Happily, ’tis the season for giving and for eating, which made November the perfect month to team up with John Dixon of Tri-County Produce for The Indy‘s first Grocery Giveaway. Gift cards worth $100 for Dixon’s beautifully fresh produce, juices, charcuterie, breads, and other kitchen necessaries from Tri-County were given away over the course of nine days to nine lucky winners. Each received two gift cards: one for themselves and a second to give to a friend, charity, or nonprofit, spreading them among Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, Mission House, Direct Relief, and Guide Dog Puppy Raisers of Santa Barbara. We plan to keep the giving spirit into the winter months; next up: The 12 Days of Gifting, starting December 8.