<body><div><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194546"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0rpsPR_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0rpsPR_0wFy4Zy000" width="843" height="660" ><figcaption>via deliciousfooddelivered.com </figcaption></figure> When I was a kid my aunt would send me an advent calendar full of slightly stale, definitely questionable chocolates. Despite their appearance, I made sure to open every door throughout the month of December and I looked forward to my sweet treat in the days leading up to Christmas. An Advent calendar from <a href="https://deliciousfooddelivered.com/products/delicious-minnesota-advent-calendar" rel="nofollow"> Delicious Food Delivered features 24 Minnesota-based days of Christmas fun </a> . The calendar includes items from 24 Minnesota-based businesses. Click the name of the business for a link to their page and more information about what they have to offer! (Pictured items not necessarily in calendar, please read descriptions). <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=966112648867706&amp;set=pb.100064069387983.-2207520000&amp;type=3" rel="nofollow"> B’S CHOCOLATES OF WILLMAR </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194524"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=26WkIt_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=26WkIt_0wFy4Zy000" width="1440" height="1800" ><figcaption>B’s Chocolates via Facebook </figcaption></figure> A 3″ chocolate fish and ‘B’ chocolate square are included in the advent calendar from this Willmar-based business. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=763998059105823&amp;set=pb.100064869060856.-2207520000" rel="nofollow"> BARE HONEY OF ST. PAUL </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194525"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1kx6R1_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1kx6R1_0wFy4Zy000" width="1434" height="1356" ><figcaption>Bare Honey via Facebook </figcaption></figure> A 1.87 oz jar of cinnamon spreadable honey from this St. Paul-based business is included in the advent calendar. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MantorvilleChocolateShoppe/photos_by" rel="nofollow"> THE CHOCOLATE SHOPPE OF MANTORVILLE </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194526"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2pqKd1_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2pqKd1_0wFy4Zy000" width="1440" height="1800" ><figcaption>Via Chocolate Shoppe on Facebook </figcaption></figure> A sample of the Chocolate Shoppe’s potato chip bark is included in the calendar as well. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1039717588163007&amp;set=pcb.1039717618163004" rel="nofollow"> DULUTH CANDY COMPANY </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194527"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4FOoqE_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4FOoqE_0wFy4Zy000" width="1440" height="1800" ><figcaption>Duluth Candy Company via Facebook </figcaption></figure> Two single-origin bean to bar chocolate squares are included in the advent calendar. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wgmercantile/photos_by" rel="nofollow"> WALNUT GROVE MERCANTILE </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/wgmercantile/photos_by" rel="nofollow"> OF MARSHALL </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194528"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1gAAIW_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1gAAIW_0wFy4Zy000" width="768" height="598" ><figcaption>Walnut Grove Mercantile via Facebook </figcaption></figure> The calendar includes a bag of five caramels from Marshall’s Walnut Grove Mercantile. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sararogersstyle/photos/t.100059731124848/1583524121728154/?type=3" rel="nofollow"> ISADORE NUT COMPANY OF GOLDEN VALLEY </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194529"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4fTfkQ_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4fTfkQ_0wFy4Zy000" width="960" height="720" ><figcaption>Isadore Nut Company via Facebook </figcaption></figure> This Golden Valley-based company offers a 1 oz bag of cocoa mint pecans in the advent calendar. <a href="https://www.huntersreserve.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorVcG0CySRZk-RaImAP6kILCMg73IB1TkvWIfvfVXap2K4Y5Ryl" rel="nofollow"> HUNTER’S RESERVE OF PLYMOUTH </a> This Plymouth-based business adds a pheasant stick to the calendar. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122169734450099189&amp;set=pb.61552975693522.-2207520000&amp;type=3" rel="nofollow"> MIKE AND JEN’S COCOA OF DULUTH </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194530"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4LAl1X_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4LAl1X_0wFy4Zy000" width="1078" height="1124" ><figcaption>Mike and Jen’s Cocoa via Facebook </figcaption></figure> Duluth-based Mike and Jen’s adds a pair of packs of hot cocoa mix to the calendar. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=845881654370373&amp;set=pb.100068456375452.-2207520000" rel="nofollow"> BFRIENDLY OF MINNEAPOLIS </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194531"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2BN0wS_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2BN0wS_0wFy4Zy000" width="1440" height="1800" ><figcaption>BFriendly via Facebook </figcaption></figure> A pair of old fashion cocktail mixes from Minneapolis’ BFriendly are included in the calendar. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=938355971658524&amp;set=pb.100064523901243.-2207520000&amp;type=3" rel="nofollow"> CANDYLAND OF ST. PAUL </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194532"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0KV2T1_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0KV2T1_0wFy4Zy000" width="1080" height="1080" ><figcaption>Candyland via Facebook </figcaption></figure> Candyland of St. Paul is contributing a mini bag of vanilla butter corn. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=491928112939853&amp;set=pb.100063680047830.-2207520000&amp;type=3" rel="nofollow"> BURNT SUGAR OF MINNEAPOLIS </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194533"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1emeQm_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1emeQm_0wFy4Zy000" width="640" height="640" ><figcaption>Burnt Sugar via Facebook </figcaption></figure> A 2 oz bag of Burnt Sugar’s seafoam toffee is included in the calendar. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=501938455803739&amp;set=pb.100079627650580.