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We had the pleasure recently of adding quite a bit more Wine and Chocolate Gift Baskets to our wine gift baskets collection, and we’re pleased to announce that we’re now able to ship wine directly to your door, opening up a whole new window of wine gift basket options! Speaking of options – wine and cheese tends to be the go-to wine pairing, but chocolate has taken on a decidedly gourmet form over the last few years. Wine and chocolate pairings are more popular than ever, and we’re here to share some delicious wine and chocolate coupling ideas with you!

Wine and Milk Chocolate Pairings

It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love the smooth taste of milk chocolate – it just seems to conjure up happiness! Choose a few of your favorite milk chocolate candy bars, and stick with wines like a Pinot Noir, a Reisling, dessert wines, or even a sparkling wine. These are all lighter wines that will accent, but not overpower, the chocolate.

Wine and Dark Chocolate Pairings

We’ve been hearing so much about the health benefits of dark chocolate, and when you pair them with the reported benefits of red wine, well, we’ve got a wine coupling that’s good for us, too (in moderation, of course)! Dark chocolate has a very strong flavor, so you need a full-bodied wine to go with it. Go for a Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, or a Pinot Noir.

Wine and White Chocolate Pairings

Take a bite into a white chocolate bar…mmm. Doesn’t it just seem to have a buttery flavor? Think “fun” when you’re choosing a wine to pair it with – namely, a sweet or dessert wine. A Sherry or a Moscato wine is fabulous for it. Want to walk on the wild side? Pair it with its alter ego – a Zinfandel. The coupling of these two tend to balance each other’s “rough edges” out.

Move over wine and cheese – wine and chocolate pairings are a fun, gourmet alternative to traditional wine couplings. Many of our Wine Gift Baskets feature gourmet chocolates, so the gift recipient will be all ready to enjoy wine and chocolate pairings – courtesy of your thoughtfulness!

Creating gift baskets has been our livelihood and business for the last 13 years, and we’re always on the lookout for new types of gift baskets and gourmet goodies to include in them. We love to receive feedback from our loyal customers, and we noticed that more and more shoppers were asking for dinner gift baskets, filled with all the fixings for a delicious night in. We value this great feedback, and lo and behold, we’re happy to announce the addition of our new Meal Gift Baskets section!

We taste test all of the tasty treats inside our gift baskets (and oh yes, we love our jobs!), and we were licking our lips over the delicious appetizers, dinners, and desserts in our meal gift baskets. Let’s take a gander at some of our most popular meal gift baskets so far – but be sure to check back soon, as we’re always adding more!

Grandma’s Pantry Meal Gift Basket – Grandma always seems to have a little of everything in her pantry, doesn’t she? This is a robust gift basket that’s perfect for a big family, or a hungry one! It starts out with mozzarella cheese bars and baked potato soup, and transcends into an evening of angel hair pasta and gourmet sauce, a make your own pizza kit for eight slices, lemon bars, blueberry muffin mix, hand decorated cookies, and Irish crème coffee! We think that’s enough food for dinner for even two nights!

Gourmet Pizza Making Kit – A love for pizza tends to be that common dominator connecting most of us. Our make your own pizza kit features a mozzarella cheese bar, pizza kit for eight slices, sliced pepperoni, pizza stone set, an oven mitt, and an oven hot pad. It’s so much fun to make pizza at home and create your own topping varieties, and we think it’s just the thing for couples and families to bond over!

Hearty Chili Fixins Dinner Gift Basket – Enjoying a bowl of chili on a frosty winter day is so welcome! This meal gift basket includes two biscotti, corn bread, chili fixins, Wisconsin cheddar cheese triangles, gourmet crackers, amaretto cheesecake cheeseball dessert mix, hand decorated cookies, and vanilla crème coffee. Now simply enjoy watching the snow gently fall outside your home’s windows as you relax with a great meal and your loved ones!

