THE ARIZONA HIGHWAYS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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Cider and hot sauce and bells that will ring, These are a few of our favorite things...

Featured in the December 2023 Issue of Arizona Highways

ARIZONA HIGHWAYS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

1. Kahtoola KTS Hiking Crampons Designed for use with flexible footwear, each crampon features 1-inch spikes to help hikers tackle the most demanding winter trail conditions. $170, kahtoola.com 2. Crooked Tree Ceramics Mug Each mug is handmade on a pottery wheel and features a hand-carved hummingbird design. Mugs are glazed and fired at a high temperature to ensure durability. $38, crookedtreeceramics.com 3. Southwestern BBQ Bouquet This gift package includes 6-ounce bags of caramel corn and spiced pecans, an 11-ounce bag of trail mix and three 1.3-ounce turtles. $59, shoparizonahighways.com 4. Spirit Mountain Roasting Co. Peruvian Coffee Cultivated in the mountains where ancient Incan trails still remain, this coffee features bright flavors and notes of peanut brittle and sweet florals. $16 (12 ounces), spiritmountainroasting.com 5. Fossil Outdoor BoneDry Hydration Bladder Dryer No more air-drying your hydration bladder or putting it in the freezer: This product absorbs moisture fast, leaving your water bladder fresh and dry. $20, fossiloutdoor.com 6. Cider Corps Sangin Sangria This semisweet, gluten-free hard cider features a blend of berries and citrus. Like all of Cider Corps' products, it's crafted with high-quality ingredients and industry-leading techniques. $14 (four-pack, approximate price), various stores in the Phoenix area 7. Cove Mesa Vineyard 2021 Sangiovese This light-bodied red wine features notes of red roses and chocolate, along with a cranberry finish.

It's made from grapes hand-harvested in the fall of 2021. $42, covemesa.com 8. Desert Towel Cooling Towel Ideal for enduring summer heat, this product - a blend of polyester and nylon - stays cool for hours when wet and is machine washable for years of use. $14, deserttowel.com 9. Frank Lloyd Wright Hoffman House Rug Coasters This set of four stone, corkbacked coasters features a design of intersecting circles that Wright created for a rug intendedfor a New York house he designed. $26, shop.franklloydwright.org 10. Arizona Skyline Ornament Bring the vivid colors of the Sonoran Desert to your Christmas tree with this hand-painted glass ornament. Each ornament is signed by the artist. $29, shoparizonahighways.com 11. Cutino Sauce Co. Jalapeño Hot Sauce Fresh jalapeños combine with tomatoes and carrots for this sauce's sweet heat, while onion, mustard and lime add balance for a mild, flavorful burn. $8 (4 ounces), cutinosauce.com 12. Sonoran Spice Co. Bird's Eye Chili Powder Made from peppers commonly used in Thai and Vietnamese dishes, this sweet, tropical chili powder is hotter than jalapeño but milder than habanero. $5 (1.5 ounces), sonoranspice.com 13. Queen Creek Olive Mill Cherry Vanilla Balsamic Vinegar The finest balsamic vinegar is aged for 12 months and finished in a bourbon cask, adding depth and a whole new dimension of flavor. $40 (200 ml), queencreekolivemill.com

ARIZONA HIGHWAYS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

1. Cosanti Bronze Windbell 102 This windbell, crafted by hand using traditional designs, features a patina finish and a bright sound. No two windbells are alike, and each sale supports the Cosanti Foundation. $95, cosanti.com 2. The Autumn Harvest Tile This 6-by-8-inch ceramic tile features the work of Navajo artist Beverly Blacksheep and is produced by Blacksheep Originals, a family-owned business based in Window Rock. $45, beverlyblacksheep.com 3. Handmade Stoneware Mug Glazed in deep turquoise and creamy yellow, this mug is the work of Arizona artist Terry Parker and holds 16 ounces of your favorite coffee, tea or cocoa. $33, etsy.com /shop/lomaprietapottery 4. Midcentury Phoenix: Photographs From the '40s, '50s & '60s This coffee table book showcases images by Bob Markow, who extensively documented life in the Phoenix area in the mid-20th century. $35, shoparizonahighways .com 5. Angelic Sculpture This hand-sculpted ceramic angel, which stands about 1 foot tall, features an aged patina finish. Each sculpture may vary slightly. $97, shoparizonahighways.com 6. Little Madonna Plate Featuring a painting from prolific artist Ted DeGrazia's Holiday Series, this plate measures 10% inches round. $200, degrazia.org/shop 7. Canyon Coolers Desert Cactus Water Bottle An Arizona-inspired illustration by Flagstaff artist Ashley Matelski is the focal point of this 36-ounce, double-walled, vacuum-sealed bottle, which will keep your favorite beverage hot or cold. $45, canyoncoolers.com 8. Fine Art Block Artist Dyana Hesson's stunning cholla bloom is the subject of this 5-inch

Square print displayed behind an inch of acrylic glass. Each block includes a collector's card signed by Hesson. $63, shoparizonahighways.com 9. Grand Canyon Playing Cards Bring some natural wonder to the next poker game with these cards, each of which features Chris Gall's Grand Canyon illustration from the January 2017 issue of Arizona Highways. $15, shoparizonahighways.com 10. and 11. Santa Cruz Chili & Spice Co. Sea of Cortez Salt and Green Salsa The salt features a rustic, intense taste and is harvested by hand, while the salsa offers an authentic flavor of Mexico. $14 (salt) and $7 (salsa), santacruzchili.com 12. Killer Bee Honey This 8-ounce jar of wild honey is harvested during the process of Africanized bee removal in Southeastern Arizona. In this wild-crafted product, each hive's flavor of honey is unique. $12, killerbeeguy.com 13. Southwestern Statement Necklace This vibrant sterling silver, copper and Kingman turquoise arrow pendant is hand-cast and handfabricated, and it hangs from an 18-inch sterling silver chain. $185, shoparizonahighways.com 14. Handmade Bee Pin Phoenix artisan Jan Cooper creates this stunning pin using ribbon, yarn and other materials. Because they're handmade, no two are exactly alike. $35, etsy.com/shop/deserttones 15. Sterling Silver and Turquoise Key Ring Peter Nelson, a Navajo silversmith who has been making jewelry since 1977, is known for his traditional silver pieces, which often include precious gemstones and geometric patterns. $150, heardmuseumshop.com