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Where to buy the VERY BEST gourmet food gift baskets, online? I am looking for purveyors of high end, gourmet food gift baskets in the UK, USA, Canada & Australia......any suggestions??
The Best Food Gifts (not gift baskets)? For years I've purchased Christie Cookies and Koeze's Nuts (they're outstanding) as gifts for my clients. What are other specific recommendations for companies that sell great-tasting holiday gifts. I guess I'm looking for answers that are not the first to jump to your mind (such as Harry & David). Thanks in advance! Sally
What is a great holiday food gift basket for a family of 4 - mom, dad and 2 kids? I was looking into something kind of sweet or salty. I checked out the popcorn factory, and fanny mae. I don't want to send flowers or a fruit basket. What I think would be best for them would be some kind of mixed treat basket. (like cookies, candy and popcorn...things like that) What do you suggest for a great basket, that is worth my money? I am hoping to spend $60 - and under. Not too cheap, but I'm not made of money either. Thanks for the ideas so far! I am looking into buying a basket, because I will not be able to get out of the house for this holiday season. The other thing is that the family I am buying for mentioned that a food basket would be perfect for them, because they will be entertaining a lot.
Food gift basket for boyfriend? My boyfriend is going on a trip with his dad to mexico next month,and he wont be back till sunday he saids he's going to bring something back for me, and I want to make a food gift basket for him to take with him, any ideas, of what I can make.Thanks, or what I can put in there that doesnt cost that much
Gift basket food ideas with a 12 days of Christmas theme? I came up with Milk Maid caramels for the "maids a milking". What else? Dove chocolates! That is such a good idea!
What are some good filler items for a food gift basket? Items not needing refrigeration, as these baskets are going to be delivered in December. Thanks in advance!
What goodies do people actually want when they get their holiday food baskets? My family is planning to do more this year to stock the local food pantries. What do people want and what are they going to send back when it is their turn to donate next year. We want people to be happy for the holidays, not to plan to "re-gift" food.
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What kind of food should I put in a gift basket, for movie night? It's going to be a movie night gift basket for my boyfriend, it's for our 2 year annversy, and I cant buy him stuff , like video games or high price things like that , so instend I'm going to make a basket , any ideas.
Do I have to have a food permit to start a gift basket business in Texas? I will sell already packaged food and fruit.
My mom is trying to get together a gift basket of Southern Food...? for some northern friends, and we were looking for suggestions. We have some recipes going in like buttermilk pie and cornbread, and little different foods, like Tiger Sauce and pickled okra. Anything else you guys can think of? Things they can't get. They live in Vermont, about 10 miles from the Canadian border. Very northern.
Where can I find a vegan gift basket online? I am looking for a really nice vegan (food/treat) gift basket that is fairly inexpensive. I have attempted searching online, but all I get back are products I have never tried before. I would hate to send a gift basket full of crappy food.
themed gift baskets for Christmas? What movie would go well with an Italian or Mexican food themed gift basket? Or game that would go with either of these?
What kind of food should I could put in a movie night gift basket?? Alot of advice? My dad is giveing me about 50 dollers to spend on it , and it's for my boyfriend's and mine 2 year annversy, were both 19 and I want to show how much I love him, thanks , I'm going shopping so need alot of ideas. Thanks so much for all your help, and have a nice day, and please no rude things, peace.
any good ideas for a themes gift basket of food???? not too expensive -more like home made type of stuff and really cute!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am staring my own business doing gift baskets,... I need good websites to order gourmet foods? I need to order gourmet foods to put in my baskets. Please help.
Needing food items that have the word gold or golden in them to help clebrate a golden anniversary.? I would like to prepare a gift basket of food.
Does anyone know of local Rhode Island snack food that would be appropriate for a small gift basket?
themed gift baskets? What movie would go along with a Italian themed gift basket or what about for a Mexican food themed basket? Or any ideas for an Italian or Mexican inspired game to go into the gift basket?
