Archive for February, 2008
Wheel…of…Fortune - Of Cheese?
Friday, February 29th, 2008Whether you’re hosting a party or just buying a gift for a cheese lover, this Cheese Wheel of Good Fortune is perfect. If you like cheese at all, there’s bound to be something that you like in the set. For $26, you get over a dozen different cheese and a reusable woven trivet for later.
With that much cholesterol in one gift set, you might want to look into life insurance quotes to go with the gift set.
The Foods of Branson
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008One of the best things about traveling is trying new foods, and Branson is no exceptions. A lot of people have a tendency to write off vacation spots in the Midwestern part of the country, but to ignore Branson would be a mistake. If you venture outside the chains like Coldstone Creamery, Fuddruckers, and The Olive Garden, you’ll find local gems like the places below:
The Showboat Branson Belle - Dinner, theater, and a fantastic view.
Liberty Tavern- Located in the Hilton Omaha Hotel, you can enjoy a first-class dining experience with dishes like Asiago whipped potatoes and midwest maki roll with rare beef tenderloin, portabela mushrooms, and a bleu cheese sauce.
Farmhouse Restaurant & Gift Shop - A Branson classic with homestyle cooking and a friendly family atmosphere.
With the spring coming up, there’s no better time to arrange a Branson vacation. Branson Getaways currently has a variety of vacation packages that make the trip extremely affordable, so check them out if you’re in the market for some great food and a weekend away.
Champagne & Fruit Basket
Sunday, February 24th, 2008I never really saw myself as the fruit basket type, but the long, cold winter is making me think again. It’s been over 6 months since we saw truly hot weather here in the midwest, and the fruit selection at the grocery store leaves much to be desired. This Fruit and Champagne Gift Basket is starting to look really, really good.
Don’t get me wrong, though. I still dream of Willy Wonka-style candy stores where Delta faucets dispense chocolate, not water.
The Girly-Girl’s Oreo Cookie Gift Set
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008While I wouldn’t exactly call this the perfect gift for the giant button remote controls and shower stool set, the Good Fortunes “Shopping Maniac” Cookies would be a great birthday gift for a high school or junior high-aged girl. Of course, at that age, getting any kind of delivery at school is totally awesome.
The gift set includes Oreo Cookies that are covered in white chocolate and pink sugar. Each one has a girl-related design like shoes or handbags. From Macy’s.
I Love Easter Chocolate Gift Basket
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008While I’ve never met a person who actually sends Easter gifts, I might have to start doing it myself. I love holidays and I love sending gifts to the people I know, so why not do it for Easter? This I Love Easter gift basket would be the perfect gift, too. It comes with Ghiradelli Raspberry chocolate squares, white chocolate-covered pretzels, Vanilla Pecan cookies, Raspberry Drops, and a Chocolate Tulip.
It’s enough to make you dream of weight loss pills.
Omaha Steaks…Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough?
Monday, February 18th, 2008When you hear “Omaha Steaks”, most people understandably turn their thoughts to steak. Luckily, though, they have an entire array of delicious products beyond the steaks they’re famous for. For $24.99, you can get 30 ready-to-bake Dark Chocolate Cookie Dough portions.
Even better, it looks like the package is on sale right now for a mere $9.99. This post is made possible by an informative website on cerebral palsy symptoms.
Dark Chocolate Organic Fruit & Nut Energy Bars
Saturday, February 16th, 2008Although Clif Bars are actually pretty good for you, they taste even better. In flavors like “Dark Chocolate Mocha”, “Dark Chocolate Raspberry”, and “Dark Chocolate Walnut”, they have plenty of tasty varieties to choose from. With 160 calories and 24% of your recommended daily fiber intake, they’re not a bad choice for people who are active.
Each box of 9 will run you around $12, so you’ll have plenty of money left over for something like an LCD TV.
Clif Nectar Organic Fruit & Nut Bar, Dark Chocolate Walnut
Clif Nectar Organic Fruit & Nut Bar, Dark Chocolate Raspberry
Clif Nectar Organic Fruit & Nut Bar, Dark Chocolate Mocha
Apple Berry Crisp Cake
Saturday, February 16th, 2008Although it’s easy to find simple baked goods like apple pie or brownies, it’s a little tougher to find something a little less ordinary like this Apple Berry Crisp Cake from Macy’s. The cake has a mixture of apples, blueberries, and cranberries packed into a shortbread crust and covered in a streusel crumb crust. As if that weren’t enough, the top of the cake is drizzled in creamy caramel.
I wouldn’t exactly call it healthy, but it sounds delicious. If your individual health insurance adjuster saw you eating this cake, I’m sure he’d be cringing. Unless you offered him a piece, of course.
The Wolfgang Puck Coffee Gift Basket
Friday, February 8th, 2008If you know a coffee lover, this French Press Basket might just be the perfect gift. It comes with a coffee press and Wolfgang Puck coffee, along with a bunch of other treats like biscotti and cookies. At $44.95, it’s a great, moderately-priced gift basket that would work well for both business associates and friends.
This, a notebook, and a handful of new personalized pens would make a great Saturday morning in bed.
Coconut Layer Cake
Friday, February 8th, 2008Coconut cakes are one of those things that can either be very, very good or very, very bad. A good coconut cake is soft and mild, with only a slightly disruption in texture from the coconut flakes (unless they’re toasted, of course). A bad one is like eating a cake covered in fingernail clippings - not at all pleasant.
While I’ve definitely suffered through my fair share of bad coconut cakes (and pies, and cookies), I doubt that Macy’s would have made a mistake like that with their Coconut Layer Cake. They describe it as, “Caught in a snowstorm of soft coconut flakes, this cake offers a light treat with tons of taste. Beneath the coconut you’ll find an airy vanilla chiffon cake filled with delectable butter cream.” That sounds a lot better than some of the coconut cakes I’ve had in the past where the coconut flakes had the consistency of fiber optic cables.
What coconut lover wouldn’t want that?
Food and Candy Store
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008You may have noticed that there’s a new link at the top of the page. Since I don’t always have time to cover every single delicious product that I come across, I’ve created a small store where you can browse a variety of great edible gifts.
If you have any requests for specific types of products, please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments. Otherwise, enjoy the selection and check back frequently. As I’ve said before, if you’re looking for a plasma mount, you’re in the wrong place. If you’re looking for cookies, cakes, chocolates, and pies, you don’t need to look any further.
Check out the Food & Candy Store here.
