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Food for Thoughtful Giving
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items Some gifts are opened, admired and put away. Food gifts are different — they're tasted, passed around, sometimes made together and often remembered long after the last bite.
Food for Thoughtful Giving is a collection of treats I've given, received, s...
Sections
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Fruit, Chocolate & a Little Indulgence
From the Bakery
Sweet, Nostalgic & Just for Fun
A Little Something Savory
Something to Sip
A Little Food for Thought
Fruit, Chocolate & a Little Indulgence
Fresh fruit can be a gift in itself. Add chocolate, nuts or a little extra flourish and it becomes something decidedly more indulgent — the sort of treat we may happily give someone else but rarely think to order for ourselves.
I've sent these for everything from family celebrations to a thank-you for an entire office, and somehow they always become communal. One memorable family delivery even surrendered some of its fruit to the sangria before everyone else could get to th...
Fruit Bouquets
There's plenty to share here, but somehow that one golden-wrapped pear becomes the star. The only question is whether you save the special one for last — or claim it first. (affiliate)
Fruit and Nut Gift Box
A classic for good reason. With an assortment of dried fruits and nuts, there's usually something to tempt everyone, making this an easy gift to open, set out and share. (affiliate)
Dried Fruit and Nut Tray
Chocolate-covered almost anything has a way of disappearing. Fruit, nuts, candies and other sweet bites make an assortment especially fun to share — although sharing is, technically, optional. (affiliate)
Chocolates, Sweets, Candy & Chocolate-Covered Fruit & Nuts
I grow strawberries, buy strawberries and have even dipped my own in chocolate, but somehow these still feel like a treat apart. Beautifully dipped and drizzled, they're a little extravagance I might not buy for myself — which is exactly what can mak...
Gourmet Drizzled Strawberries™
From the Bakery
There's something especially comforting about receiving a box filled with breads, pastries and other bakery favorites. Whether destined for breakfast, afternoon coffee or a late-night nibble, these are gifts meant to be opened and enjoyed rather than...
If you can't quite commit to gifting only those famous Wolferman's Bakery English muffins, why choose? A basket of breads and bakery favorites offers a little of everything, something for breakfast, something for later and plenty worth sharing. ...
Baker's Best Basket | David and Harry's
Charcuterie takes a decidedly sweeter turn. An abundant board of ready-to-share desserts makes a gift that can go straight from delivery to the table — particularly welcome when the occasion calls for a little bit of everything. (affiliate)
Classic Dessert Board | Boarderie
Sweet, Nostalgic & Just for Fun
Not every gift needs to be sophisticated. Sometimes candy remembered from childhood, a whimsical confection or popcorn in a keepsake tin is exactly right — a little sweetness served with a side of nostalgia and fun.
Marzipan is wonderful tucked into baked goods, but shaped into tiny, carefully detailed fruits, it becomes something to admire before eating. These colorful little almond-paste creations make an old-fashioned confection feel particularly special. ...
Bergen Marzipan Fruit
A little red Radio Flyer® wagon filled with classic candy, toys and nostalgic surprises makes this one almost as much fun after the sweets are gone. Definitely not just for children, perhaps especially not for children. (affiliate)
Retro Sweets Gift Basket
The popcorn may disappear quickly, whatever the flavor, but the gift doesn't necessarily end there. I know from experience: those colorful canisters have a second life holding birthday, holiday and everyday treasures. (affiliate)
The Popcorn Factory Gifts
A Little Something Savory
Savory gifts can suit almost any size table. A small selection can be a special treat for one or two, while a generous assortment gives everyone something to sample at a gathering — or lets you send a little taste of the celebration when you can't be...
A thoughtful food gift doesn't have to be abundant to feel generous. For a couple, someone living alone or anyone celebrating quietly, a small sampling of meats, cheeses and savory treats can feel like a genuine occasion — especially when it's someth...
Lucca and Sons Sausage and Cheese Gift Box
Not every food gift needs to arrive from afar. A cheese and charcuterie board is just as welcome brought to the table, opened with friends and shared as part of the gathering. (affiliate)
Classic Cheese & Charcuterie Board | Boarderie
Sometimes the classics really are enough. Meats, cheeses and savory accompaniments make this an easy gift to unpack and enjoy, whether it's turned into an impromptu spread or sampled a little at a time.
Ultimate Meat and Cheese Gift Box | Harry & David
Something to Sip
A drink can be a gift without requiring a cellar, a bar cart or even much preparation. From something warm in a favorite cup to a sampler worth passing around, these are sippable gifts chosen for discovery, simplicity and a little enjoyment beyond th...
Part gift, part tasting adventure. A sampler gives someone the chance to discover a new favorite — preferably with a few willing volunteers nearby to help with the research. (affiliate)
The Ultimate Beer Gift Crate
For someone who enjoys tea but not necessarily all the ritual that can go with it. Tea Drops make things wonderfully simple — add hot water to a favorite cup and enjoy. A sampler adds the fun of discovering a favorite without adding much fuss. (...
Tea Drop Sampler
A Little Food for Thought
Sometimes a thoughtful food gift doesn't arrive ready to eat. It may come with a recipe, a little guidance or everything needed to make something yourself. These are gifts that invite you to roll up your sleeves, learn something new and perhaps make ...
Sometimes the best food gift is the one you assemble yourself. This guide covers the building blocks of a charcuterie board and offers plenty of inspiration for turning favorite tastes into something meant to be shared. (affiliate)
Charcuterie 101 | A Definitive Guide | The Table by Harry & David
Sometimes the best part of a food gift happens before anyone takes a bite. I gave this to my niece and great-nieces, and we laughed our way through making pretzels until our bellies practically hurt. The finished creations were almost beside the poin...
Auntie Anne's® DIY Pretzel Kit
Not all gingerbread house kits are created equal — this one starts with actually baking the gingerbread. After asking a few gingerbread enthusiasts what makes the experience special, I learned that apparently this makes all the difference. Bake it, b...
Baketivity Baking Kit Holiday Gingerbread House Kit