1/8/09

Giving A Food Gift Basket

When you think of Thanksgiving, a big juicy turkey usually comes to mind, Valentines Day makes you think about chocolates and Christmas conjures up images of cookies. Putting together some type of food gift is a great idea for a present, whether it's for a birthday or for a Christmas present.

If you know the person well, then put together a food gift basket of all their favorite goodies, or if you do not know them that well you can always include a few items that most everyone enjoys.

You may think that giving a food gift means putting together a gourmet food gift basket or something similar. However, you can put a gift together that shows you took the time to make it especially for them, without worrying that you are spending too much money.

If you have a coworker that is British, then gather some different flavored teas and scones wrapped in pretty tissue paper. If you have a really great cookie recipe, then get the ingredients together and put them inside an old milk bottle or mug.

Putting together gift baskets for friends and relatives is a great way to show them how special they are to you. It is not necessary to make a huge gourmet gift basket, since a few simple things can be placed together, such as your favorite gingerbread recipe wrapped around a jar that is holding the main ingredients.

Giving a food gift of this type is always appreciated and when you include recipes or ingredients that are needed, it makes it that much more meaningful.

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