Monday, August 6, 2007

Corporate Gourmet Gift Baskets

Whether one wants to maintain a business relationship or simply say “happy holidays” to a corporate associate, gourmet gift baskets are a fine and easy way to do it. Examples of corporate gourmet gift baskets are many.

When unpretentious sophistication is what one is looking for, a box of crunchy apples and pears maybe the thing to send. The boxes, if done up elegantly will convey greetings with simple eloquence.Alternatively, one may opt for a more elaborate gourmet gift basket when one wants to leave a lasting impression. This gift basket could contain a variety of chocolates, truffles and peanut bars, raspberry stick crèmes and rich dark chocolates, caramel popcorn, cheese straws and honey-mustard pretzels. This sweet and savory basket, irresistible as it is, will have quite an impact.

A box of gourmet chocolate dipped strawberry’s and a basket of diverse wines or better still, an ice bucket with champagne accompanied by berries, chocolate dipped of course, seem pretty popular corporate gourmet gift baskets. Coffee and toffee thrown together in a basket, with cookies including pecan, butter, almond and chocolate chip would make for a perky present, as would two bottles of sparkling cider given with two champagne flutes and the ever-popular chocolate covered strawberries.

Another option is a basket of scented candles, aromatic oils and an oil dispenser. Perhaps one could give it a gourmet twist by slipping in some white wine or creamy dark chocolate, maybe both. Golf and business have long been affiliated to one another. An innovative wire golf caddy bucket filled with treats, Irish coffee cream, a golfer’s towel and a coffee mug or photo frame will make a neat gift on the desk or on the golf course. A basket of Tuscan gourmet delights from imported balsamic vinegar, to focaccia crisps, pastas and chocolates would is another corporate gourmet gift basket idea.