Unique Christmas Gift Baskets
November 5, 2009 by admin
Filed under Christmas Gifts, Gift Baskets
Unique Christmas gift baskets aren’t really that hard to create. Gift baskets are always a hit and so much fun to give and receive. Here are some ideas for themed unique Christmas gift food baskets you can make and give to family and friends for gifts. You may want to keep one for yourself!
Personalizing a Christmas gift food basket makes a thoughtful message of care and love that is sure to be appreciated. You can make a Christmas gift food basket very special by personalizing it especially for the person that will receive it. The basket you make for your husband is likely to be very different than one for a child or your boss.
Make Your Gift Basket Unique by Personalizing it
Elderly people may have restrictions in their diets. Don’t give Grandma a basket full of truffles if chocolate doesn’t agree with her. She may lean towards fresh fruit, tea, coffee, delicious cookies, fine cheeses, and breads. So consider the appetites of your recipient when you plan your Christmas gift food basket.
Visit a crafts store or dollar store for the best selection in baskets. Large shallow rectangular or oval baskets are perfect containers for homemade muffins, breads, cookies and jams or perhaps you may want to use a container with a lid on it. There is usually a large selection of festive tins and boxes available in the stores at during the Christmas season. Again the dollar store and craft stores are good places to pick up these types of items, and you should also be able to find ribbons, laces, tissue and cellophane wraps there as well.
Now you’re ready to start with the contents. One unique theme could be favorite gourmet foods. Personalize the contents to the likes of who you are giving the basket to. Does your sister love everything Cajun? Line her basket in red-hot cellophane, and fill it with assorted hot sauces, Cajun seasonings and maybe some boxed jambalaya or "dirty rice" mixtures. You can attach recipes to the hot sauce bottles for blackened catfish or gumbo for a totally unique Christmas gift basket.
The world traveler on your list will be happy to receive a variety of exotic imported foods. Check out a cheese shop for unusual quality cheeses and other import products. Add some ethnic foods, such as German sausage, Italian pesto, French champagne and Indian condiments. For a beer or wine lover, include their favorite wine or beer.
Herbal seasonings and natural remedies are very popular now. Go to a bookstore or library and get a book of seasoning recipes. Visit an herb store to purchase your selected ingredients. The party store or craft shop can furnish attractive small bags or spice jars to contain your creations. Buy or make labels for each container, with a short description of compatible dishes. For example, "Excellent with potato salad, omelets or salad." Many common culinary herbs have medicinal value. Rosemary and garlic are good for your heart. Thyme is a natural antibiotic and antiseptic. Ask at the herb store to learn which of your selected herbs has medicinal value. Take notes. This unique Christmas food basket idea is a good choice for a cook or health-conscious recipient.
Use your imagination and let the ideas fly. This article covers unique gift baskets that include food, but you can always add whatever items you like such as flowers or spa products. The whole fun behind gift baskets is discovering what’s inside.
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