Let's focus on the types of snacks available to purchase and send to for that special occasion.  They have Unique Gourmet Gift Baskets  that consist of mugs, coffee, teas, cookies, kitchen necessities, chocolates, or a combination of all that and more.  There is nothing like a hot cup of java to get your mornings going, or a sip of tea if you prefer coffee and tea gift baskets. Another category MEAT AND CHEESE GIFT BASKETS   This selection consists of fine meat and cheese, in combination with sausages, biscuits, cool cutlery, special mustards, old style salt-water taffy, and so much more.  The meat and cheese collection can please anyone from a football fan, to dad at father's day, to that high-end client.  Let's not forget the baskets for movies at home, gourmet chocolates and  candy, coke products, gourmet jellybeans, and anything your mind can imagine.  All of these can be purchased at reasonable prices.

 And if that special someone has to watch their diet or control their sugar, it can be done with a special gift basket too.  There are baskets made to follow doctor's orders.  Some of the baskets consist of sugar-free products, such as brownie bites, chocolate candies, cookies, and tropical candies. The doctor ordered to keep it light- no problem- the answer must be in the basket with the chicken noodle soup and crackers.  So, that age old question of what to send to show you care can all be wrapped up in a nice basket.  Remember, there are baskets for all occasions, gift baskets for him or her, Kosher Food Gift Basket, and Specialty Snack Baskets  of all sorts.  The toughest part is deciding with which snack basket to choose, from the fruits and nuts, to the tea and cookies, to the candy baskets that make your mouth water just looking at them.  Treat them to that snack basket that they will savor with each bite.

 

SWEET AND SAVORY GIFT BASKET

Before You Know It…

Before you know it, Christmas will be here. While it seems like there is a lot of time before the big day comes along, it will be here quickly, and you definitely want to make sure that you are prepared for the big day. After all, you want to make sure you provide everyone you love with a great Christmas this year, so there is no room for putting off those Christmas purchases. Ready to get a head start on your gift list? If so, one great gift option to consider is a gourmet holiday gift basket. This is a perfect idea for the holidays that everyone is sure to enjoy.

Choosing the Right Holiday Gift Basket Idea

If you want to make sure you get all those holiday gifts purchased in time this year, you may be wondering how to choose the right holiday gift basket idea. Well, the good news is that there are a variety of different options available to you. No matter who you are buying for, you are sure to find a nice gift basket that they will enjoy this holiday season. One great place to look is at your-gift baskets.com where you will find all kinds of great ideas. There are chocolate gift baskets, baskets full of nuts and fruits, baskets for the coffee lover, wine baskets, meat and cheese baskets, snack baskets, movie night gift baskets, and so many more. Even for those who have special dietary needs, there are even sugar free baskets that you can choose from, so there is no lack of great ideas to choose from when you are looking for the perfect gift.

Grand and Glorious Gift Basket

If you do want to splurge a little to make a special memory or celebrate something in particular with your hike and picnic—or if you just don’t feel like putting a picnic lunch together on your own, you can also purchase ready made meat and cheese gift baskets that look attractive and contain small sizes of lots of little goodies so you and your guest can sample lots of treats and focus on each other. You can buy unique gourmet gift baskets designed around themes, as well—like wine and cheese, chocolate and fruit, and others—if meat and cheese gift baskets aren’t really your thing.

Even big city residents can find a place to take a hike and a picnic nearby if they think outside the box. Why not take a “hike” up and down the hills in San Francisco and then have a picnic at the waterfront? Or take a “hike” to the top floor of a tall building in your city and then ride the elevator down and picnic in the building’s atrium or courtyard?

If you live in a high rise, how about hiking to the roof of your complex and enjoying the view along with a picnic lunch? Or even “hiking” out onto the terrace or fire escape? Try something different for a change! Remember, it’s really romantic in the movies, right? So give it a try.

And if you’re not a great cook, don’t worry about it. Meat and cheese gift baskets can make life easy. And unique gourmet gift baskets are an easy way to make a great impression without lifting a finger.

So what are you waiting for? Go take a hike! And don’t forget the picnic lunch.

