Galentine’s Day Gift Collection 2026

Adrian Torres
Maximo

Chamoy & Tajín Kit

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Congratulations to Chef Adrian, James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Emerging Chef! Grab your gal pals and take a trip to West U for Chef’s take on progressive Mexican cuisine.

ABOUT THE CHAMOY & TAJIN KIT

Chamoy Ingredients: Dried Apricot, Mango, Water, Chiles Guajillo, Morita, Ancho, Lime Juice, Orange Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Tajín, Salt, Sugar.

Tajín Ingredients: Chile Guajillo, Morita, Pasilla, Dehydrated Lime, Salt, Sugar.

From Chef Adrian: I mostly use chamoy on fresh fruit when I want something sweet, tangy, and spicy. That’s the classic move. But I’ve also used it as a glaze on ribs, and honestly it works really well.

Not sure which came first. But tajín is basically chamoy in a dried form, it pairs well as a seasoning for fruit and other applications where sweet heat is needed. I love putting it on corn in a cup!

Amanda Wiese
Vive La Plume Studio

Hand Lettered Tags

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Check out Amanda’s website or Etsy page to make heirloom calligraphy and luxury stationary part of your next event and correspondence.

Amy C. Evans
Art and Pie

Original Galentine’s Card Art

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Annually, local artist and writer Amy C. Evans creates an image that captures the soul of this event. This year’s directive to be at table with friends is no exception. Visit Amy’s website to peruse her work – and bid on today’s IG auction of the original “Remember To Gather”, 5 x 7 inch pen and gouache.

Cat Nguyen
Winebow Imports

Zardetto Spritz

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Cat Nguyen – behind the scenes, always there for us, your friends or anyone in need: we see you, girl. Enjoy this authentic Italian spritz made from Zardetto’s sparkling white wine infused with Gentian, rhubarb & orange skins. An aperitivo for one, perfect for a toast to you and your health.

ABOUT THE ZARDETTO SPRITZ

Ingredients: Zardetto Sparkling White Wine; Gentian, Rhubarb & Orange Skins.

Christina Au
Blacksmith

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookie with Strawberry Kiss

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We are so grateful to Chef Christina, David Buehrer & Niken Prabanto for their unwavering support of us as well as all they’ve done to advance coffee culture in Houston. (Protip: Chef Christina’s new menu dropping in March! Also, her pop-up events are not to be missed – hello, poptarts, yum)

ABOUT THE THUMBPRINT KISS COOKIE

Ingredients: Dairy, Gluten, Soy, Eggs, Cocoa.

Jassi Bindra
Amrina

Banana, Date & Oat Cookie

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Chef Jassi is serving up classical Indian dishes with eclectic touches in a stunning setting. His cuisine, inspired from his childhood, has earned Houston Chronicle “Top 100 Restaurants” accolades and will wow you and your guests.

ABOUT THE BANANA, DATE & OAT COOKIE

Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Breakfast Sugar, Brown Raw Sugar, Cinnamon powder, All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Oats, Corn Flakes, Almond, Banana, Baking Powder, Heavy Cream, Dates.

From Chef Jassi: These cookies can be enjoyed with your favorite morning tea or coffee or any time of the day for tasty crunch and delicious bite. 

Jesse Cushman
Papabubble

Artisanal Custom Candy

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Famed for their handmade treats, this beautiful shop will also host you and your friends for a candy-making class. Order bespoke candy bags for your next celebration!

ABOUT THE CUSTOM CANDY

Ingredients: Sugar, Water, Glucose, Citric Acid, Coloring, Flavoring.

From Chef Jesse: Handmade custom hard candies great for sharing with friends.

Joseph Berck & Jaime Gonzalez
Bloom Handcrafted Beauty Products

Milk & Honey Lotion

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Indulge in the comforting luxury of this cozy, feel-good blend designed to nourish the skin and soothe the senses. Like all Bloom products, this creamy lotion is handmade in small batches using thoughtfully selected, skin-loving ingredients.

ABOUT THE MILK & HONEY LOTION

Ingredients: Water, Coconut Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Grapeseed Oil, Avocado Oil, Fragrance, Polysorbate 60, Abyssinian Oil, Almond Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Rosemary Extract.

From Joseph & Jaime: The scent is warm, gentle, and inviting where creamy milk and golden honey meet soft vanilla and subtle almond notes, creating a comforting aroma that feels like a warm hug. 

Perfect for everyday use, travel size, this lotion absorbs smoothly without feeling greasy, making it ideal for hands and body. A little goes a long way. 

