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| Chocolate Tower |
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| Fruit Spread Selection |
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| Chocolate Basket |
Not many gifts allow the giver lots of room for creative expression, are endlessly customizable, and involve the thrill of a treasure hunt. But homemade gourmet baskets do all that. They can be as small or as grand as your budget allows, and they're a great gift-giving option for so many occasions.
So, whether you pride yourself on your keen ability to choose the perfect gift, or feel at a loss before each housewarming and wedding shower, you owe it to yourself to add gourmet baskets to your gift-giving repertoire. These tips will get you started crafting memorable, personal gourmet baskets your recipients are sure to love:
- Consider Your Budget - It’ll help inform your theme, and the size of the actual basket or gift receptacle.
- Pick A Theme - A theme can help guide your selections, and lend a customized feel to the basket.
- Make A Shopping List - Draw up a wish list of prepared specialty foods or ingredients.
- Consider Special Dietary Needs - Do they observe kosher or halal? Are they vegetarian or vegan? Do they have food allergies or any health concerns.
- Choose Non-perishables - Food safety hazards don't make very nice gifts.
- Check Expiration Dates - make sure your gift recipient will have at least a few months to use each item.
- Feel Free to Bargain Hunt - seek out specialty food bargains.
- Get Creative With the Holder - A serving bowl or platter, for example, gives the recipient something lasting to remember your gift by.
- Assemble With Care - Wrapping the basket in clear cellophane can help hold everything together and keep items from shifting.
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| Taste of Italy |
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| 7 Cheeses |
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| Coffee Assortment |
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| Shortbread & Brownie Collection |
Excellent ideas. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the ideas and just a reminder that you can shop for the items at any of the major grocery chains or at the 3 gourmet shops I highlighted.
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