Take A Hike! – And Have a Picnic

No matter where you live, and even in tough economic times, there is one activity almost everyone can afford: to go on a hike and have a picnic! We’ve all seen the scenes in the movies—where a couple heads out to a beautiful hilly or mountainous setting for a short hike through the hills and the woods and then settles down for a beautiful, romantic lunch on a blanket spread on the grass or in the shade beneath a tree. They might pull out a couple of meat and cheese gift baskets—or one of many other unique gourmet gift baskets that look both beautiful and delicious—and enjoy wine, caviar, cheese, crackers, and other delicacies. It looks like so much fun! Yet how often do we take the time to do something like that?

You don’t have to reside in the mountains or drive to a national park to enjoy a hike and a picnic. And you don’t have to spend a lot either. You can save money and take a much-needed R&R break in your hometown or even your own backyard. Take a hike—or a walk—to a local park to spread out your meal and enjoy it in the outdoors with the person you love. Almost every town or city has beautiful parks waiting to be discovered. When is the last time you’ve visited one of yours? If you want to save money, pack a picnic lunch utilizing whatever you happen to have in the house—like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, cupcakes, and apple juice—and focus on enjoying the time together. Pack it in a basket, a cooler, or a backpack—whatever works.

GREAT IMPRESSIONS GIFT BASKET

If there’s one thing every kid loves to get when they celebrate their birthday, it’s a surprise! Kids of all ages absolutely love surprises. That’s why gift baskets make such great birthday gift ideas! They’re fun, exciting, colorful, and full of surprises. And kids like digging through them to discover all of the little gifts they contain.

Kid gift baskets combine all sorts of the other fun things kids love. Almost all birthday gift baskets for kids have a common element: candy. From Jelly Belly candies and gummy bears to lemon drops and licorice, delicious treats help satisfy a sweet tooth and add lots of colorful festivity to a gift basket.

Another great kid-friendly item to include in gift baskets for kids is a plush, stuffed animal. Teddy bears are a traditional favorite, but plush animals now come in almost every species imaginable—like lions, monkeys, hippos, dogs, and even owls—so you can treat your child to a soft, cuddly creature from the woods, the jungle, or the zoo.

Childhood activities are also a great addition to a gift basket. Kids love blowing bubbles and coloring, so bottles of bubbles, coloring or activity books, and crayons are always a fun thing to add.

A party in a basket is always a great idea, too. What makes a great birthday party for a kid? How about birthday hats, balloons, noise makers, horn blowers, Happy Birthday fortune cookies, disposable cameras, and birthday candles?

For older children, you may want to go with a themed gift basket. Teenagers and pre-teens may be a little too old for coloring books and crayons, but they definitely love movies. So consider amovie night gift basket. Start off with some Blockbuster gift cards and add all the fixings for a Friday night in front of the tube watching the latest releases or a classic flick. Classic Coke will cure the thirsties; M&Ms and licorice will satisfy the sweet tooth; and popcorn and Cracker Jacks will provide the salt and the crunch and the answer to the munchies.

You could even get a gift basket organized around an older kid’s favorite hobby or pastime—like shooting darts (with a bull’s-eye and dart package and some great snack items), fishing, hiking, racing (go with a checkered flag theme), baseball, football, golfing (don’t forget the golf balls and tees), hunting, or NASCAR.

Girls—regardless of their age—are always fond of chocolate, so a chocolate-themed gift basket is always a winner. And for older girls like teenagers, spa-type gift baskets filled with luxuries like bubble bath, lotions, massagers, eye masks, manicure and pedicure sets, candles, plush towels, Loofah slippers, scented sprays, and/or a plush terry cloth robe are a dream come true.

No matter how old—or young—the kid, a gift basket makes the perfect gift because it can be customized to that specific child and his or her interests. Filled with her favorite things, designed around a theme, or based on the child’s age, you can fit tons of small gifts and surprises in a gift basket—or another holder like a small cooler, a flower pot, a metal or plastic bucket, or a tote bag that fits with the theme—and make a huge impact.

Fruits and nuts, meats and cheeses, swirled lollipops, chocolate chip cookies, candy sticks, popcorn and candy bars, bottled water and soda, chocolates, truffles, and even kosher items like rugelach make great food gifts beautifully presented in a gift basket. Toys, treats, and hobby-themed gift baskets are also big hits.

