Unique Gifts for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we all know what that means. Friends and family will gather for their annual feasts that feature all sorts of traditional foods and family favorites. Thanksgiving is the quintessential holiday for every foodie who enjoys food for its simple pleasures. If you have been invited to be a guest in someone else’s Thanksgiving feast, why not consider taking a gift?
Gifting the host of a holiday gathering is actually fairly common. But as a foodie, you don’t have to settle for the common bottle of wine or apple pie as your Thanksgiving gift. There are plenty of other great ideas out there.
Oil and Vinegar Set
Two of the most essential ingredients in every cook’s kitchen are oil and vinegar. Why not surprise your host with a custom set that includes extra-virgin olive oil from California along with balsamic vinegar that has been aged to perfection? Olivier offers a great set that comes in bottles that are almost too beautiful to open. This gift will excite just as much as it will enhance your host’s cooking.
Monogrammed Serving Board
Serving boards are ideal for breads, crackers and cheeses prior to the main feast. And for Thanksgiving, nothing beats a wooden serving board. Surprise your host with a new serving board with a personal touch: his or her monogram. It is a gift that will be used whenever your host entertains. Gifts.com, Amazon.com, and other online retail sites have plenty of monogrammed boards to choose from.
Gourmet Dipped Strawberries
Foodies naturally love a variety of flavors and textures. For Thanksgiving, consider giving your host a treat that is normally offered in the spring: gourmet dipped strawberries. These delectable treats can be dipped in milk or dark chocolate, white chocolate, and any combination of chocolate, nuts, and candies. They make the perfect dessert after a delicious Thanksgiving dinner.
Stainless Steel Wine Chiller
Your host may not own a dedicated wine cooler, so bottles may just end up in the refrigerator. A more elegant option is a stainless steel wine chiller that holds three standard bottles and plenty of ice. It’s a great way to keep that wine cold without taking up refrigerator space. It also makes an elegant decoration for the kitchen table while dinner is being prepared.
Gourmet Gift Basket
A gourmet gift basket is not necessarily unique for gift-giving. But gift baskets can be customized for any occasion. This is where being unique comes into play. Give a gourmet basket that includes traditional meats, cheeses and a few sweets. Or perhaps your host is the cheesecake connoisseur. If so, you can substitute that basket for a gourmet cheesecake sampler. There are plenty of online retailers offering literally hundreds of different baskets and other food-related gifts.
Custom Spice Kit
Your host may be the kind of person who loves to experiment with different cuisines. If so, he or she may be the perfect person to receive a custom spice kit. You can purchase pre-made kits or create your own by heading down to your local market. Kits can be themed (like Indian spices, for example) or they can be a potpourri of unusual spices that your host does not typically purchase.
Feasting Foodies wants to wish you the happiest and most joyous Thanksgiving possible. We hope you’ll have an opportunity to spend the holiday with family members or special friends. We also want to encourage you to do something special for your host by taking a thoughtful gift to remind him or her just how special that person is to you.