Food Gifts
10 Things to Consider When Browsing for Food Gifts
1. Be aware of any dietary restrictions
This is the most important thing to remember when shopping for a food gift! Make sure you are aware of any dietary restrictions or allergies a person may have before giving them a gift.
Not only is the gift something they couldn’t enjoy if they eat it without knowing the ingredients, but they could also be in serious trouble. Avoid the risk by making sure of what they can and cannot eat before purchasing anything.
2. Make sure you have the best shipping
Another real bummer when it comes to food gifts are the ones that show up spoiled or melted- no good!
Make sure you use a company that has excellent fast shipping, or if you are shipping something yourself, make sure you pay for the best quickest shipping and pack any perishable food with cooler packs so it doesn’t spoil. If you live close by to the person?
Deliver it in person to avoid the chance of something going wrong! Problem solved!
3. Get in the holiday spirit
Looking for a Christmas gift? Don’t be afraid to get in the spirit with your gift. Santa hat cookies for Christmas, or orange jack o lantern cookies for Halloween, go ahead and use the holiday as inspiration for your food gift.
4. Combine sweet and savory elements
Why stick with one food item when you could give multiple? Sweet and savory tastes go so well together, so consider that when selecting your food gifts! Chocolate covered popcorn for example- delicious!
5. Make it a DIY gift
Instead of gifting someone a food basket or prepared meal, why not give them the ingredients and recipe and have them make it with their family? This isn’t you being lazy, it is giving them the gift of food as well as the gift of an experience!
Cooking or baking together is a great way to bond- so give that as part of your gift as well!
6. Presentation is key
This will take your food gift to the next level. Deliver it in a nice tin or basket, wrap it up with a wonderful ribbon, or make sure the food itself looks great.
Sure you want it to taste good as well, but be sure to also have fun with making it look great!
7. Get adventurous
Try something new! This is a great chance to give someone something they would never try on their own- they might just surprise themselves.
Perhaps get them a gift basket filled with items from a certain cuisine they’ve been too afraid to try- push them out of their comfort zone!
8. Consider a subscription service
The gift that keeps on giving. There are tons of food subscription services out there and they make excellent gifts.
From prepared foods coming to your door each month, or new recipes and ingredients that you can cook with your family, you can find a subscription service for just about anything!
9. Serve up some sauces
Don’t be afraid to think beyond actual foods for your gift - why not give the gift of a delicious sauce that can add flavor to food?
Whether that is a chocolate sauce, hot sauce, or a selection of other jams or condiments, these are great food gifts that are sure to be used and enjoyed for weeks to come.
10. Pop the bubbly
Finally, if you are shopping for anyone over the age of 21, you can’t go wrong with giving a nice gift of champagne, prosecco, wine, beer- you get the idea. Alcohol! The holidays are all about celebrating, and opening a nice bottle of wine or champagne is a great way to add some more festive cheer.
Just make sure the person you are gifting drinks alcohol! If not- go with something else!
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