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Create Your Own Gift Box

October 31, 2024Denisse Audrey Tenorio

Gifting doesn’t have to entail grandeur; a gift can be a simple pasalubong for your family after coming home from a trip, or a thoughtful gift box wishing someone well.

From simple housewarming celebrations to reunions with friends after so long, you won’t want to miss a chance to prepare or buy a present, whether big or small. It’s in our tradition to have something to give for any occasion—a fancy wine bottle to congratulate a friend, a box of baked goods for a cute picnic date, or a customized gift box for a special person in your life.   

When it comes to gifting, food is almost always your best option. And what’s better than personalizing it according to what they love? At Joel’s Place, we offer gift boxes in three sizes (small, medium, and large), perfect for housing all their favorites in one! 

For your adventurous food buddy  

For loved ones who do not shy away from trying new flavors, a curated gift box consisting of unique finds at Joel’s Place is your best way to win their hearts over. Fill a box with these fresh and exciting flavors!

  • St Dalfour: Traditionally made French fruit spreads in unique flavors like Blackcurrant and Apricot.

  • El Almendro: Indulgent crispy thins with the perfect marriage of sweet and salty flavors, like their Caramel Chocolate with Sea Salt Thins.

  • Karma: Air-roasted and lightly sweetened roasted cashew in fun flavors like Toasted Coconut.

  • Bela: Finest Portuguese sardines sustainably wild caught and hand packed. It’s MSC certified, Kosher, and good for your health, too.

  • Freshé: All-natural gourmet tuna meal packed in a pocket-sized BPA-free tin with fresh olive oil, hearty vegetables, and certified sustainable protein.

A two-photo collage featuring St. Dalfour Blackcurrant and Apricot fruit spreads on the left and Freshé gourmet tuna meal on the left.

For experimental cooks in your life  

Whether your favorite person loves to whip up something extraordinary in the kitchen or simply loves having people around to feed with fancy charcuterie, you can find the perfect gift for them at Joel’s Place.  

A two-photo collage featuring a white box filled with gourmet cooking products from Joel's Place such as Maggie Beer pastes, Maldon sea salt, Random Harvest dressings. On the right is a close-up image of Tartufi Morra Gocce di Tartufo.

Create a special box for them and start with a few of these items: 

  • Tartufi Morra: An ideal extra virgin olive oil dressing flavored with the intense fragrance of white truffle.

  • Maggie Beer: Fruity pastes in flavors like Fig & Gin or Quince, perfect for charcuterie boards.

  • Random harvest: Australian-made artisan dressings expertly crafted from the finest ingredients without additives and preservatives. Flavors like Lemon Garlic Dill and Kalamata Olive Mustard are must-try!

Don’t forget some spices and throw in a bottle of Peppercorn Medley from Simply Organic or some classic paella spices from La Dalia.

For the snacker bestie  

Snacks are best enjoyed with someone you love. Whether you’re cozily hanging out with a long-time friend or planning a movie night with your besties, make them feel appreciated even on the most casual days by giving them a curated box of items they’ll love. 

A person in light wasted jeans holding a small white box on the side featuring snacks from Joel's Place including Daily Fix trail Mix, Tcho chocolates, Malagos Chocolate, and Aura Bora.

Add in a bottle of coffee, a bar or two of chocolates, and a bunch of healthy snacking options! 

  • Little Green Cyclo: Refreshing plant-based ready-to-drink Vietnamese coffee with condensed coconut milk.

  • TCHO: Quality chocolates with flavor notes depending on their origin. Enjoy fudgy single-origin chocolates like the Dark Duo or their smooth blend of hazelnut butter and oat milk chocolate for the Hazelnut flavor.

  • Valrhona: Captivating chocolate flavors ranging from bitter, fruity, to milky. The Jivara flavor, for example, is the perfect creamy chocolatey goodness with notes of vanilla and malt.

  • Patience Fruit & Co: Slowly dried fruits such as the Organic Whole Wild Blueberries, bursting with flavor perfect for breakfast and snacks.

  • Daily Fix: Delightful bag of trail mix with premium nuts and fruits, a guilt-free indulgence perfect for snacking.

  • Simply Gum: Natural alternative to artificial chewing gums using natural, vegan, and gluten-free ingredients.

  • Kuranda Wholefoods: Healthy and delicious on-the-go snacks high in plant-based protein and low in carbohydrates.

  • Aura Bora: Herbal sparkling water with zero sweeteners, zero sodium, zero calories, and zero sugar. It’s vegan and made from real herbs, fruits, and flowers.

A curated box of all the things they love makes a gift even more special. If time is not on your side, a Joel’s Place Gift Card is your answer. Give your loved ones the gift of choice and let them choose anything they want with these special gift cards.  

It’s the thought behind gifting that shows how much we truly care and appreciate someone. When you want to show love and care, head over to Joel’s Place to pick up items they’ll love and create a gift box carefully handpicked especially for them. 


To make your own Joel's Place gift box, head over to our gifting area in-store, where our friendly staff will be happy to assist you in curating your gifts. 

Photography by Hermes Singson. Styling by Denisse Audrey Tenorio

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