Philadelphia offers a variety of delicious foods that you can send to loved ones as holiday gifts that go beyond sweet treats, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The pickle lover in your life will be fascinated by the fried pickle kits offered by Fishtown Pickle Project. The kits include their signature fresh pickles, spices, and tempura batter. There are two variations of the kit: original and the spicy version.

A box of assorted chocolates is always a good choice for a gift, especially if they come from Shane Confectionery. The Craftsman Assortment box is a local favorite with caramels, cordials, bonbons, ganaches and more.

Càphê Roasters offers you a chance to surprise coffee lovers with a brew kit that will teach them how to brew Vietnamese coffee.

Meanwhile, Jezabel’s is the place to get some of the best Argentine treats, including alfajores, coconut-coated butter cookies filled with dulce de leche.

John’s Roast Pork offers its popular namesake sandwich or a made-to-order kit to build four nine-inch pork roast sandwiches.

The holiday bread gift box from Metropolitan Bakery includes panettone, stollen, and gingerbread pound cake.

Finally, a cookie tin from Isgro Pastries is always a welcomed gift.

Read more about some of the best Philadelphia foods for gifting in The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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