Topped off with a bow or ribbon in a vibrant color and lovingly arranged to make a wonderful presentation, an assortment of items in a gift basket will be a big hit with all kids—no matter what their age—and a wonderful way to celebrate a very special, very Happy Birthday.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

Looking for a delicious summer treat—for a special occasion or no occasion at all? Consider specialty gift baskets! They make the perfect wedding, shower, birthday, anniversary, Father’s Day, housewarming, congratulations, or “just because” gift for anyone who likes food! Meat and cheese gift baskets—in addition to fruit and nut selections, gourmet and kosher food choices, chocolate themed baskets, and even coffee and tea collections—are sure to tempt your taste buds and give recipients an extra special treat.

You can even get them for yourself! What a great way to surprise your significant other, to kick off a picnic in the park, or to try delicious new easy-to-carry food choices as you travel together to your favorite vacation spot.

Meat and cheese gift baskets are substantial gifts that provide real sustenance. Featuring real Wisconsin cheeses like Monterey jack, medium cheddar, zesty cheddar, pepper cheese, sharp cheese, Swiss cheese, and hot Swiss cheese; original and garlic Wisconsin sausage, beef summer sausage, hot summer sausage, Bavarian summer sausage, and beef salami; cheese spreads like creamy jack cheese spread, hickory cheese spread, Merlot cheddar cheese spread, and tomato basil hoop cheese spread; and specialty crackers including wheat crackers, peppercorn crackers, water crackers, wheat wafers, and more, these gift baskets aren’t just a snack—they’re a complete meal.

Most meat and cheese gift baskets contain even more than sausage, cheese, and crackers, though. Often there are several courses packed into the wicker basket or other container they come artfully arranged in. Hearty selections and collections might include mustards (hot n’spicy, yellow, and/or grained), salsa, smoked salmon, caviar, pepper jelly, green or garlic stuffed olives, smoked pate, spiced almonds, snack mix, pistachios, veggie dip, pita chips, and Cabernet Sauvignon hoop cheese among dozens of other delicacies.

Other snack items like pretzels and pretzel nuggets, peanut butter pretzel nuggets, foccacia snacks, trail mix, tortilla chips, and mini Italian breadsticks are also frequently included.

But let’s not forget the sweet treats! Before dessert, enjoy gourmet coffees, English tea, or cocoa mix with biscotti, milk or dark chocolate sticks, chocolate dipped spoons, mocha almonds, or chocolate covered cherries, blueberries, cranberries, and apricots. Then for dessert there are decadent selections tucked into some of the meat and cheese gift baskets like chocolate cheesecake, cappuccino wafers, hazelnut wafers, chocolate chip shortbread, chocolate chip cookies, raspberry cookies, almond cookies, and milk chocolate pastilles. They’re enough to make your mouth water just thinking about them.

Delicious candies and chocolates including toffee, truffles, peanut brittle, fudge, old-fashioned salt water taffy, and/or Ghirardelli chocolates are other great additions.

Many of the meat and cheese gift baskets come packed in or with a wicker hamper or basket, a picnic basket, a cutting board and/or cheese knife, and/or coffee mugs. Could a gift or a special day get any easier? Gift baskets are quick and easy to order and have delivered, and they always make such an impressive presentation.

For your Jewish friends, family, acquaintances, or business associates, you can also opt for a kosher gift basket. Smoked salmon, salmon pate, la chevre fresh goats milk cheese with roasted garlic and parsley, baby gouda, crispy flat breads, marinated braided mozzarella cheese, fruit hamentashen, rugelach, apricots, prunes, and other kosher food choices create beautiful, thoughtful gifts.

The perfect accompaniment to any of these selections is one of the other specialty gift baskets like the fruit and nut baskets—with assortments of mixed or specialty nuts and delicious fresh fruits— grapefruit; navel oranges; green, red delicious, jonagold, or granny smith apples; pineapple; Asian, comice, bosc, concord, columbia d'anjou pears, or seckel pears; or dried apricots and prunes.

