Food Gift Baskets - A Delicious Treat!
A food gift basket is a wonderful gift to give anyone, be they friend, family or colleague. I know I'd be delighted to receive one (family and friends, please take note). The great thing about food gift baskets is that they are so versatile. Not only are they suitable for almost anyone, they can be big or small, cheap or expensive, everyday food or gourmet treats. You can buy them ready made or easily make them yourself. They can be custom-made to suit the recipient's likes or even dietary needs.
Food gift baskets can consist of candies, cookies, specialty cooking ingredients, savory snacks, coffee (although strictly speaking that's a beverage!)and many more delicious treats. A chocoholic will adore a chocolate gift basket. Dads often enjoy a cheese basket, Moms sweet treats like fudge; while aunts will love a basket filled with preserves and cake. For co-workers, cookie gift baskets are a great way to show your appreciation.
In this lens you'll find a great selection of ready-made food gift baskets for all kinds of occasions. If you prefer to make your own, there are helpful tips on what you'll need, plus suggestions for tasty morsels to put in the baskets.
So go ahead and treat someone, or even yourself if you deserve it!
Occasions Food Gift Baskets
Baskets for specific occasions.
Breakfast For Two: Gourmet Wedding Anniversary Gift Basket
A chocolate rose completes this basket of gourmet breakfast treats for two. Pancake mix, maple sauce, cookies, shortbread and coffee are a few of the delights in this basket.
Amazon Price: $54.99 (as of 07/06/2009) 
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
There's No Place Like Home Gourmet Food and Snacks Gift Basket
This house-shaped wire basket contains honey roasted nuts, choxolate cookies, salt water taffy, apple cider and snack mix. Perfect as a housewarming gift.
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
With Deepest Sympathy Gift Basket
Show you are thinking of someone in their dark time with this basket containing tea, coffee, cookies and more. Also includes a remembrance candle.
Amazon Price: $39.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Special Dietary Needs Food Gift Baskets
No-one needs to miss out on the treat of a food gift basket.
Simply Sugar Free Gourmet Gift Basket
Perfect for any special occasion, this sugar-free basket has an assortment of treats suitable for anyone, including sugar-free jelly beans, pretzels and coffee.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Chatila's Gourmet Gluten Free Holiday Sugar-Free Gift Basket Kosher
20 gluten and sugar-free gourmet treats, including truffles, cookies, macaroons and cheesecake.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
igourmet Kosher Gift Basket
Kosher gourmet food from around the world. Includes blue cheese from Denmark, sheeps-milk cheese from Israel, coffee from central America and much more.
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Usually ships in 3-5 business days
Small Gluten Free Cookie Gift Basket - Any Occasion
An assortment of delicious cookies which are free from gluten, cholesterol, dairy and egg.
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
CarbSmart Low Carb Happy Birthday Gift Box
A plethora of sweet yet low carb treats. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, English toffee, almond fudge, hard candies and much much more.
Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Chocolate Gift Baskets
Everyone's favorite type of food gift basket
Chocolate Lover's Classic Gift Basket (4.5 pound) by igourmet.com
12 luxurious items, including chocolate coated butter cookies, chocolate almonds, spiced chocolate sauce, baking chocolate and triple chocolate truffle brownies.
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Chocolate Madness Gift Basket
Almond roca, Harry & David chocolate covered cashews, Lindt hazelnut chocolate truffle, Lindt white chocolate truffle and Malto Bella cappuccino toffee malt balls are just a few of the luxury treats in this basket.
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Chocolate Lover's Box Gift Basket
A great selection of wrapped chocolate bars from Hershey, Nestle, Pearson and more.
Amazon Price: $25.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Ultimate Sugar Free Chocolate Basket - Medium
For diabetics or low-carb eaters, fabulous sugar free Belgian chocolates, turtles, lollipops, chocolate pretzels and lots more.
Amazon Price: $149.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Making Your Own Food Gift Basket
I tend to buy the treats one or two at a time when on shopping trips, plus make some myself; when I have a nice collection I set about assembling the gift basket. Baskets are easy to come by and usually inexpensive; if you can't get one however, then you can use a box or sturdy gift bag instead.
Place some padding in the basket to help protect the gifts and hold them in place. I like to use shredded paper for this as it looks good and is fun to rummage around in. Make your own using old magazines or wrapping paper, or buy ready-shredded paper from a gift store. Gold metallic paper is particularly nice for a Christmas gift basket or food hamper. Although it doesn't look as good, bubble wrap is a good alternative to shredded paper, especially if you have glass jars of food in your basket. Another idea is to use pretty dish cloths or a set of napkins as a base. This works particularly well with a cookery ingredients gift basket.
Once you've got the basics done then fill the basket, arranging the items nicely to show them off. The basket will look extra special if you cover it with cellophane and tie at the top with some pretty ribbon. If you're using a box then decorate the lid with a bow. And that's it! All that's left is to present the food gift basket to the lucky recipient and watch their enjoyment as they explore the contents.
Good Things To Put In A Food Gift Basket
A few ideas on what treats to put in your basket.
Snacks: Pretzels, grissini, trail mix, Japanese rice crackers, cheese straws, nuts, seed mixes, vegetable chips, popcorn, tortilla chips, crackers, oatcakes, olives.
