Archive for March, 2008
The Most Expensive Picnic Gift Set Ever
Monday, March 31st, 2008Okay, so maybe this isn’t THE most expensive picnic ever, but it’s certainly not cheap. At $265, “The Picnic” set is perfectly stocked for a slightly snooty afternoon in the park.
So what do you get with your almost $300 picnic basket? Quite a lot, actually. It comes with a picnic basket with a green gingham liner, forks, knives, plates, plastic wine glasses, containers, a cheese knife, cheese board, a disposable camera, and napkins. As for the edibles, you get:
Santa Barbara Garlic Stuffed Olives
La Tempesta Chocolate Macadamia Biscotti
Tony Packo’s Pickles and Peppers
1 Bottle of Forest Glen Chardonnay
French Brie Cheese
Havarti with Dill
Carr’s Assorted Biscuits
Maille Mustard
5 Lindt Chocolates
Lindt Chocolate Bar
Of course, I think this gift set would be best enjoyed on patio furniture instead of the cold, hard, ant-ridden ground.
Spanish Paella & Rioja Wine Gift Set
Monday, March 31st, 2008I’ve talked about the benefits of wine clubs before, but you don’t necessarily have to commit to an expensive series of shipments to get a good gift for a friend or business associate. This Spanish Paella & Rioja Wine Gift Set makes an astounding and exotic gift set for a very reasonable $70.
Given the fact that saffron alone can be a little pricey and hard to find, it’s actually a very nice gift. It’s also a great, self-interested gift if you happen to live with the intended recipient.
Pears, an Underrated Fruit
Monday, March 31st, 2008Why is it that so many great artists have painted pears, but almost no one seems to care one way or another about them. Oh sure, they’re okay in a fruit cocktail with plenty of sugar-y syrup - but how often do you see a person snacking on a raw pear?
This Premium Pear Medley might make you think twice about passing up a juicy pear. For just under $40, you can get a beautiful (and healthy) gift in a signature watercolor gift box. You’ll want to put TSA locks on these pears.
Movie Night Popcorn Gift Set
Sunday, March 30th, 2008If you know someone who has everything, right down to the fancy home theater seating, this Movie Night Supply Box-Snacks & $10 BLOCKBUSTER Giftcard set is the perfect gift. It comes with buttered popcorn, licorice twists, malted milk balls, gummy bears, Kiddy Mix and a $10 Blockbuster gift card for the movies of your recipient’s choice. I’m not sure what’s in a Kiddy Mix, but the rest of it sounds pretty awesome.
A night in with a movie never tasted so good. Heres one of our giant scoop boxes filled with a bag of classic movie fare: Butter popcorn, red licorice twists, malted milk balls, gummy bears, Kiddy Mix and a Blockbuster gift card. Andaction! BLOCKBUSTER GiftCard/GiftCards Terms and Conditions: Membership rules and certain restrictions apply for rental at BLOCKBUSTER. BLOCKBUSTER GiftCards are subject to complete terms and conditions found on GiftCard and/or packaging. GiftCards cannot be used to
Mother’s Day Gourmet Cookies & Gift House
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008Although Mother’s Day is still a bit over a month away, it’s never too soon to start looking for a tasty gift for the occasion. The Mother’s Day Ceramic Cookie Gift House set below includes 6 gourmet cookies in a decorative ceramic house that can be used later for storage. It could hold napkins, mail, paintbrushes, or kitchen utensils, among other things. It’s available for directbuy at The Cookie Garden.
The Dom Perignon Champagne Gift Basket
Monday, March 24th, 2008I don’t think I like anyone enough to send them this “A Toast to Dom Perignon” gift basket, but perhaps you do. It would certainly make a good impression. For a mere $220, you get a 750ml bottle of Dom Perignon, 2 very festive champagne flutes, and 6 chocolate truffles. I think I’ve been on cruises that cost less than this set.
The only thing I don’t get is the truffles. Why just 6? Why not a good-sized box of them? You’re already spending $220, why not just add another $20 to the cost and include more chocolate?
