November 14th, 2024

Find it in McMinnville

Shower your guests with gratitude and our local ingredients

A pumpkin pie with a slice cut into it, ready to be pulled out with a pie server. Another pie is next to it, uncut. And forks are placed on a pile of gold napkins.
The pies from Alea Bakery are almost too pretty to eat…almost! Photo by Ashley Solis.

As you plan to show gratitude this year by gathering with family and friends, skip the big-box stores and instead shop small for all of your holiday dinner needs. Your meal will be made with the very best ingredients, and you can feel good knowing that you supported our community. From ethically sourced meats to freshly picked produce, with home baked pies in-between, here is where to find all of your items for a fabulous feast within miles of your home. Now that is something to be truly grateful for.

A retail shop decorated festively for the holidays. Warm bistro lights are strung across the beams of the ceiling.
Enjoy a festive moment at 71X Farm Store. Photo courtesy of 71X Farm Store.

Eola Crest & 71X Farm Store: This family-owned and operated farm and store is known for its meat that comes from happy and healthy animals. The store also features several staple items (eggs, seasonings, milk, cheese, etc.) and gifts from local makers. Farm-fresh turkeys, bone-in half hams, and prime ribs are available. Reserve your turkey for pick up on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, when Even Pull produce will also be available for purchase.

Alchemist’s Jam: Along with a dazzling array of sweetly-made jams, Alchemist is the perfect stop for expertly-crafted baked goods and breads, including cinnamon rolls, croissants, sourdough boules, baguettes, or focaccia.

7 bottles of wine with black and white labels. They are placed at the base of a tree, nestled in bright green moss.
Photo courtesy of Liska Wines.

Mac Market Harvest Market: Stop by Mac Market on Saturday, November 23, from 12:00 to 3:00PM to shop for perfectly-grown produce from Even Pull Farm, endlessly exciting provisions from Hayward, gorgeous pies from Alea Bakery (order ahead), bagels for a busy morning from Best Coast Bagels, knife sharpening from Lost Line Sharpening, and delightful drinks from Liska Wine, CHO Wines, Branch Point Distillery, and Wilderton Spirits. Bring your finished and complete puzzles for a puzzle swap and grab a warm drink while sitting by the fire.

Wellspent Market: The small shop in Mac Market is jam-packed with items for your next event, including an array of vermouths, cheeses, snacks, Even Pull produce, and more.

Shelves in a retail food shop.
It really is this peaceful to shop here. Photo courtesy of Village Provisions.

Village Provisions: This mother-daughter-run shop features much-needed pantry ingredients to make your meal complete, such as butter, flour, sugar, and more. And you can feel good what you buy because each item sold is carefully sourced with health and environmental impact in mind.

Bierly Brewery: Swing by this gluten-free brewery and restaurant to pick up several cans of their smooth and malty Ganz Vienna Lager, which is the perfect pairing for turkey. While there, grab one of their sinfully-satisfying donuts or pastries for all your hard work.

Durant at Red Ridge Farms: Olive oils made less than 15 minutes from your doorstep deserve a spot in your celebrations. The Farm Shop offers tastings of its variety of olive oils, including those that are infused with garlic, lemon, orange, and more. You can also pick up vinegars and locally-made gifts for those who might be hosting.

A glass jar with dried tea leaves and pink peppercorns. It says Christmas in McMinnville. A paper cup is next to it with a sleeve that says Velvet Monkey. A string of white lights is place in front of them.
Specially blended McMinnville tea? Yes, please! Photo courtesy of Velvet Monkey Tea Shop.

Velvet Monkey Tea: Stop in the basement shop, located below Bella Casa, to find the perfect tea to pair with a slice of pie or end the meal. There are a variety of different blends to choose from, as well as chocolates for a quick gift if you happen to be the guest.

Blue Raeven Pie: The real reason most of us celebrate the season is pie (Shh, it’s our little secret). And Blue Raeven is the place to go for all of your pie needs, including pumpkin. pumpkin chiffon, pecan, mincemeat, and so many more. The last day to place orders for Thanksgiving is November 18, and all orders must be picked up at the Amity location.  

A hand holds a tall candle in a brown glass jar. It has a cork lid and the label says Peppermint Mocha.
Set the mood with goodies from Sustainable Rituals. Photo courtesy of Sustainable Rituals.

Sustainable Rituals: While showing gratitude for those people and places we love, it doesn’t hurt to extend the appreciation to our planet. Start small by picking up some eco-friendly kitchen tools and cleaning supplies in this earth-loving shop in Mac Market and make your home sparkle for your big dinner. Win-win. Plus, you can also find wellness items to show a little love to you, too.Nash & Nichol: Featuring expertly curated and beautifully made housewares, this modern mercantile has everything you need to make your tablescape the talk of the town.

Kate H. Knapp (she/her) works as a writer, recipe tester, and editor in McMinnville. She loves nothing more than sharing the beauty of food with her little one and has been cooking since she herself was stove-high and whisk-strong.