A wine gift basket would round out the occasion perfectly. Make it a French country picnic with a bottle of La Vielle Ferme Cotes du Ventoux Rouge wine, a fruity and spicy Rhone red blend with ample body. A gift basket containing the wine along with fig and walnut jam with goat cheese make a delicious appetizer and sets the mood for the rest of the meal. (This also makes a wonderful, romantic wedding or wedding shower gift—or the perfect gift basket to take on the honeymoon! Or send it to the couple who just announced their engagement or just moved into their first home.)

There are many other great wine selections for gift baskets, as well. For instance, Ironstone Cabernet Sauvignon, DeLoach Cabernet Sauvignon, L de Lyeth Cabernet Sauvignon, Tin Roof Cabernet Sauvignon, Tintara Shiraz 2005, Veramonte 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, Francis Ford Coppola Rosso, Francis Ford Coppola Bianco (Pinot Grigio), Stone Cellars by Beringer Merlot, Hanna 2007 Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Kenwood Russian River Pinot Noir, and Murphy-Goode Chardonnay are just a dozen of the fine wines that go beautifully with many dining selections and for many occasions and work wonderfully tucked into a gift basket with complimentary food items.

Regardless of the occasion—or for no occasion at all—beautiful gifts just don’t get much easier than when you give a gift basket. Well, except maybe for just writing a check. But then where is the personal touch in that? A gift basket has so much more character and charm. And it leaves a lasting impression in the eyes of everyone who sees it—and especially the gift recipients who get to enjoy the tasty summer treats.


Coppola's Wine and Food

A little some thing for everyone and sure to make anyone feel great about themselves.
BIRTHDAY GIFT BASKETS, HOUSEWARMING GIFT BASKETS, MEAT AND CHEESE GIFT BASKETS, UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFT BASKETS.

There are various social theories concerning gift economies. Some consider the gifts to be a form of reciprocal altruism. Another interpretation is that social status is awarded in return for the 'gifts'. Consider for example, the sharing of food in some hunter-gatherer societies, where food-sharing is a safeguard against the failure of any individuals daily foraging. This custom may reflect altruism, it may be a form of informal insurance, or may bring with it social status or other benefits.

A gift basket is sure to make the person receiving it to feel elevated in stature, if not make them just plain feel good.

Simply Indulgent
  Wish someone special a wonderful day with this bounty of gourmet edibles. Allow them to indulge in everything from honey roasted peanuts to raspberry chocolate biscotti and everything in between. Our indulgent assortment includes:  

• Smoked salmon
• Beef Salami
• Sonoma Cheese Spread   Wish someone special a wonderful day with this bounty of gourmet edibles. Allow them to indulge in everything from honey roasted peanuts to raspberry chocolate biscotti and everything in between. Our indulgent assortment includes:  
  • Smoked salmon
  • Beef Salami
  • Sonoma Cheese Spread
  • Jelly Belly Jelly Beans
  • Almond Biscotti
  • Honey Roased Peanuts
  • Caramel Shortbread Cookies
  • Vanilla Caramels
  • 6-Piece Chocolate Truffles
  • Non-pareils
  • Dolcetta cookies
  • Chocolate cookies
  • Raspberry chocolate biscotti
  • Sesame Crackers
  • Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares
  • Napa Valley Mustard
    Basket Dimensions: Width: 18" Height: 17" Length: 12" 
  IN CALIFORNIA BASKETS WITH CHOCOLATE CAN ONLY SHIP OVERNIGHT - NO FRIDAY SHIPMENTS- JUNE 1ST TO OCT 1ST
• Jelly Belly Jelly Beans
• Almond Biscotti
• Honey Roased Peanuts
• Caramel Shortbread Cookies
• Vanilla Caramels
• 6-Piece Chocolate Truffles
• Non-pareils
• Dolcetta cookies
• Chocolate cookies
• Raspberry chocolate biscotti
• Sesame Crackers
• Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares
• Napa Valley Mustard

  Basket Dimensions: Width: 18" Height: 17" Length: 12" 
IN CALIFORNIA BASKETS WITH CHOCOLATE CAN ONLY SHIP OVERNIGHT - NO FRIDAY SHIPMENTS- JUNE 1ST TO OCT 1ST