-2207520000" rel="nofollow"> THE MINNESOTA MARSHMALLOW OF PROCTOR </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194534"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=39yfao_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=39yfao_0wFy4Zy000" width="682" height="1024" ><figcaption>The MN Marshmallow via Facebook </figcaption></figure> Enjoy a pair of handmade marshmallows – bear naked vanilla and peppermint bon bon. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122180339804169527&amp;set=pb.61555085816670.-2207520000" rel="nofollow"> MINNESOTA COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY OF LITCHFIELD </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194535"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2w4IIx_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2w4IIx_0wFy4Zy000" width="1440" height="1800" ><figcaption>MN Coffee Roasting Company via Facebook </figcaption></figure> The Minnesota Coffee Roasting Company is including a 2 oz bag of their Land O Lakes blend. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=591308902803210&amp;set=pb.100057723157380.-2207520000&amp;type=3" rel="nofollow"> SWEET GODDESS CHOCOLATES OF BLOOMINGTON </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194536"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1Qi2G7_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1Qi2G7_0wFy4Zy000" width="720" height="960" ><figcaption>Sweet Goddess Chocolates via Facebook </figcaption></figure> Sweet Goddess’ Peppermint Bark is part of the calendar. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/upnorthlonghorn/" rel="nofollow"> UP NORTH LONG HORN SMOKERS </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194537"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0FHgLk_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0FHgLk_0wFy4Zy000" width="2048" height="1114" ><figcaption>Up North Long Horn Smokers via Facebook </figcaption></figure> This Minnetonka-based business is including a 1.5 oz serving of its Perfectly Minnesotan blend. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=944348304357400&amp;set=pb.100063467175978.-2207520000&amp;type=3" rel="nofollow"> ABDALLAH CANDIES OF APPLE VALLEY </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194538"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2WDlpO_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2WDlpO_0wFy4Zy000" width="1080" height="1080" ><figcaption>Abdallah Candies via Facebook </figcaption></figure> Abdallah Candies is including a lump of coal (dark chocolate) and a marshmallow treat in the calendar. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1059193889541191&amp;set=pb.100063517706106.-2207520000" rel="nofollow"> STED OF FERGUS FALLS </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194539"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4bz2qm_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4bz2qm_0wFy4Zy000" width="1440" height="1800" ><figcaption>Sted via Facebook </figcaption></figure> Fergus Falls-based Sted is offering a peppermint candy cane bar and an eggnog bar in the calendar. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wildcountrymaple/photos/pb.100063613657861.-2207520000/4311179108895509/?type=3" rel="nofollow"> WILD COUNTRY MAPLE SYRUP OF LUTSEN </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194540"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3Md0gw_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Md0gw_0wFy4Zy000" width="1078" height="1440" ><figcaption>Wild Country via Facebook </figcaption></figure> Wild Country Maple Products of Lutsen is include a 3.4 oz bottle of syrup in the calendar. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brainstormbakery/photos/pb.100063796312941.-2207520000/594438216011215/?type=3" rel="nofollow"> BRAINSTORM BAKERY OF ELY </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194541"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0SwN0F_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0SwN0F_0wFy4Zy000" width="1536" height="2048" ><figcaption>Brainstorm Bakery via Facebook </figcaption></figure> Ely’s Brainstorm Bakery is offering fresh and healthy granola in the calendar. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BtMcElrath/" rel="nofollow"> McELRATH CHOCOLATES OF ST PAUL </a> St. Paul-based McElrath Chocolates is including three of their mini chocolate bars. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=579423344192108&amp;set=pb.100063733434006.-2207520000&amp;type=3" rel="nofollow"> PEARSON’S CANDY OF ST. PAUL </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194542"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0wwheE_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0wwheE_0wFy4Zy000" width="1080" height="1080" ><figcaption>Pearson’s via Facebook </figcaption></figure> Pearson’s is including its world-famous nut goodie in the calendar. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JanetsFinest" rel="nofollow"> JANET’S FINEST COMPOTE OF ST. PAUL </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194543"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1Yufii_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1Yufii_0wFy4Zy000" width="1440" height="1796" ><figcaption>Janet’s Finest Compote via Facebook </figcaption></figure> Janet’s 1.5 oz cranberry jalapeno compote is included in the calendar. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=969451125196418&amp;set=pb.100063946174757.-2207520000&amp;type=3" rel="nofollow"> GOLDEN FIG SPICES OF ST PAUL </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194544"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3C37DM_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3C37DM_0wFy4Zy000" width="1440" height="1457" ><figcaption>Golden Fig Spices </figcaption></figure> Golden Figs’ cardamom rose sprinkle/topping is one of the days of the calendar. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/trufflehillchocolates" rel="nofollow"> TRUFFLE HILL CHOCOLATE </a><figure class="content-post-image aligncenter" id="attachment_194545"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0YgaDf_0wFy4Zy000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0YgaDf_0wFy4Zy000" width="720" height="960" ><figcaption>Truffle Hill via Facebook </figcaption></figure> A 2 oz dark chocolate almond bark bar is included in the calendar. </div></body>

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24 Minnesota-Based Businesses Combine For Ultimate Advent Calendar

An Advent calendar from Delicious Food Delivered features 24 Minnesota-based days of Christmas fun. The calendar includes items from 24 Minnesota-based businesses.