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Christmas gift baskets

Baylie — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:24:56 GMT

Does anyone have any suggestions for food gift baskets. I want to spend about $200 but they do not drink so I just need food (mostly sweets) and no wine. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! I posted this on Among Friends too but I’m getting desperate!

Christmas gift baskets

Baylie — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:20:58 GMT

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ThinkingOutLoud — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:22:38 GMT

Harry and David

Wolfermann's

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LindaSal — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:23:35 GMT

I like Stonewall Kitchen. You can go on the website and just pick "Gift Baskets". I usually get my brother and sister in law one and sometimes buy one for myself if I want the basket that it comes in, LOL! They have a lot to choose from and their products are wonderful.

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Carmie — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:34:50 GMT

My suggestion would be to buy a handmade Amish basket and fill it with goodies.

I have several of these baskets, including picnic baskets. The quality is superb and the baskets last forever....heirloom pieces. You and your recipient will not be disappointed.

They offer several types of baskets....there are many to choose from. The baskets would make a wonderful wedding gifts too. Check out their website, and read the reviews.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:41:15 GMT

@Baylie ...if you go the basket route to put your food items in go thru antique shops there are a lot of Lonaberger baskets for sale in the malls - you could line it with a pretty towel as well.

How about whole cashews - a bag of good coffee, or flavored coffee if they like that. Candy coated apples or chocolate dipped pretzels.

I am assuming you do not need to mail the gift.

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LTT1 — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:47:59 GMT

@Baylie

I will suggest some things I would be pleased to receive in a gift basket...

Alouette cheese

Peptidge Farm crackers

grapes

plums

cookies (preferably gluten free but any would be great)

The alouette cheese is white...it is a spread and I believe it is goat cheese

prederves would be nice to go along with everything

summer sausage

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haddon9 — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:52:55 GMT

Harry & David have nice baskets. So do Di Bruno Bros. which is Italian specialities from south Philly. They have their own website plus they sell here on the Q.

I know there are a lot of other food gift baskets particularly this time of year and you'll find lots of specials. Last year I purchased a few pretzel gift baskets from Eastern Standard Provisions.

There is also a local shop near me which specializes in gourmet olive oil & flavored vinegars. I plan on picking up a few things from them for gifts this year. They are called "The Tubby Olive" and they ship.

I just can't think of others off of the top of my head right now. Maybe someone else might come along for some suggestions.

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Baylie — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:53:03 GMT

I forgot to add that I need a basket to be delivered so I can’t fill it myself.

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Effie54 — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:54:50 GMT

I made a basket with gourmet coffee, jams, fancy scones (or English muffins), cookies, cashews, and dark chocolate. I skipped the fruit because it can go bad quickly. They are fun to create.

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Baylie — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:54:50 GMT

Those all sound good but I forgot to add that I need a basket to be delivered so I can’t fill it myself.

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PA Mom-mom — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:16:27 GMT

@Baylie I've ordered corporate gift baskets from Harry and David, Costco and Wine Country Gift Baskets. They all offer a variety of items and prices. Wine Country does not just do wine, so they have plenty of baskets that have chocolate, cookies, crackers, tea and coffee. If you just want chocolate you can try, Asher's Chocolates, Fannie May Chocolates or any of the gourmet chocolate companies.

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LTT1 — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:24:26 GMT

@Baylie

I forgot an item... it is the most wonderful olive oil grown right here south of Pittsburgh...it is called

"Makripodis" olive oil. It is light and tastes so good!

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Etoile308 — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:35:49 GMT

While I like some of the Harry & David baskets, and all those in their sister lines of Wolferman's, VitalChoice, etc their shipping can be a little costly unless you join their Celebrations Passport membership.

I like the selection of offerings from Costco. I don't know if membership is required.

You can usually find box bundles on sites like Omaha Steaks, Kanasa City Steak Company, and Rastelli's. Usually free shipping when a threshold amount is met. Most seafood sites have expensive shipping since it's overnight.

Another option is a site like Taste of Chicago, or my favorite Goldbelly. Specific type of foods, or specific restaurants, specific regional items can be found. They also have some food subscriptions like pizza of the month, cake of the month, ribs of the month in 3, 6, and 12 month increments. There are also gift cards available.

One thing I keep in mind this time of year is to wait until Black Friday and that weekend to see any additional sales or savings, or free shipping that might be offered.

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Mz iMac — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:37:40 GMT

@Baylie Agree w/Wine Country! They are DA BOMB!

2 weeks before Christmas I send all my children & their significant others a huge gift gourmet food/wine basket for their homes to enjoy throughout the holidays.

Plenty of goodies for when "guest" drop buy during the holidays. They don't have to go out to buy anything. I have it on good authority that the "significant others" can't wait for their goody basket to arrive.

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beckyb1012 — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:48:45 GMT

If you cannot make the basket yourself I highly recommend Harry & David.

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Puzzle Piece — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:54:49 GMT

If you have a Hickory Farms Store, they have items you can use.

A nice candle is another item to put in the basket.

Harry and David items.

I'm certain you have a nice basket or two in mind.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:02:57 GMT

@Baylie Well that makes a big difference...guess you will have to shop on line and pick out what is offered.

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charsha — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:10:35 GMT

@Baylie Give Sugarbush Farms a try. They are a family run cheese/gift farm in Woodstock, VT. Quality cheeses & syrups, etc., I send to family and get myself every year, and they also have gift selections you can check out on their website.

Also, LL Bean also offers gift basket type selections.

I love them both!!!

Good luck..

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gidgetgh — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 22:23:10 GMT

I think it is really hard for us to make suggestions when we have no idea what the recipient likes.