Do You Like "Harry and David" gift baskets? I just ordered a huge gift package of baked goods to send to my boyfriend who's in college.(It's called the "new delux bakery tower"; you could check it out on their website and tell me what you think!) I have never ordered from them, or even tried their food before. Is it good? Has anyone ever ordered from them before? Do you think my boyfriend will like it? (I hope so...he always says that he appreciates "thoughtful and sentimental" gifts the most..what if he doesn't like it?:(
Thank you gift ideas for dieting sister in law? Recently, my brother and sister-in-law hosted a 70th birthday party for our mother. My husband and children and I traveled from Ghana, Africa to NJ to be a part of it. Truth be told, if it hadn't been for the party, we'd not have gone as the expense to us was fairly significant. Nonetheless, it was wonderful to see my Mom and brothers and sister who all live in the States. I'd like to personally thank my sister-in-law and brother for what they did by sending a gift. Any ideas? She just recently lost over 100 lbs, so the idea of a food gift basket is out. Thanks. Barb
food gift ideas? I need a couple of food gift ideas (with recipes and how to's) for children to make for a basket of goodies. The basket has to hold 3 or 4 different items and each item must contain enough for 30 people to get a little of that item. We already thought of one item and that is to make Hot chocolate cones... any other ideas?
To start a gift basket making out of my home do I need any food permits since I will not be opening or cooking If I do decide to cut into fruit where would I apply to get a food permit? I think staying with packaged items will be easier then I just need a tax number. Correct?
Im Looking For a Realy Cheap Gift Basket and Packaging Manufacturer? I am opening a gift basket company in england for my mother. Im Looking For a Realy Cheap Gift Basket and Packaging Manufacturer Candy and Food Suppliers novelty gifts etc can you help please
What food/season/marinade should I send as a Thank you gift? It is for my brother~ he loves to cook, grill and entertain. He is into cigars, and mixing drinks.. He can buy anything he wants ; that is why I need your help. I don't want to spend more than 50.00 because I want this to be something small//for example: marinades, food basket from Harry /David's..etc. Who makes the best seasons, or marinades in the U.S. so I can have it shipped to him as a small token of my appreicate for a favor...don't want to go all out, or anything just something that I can go online and order and have it shipped.
what should i get my bosses for bosses day? Im a secretary and i have 3 bosses. I have a great job and just wanna show my appreciation for hiring me and keeping me for a year.... im trying to decide what to get for all 3. Food gift basket? What u think?
what would you like to receive in a gift basket? AND what do you look for when you do buy a gift basket? who do you normally buy gift baskets for...if you never bought a gift basket, what kind of gift (preferably bought online) do you buy for your loved ones, coworkers, gf/bf etc... would you like pretty, not very useful things? food (cookies etc.)? useful things such as a spa set (robe, slippers etc) ? lotions?
Which would you prefer to receive a gift basket or a gift card? If a gift basket what are your favorite items inside? Do you prefer food or non-edible things?
WIll it come out okay if I add food coloring to Peanut Butter Cookie recipe? I really want to use my favorite pb cookie recipe for my Christmas gift baskets this year but was hoping to give them some Christmas color - if I added red or green food coloring would they come out or would they just be an ugly color? Thanks
Has this ever happened to you while doing charity work? At two of the places I worked, we would get together baskets of food & gifts for families/kids in need & would distribute them around the holidays. This was a huge, nationally known charity. Most of the families were so appreciative and were actually in need. However, some of them were unreal &how they got on the list of the needy was beyond me. Twice when I went we left the baskets & gifts at homes that had computers, internet, cable, a nice TV, stereo. The mother was on the couch, no kids in sight, & just waved to us & said "put them on the table" &went back to watching her soaps. No thank you or anything - like it was her due to receive this stuff. Amazing how she got on this needy list, taking things away from those that really needed them. I blame the charity. Their warehouses were packed with things to distribute. From then on, we went with smaller charities & churches who actually knew the needy families. What kind of experiences have you had?