Omaha Steaks Lobster & Filet Dinner
Thursday, March 20th, 2008Given the choice between a Patek Nautilus watch and a Lobster & Filet dinner for two, I’d definitely choose the meal. While either would make a great business gift, it’s tough to look at the picture below without getting very, very hungry. Surprisingly, the meal goes for just $69 over at Omaha Steaks (for now, anyway). Contents include:
2 (6 oz.) Lobster Tails
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake by Junior’s New York
Thursday, March 20th, 2008If you’re a fan of cheesecake, you know that there’s more to good cheesecake than just The Cheesecake Factory. Junior’s New York makes some amazing cheesecakes that you can even get delivered. Their Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake is a great blend of regular cheesecake and a gooey raspberry puree.
At 3 pounds for a single cheesecake, you’ll have plenty for 10-12 people. They also have regular cheesecake, sugar-free cheesecake, chocolate mousse, chocolate swirl, fruity cheesecake, and a sampler that includes several flavors. The only way they could make it better is to enhance the health factor with something like vitamins or Astragalus.
Sugar-Free Hand-Dipped Chocolate Strawberries
Monday, March 17th, 2008Diabetics and other sugar-restricted groups have a pretty tough lot in life. Delicious food is everywhere, and eating it goes hand in hand with most celebrations and holidays. Fortunately, someone over at ProFlowers had diabetics in mind with their Sugar Free Hand-Dipped Strawberries.
Each sugar-free strawberry is dipped in chocolate and then coated in nuts, coconut, or more delicious chocolate. If someone in your life has a sugar-restricted diet, this is definitely the perfect gift. Even on sale, the price is a little high (currently $45, regularly $75), but this is a present that tells the recipient that you went the extra mile to get something especially appropriate.
Also, as a note for some of you clueless guys out there - If you occasionally see your favorite lady eating sugar-free foods or dieting, that doesn’t mean you should buy these strawberries. If she CAN eat regular chocolate, this gift may be interpreted as a request to shed a few pounds. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
This picture definitely isn’t large enough to convey the full yumminess of these strawberries. Don’t grab your Panoptx glasses, just click over to their site and view it in a larger size.
Ghirardelli Chocolate Variety Gift Set
Sunday, March 9th, 2008If you’re looking for a good corporate gift alternative to things like engraved paperweights and Bose headphones, consider something like this Ghirardelli Chocolate Delight. Ghirardelli is widely loved, plus this particular package offers a wide variety of flavors. At $40, it’s a very affordable way to make a good impression.
Caribbean Island Gift Basket
Sunday, March 9th, 2008It’s that time of year where every recent college grad dreams of cheap flights and sunny beaches. All the college kids are heading off to spring break, and yet you find yourself in 40 hour/week employment. Instead of moping or quitting work to run away, something like this Caribbean Gift Basket may be just what you need.
At $35, it comes with Macadamia Brittle, Caribbean Crunch Cookies, Mango Salsa, and Rum Flavored Coconut Treats.
Smoked Salmon Spread Gift Set
Thursday, March 6th, 2008This Smoked Salmon Spread is sure to please everyone from a classy business associate to someone from the gold teeth and billet grilles crowd. At a mere $29, it comes with smoked salmon pate, a smoke salmon fillet, crackers, and a rowboat-shaped photo frame.
If you’re looking to upgrade the gift, just add a nice Riesling wine. The acidity and slight sweetness will go very well with the salmon.
Tuscan Delights Italian Gift Basket
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008The other day, my dad got a clock as a gift from some company that wanted his business. He didn’t much care for it, as it was (a) ugly, (b) emblazoned with the company’s logo, and (c) non-edible. While I don’t doubt that the company spent a lot of money on it (it was a fairly nice clock), the end result was worse than if they had sent nothing at all.
That’s why I advocate sending gifts like the basket below. Nobody complains when you send them a delicious Tuscan Delights Gift Basket (barring any strange religious or dietary restrictions, but even still, most people can re-gift it, unlike a personalized clock). Whether you’re sending it to a potential client, an existing client, or in the name of investor relations, food is always a good move. This basket in particular comes with a bottle of Chianti and an assortment of Italian treat. At $49.99, it’s very reasonable.
