Food and Candy Gifts

19-Piece Godiva Flower Ballotin Chocolates

admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:57:03 +0000

Given the choice between buying someone a pocket watch and buying them a box of chocolates, I’m nearly always going to choose the chocolates. In fact, sometimes I’ll just send chocolates out of the blue. Since they’re not something that most people buy for themselves, they make people feel particularly special (assuming you’re not just sending them as a random business associate).

If you’re not the kind of person who talks about feelings, a random box of chocolates can be an excellent way to send the message that’s in your head without the awkward conversation - not that your recipient wouldn’t like hearing your thoughts, too, but at least with chocolate, they can eat them.

This 19-Piece Godiva Flower Ballotin set is perfect for a “just because” gift, a summer birthday, or a “thanks for an amazing first date, let’s do it again” gift. And yes, ladies, you can send one to a guy, too - just don’t send the sappy love poetry or the sheet of paper where you’ve doodled your name with his last name. Stick to the chocolates.

Godiva Flower Ballotin, 19-Piece
Abloom with springtime bliss, this golden box of chocolate is just another reason to love the season. Filled with an exciting assortment of Godiva’s rich, decadent chocolate, it’s sealed with an adorable blossom-topped bow.

Mikasa Flame D’Amore Wine Glasses

admin — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:06:15 +0000

Although we generally try to stick to things you can eat here at Food & Candy Gifts, we occasionally come across food or drink accessories that are just too great to ignore. These Mikasa “Flame D’amore” Wine Glasses fall into that category. I saw a set in use at a party about a week ago, and when the light caught the filled wine glasses, they had a very dramatic look.

I’m the kind of person who would never have plain crystal wine glasses in the traditional, plain styles. Even still, I don’t want something so off-the-wall that it impacts usage. The Mikasa “Flame D’amore” Wine Glasses are the perfect compromise between crazy and beautiful.

Additional note: I’m looking for hotel deals in Boston. Anyone know of anywhere that’s both nice and affordable?

Mikasa “Flame D’amore” Wine
Throughout the world, the name Mikasa is synonymous with unparalleled taste and quality in fine tableware, giftware, and collectibles. The Flame D’amore bar and stemware collection brings Mikasa style to your formal entertaining, in a contemporary and dramatic frosted design on clear crystal.

Gluten-Free Old Time Biscuit Mix

admin — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:58:07 +0000

I’ve known a couple of people restricted to gluten-free diets, and it always seemed to me that when it came to food, they had simply given up. One girl ate very little outside of popcorn, which she knew to be safe. It never occurred to her that there might be other options (of course, it didn’t help that her mother also fed her popcorn all the time as a child because she couldn’t be bothered to cook special meals). Since she ate so little, she looked like a Hoodia addict.

If you know someone who suffers from a similar food issue, be sure to let them know that there are plenty of great products that suit their needs, like this Old Time Biscuit Mix. Bread-like products are such a staple to most of us that it can be hard for gluten-free individuals to adapt to the need to quit eating them. It’s nice to know that someone has taken the time to formulate and market biscuit mixes, breads, and more.

Really Great Food - Old Time Biscuit Mix
Price: $4.75
Sensational! Outstanding! Trust us - You won’t be able to tell the difference from a wheat biscuit. Very light and delicious.

Banana Cake by Omaha Steaks

admin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:40:48 +0000

I’ll be honest - I don’t order a lot of food from Omaha Steaks. Everything I’ve ever ordered from them was exceptionally delicious, but also relatively expensive. I’m too much of a cheapskate to buy frequently.

This Banana Cake is definitely on my list for next time, though. At a relatively reasonable $19.99, you get almost two pounds of carb-laden goodness. If you eat the whole thing, you may need to install some flattering Hinkley lighting to hide the extra pounds you gain…

Banana Cake
Price: $19.99
1 (25 oz.) Omaha Steaks Banana Cake

Country Living Farmhouse Pie Baker’s Kit

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:55:07 +0000

I absolutely love baking pies, but the effort involved means that I don’t get to do it very often. I have time for grocery store pies, but it’s tough to carve out hours for homemade crusts and fillings. This Country Living Farmhouse Kitchen Pie Baker’s Kit is a nice compromise - you get everything you need to bake a good pecan pie, without having to resort to a frozen brick of pie from the grocery store.