Lindsay Rae Burleson
Two Headed Dog

Spiced Hibiscus Tea Blend

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Huge thank you to Lindsay Rae and all she does for IHWSH! We are so excited for this handcrafted, take- home sip. (Protip: Follow on IG to stay in the know about all things happening at “the Pup”, like Doomba battles, Vibrator races, or LRB spinning hits)

ABOUT THE TEA BLEND

Tea Ingredients: Hibiscus, Lapsang Souchong, Cinnamon, Star Annis, Demerera.

Garnish Ingredients: Orange & Lemon.

Directions: Place pouch in French Press or split into two tea pouches. Heat water to 212 degrees F - steep press/pouch for 10 minutes. Strain. Serve. Add sugar to taste.

Lucianna Emiliani
Lucianna's

Malted Toffee & Golden Sesame Brownies

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Our friend Louie is applying her extensive pastry experience to her one-woman led micro-bakery show every weekend. Order online and pick up your baked goods, famed for intentional ingredients, sophisticated flavors, and always a touch of whim.

ABOUT THE TOFFEE & SESAME BROWNIES

Ingredients: Flour, Cane Sugar, Olive Oil, Butter, Eggs, Cocoa Powder, Salt, Baking Powder, Vanilla, Toffee, Malt, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds.

From Chef Lucianna: A fudgy valrohna brownie with a crispy top, crunchy toffee bits and hints of golden sesame. These brownies are perfect on their own or heated up with a scoop of ice cream!

Ope Amosu
ChòpnBlọk

Ajebutter Popcorn

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Fluffy popcorn coated in rich butter & sweetness, finished with a light touch of salt by three-time James Beard semifinalist Chef Ope Amosu. Stop by this gorgeous Montrose flagship eatery to experience Michelin & NY Times lauded West African cuisine. (Protip: some of the best vegetarian food in the USA!)

ABOUT THE POPCORN

Ingredients: Corn, Butter, Canola Oil, Sugar.

Priscilla Trevino
Barbacana

Preserved Orange, Strawberry & Pineapple Fruit Pâte

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Priscilla Trevino on the Galentine’s roster!! YOU’RE WELCOME. This pastry genius’ extensive experience includes the kitchens of Bludorn & March. We can savor her skills these days at beloved Barbacana, ESPECIALLY every 1st and 3rd Thursday when she offers a DESSERT TASTING MENU, omg.

ABOUT THE FRUIT PÂTE

Ingredients: Sugar, Glucose, Pectin, Citric Acid, Local Strawberries, Preserved Orange, Pineapple.

From Chef Priscilla: Pâte de fruit is french for fruit paste, these are tossed in a citric acid sugar making them a little sour.

At Barbacana, we source our produce from local farms as much as possible and try to reduce food waste by using products to their full potential. The strawberries are locally sourced from farms around Houston, the Preserved Orange is made from the remains of juiced oranges( peels, pith) and preserved in sugar, showing some of the methods we use in the restaurant every day.

The shape tells you the flavor of each: Strawberry - hearts
Orange - flowers
Pineapple - stars

Sabina Khan and team

Chrysalis

A Moment of Self-Care

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Our appreciation of the Chrysalis team is as unwavering as their support of our mission. We all need self-care – but the caring touch, unparalleled skill & calming haven of Chrysalis are what we all deserve.

Suu Khin
Burmalicious

Lahpet Mixed Nuts

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Chef Suu credits her grandmother for her training, which is why we can taste the love in every dish. Follow on IG to catch the chance to meet this James Beard semifinalist at one of her solo pop-ups or chef collaborations before they sell out!

ABOUT THE LAHPET MIXED NUTS

Ingredients: Roasted Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts, Fried Fava Beans, Toasted Black & White Sesame, Garlic Chips, Pumpkin Seeds. 

From Chef Suu: This is the nut medley that I use for the Burmese dish Lahpet, which is a fermented tea leaf salad. You can toss this into any salad, use it as a soup topping or enjoy as a snack.

Van Teamer
Pudgy’s Fine Cookies

Cake Batter Stuffed Red Velvet Cookie

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We are thrilled to feature a coveted Pudgy’s (Thick AF! Big enough to share, no judgement if you don’t) cookie in our bag this year. SO thankful to Van, her family & her team for always being ready to support IHWSH. (Protip: Now available nationwide! But stop by the shop for just-out-of-the-oven-warm cookies and Underground Creamery pints as well.

ABOUT THE RED VELVET COOKIE

Cookie Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Flour, Leavening Agents, Vinegar, Cocoa Powder.

Sprinkles Ingredients: Sugar, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Corn Starch, Glucose, Soy Lecithin, Confectioners Glaze, Carnauba wax, FD & C Artificial Colors.

From Chef Van: Eat if you want to feel rich (in flavor) and lovely!