Soup Bones Meal Gift Basket – Meal gift baskets are such a practical holiday gift idea, and if your gift recipient has a dog, include Fido in the gift, too! This soup-themed holiday gift basket includes roasted corn chowder soup, Wisconsin cheddar cheese triangles, wheat wafers, and a seasonal drink mix for the owner, and fresh, hand iced gourmet dog biscuits for Fido. Now the pooch in the family can have a treat to snack on while the rest of the family is enjoying soul-warming soups!

Meal Gift Baskets are going to be a popular holiday gift this year, as the gift of dinner is always a wonderful gift to give and receive. Our lives are so busy these days, so receiving a basket full of all the fixings for a hearty night in is the start of one fantastic evening. Happy holiday shopping from all of us at BisketBaskets.com!

What will you get the special guy in your life this holiday season? Another tie? A shaver? Golf clubs? Most guys have almost everything they need already, and it can be hard to find a gift for him that he’ll actually use. Gift Baskets For Men are ideal for the guy in your life who “has it all” already, and can benefit from some delicious gourmet meats, barbecue sauce, and chocolates (a.k.a – every guy out there!). Don’t worry – we’ve designed our gift baskets for men to be “guy-friendly” in presentation, so you’ll feel confident gifting it to him!

Gourmet Pizza Making Kit – The way to a man’s heart? Through his stomach, of course – with our gourmet pizza making kit! This robust kit is filled with a pizza kit to make eight servings of pizza, a mozzarella cheese bar, sliced pepperoni, oven mitts, and a pizza stone. He’ll just have to have you over for dinner!

Blue Ribbon BBQ Gift Basket – We know plenty of ladies who enjoy barbecuing, but we also know that guys tend to love being masters of the grill. Give him a gift basket worthy of a grade A steak, filled with various types of bbq sauce, rib rubs, seasoning, almonds, cookies, sausage, and more.

Time For Him Gift Basket – We lead busy lives these days, and we bet he could use a little time for himself. This gift basket comes filled with caramel popcorn, Wisconsin cheddar cheese, wheat wafers, walnut fudge, and a seasonal drink. Add in a gift certificate to the local movie rental store, and he’ll be set for a relaxing night in!

Gentleman’s Gourmet Gift Basket – When we designed this gift basket, we took into consideration all the gift basket goodies guys like – barbecue sauce, smoked salmon, gourmet mustard, summer sausage, pretzels, Irish crème coffee, and more. We packaged it in a more masculine basket that he can use for everything from his magazines to his fishing supplies – and topped it with a neutral bow.

Our Gift Baskets For Men have been crafted after much research and feedback from our loyal customers, but it’s always nice to add a custom touch to your gift for him. Pair his gift basket for men with one of these affordable gift add-ons that you can pick up during the holiday season:

• Local movie rental gift certificate
• T-shirt from his favorite watering hole or business – it shows you pay attention to what he likes!
• Quirky apron that he can use when grilling
• A “guy-friendly” cookbook, by chefs like Bobby Flay or Guy Fieri
• A pound of his favorite coffee blend
• Gift certificate for a round of golf

Make this your favorite year of holiday gifting by taking some time to browse through our gift baskets for men collection and select just the perfect one for him. Pair it with a “just for him” add-on, and he’ll love the thought you put into a gift that he can actually use and love!

We can’t help but chuckle a bit over the anonymous quote, “Families are like fudge – mostly sweet with a few nuts.” We know you love your family and your friends-who-feel-like-family, and you’re glad you’re inviting them to your wedding. If they live out of town, you want to welcome them in and show how excited you are. Thoughtful gifts, like Wedding Gift Baskets For Out Of Town Guests, welcome them in with style and get your guests even more excited for your wedding and glad they could make the trip! Here’s some great ways to welcome those special out of town guests to your wedding:

Personalized welcome card – Doesn’t it always feel special to receive a hand-written letter or card? Ask the hotel to place a personalized “welcome” card in each of the hotel rooms for your wedding. Simply choose a blank greeting card and fill it with a message welcoming your guests to the wedding, thanking them for making the trip, and showing your excitement for the wedding festivities ahead.

