On this episode of The Morning X, Barnes and Leslie get ready for some holiday cheer. Food expert Skye Estroff from Sky’s The Limit podcast stops by with creative, Atlanta-centric holiday gift ideas, including gourmet chocolates, artisanal salts, and even Georgia Bulldog-themed spirits. She also shares insights on her cookbook, When Southern Women Cook, perfect for foodies and fans of Southern cuisine. Plus, nostalgic reflections on Atlanta’s West Egg Café closing and local gems like Krog Street Market’s The Merchant. Check out Skye's podcast at www.skye-estroff.com/skyes-the-limit.

Here are links to the "Atlanta Food Gift Guide" that Skye shared. 

1. Jardi Chocolates 

2. Beautiful Briny Sea

3. ASW Distillery 

4. East Fork

5. The Merchant

6. Kinship Butcher & Sundry 

7. When Southern Women Cook 

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