Summer has arrived here with a vengeance. It has been warm but we have have afternoon rain showers almost every day. NOW the afternoon showers are a thing of the past and it is just getting hot and staying that way.
Everyone needs a break now and then just a afternoon goofing off a ride in the country or some time in the park.
A specialty snack baskets, meat and cheese gift baskets,unique gourmet gift baskets are a few of the items we sell. Taker a break with:

The Cutting Edge

The Cutting Edge

This cutting board gift set includes Bavaria beef salami and beef summer sausages, Cajun bread dipper seasoning mixture, a cheese knife for spreading the gourmet wine cheese round and a box of gourmet cheese spread with two Swiss cheese triangles on the delicious Dangold water crackers and black peppercorn crackers, a mini jar of gourmet mustard which will all arrive fresh and inviting. The (plastic) keepsake cutting board will come in handy when preparing and serving this gourmet meat and cheese gift set. Gift Size: 13.5x10x4 (Actual Weight 5 lbs/Dimensional Weight 8 lbs-Box 15x11x7)

Sure to please the crowd ! We have a great selection in MEAT AND CHEESE GIFT BASKETS.
In the Crowd Pleaser we have three sizes to choose from. Need a theme gift basket?
There is sure to be a Snack Gift Basket or a Holiday Gift Basket Idea in our Specialty Snack Baskets to fill the bill. Take a look. Maybe our Crowd Pleaser is what you are looking for.

Crowd Pleaser Lg

So little time… so many people to appreciate.  Not to worry, we have the scrumptious solution all wrapped up and tied with a bow.  You will surprise and delight the entire office or the whole family with this wonderful collection of gourmet goodies. Bursting with savory and sweet goodies – chocolate wafer cookies, water crackers, tortilla chips, strawberry truffles, and more. Includes: 

• Chocolate Wafer Cookies
• Dolcetto Wafer Rolls
• Water Crackers - Cracked Pepper
• Ghirardelli chocolate raspberry squares
• Tortilla chips
• Caramel popcorn
• Salsa
• Strawberry truffles
• Smoked salmon
• Cheese straws
• Pistachios
• Chocolate covered sandwich cookies
• Creamy jack cheese
• Amaretto almond cookies
• Peanut brittle

SELECTION ,QUALITY AND PRICE ! What ever we are shopping for we all have a budget and a idea of what wee are shopping for. We want SELECTION and QUALITY product  at a PRICE we can afford.

Unique Gourmet Gift Baskets, Wine Gift Baskets, Fruit Gift Baskets, Housewarming Gift Baskets, Birthday Gift Baskets, Meat and Cheese Gift Baskets, Unique Holiday Gift Baskets. The list goes on and the there is a price to fit your budget.

Like our TEMPTING TREATS Wine Gift basket

This medium-bodied Merlot boasts a complex aroma of sweet black cherries and plums – a perfect accompaniment for the creamy jack cheese, pepper crackers and chocolate in this gift box.

Includes:

• Parducci Merlot
• Sonoma creamy jack cheese
• Cracked pepper crackers
• Ghirardelli dark chocolate bar
• Ghirardelli milk chocolate bar

Basket Dimensions: 13 1/4" x 11 3/4" x 4.5"

Due to state alcohol laws we can only ship wine baskets to the following states: CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, LA, MA, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, TX, VA, WA, WV, WY and DC

Warm weather is here to stay! For awhile any way.
Time to get out and about. Easy to forget a birthday, or to just stay in touch.

Let someone know you are thinking of them. We have birthday gift baskets, kid gift baskets, sports gift baskets and specialty snack baskets, for that day trip or picnic.