Are there ethical concerns which would prevent doctors from receiving a present from a patient? I want to send a food gift basket to a surgeon who operated on my grandfather at a hospital in NYC. Are there any ethical (or legal?) issues that would prevent him from accepting the gift? I don't want an awkward situation. Please answer only the question ask without offering alternatives (I don't want to donate money to a cause, etc. --- I just want to give a 'thank you' present).
Gift exchange dvd ideas? My friend is having a gift exchange at her party and asked everyone to bring a $15-20 gift. It has to suit both male or female. I thought about either a gift card, a food type gift basket, candles or an oil room diffuser kit or a dvd. We are all between 21-30 years old. Anyone have any better ideas or suggestions? What are some classic dvd's that everyone loves in this age range? I thought about Elf, A Christmas Story, an Adam Sandler flick or Goonies. Help! Happy Holidays!!!!!
Need birthday gift ideas? for a uncle in his 50's. He does not get into: sports, gadgets, clothing or foods ( food baskets, restuarant gift certificates etc..) anyone got any ideas?
What would you want in a guest gift basket? I'm having a destination wedding in Cancun and I want to make gift baskets for all of my guests for coming so far. I have a few ideas so far: tequila, shot glasses, cameras, travel-size first aid kits w/plenty of pepto for the mexican food, sunblock, lip balm. Any suggestions would help, especially from guys. Ok and now I've decided to attraction brochures, cancun map, hotel brochure w/all the info. they'll need, mexican candy and/or cookies. I'm only gonna do the tiny tequilla shot bottles for the guests that I know drink. I was thinking about a koozie or keychain from mexico. suggestions?
Nice non melt recipes, all advice? I was thinking of makeing a food gift basket for my boyfriend, cause it's a gift for our 2 year annnvery, and I have no money , so I was thinking of makeing something to put in the basket , is there any non melt good sweets I could put in there, or home made snacks. And that is easy
I need to fill a gift basket with pink things for a Breast Cancer fundraiser. Please help? Can be food items or anything.
I am looking for organizations that help adopt needy families for christmas in orange county california? I AM LOOKING FOR ORGANIZATIONS OR CHURCHES THAT HELP LOW INCOME PEOPLE BY ADOPTING THAT FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS AND PROVIDING GIFTS AND FOOD BASKETS FOR THAT FAMILY. THANK YOU.
What kind of gift basket can I creat for a co-worker? I have a co-worker who is a retired librarian, that only eats orgainc food and that will be turning 71 years old. I want to create a basket instead of buying something from the store. Her birthday is tom. 4/18/07
The perfect gift? I am looking for some sort of food basket or gift set to send to our family. I dont want to spend an arm and a leg, and I want to send something nice that a whole family can enjoy.
Bringing a gift to a friend in Agrentina? I am visiting a family friend in Argentina and I would like to bring a gift, does anyone know of custom regulations that would prohibit bringing in types of specialty food or wine basket from the US?
How Do You Feel About Gifts of Food? i'm seriously trying to come up with something(s) to gift to people,this holiday , that isn't going to end up taking up space in their basement or a landfill, somewhere. How do you feel about food baskets? What would be some good food basket themes? thank you.
Has anyone tried the Vacume Food Saver? I am wanting to vacume seal some coffee beans for a christmas gift basket and I'm wondering if the product is any good. Does it have label on the bags or are they just clear? Thanks
Good gifts for a friend going to Tokyo? I am invited to a going away party for a friend who's going to Tokyo for the summer. People are getting her little going away gifts like photo albums, food baskets, purses and travel items. What are some things I can pick up for her to give to her at her party?
How much are lotto tickects , what to put in a gift basket? I already have candy, nuts, junk food, movie, cd, two shirts , two magazine, a stuff valentines bear, poker cards, a bottle of apple cider, and I want to put more in , what elese can I put in?? And how much does lotto tickets cost, I only can spend under 20 dollers. Thanks.
