topic Re: Hostess Gift Ideas in Kitchen

Hostess Gift Ideas

QVCSHOPTILIDROP — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:44:39 GMT

Hello Foodies, I have to attend a holiday dinner at a friend's home. I do not know the hostess well. I would like to take a gift to the dinner. Any suggestions? I appreciate your help!

Re: Hostess Gift Ideas

Mom2Dogs — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 01:00:58 GMT

How about fresh flowers?

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Mominohio — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 01:03:49 GMT

If you don't know her well, I'd stay clear of things like wine or foods, unless you know her well ENOUGH to know if they like those kinds of things. It amazes me at the number of people who show up with a bottle of wine at the home of people who don't drink or serve alcohol.

I always think fresh flowers are nice, in an arrangement for the season, because they can be enjoyed then gone, with no more 'stuff' that may or may not match their decor.

I like a good quality flameless candle in ivory, as it would coordinate with most decors.

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Azuresky — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 01:42:45 GMT

A candle or I do a small basket of gourmet treats.

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nana59 — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 02:15:25 GMT

I've given candles, soaps--mildest of scents if I don't know them....I've also given matching holiday paper napkins in dinner and appetizer sizes, with a pair of coordinating taper candles, tied with a ribbon--always well received.....

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QVCSHOPTILIDROP — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 03:21:25 GMT

I agree with you about wine and food. I don't want to conflict with her menu and I don't know if they drink. I like the idea of flowers and the candle. Thank you for your suggestions!

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QVCSHOPTILIDROP — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 03:22:03 GMT

Great ideas! Thanks!

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QVCSHOPTILIDROP — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 03:22:36 GMT

That is a great idea! Thank you!

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Bellabutterfly — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 05:04:39 GMT

When invited for a "Holiday Christmas Type Dinner", I alway bring a "Poinsettia" for the Hostess or Host. It says "Holiday" and is always so much appreciated. Everyone else, brings a bottle of wine...

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tucsongal — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 05:21:15 GMT

Penzey Spices has some very nice little sets of spices/seasonings.

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Sooner — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 15:09:07 GMT

I give pretty, but serviceable, dish towles and cloths--who can't use those after a party? Lint free dish towels are a treat too! Also, I've given Williams-Sonoma's dish washing liquid--pretty and the scents are wonderful.

I've made up baskets of breakfast for the next day-a nice coffee, a couple of muffins, sometimes a little crossword book, tea, small jams and breads, etc. Fancy salts are nice, a pepper grinder and pepper, hot cocoa mix, etc.

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Mominohio — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 16:41:58 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
I give pretty, but serviceable, dish towles and cloths--who can't use those after a party? Lint free dish towels are a treat too! Also, I've given Williams-Sonoma's dish washing liquid--pretty and the scents are wonderful.

I've made up baskets of breakfast for the next day-a nice coffee, a couple of muffins, sometimes a little crossword book, tea, small jams and breads, etc. Fancy salts are nice, a pepper grinder and pepper, hot cocoa mix, etc.

@Sooner

Love the dish towel idea especially! I often give a gift of a small decorative basket filled with high end dish towels tied with ribbons for the season at hand. I actually keep one or two made up and handy to use at a moments notice. I have a weakness for nice dish towels. And nice soaps tucked in make it even nicer.

Even people who don't cook much or eat at home much need a dish towel now and then, and there are so many beautiful ones for each season now, and the high end ones are going to last for a very long time.

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qualitygal — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:36:08 GMT

Only other thought on the plant, be careful of what pets they may have, they need to leave the plants alone.

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Fribwl — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 22:19:20 GMT

If you bake, how about a banana bread. That is always a hit when I make it. Or cookies.

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ECBG — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 07:31:34 GMT

I take a pretty house plant, note cards, a pleasant Yankee Candle, or seasonal items.