A Gift for Every Kind of Sustainable Foodie, Part Two

We all have sustainable foodies to shop for during the holidays, whether they're parents, friends, chefs, kids, or even pets. While a one-size-fits-all present would make the shopping experience a whole lot easier, unfortunately, that's just not realistic. Change.org's two-part Gift Guide for Sustainable Foodies has options that are sure to please even the choosiest folks on your list. Whether your loved ones have two legs or four, are one or 100, are expert chefs or can't cook an egg — we've got you covered. For the Part One of the Sustainable Foodie Gift Guide, click here.

7) For Those with a Sweet Tooth

The candy industry is rife with synthetic food dyes, artificial ingredients, and blood chocolate, so it's important to find treats that are both ethically and environmentally produced. Divine Chocolate is one Fair Trade-certified brand where cocoa farmers actually own a big share of the company. Green & Black's offers Fair Trade-certified chocolate in flavors like Hazelnut and Currant, Cherry, and Ginger. All of Angell's chocolates are Fair Trade and organic, and the company offers some gluten-free and vegan choices, too.

8) For Vegetarians/Vegans

Giving meat-free foodie gifts when you are an omnivore can be tricky, but you can't go wrong with a vegetarian cookbook. Try Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything Vegetarian or the recently released The Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook from Kim O'Donnel. If you really want to get adventurous in the kitchen, try whipping up a dish from Change.org's Meatless Mondays column. Vegan Pumpkin Muffins or a Raw Fruit Pie make for especially tasty gifts.

9) For the Seafood-Lover

The world's oceans are in a sad state — scientists say that 75 percent of the world's fisheries have been fished beyond the point of sustainability. Instead of gift certificates to a sushi joint, adopt a marine species like a shark or an octopus from Oceana. The non-profit uses the funds to conserve threatened marine species. Include a sustainable seafood diner's guide from the Monterey Bay Aquarium with your gift. The aquarium offers both regional and national fish guides through its Seafood Watch program.

10) For the Foodie Who Has Everything

It's hard to buy stuff for people who have, well, a ton of stuff. Memberships in sustainable foodie organizations are a great option for these types of folks. Try purchasing a Slow Food USA membership, which entitles folks to a membership card and a wealth of information about the Slow Food movement.

11) For Those Who Think It's Better to Give than to Receive

If you want a gift that makes you and your recipient feel good, try making a donation to a sustainable foodie, environmental, or hunger relief non-profit. Food and Water Watch, Oceana, American Farmland Trust, MercyCorps, Food Research and Action Center, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the Environmental Working Group, or the Organic Consumers Association, just to name a few. You can also support local, community-based organizations that work to promote sustainable food ideals.

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