Of you could just buy air tools, but you can’t eat those.

Country Living Farmhouse Kitchen Pie Baker’s Kit
Bake up a blue ribbon recipe without all the work. This kit gives you a delightfully sweet head start, providing all the essential tools and ingredients you’ll need to create an irresistible country-style pecan pie.

Gluten Free Banana Cake Bread Mix

admin — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:57:14 +0000

I used to associate gluten-free diets with the kind of people who wear long skirts and handcrafted jewelry, but I’m starting to change my mind. Looking over the numerous websites that cater to gluten-free dieters, it looks like they actually have some pretty appealing options these days. Granted, they still can’t buy a whole lot at the grocery store, but who knows - maybe stuff like this Banana Cake Bread Mix makes up for it.

Really Great Food - Banana Cake Bread Mix
Price: $5.95
This banana cake is the Chef’s favorite choice and it will be yours also.

Chocolate-Covered Bing Cherries

admin — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:51:17 +0000

I’ve never understood why cherries don’t get more attention. They’re attractive, delicious, and versatile fruits. They’re great on their own, with chocolate, in pies, in tarts, as a garnish…So why is it that people are always eating apples and bananas, but almost no one runs around with a Ziploc full of cherries?

Still, perhaps the relative rarity makes cherries an even greater indulgence. I know I’d certainly be happy to receive this set of Chocolate Covered Bing Cherries. The next time you’re thinking about getting someone a new tie or some golf equipment, just don’t. Get something delicious instead.

Chocolate Covered Bing Cherries
Price: $34.95
A true luxury: a whole pound of our famous cherries. Enjoy them right out of their Pan Dan woven reed gift box.

Apple Cider Pork Loin Dinner

admin — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:32:24 +0000

I’m a big fan of sending meals to people who are having a tough time or a major event in their lives, so I spend a lot of time browsing the Home Delivery website. I recently got the chance to try out their Pork Loin in a Reduced Apple Cider Sauce, and it was every bit as delicious as you might expect.

At $10.95, it’s still cheaper than a lot of restaurant meals, except you can eat this kicked back in your home theater chairs.

Pork Loin in a Reduced Apple Cider Sauce

Prosecco & Chocolate Gift Set: Nothing Better Than Wine & Chocolate

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:50:20 +0000

If you want to make a good impression on someone, there’s no need to buy them Roger Dubuis gifts (although they are nice). This Prosecco & Pure Chocolate gift set is not only classy, but delicious. It comes with a regular milk chocolate bar and Rocky Road chocolate mini-slab, along with two small bottles of bubbly Prosecco sparkling wine. What could be nicer for a quiet evening with someone you love - or just a decadent afternoon alone?

The Jelly Belly Gumball Machine: Your $25 Retirement Plan…or Not

admin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:51:32 +0000

There’s a store in the mall here (and probably every other mall in the country) that sells a delicious assortment of candy and jelly beans. every time I go, I end up spending $30 on Jelly Belly Jelly Beans that will then sit on my coffee table until guests finish them off. The downsides? I’m spending $30 on Jelly Belly Beans on a fairly regular basis, and I have to get run over by kids in skate shoes every time I go to the mall to get them.

Luckily, the nice folks at the Popcorn Factory have come up with a solution to both problems. They sell a coin-operated Jelly Belly Machine that will let me recoup my investment, keep my jelly beans fresh, and avoid the mall all at the same time.

Time: The Jelly Belly Gumball Machine-Enhanced Future

Place: My Living Room

As my free-loading friends come over for the first time since the Jelly Belly Machine, they’re mesmerized. “What a cute machine!” they say. “Wow, now your overpriced jelly beans will be fresh,” they say. Graciously, I thank them.

As a friend tries to turn the knob, the expression on his face changes. “Wait, there’s a coin slot on this thing.”

“Yes,” I nod.

“Do we actually have to PAY for our jelly beans??”

I nod again. As he fishes around in his pockets for spare change, I think to myself, “Thanks, Jelly Belly Machine. I’m going to be rich.”