Baked Goodies: Cookies, fruitcake, apple tart, Scottish shortbread, brownies, muffins, chocolate cake, fruit and nut bars, cheesecake, Bundt cake, pound cake, baklava, gingerbread, liqueur cake.
Sweet Treats: Fudge, jelly beans, taffy, chocolate bars, dried tropical fruit, hard candies, Easter eggs, chocolate covered almonds or raisins, nougat, toffee popcorn, fruit jells, Turkish delight, crystallized ginger, chocolate truffles, marshmallows.
Food Gift Basket Supplies
Recipes and wrapping.
The Perfect Basket: How to Make a Fabulous Gift Basket for Any Occasion
Inspiration and guidelines on how to make a great gift basket, for all occasions and to suit all budgets. Includes a special section on food gift baskets.
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 07/06/2009)
Gifts from the Kitchen for Dummies
Learn how to make edible treats such as cakes, chocolate truffles, chutney, cookies, compote, pies and lots more. Also includes gift wrapping and presentation ideas.
Amazon Price: $15.29 (as of 07/06/2009)
Gifts for Giving: Gift Mixes & Delights from the Kitchen, Plus Year Round Ideas for Wrapping It Up & Giving (Gooseberry Patch)
Over 200 recipes from real life cooks to add to your food gift baskets.
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/06/2009)
Cellophane Wrap
Wrap up your homemade gift baskets with this colorful cellophane.
Amazon Price: $3.21 (as of 07/06/2009)
Glitter Organza 1.5" Ribbon 10 yards, Gold w/ Gold Glitter
Top off your creation with a pretty ribbon and bow.
Amazon Price: $5.49 (as of 07/06/2009)
Edible Gift Resources and Recipes
- Hamper Baskets
- Quality baskets including open and part-lidded.
- Christmas gifts in a jar recipes
- Easy, delicious jar gifts Christmas recipes, including a recipe for Chocolate Cherry Cookies Mix in a Jar.
- Healthy Edible Gift Basket Ideas
- Ten heart-healthy edible gift basket ideas.
- Gourmet Chocolate Cakes
- Make a delicious chocolate cake for your food gift basket.
- Make Your Own Food Gift Basket using Vermont Products
- Make your own food gift basket or gift box using a straw gift baskets, a Back in the Day gift box, Vermont products or even a Trick or Treat basket.
- ChocoFactory
- Use these recipes for your gift basket and make a chocoholic happy!
World Food Gift Baskets
A small selection from around the globe.
Australian Classic Gift Basket (4.5 pound) by igourmet.com
Gourmet delights from the land down under, including wine vinegar, biscuits, olive oil and jam.
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Irish Classic Gift Basket (4 pound) by igourmet.com
Delicious Irish cheeses, fruit jam, tea and toffee. Presented in a planter.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Deluxe Asian Gourmet Gift Box
5 flavorsome Asian sauces including hoisin, plum and Thai peanut.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Scandinavian Premier Gift Basket (4.64 pound) by igourmet.com
Danish blue cheese, Norwegian Gold salmon and Swedish double chocolate crisps are just a few of the delicacies in this basket which celebrates the food of Scandinavia.
Amazon Price: $79.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
South Of The Border Gift Basket (5 pound) by igourmet.com
Sample the delights of South America with sweet and savory treats from Argentina, Chile and more. Includes Panquehue cheese and Dulce de Leche.
Amazon Price: $79.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Healthy Food Gift Baskets
Gift baskets can be good for you as well as be a treat.
Basket of Organic Delights (3.2 pound) by igourmet.com
Premium organic goodies including cheese, crackers, coffee, olive oil and green tea.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
California Select Citrus
Delicious lemons, oranges and tangerines, along with recipes to make the most of them.
Amazon Price: $41.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Quirky Food Gift Baskets
Something a little bit different.
70's Decade Box
Great value gift basket to help a kid of the 70s relive their childhood!
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Thanks A Million! Thank You Gift Basket - Gift Tote
Make sure they get the message! Cookies, coffee, candies, popcorn and biscotti packaged in dollar green.
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Victory Lap Nascar Race Car Gift Basket of Gourmet Food Snacks & Treats - The Perfect Gift For Him!
For the man who loves racing, a box with beer bottle nuts, checkered flag butter mints, dipping sauce and more. Also has a car-themed music cd.
Amazon Price: $69.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Tee Off Great Golfers Sampler Gourmet Food Gift Tote - Gift Basket
If you've run out of gift ideas for the golfer in your life, this basket is perfect. Chocolate golf balls, golf candies and more, plus a reusable drinks cooler.
Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Food Gift Basket Online Stores
Delicious and varied food gift baskets
Some Useful Links
- Treat Them - all about giving gifts
- Treat Them - a website about giving gifts. Discover articles all about giving to friends and relatives, along with some inspirational gift ideas.
- Holiday Calendar and Special Events
- USA Holiday and Special Events Calendar.
- 101 Gift Basket Ideas
- Discover how to create stunning gift baskets from the comfort of your own home.
- Canned Fish Gifts
- A small selection of fish gifts at my Canned Fish Lens.
- Start Your Own Gift Basket Business!
- Find out how to create profitable gift baskets with this special report.
- Basket weaving - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- How baskets are made.
- Waste vital minutes with the PERPETUAL BUBBLEWRAP
- Perpetual Bubblewrap - pop it!
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