Guys what would you think if your girlfriend did this for you, girls can an-swear too? I was thinking of making a food gift basket for my boyfriend , to show him I care, and how much I love him, I'm going to bake cookies,and make snacks, and I also buy those micowave lunches , so my boyfriend can take for work, and put his favorite drinks in there also, guys what would you think, if your girl did this, and girls. do you think this is a good idea
What is a good gift to give a family? I have 2 families I'd like to give presents to. One has 4 kids, another has 3. Any kind of non-cliche gift would be nice... the whole fruit basket or cookie platter is so bleh. I'm not opposed to food gifts, just something different or a way to spice up those traditional, cliche family gifts. Oh and I don't want to spend more than 20 bucks :)
Teacher Appreciation: gifts/food/any advice you can provide? I'm looking for ideas for Teacher Appreciation week. Yes, I know this is in March, but I have recently become part of a committee and we're trying to get a jump start on planning. We are looking for gift basket ideas (the more personable, the better) and ideas for breakfasts/lunches/snacks that will be provided to the teachers throughout the week. Any ideas for party/decorating themes would also be greatly appreciated. Also, if any of you have done this before, please share ideas that worked or didn't work so well for you. Please realize that we will have the help of parents, but our budget is limited.
sending something because of a death, can anyone help me please? My husbands father just passed away, his wife is a very nice lady who will be bombarded with flowers, I was wondering would it be innapropriate to send a gift/food basket instead of flowers, that was filled with morning breakfast/coffee items, instead of traditional fruit....I'm thinking, she doesn't need more flowers that are going to have to be thrown away in a while, it is winter where she is so a plant isn't practical, and traditional funeral type plants/flowers she will get so many, what does anyone think on this, greatly appreciated..... I don't know how this got catagorized under weddings......how stupid of me... Thank you everybody!
What to Say in a Note to Reconcile With Sister.? My parents are visiting and we will be getting together so I'ld like to take this chance to reconcile with my sis. We haven't spoken in a few years. I don't want to grovel or sound needy but I do want it to be meaninful. A food gift basket is good since my parents will be staying with them. I just have trouble putting words together. Please just serious caring answers. No put downs. Thanks in advance. These are 4 beautiful answers so far. I'm going to incorporate all of them. Many Blessings to all of you! BTW I may not be able to pick just one BEST ANSWER. Well I sent her a centerpiece with flowers and candles yesterday with a note. It read; " I'm ready to put the past behind us and get on with being sisters. How bout you? A sister is a blessing I miss having in my life." I just found out the flowers were delivered yesterday and she did get them. But she hasn't e-mailed me or called. You think she's still mad at me or what?
Christmas gift basket ideas? This year I have lots of familys to buy for. I have decided that each family could get a gift basket. I also want to give some to individual people. I need lots of theme ideas for what to put in the baskets, the more different and unique the better. I am willing to cook and make things but I don't want them all to be filled with only food. I am also on a kind of small budget because I need to buy for so many people. Thanks for your help!
13th birthday party help!? Okay my birthday party is going to be the 1st of august. I am holding it at best western! I already have the food and gift baskets decided. I am inviting girls only.but there is one problem. I DONT WANT IT TO BE BORING = / . I need some game ideas to keep us occupied. Im an outgoing and fun girl, so i want some pretty unique, and fun games. Also, some decoration tips would be nice.! I want this to be a party everyone is talking about! ohhh and we will of course have swimming and hotel tag.
Whats the best get well gift? my co-workers son is sick very sick in the hospital and me and another co-worker think we should send a gift basket for the son who is 14 or 15 . my question is what can we make the gift basket have? i am not sure about what foods he is able to eat, so i was thinking games and stuff that will keep him entertained. unfortunately money is tight so i need something inexpensive any ideas? thanks
I am looking for a place that I can order packaged meals to send to my sons? both boys are divorced and I'd like to send them food that is something besides gift baskets any ideas and I don't want to make it, they live out of area
What is thoughful gift to get someone w/terminal cancer? My friend has just a few months left to live. I was thinking of a food basket, or a journal, but wonder if a journal is too blatant? I love her dearly, she is a wonderful woman. I JUST WANT TO THANK ALL YOU KIND PEOPLE FOR GIVING ME SUCH THOUGHTFUL ANSWERS. There is more than one answer that I will implement. Thank you so much!
