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[Annie107]

We're visiting two families at the beach for Thanksgiving (staying with one, but we'll all hang out together.)   Eating T-giving dinner out - a first for us!   Neither of the families are big cooks, and I'm sure we'll eat out a lot.  We'll treat a few meals as a thank you to them, but I'd like to take something. Maybe homemade?  Or order a coffee cake/cheesecake for each family - to "save" or eat while everyone's together.  We're driving, so space isn't an issue.  Thought about hosting a "night in" with wine and charcuterie....but whew, that would be pricey with all of those appetites haha.  Any suggestions?  Thanks fo your help!

[sunshine45]

just speaking for myself and what i like........

a nice assortment of cookies......shortbreads in particular

some of my favorite wines or alcohol (gin or baileys or a liqueur)

a charcuterie board would be really nice as you suggested (maybe with a nice tray that they hostess can keep?)

maybe some nice jams/preserves, croissants/biscuits/english muffins, clotted cream, nice irish butter.

a basket with some hot tea, coffees, cocoa, iced teas.....sugar/rock candy/sugar cubes, creamers, lemons for tea, marshmallows for cocoa.

[jackthebear]

I like flowers and or wine

offer to pay for dinner

and most importantly send thank you letters afterwards 

[Lucky Charm]

We're going to a BILs after we eat our dinner.  So I'm taking a bottle of wine and a pretty (potted) orchid.  Whole Foods had the most beautiful colors in orchids today.

So the hostess won't have to run and get a vase and try to squeeze it on the dessert table.  She can put it anywhere she wants!

And I know the wine they like (nothing wrong with asking in advance what they prefer) so they'll both be happy.

Happy Thanksgiving!

[rrpell]

What about bringing a couple loaves of homemade tea bread?  (Like cranberry and apricot/nut). I think it’s something the hostess could use for breakfast or evening. 

Wrap them in foil and then again, in two beautiful dish towels.  Tie with ribbon.  After the bread is gone, they will have the dish towel to remember the visit. 

A nice, liquid hand soap is a thoughtful hostess gift. I love when I receive fancy soap.  It is a treat!

If you have a local coffee roaster, bring them some coffee.   I think they would love something from your home town.

if you live near a candy store that roasts nuts, a couple boxes of roasted nuts are a very nice gift. 

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[frankenfinch]

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@rrpell wrote:

What about bringing a couple loaves of homemade tea bread?  (Like cranberry and apricot/nut). I think it’s something the hostess could use for breakfast or evening. 

Wrap them in foil and then again, in two beautiful dish towels.  Tie with ribbon.  After the bread is gone, they will have the dish towel to remember the visit. 

A nice, liquid hand soap is a thoughtful hostess gift. I love when I receive fancy soap.  It is a treat!

If you have a local coffee roaster, bring them some coffee.   I think they would love something from your home town.

if you live near a candy store that roasts nuts, a couple boxes of roasted nuts are a very nice gift. 

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I agree about the bread except I would bring a German stollen. Nothing speaks Christmas to me like stollen.

And liquid hand soap. I absolutely love love love the different scents, esp during this time of year.

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[AuntG]

My thank you would be picking up their restaurant tab. I wouldn't bring anything homemade (but that has more to do with my kitchen skills!).

[violann]

I'd be delighted to be on the receiving end of ANY of these offerings. 

[Janey2]

Google Christmas gift baskets or thanksgiving gift baskets. You will see a huge selection and many different price points. I would pay for dinner while visiting and send the basket when you get home with a thank you note.

[Big Joanie]

All the ideas sound great ....