Gourmet Gift Ideas

"a man can do all things if he will"
-- Leone Battista Alberti(1404-72) ^[?]

Consumable Gifts are good
Classy
Culinary Gifts can range from high quality consumables to Boutique items to Gift baskets for Corporate gifts.
The uniqueness of gourmet gifts alows you to find gifts for people that have everything.
Below are a few choice groups of Gourmet goods, with links to six varied examples availablefor purchase through Amazon.com
Gourmet gifts offer many delicasies in a many price ranges, from unique mustards to centenial balsamics to replica bal gum machines, there are ideas for almost everyone.

There are a wide range of high quality extra virgin olive oils, available from different regions.
Nut oils are gaining popularity for use in salad dressings
Every pantry needs to be stocked with oil, adding quality and variety to the standbys is a great gift.
Flavored oils make a great base for salad dressing and marinades.
Artisianal olive oils are often available as sets perfect for people who like to experiment.
Of course sets of Olive oil and balsamic vinagars are a traditional standby

Vinegars can be a choice addition to almost any kitchen
From delicate fruit vinegars to aged balsamics to delicately flavored Champaign vinegars there are boutique Vinegars for almost everyone
Many gift sets can be found with matched vinegar and oils, many in artistic display decanters
Many vinegar especially the flavored varieties come in beautiful display bottles.
There is even a ready supply of artisan vinegar for the connoisseur that has everything
Although often a simple kitchen ingredient, the highest quality vinegars can be compared to single malt scotches, often aged over 50 years, with some of the finest varieties available aged over 100 years.

From Sea-salt to specialty crystal salts, a pinch just prior to service adds texture and a flavor burst to freshly prepared dishes
Table service
Rubs and seasonings
Exotic Salts and Peppers can ad that extra touch of refinement, to an already perfect dish.
Sometimes the simple things are the most important
Freshly cracked quality pepper provides an exotic aroma of surprising depth

A wide variety of mustards can be used in food preparation as well as service
A selection of Mustards from one label can be served together for sampling
From Searing British mustards to rustic Dijons to delicate herbed mustards, there is a style for everyone
A collection of mustard seeds and recipe book can be a starting point into the gastronomic world of Mustards for a do-it-yourselfer
Mustards pair well with Grilled/BBQed items, Roasts of all sorts, salad dessings and sauses
Often overlooked and under utalised, mustards can make a unique gift or accompaniment for the adveturous gourmet

Often overlooked, teas can make wonderful Gifts
many visually as well as aromatically delicate varieties styles and processes to chose from
From loose leave teas to artfully rolled flowers to high quality individual serving bags, there are teas for every type of drinker
For serious tea drinkers consider specialty pots, utensils and serving sets.
From early morning pick me ups to relaxing in the after noon with exotic artisian teas to winding down in the evening with delicate herbal blends, teas are a wonderful gourmet adventure

With widening appreciation for Organics and authentic food items high quality Coffee is always well received by coffee drinkers.
Gourmet coffees offer the chance to explore the flavors of exotic blends
There are many eco-friendly options from Organic to fair trade and artesian coffees
There are well designed traditional collections of flavored coffees for special mornings
Coffee paraphernalia makes a wonderful addition to any kitchen counter top
There are many Gift Baskets themed around Coffee for Corporate gifts

Candies can make a fun retro gift
Great for bringing back memories of a simpler time, simple colorful candies can be colorful as well as sweet.
From classic licorice to multi flavored jelly beans to lighthearted sweets to refined treats there is a flavor for everyone
Bubble gum machines are a fitting conversation piece in the right recreation room
Hard candies, toffees and hot cinnamon, there are many specialty candies still available if you look
Gift Baskets of candies make an easy to share corporate gift with tastes and themes for almost occasion.

Gourmet food items make wonderful memorable gift ideas for the discerning recipient