North Bay items make list of Oprah's Favorite Things for 2017

Oprah's seasonal 'Favorite's Things' list, aka '101 things you didn't know you needed,' has been released. Check out the local items that made the list.|

Love it or it hate it, Oprah's seasonal "Favorite's Things" list, aka "101 things you didn't know you needed," has been released. On this year's list you can choose from all of Oprah's favorites such as beauty products, electronics you didn't know existed, high-end pastries and more.

Included in the list are items from three local companies: Model Bakery, located in Napa, got honorable mentions for their English muffins. Clif Family Preserves in St. Helena got Oprah's seal of approval for their seasonal preserves. Chef Thomas Keller of Yountville's French Laundry made the list with candles and K+M Extravirgin Chocolate, a collaboration with Tuscan olive oil producer Armando Manni.

Scroll through the gallery above to see a few other favorites on Oprah's list. If you'd like to add any to this year's gift list, here's where you can find them.

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