The holiday season is rapidly approaching (it’s already here if you’ve stepped foot in a big box store lately) and with that comes the whirlwind of events. Potlucks, dinners, holiday parties…all of which can leave you in need of delicious food to act as hostess gift, potluck contribution, or addition to a party spread.

My favorite spots meet the following criteria:

• The food travels well and can be purchased in advance
• The food can sit out for at least a few hours without causing botchalism
• It’s easy to get a wide variety to accommodate difference preferences

With those criteria in mind, these are my top three go-to places for party friendly treats in Huntsville.

MORGAN PRICE CANDY COMPANY

Best known for their outstanding English toffee, Morgan Price Offers a wide array of sweets, including sugar free options. Not only do their candies hold up well, but they will even ship them for you, making long distance gift giving a snap.

Perfect for:

• A hostess gift
• Shipping to loved ones

Click here to read a full review of Morgan Price.

VISIT MORGAN PRICE

Location:
1735 6th Ave SE
Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: (256) 350-2992 or (866) 522-6391
Visit their website here.
Hours:
Monday-Friday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm [spacer size=”0″]

 

WHAT’S POPP’N

If you are looking for something different from the usual all-sugar-all-the-time party treats, What’s Popp’n has got you covered. Offering over 50 fabulous flavors (their most recent addition? chocolate drizzled bacon caramel) the only way to decide is to spend some time at their tasting bar.

Perfect for:

• Gift bags or baskets (the smaller bags make great stocking stuffers)
• A break from the sugar overload of the holidays

Click here to read a full review of What’s Popp’n.

VISIT WHAT’S POPP’N

Location:
(Note: They will be moving soon to Airport and Whitesburg!)
9009-F South Memorial Parkway
Huntsville, Alabama 35802
Phone: (256) 489-9812
Visit their website here.
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm [spacer size=”10″]

GIGI’s CUPCAKES

Miniature sculptures made with cake and frosting, Gigi’s cupcakes are almost too pretty to eat. Their mile-high frosting will please frosting lovers, but they stay just this side of overwhelmingly sweet. An daily menu means you might have to plan ahead if there is a specific flavor you are looking for, but with nearly a dozen daily flavors it’s not hard to find something you like.

Perfect for:

• A potluck or classroom party (especially their mini cupcakes!)
• A stress free addition to your dinner menu

Click here to read a full review of GiGi’s Cupcakes.

VISIT GIGI’s

Location (Huntsville):
2109 Whitesburg Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256) 270-9950
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Location (Madison):
1591 Hughes Road, Ste. A
Madison, AL 35758
Phone: (256) 325-0448
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Visit their website here.