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Prized Perishables: The Top 5 Consumable Gifts

Throw out the fruitcake and candy canes! For years, the idea of ​​giving or receiving food has had people dismayed and horrified. But there’s no need to turn up your nose at the idea! Giving perishable gifts at Christmas is a common holiday tradition that both giver and receiver can enjoy. And sending fruit baskets, cakes or pastries has always been a part of the holiday season. Although the perishable gift idea has been largely mocked, there are several gifts that people still love to receive from this semi-taboo category. Give this list a try and don’t be surprised at the number of compliments you get. To every rule there is an exception, and with gifts this delicious you’ll be glad you broke the rules.

  1. gourmet coffee – Ditch your grocery store brand name and head to specialty stores to make this gift a hit. You may even have to travel a little further than your local Starbucks, but don’t lose your head! Gourmet coffee accessories and sets are highly regarded in today’s caffeine-driven world. The aromatic flavor of freshly ground coffee beans invigorates the spirit and enlivens the mind with a gentle boost. Some studies even suggest that a little coffee a day helps wake up the brain enough to help prevent age-associated memory disorders. What could not be loved? Try creating your own gift set with flavor-infused coffee, agave syrup, and a “Not A Paper Cup” style reusable ceramic coffee mug.
  2. specialty tea – Tea has gained a huge revitalizing movement in recent years. Specialty tea shops can now be found in many shopping malls, with a variety of accessories from strainers to tea sets for one. No longer the first choice for the English, a special basket of tea is now a coveted holiday gift. When making your tea selections, be sure to combine different varieties of tea (white, green, black, or red). Great accessories include infusers, tea-specific travel mugs and honey dipped spoons.
  3. chocolate bars – Truffles, fudge and decorated treats! Chocolates that excite your eyes as much as your taste buds are the perfect treat for holiday sweet tooth. A delicious variety and a beautiful box are all you need. Not everyone has time to bake, and very few have the skill to make cookies and candies look like little professional masterpieces. Head to your local chocolatier and treat yourself to treats in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. With the right box or ribbon-wrapped package, this gift is a coveted choice!
  4. Came – Aged to perfection, a good bottle of wine brings together a whole meal, as well as the people who share it. With a bottle of wine as a gift, you will never be left empty handed. The best part is that you don’t need to open and share the bottle right away, but you can if you want! Go the extra mile and include a few accessories with your bottle to make the gift a complete package. Consider aerators, wine glass charms, decorated stoppers and easy-open corkscrews as accents for the perfect wine glass.
  5. Cookies – You certainly made an amazing variety of cookies for the holiday season. Save your waistline the hassle of expanding and offer some of your treats as gifts to neighbors and co-workers. They make the perfect thoughtful gift without adding any extra effort to your plate. This is the ideal gift to share with acquaintances, rather than close friends. A decorated plate wrapped in colorful plastic wrap and ribbon can be adorned with a sample of the delicious cookies your family baked this year.

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