Gifts for Foodies

Shop this curated list of gift ideas for the food lovers in your life 

Treat the food lovers in your life — and yourself — to these delicious finds from alumni-owned businesses. Some even offer exclusive discounts just for the PSU community. Bon appétit!

Pepperberry Foods

Pepperberry Foods crafts handmade Italian baked goods from traditional family recipes, specializing in savory freselles, crisp biscotti, and rich olive oil cake made with locally sourced ingredients in the Pacific Northwest. Shop online or at local Portland retailers: Market of Choice stores, Food Fight Grocery and Collective Kitchen.

Enjoy 20% off online purchases with the discount code PSU20. Or buy in person at the Viking Made Holiday Market on December 4 and 6!

Kombucha Hot Sauce

Portland company founded by Karel Vitek '00, making two types of raw fermented hot sauce: Stinging Kombucha and Green River Moringa. Shop online or at local and statewide retailers.  

Enjoy 10% off by following this link or clicking the button below. Or buy in person at the Viking Made Holiday Market on December 6!

Deadline Bar

Veteran-owned and founded by alum Shonta Young ‘23. Deadline bar is a caffeinated energy bar utilizing upcycled coffee fruit to support environmental sustainability. 

→ Try the Brown Sugar Almond

Enjoy 15% off online purchases using the discount code PSU15. Note that this is the initial launch of this product.

Sao Noi

Founded by PSU alumni and sisters Maly and Lisa Douangphoumy. Sao Noi produces and sells Lao-inspired chili oils and beef jerky in original, lemongrass, and ginger flavors. 

→ Try the three flavors of chili oil

Enjoy a discount on online purchases with the code PSUFAM15. Shop online, at local Portland retailers or at the Viking Made Holiday Market on December 6!

Blind Coffee Roasters

Founded in 2012 by Holly Howard ‘16 and Tim Howard, Blind Coffee Roasters is an award-winning coffee roaster in Portland specializing in medium roast coffee with low acidity. Shop online, at the Blind Coffee Roasters cafe in Hillsboro or at a local Farmer’s Market.

Plus, the PSU community can receive a free drink of choice at their cafe. Or buy their coffee at the Viking Made Holiday Market on December 4 and 6!