Monday, February 18, 2008

Tasty Gourmet Gift Basket Treats

An attractive gift box or basket filled to overflowing with wonderful specialty foods and delicacies pleasing to the palate make a wonderful gift. A gourmet gift basket is the perfect present for anyone, friend or family member who appreciates the finer things in life.

Consisting of the finest and exotic food and beverages, gourmet gift baskets are hugely popular as ideal gifts. You can always find a suitable gourmet gift basket whatever the occasion is, be it Christmas, Valentine's Day, Father's Day, or Mother's Day, etc. They are also great as sympathy gift baskets and housewarming gift baskets.

There is such a vast selection of treats that would make your basket a special treat and sure to be appreciated. You could start with a gift basket filled with gourmet delight that includes cranberry walnut tarts, raspberry cookies, chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, raspberry-honey-mustard and pretzels, spicy trail mix, almond cookies, cheese shortbread, cheese straws, potato chip cookies and other delicious treats for the person who craves sweets. You can also add a variety of gourmet meats such as pepperoni, salami, mouth-watering sausages, and a small canned ham.

Everyone loves pasta, so why not surprise your loved ones with gift baskets gourmet foods filled with Italian treats. Your gourmet gift basket can contain pasta, champagne hand-poured into a wine glass, along with flavors such as extra virgin olive oil, tomato basil cheese, Nicosia coquilles olives, basil sauce mixed with savory vegetables, wine crackers and sausage.

If the recipient is not into those tasty savory snacks and is more inclined to eat fresh and healthy foodstuffs, you can opt for a basket full of luscious seasonal fruits such as apples, oranges, bananas, kiwi, nectarines, peaches and pears. You can also add a tropical flavor with mangos, papayas and other savory tropical fruits.

There are also gourmet tea gift baskets and gourmet coffee gift baskets that use coffee, tea and wine as focal points, too. You can opt for a gift basket with a selection of beverages: a bottle of wine or non-alcoholic sparkling cider as well as gourmet coffees and herbal teas.

There is a plethora of gourmet gift baskets in the market but making your own is not only fun but also an affordable alternative to purchasing them ready made. However, never give gifts that someone may not appreciate. Always try and choose food items keeping the recipient's preferences in mind.

Quality ingredients are the biggest reason for the exceptional taste and presentation you can count on from fine gourmet gift baskets. A gourmet gift basket is always a pleasure to give someone and any recipient will be delighted to receive it. Free shipping is available on gift baskets delivered right to the recipient's front door.