Gift Basket Ideas? My sister is graduating from college and I want to get her a really nice gift basket. I don't want it to be mainly composed of food or anything, so what should I put in it? Any ideas?
I want to make Wedding Cakes and Pastries! Do I need to go back to school for to learn? Ok, so I graduated from Johnson & Wales in 2001 with my BS Degree in Food Service Management. I always keep saying how I should have continued on in Baking & Pastry, because now I really want to make Wedding Cakes, Truffles, Cookies and Specialty gift baskets and open a shop one day. Now that I know this is what I want to do, do you think I need to go back to school to learn all of this? Or would I be wasting my time and money? Especially since I own over $40,000 in school loans now as it is.... Should I get a job at a bake shop and make $10-$12 an hour and risk losing my decent paying Supervisor Job, to fulfill my dream??? What do you think I should do?
hostess gift? My boyfriends parents invited us to stay with them next weekend in a vacation home they rented in the countryside. I want to show my appreciation by bringing a gift. I'm not sure about wine and food, as I dont want it to seem that whatever we get them, they need to open while we're there. Food isnt out of the question, but do you think thats tacky? I would like them to enjoy the gifts when they want, and not feel obligated to share with everyone. I was thinking of taking them out to dinner one night, but there are two other couples besides us and that could get expensive. In the past, Ive gotten them things for their kitchen, as they both love to cook, but am not sure if giving similar things would be redundant. Maybe a gift basket filled with moderately priced things. Nothing too crazy.
Where can I buy products online that are names brands in Europe? My friend was going to Europe recently and ended up not being able to go. She was so excited wanting to try out brands common there ie: soaps, lotions, snack food etc. Just brands that we don't use here. For Christmas I want to make her a little gift basket full of common brand items from Europe. Any ideas of where I can buy brand name Europian items online?
I make and sell gift baskets. I am interested in expanding ? I make and sell gift baskets. I am interested in expanding to include wine and some food items… and maybe to sell online. I live in Ohio and was wondering what types of license(s) I would require to sell in state, and to ship to other states?
Gift basket ideas for project??? I need to come up with an idea for an online service. Nothing real just demos for my e-commerce class. I went w/ ordering last minute gift baskets online for that person that's hard to shop for. I wanted to do buckets w/ 6 packs of beer for men, mixed drinks for women both w/ snacks, a shirt and flip flops or something. Then I decided that going thru the research and disclaimer info for alcohol sales was more than what I wanted to deal w/ for such a small project so most of my ideas are out the window. Now I have only one basket w/ food and glass coca cola bottles and a Blockbuster popcorn bucket w/ giftcards and candy. Now I'm stuck and I need more than just two products to sell. I'm in a rut so any, even if crazy, ideas would really help me out. Baskets for women isn't too hard but what about men? Thanks in advance, I'd really appreciate any kind of advice!
Gift for a senile woman? I don't know what to get my great-aunt. I don't want to get her any framed pictures of family as she won't remember them, or it might upset her. She has plenty of material things and doesn't really need anything. I thought about making her a gift basket full of food, but her diet is restricted. Any good ideas as to what to get her this Christmas?
Is A Gift Basket a Good Idea For A Guy? My guy is really upset with me right now. He asked me not to call or come by his work and sometimes he doesnt take me calls on his cellular. He has never been this upset with me and we are on the verge of breaking up. I dont want to. He's my heart and soul. He calls 3-4 times a day. I sent him a junk food delivery basket today as a "I'm sorry" gift. It had all kinds of candy and snacks he loves. Is this a good idea or will it add fuel to the fire? HEELLLPP
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