This is our snack attack large gift basket it also comes in a medium or a small size  
 

Hurray the wine  has arrived. Today I launched the arrival of Wine Gift Baskets. They will make a great corporate holiday gift basket, or aholiday gift basket idea! I f wine is not in the cards we have meat and cheese gift baskets and specialty snack baskets also.
We are happy to have added these wine gift baskets, soon we will be adding cheesecake to the line up so check back often. Thanks  

 Spring time. Time to go fly a kite ,take a hike take a bike ride, get out and about. Smell the flowers, watch the clouds, skip a rock over the water. get one of our meat and cheese gift baskets or a snack basket and enjoy the day. We are proud to present the ultimate selection of our best selling items. This leather look basket is overflowing with some of the best imported items from around the world including Northwoods Swiss cheese and round wine cheese, Bavaria beef salami, assorted gourmet mini mustard's, Dangold classic water crackers and a cheese knife to serve everything on the hand crafted wooden cutting board. For those who have a sweet tooth we have also included Nicolettes wafer rolls filled with hazelnut cream, Alpine chocolate mint candies, gourmet peanut butter nuggets, Fruits Of The Earth trail mix, Jordan's all natural sea salt pita chips, two Bellagio Caramella coffees and a box of Small Pleasures blueberry gourmet teas. This gift basket is unlimited when it comes to our best selling gourmet treats.

These are called Ptarmigans. In the winter they are white to blend in with the snow, in the summer they are the color of the surrounding grass.
This is a snack gift basket it changes color depending on what is in the basket. A gourmet holiday gift basket will look different than a gourmet Christmas gift basket, or our meat and cheese gift baskets. I hope you like the pictures .Until next time ENJOY !

Would a corporate holiday gift baskets be welcome at this meeting?
The rock below is a out cropping called a kopje ( pronounced  copy, it is a dutch word ). The pride rock is the one featured in the Lion King.


It looks like a great place to explore, but lions do gather there and plenty of snakes so not a good idea to wander in.
I could see them just like in the movie, holding a meeting with a cookies gift basket and some meat and cheese gift baskets, discussing their next move, just kidding. I believe they call them kopje because there are many of them, and they start to look the same ( copy ). Bookmark ( copy ) our website to your favorites. We start to look like the others, but we are not the same. 
Take a look below and see what I mean. I hope you like the picture until next time ENJOY !

We deliver! We deliver to the lower 48 states. We deliver great coffee and tea gift baskets, meat and cheese gift baskets and specialty gift baskets.
 we deliver as long as you are not as far out as these folks in the picture below.



These folks live in Africa and the little enclosures are called bomas, the Masai live in them.  The Masai heard goats and at night they bring the goats inside the boma which is surrounded by thorns to keep the lions out.
What you are seeing is a couple of bomas from a small airplane .
What you see below is a sample of one of our gift baskets we deliver !


I hope you like the picture until next time ENJOY !

We have you covered ! Everyone needs a back up plan, or some one to watch thier back. So we have you covered. Take a visit see  what we offer. Meat and cheese gift baskets, coffee and tea gift tbaskets and specialty gift baskets.
We have you covered better than the candelabra tree which is pictured below. It would be hard to take shelter under it when it rains.

So we have you covered. At the last minute and looking for a theme gift basket
Take a look and I hope you like the pictures until next time ENJOY!

In England at the Tower of London are ceremonial guards know as Beefeaters.
In there colorful uniforms they are an attaction as well as dispersing, information and acting as guides . They supposedly came to have the name as they where paid in part with veal, mutton and beef.


















I think in the old days they would have appreciated one of our MEAT AND CHEESE GIFT BASKETS. I think even these days a snack gift basket would be welcomed.
One of our online gift baskets might brighten up some ones day.
I hope you like the pictures until next time ENJOY!

These ladies where just laying around like there wasn't anything better to do! Maybe they where dreaming of meat and cheese gift baskets. We drove our vehicle right up to them. We where only five foot away I put my head up thru the roof and took pictures they haven't yet figured out if they jumped up on the vehicle they could come thru the roof where I had put my head up thru and then they could get the juicy stuff inside !




This little guy is a bat eared fox and it is rare to see they are pretty shy. I saw two of them one was part way in it's den and soon this one was in the fox hole also.




These guys evey one knows I believe I could here them talking one said to the other should we send a sympathy gift basket? The other said no way that would connect with with the crime!
I hope you are enjoying the pictures.
Until next time ENJOY !

Have a new neighbor? House warming gift baskets are a way to welcome them to the neighborhood. Specialty gift baskets or a theme gift basket is always welcome. Meat and cheese gift baskets, cookies gift basket or kid gift basket may make the difference between a neighbor or a new friend.

Your-giftbaskets.com has online gift baskets for all ocassions and budgets .Please visit .