Is there someone on your list who has been especially good this year? I mean, really REALLY good? If so, you might consider gifting them with Dewar’s Double Double 38-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky, paired with bespoke chocolates crafted by Two-Star Michelin Chef Gabriel Kreuther. This is limited-edition whisky is the second release in the Dewar’s Collector’s Series, featuring a blend of single malt whiskies aged for 38 years using Dewar’s unique four-stage aging process. And it is paired with custom chocolates infused with the whisky itself. $2,199. Dewars.com.
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Upgrade your entertaining game with the Bar Cart Snacks collection – a nostalgic set of 12 unique 2 oz. nut blends, crafted to pair seamlessly with your favorite drinks. Perfect for game nights, BBQs, tailgates or birthdays, each tin comes packed in a vintage-style case in blends like Cinnamon Butter Almonds, Bourbon Crunch and Stout Beer Almonds. $60; dm snacks; 800-44-SUGAR; dmsnacks.com.
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Enzo’s Table crafts the highest quality farm-to-table provisions from the natural bounty of California. Pantry items, wine, vinegar and more are among its inventory, but this collection of olive oil would treat any foodie and cook. The Best of Enzo features three bottles of extra virgin olive oil from delicate to bold, all in a custom gift box. $83. EnzosTable.com.
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If you want to make sure you have a hearty cup of coffee at hand when you settle in to watch that new season of Yellowstone, reach for a cup of Free Rein, a new brand from Yellowstone actor Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler) and his buddies Karl Pfluger, Aron Marquez and Paul Anderson. With the goal of creating “quality coffee for those who need it most,” they came up with a range of Free Reign offerings with names like “American Dirt,” “Homestead,” “Branded,” “Heavy Spur” and more, available in bags and in coffee pods. Available at Central Market, Walmart and other locations. FreeReinCoffee.com.
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For the chocolate lover and a snazzy stocking stuffer, Spring and Mulberry’s bars aren’t just unique, but beautiful. The Best Sellers collection is a perfect place to start. Pure Dark, Mixed Berry and Mulberry Fennel all feature date-sweetened dark chocolate, speckled with the primo ingredients and no added sugar. $35. SpringAndMulberry.com.
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Whether you pop it open for the holidays or save it for New Year’s Eve, there’s no wrong time for Stewart Cellars’ Santa Cruz Mountains Brut Cuvee. This Chardonnay-based sparkling wine displays characteristics of preserved lemon, brioche, and apple skin, while the palate focuses on bright citrus, lime zest, and honeycrisp apple. $65. StewartCellars.com.
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Looking for the perfect gift for the coffee lover in your life? SweetLeaf Sweet Drops all-natural sugar alternatives offer great way to pack in flavor without packing in the calories or added sugars. Available in 16 flavors, including vanilla crème, peppermint, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, hazelnut, and English toffee, making for an unexpected treat for a coffee lover with a sweet tooth. Starting at $4.99. Sweetleaf.com.
Lodge’s USA Enamel collection is rooted in quality, each piece cast and perfected in Lodge’s hometown of South Pittsburg, Tenn. And now their entire collection of Dutch ovens, skillets, and griddles are available in Moonstruck Gray, a sleek, chic addition to the line’s bold Smooth Sailing Blue and Cloud Nine White colorways. Also available in Cherry On Top Red, Cloud Nine and Smooth Sailing Bluem in 3, 4.5, 6 and 7 quart sizes ($149-$349). LodgesCastIron.com.