Photo Memories – We love that warm, sentimental feeling we get when we just so happen to come across a photo of the friends and family we love. Look for photos of your out of town guests, and once you find a photo for each guest room, simply tape it to a blank piece of paper and write a thoughtful message, such as “We love you, thank you for sharing in our day!” on each. Then, place in each guest room.

Delicious bottle of wine – Visit a local winery or liquor store and look for small, affordable bottles of wine – perhaps 750 ml bottles at around $10 each, and include one bottle in each of your own of town guest rooms. Tie a ribbon around the stem in your wedding colors to add a personalized touch to your gift of wine.

Wedding Gift Baskets – Wedding gift baskets for out of town guests are another beautiful way to thank your guests for spending hours in the car or plane to be a part of your magical day. Select a wedding gift basket for each out of town guest room, such as our Ghirardelli Chocolate & Cookie Tower, to give them some so scrumptious sweets and treats to nosh on before your wedding and after all that dancing at your reception!

You’re on the verge of having a spectacular wedding surrounded by the friends and family who mean the world to you. Show your out of town wedding guests just how excited you are for them to be at your wedding with meaningful accents, such as welcome cards and a bottle of wine, as well as wedding gift baskets, in their room. They will be so touched that you thought of them, only adding to the warmth and splendor of your wedding day.

As a bride-to-be, you’re so happy to have your bridesmaids by your side, helping you choose your wedding colors, select the right wedding favors, and most importantly, deal with all the inevitable drama that comes along with planning a wedding! Gifting your bridesmaids before the wedding is tradition, but it’s only natural that you would want to sincerely thank them for lending an ear and a helping hand. Presenting them with jewelry is a common bridesmaid gift, but well, isn’t it nice to do something a little outside the (jewelry) box once in awhile? Here’s some new bridesmaid gift ideas for you!

Luxe Dinner: Most brides spend about $100 on each bridesmaid gift. If your bridesmaids tend to prefer getting together for a nice dinner and drinks compared to receiving another piece of jewelry, ask them if they’d prefer you take them out for a fancy dinner and drinks, on you. After all, the memories you make getting all dressed up for a delectable dinner will last forever, and will surely make for one fantastic evening.

Spa Gift Certificate: It’ll be nice to relax after the wedding, won’t it? Same goes for your bridesmaids! Visit a local spa and choose spa gift certificates for them, to be used towards any spa service that they’d like. Getting a massage or facial is always a welcome treat, and your bridesmaids will likely be so excited to use them!

Create A Registry: Isn’t it so great to choose items for your bridal registry? Let your bridesmaids have some fun by creating their own registry! Give each bride a list of several local stores and the total $ amount you’d like to stay within, and let them “create” a registry of 5-10 items they’d like! This way, you’ll be able to choose gifts each bridesmaid actually wants, while letting them have some fun writing up their own registry.

Bridesmaid Gift Baskets: You can really get creative with bridesmaid gift baskets – check out our Bridesmaid Gift Baskets page for some ideas! It’s always fun to discover all the goodies nestled inside a gift basket, and we just know your bridesmaids will adore bridesmaid gift baskets like our Luxurious Vanilla and Ginger Spa Gift Basket, Godiva Favorites Gift Basket, and the CosmoRita mixes inside our Cosmopolitan Gift Basket!

You’re strapped for time planning your wedding, but treating these great ladies in your bridal party is so important. Sure, choosing jewelry or a “typical” bridesmaid gift is a cinch, but taking the time to put some creativity into their gift really shows how much you appreciate their help as you tie the knot!

Out of the bridesmaid gifts you’ve received, which gifts stood out as your favorite and least favorite?

This year has been a whirlwind, hasn’t it? It seems like the holidays were just yesterday, but yet Mother’s Day is a mere two weeks away, on Sunday, May 8th this year. We recently brainstormed some fun homemade gift and Mother’s Day Gift Baskets pairings ideas on our website, and wanted to shed some more light on one of our favorite homemade gift ideas – cookies! Yumtastic cookies are certainly the way to Mom’s heart on Mother’s Day , and combine them with our Mother’s Day gift baskets to really hit it out of the park!

