So, you got lucky this year. No huffing and puffing, paging through cookbooks debating whether cranberries with orange or cranberries with clove will best complement your dry-brined turkey. You’re going to your parents’ house for Thanksgiving, or maybe a relative or close friend. But!! You most certainly can’t show up empty handed. No, no. And while a good bottle of vino always does the trick, why not opt for something a bit more festive? After all, it is Thanksgiving…and you haven’t had to work one bit.

Herbs of Provence: This aromatic blend of herbs sourced from Provence, France comes in a reusable jar, and the classic herbal medley is perfect with fish, chicken, or in soup. ($18)

Himalayan Salt Block: This beautiful chuck of pink sea salt can be used as a serving platter, or can be heated it in the oven to sear thinly-sliced meat and fish. The salt imparts a subtle mineral flavor to the food it touches. ($19-$30)

Cilantro Orange Kitchen Candle: The kitchen is usually not the place to burn scented candles because why mess with the delish aroma of a roasting turkey? LAFCO specially formatted this candle with scents meant to compliment kitchen smells, yum! ($55)

Cookbook: Clearly your host likes to cook and nothing says Winter like a steamy bowl of soup on a cold day. Scoop up Anna Thomas' new book Love Soup for veggie-based wintery concoctions. ($25)

Hand Cream: Unfortunately, after the cooking comes the cleaning. Gr. Present your host with Pharmacopia's Lavender Hand Cream so after a barrage of water and suds he/she can can smooth away dryness. ($11)

Soap: Sure bar soap may seem old school, but Pangea Organics makes it hip once again. These uber natural soaps come in recyclable paper boxes that you can actually plant to grow herbs and flowers. Buy a few soaps, stack them up, add a ribbon, and voila! ($8 each)

Build Your Own Gingerbread House: The holiday's are just around the corner. Fill your host's house with the scent of freshly-baked gingerbread via this simple at home kit. ($35)

Fresh Herbs: Rather than flowers, present your host with edible herbs! With the Eggling, just crack and grow. ($12)

Valerie Confections: Of course, there's always chocolate. We love the bittersweet toffee from local chocolatier Valerie Confections, and for a more elegant twist, go for the rose petal petit fours. You can also order online via their website. ($13-$50)

White Truffle Oil: Who has thousands of dollars to shell out on precious white truffles? Instead snag the same flavor in an oil, great on everything from omelets to pasta. ($17)