You’re (Macadamia) Nuts About Mom! Cookies

Makes 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted, soft butter
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 eggs that have been left at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
12 ounces white chocolate, cute into one-quarter chunks
1 ½ cups of coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

First, cover two cookie sheets with wax paper, and set aside.

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt, and set aside. Use your mixer on a low speed to whip butter until creamy. Then, begin gradually adding the two sugars, and continue beating until it has a fluffy consistency. Add each egg one at a time. Stir in the flour mixture and the vanilla.

Drop dough balls onto the baking sheet, leaving about 3 inches between each cookie. Flatten the dough slightly to ensure it is in the shape of a cookie. Bake on the center rack of your preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes. Cool in the pan, and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Taking the time and putting in the thought to bake Mom cookies for Mother’s Day and selecting a pretty Mother’s Day Gift Basket for her goes a very long way in showing her how much you care. The days go by fast, and in a heartbeat you transform from her little girl or boy to her very grown up daughter or son, and you’ll be reassuring her that you’ll always need her and want to treat her on her special day!

This Sunday is Easter Sunday, and we hope you have a wonderful Easter, all!

It’s that time of year again. You’re planning out your Thanksgiving menu, whipping up those deliciously cheesy mashed potatoes, fluffing up the pillows in your guest bedroom, and…battling a case of the sniffles. First – Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at BisketBaskets.com! We’re so thankful to be in business for over 11 years strong, and we owe it all to our wonderful fans!

Now let’s get to the cold part. It’s never fun to have a cold, especially during the holidays. We’re based in Parker, Colorado, so we know a thing or two about how the cold, and stress of the holidays, can wreak havoc on your body. Here’s our BisketBaskets.com approved tips on fighting off that cold!

Vitamin C is Key: Vitamin C is important year round, but especially when you have a cold. Most people can only absorb about 250 to 500 mg a day, so be sure you’re taking adequate doses of Vitamin C when you’re sick, and continuing to throughout the year.

Sleep On It: Let’s face it, you’re busy trying to do all you possibly can during the holidays, resulting in less sleep than usual. You can’t turn back time when you’re sick, but you can rest and get some sleep now that you are sick. Do your best to always get about seven hours of sleep each night, and more when you have a cold.

Soothing Soups: Can chicken soup cure the common cold? Not exactly, but it sure can make you feel a lot better. Send a smile to a cold-stricken special someone in your life by surprising them with a Gourmet Soup Gift Basket, like our Comfort Soups Gift Basket, Country Christmas Soup Gift Basket, and our Soups On! Gift Basket. Soup gift baskets just seem to have that special dash of joy and happiness, just what you need when faced with a runny nose!

Call In Sick: Sure, calling in sick is a lot more fun when you’re not actually sick, but it’s important to dedicate yourself to getting better when you’re sick. By staying home from work, you’re decreasing the length of your cold, and also keeping your co-workers from getting sick. We give you full permission to spend the entire day on the couch watching talk shows and soap operas!

We hope you have a healthy holiday season free of colds, but if you do start coughing, you know just what to do! Consider Soup Gift Baskets your ticket to battling the achoos!

Pretty soon, college students everywhere will be returning to campus for another school year.It’s a busy time, but it can sometimes be lonely for both students and parents.

Let BisketBaskets.com give you a few ideas on how to make the return sweeter.

For the Students:

Hey, we know it’s tough to make friends when you’re just beginning the semester, especially if you’re a freshman or a transfer student. However, with a little help from BisketBaskets.com, you can be well on your way to making a good impression – and maybe a few new friends too!

Here are some tips on making connections:

• Did Mom and Dad send something for you to enjoy? Share it! Getting food gifts from home are always cheerful, but it’s even better when you have someone to share with. If you get a care package, offer to share with some other people in your dorm.
• Attend floor meetings and dorm activities. This can be a great place for you to meet new people and get acquainted with your floor/dorm mates.
• Don’t forget about campus activities and events! Check with student activities or student life groups to see what’s going on and make it a point to make an appearance!
• Join a campus club. Connecting is easier when you have a common interest or goal.

For Parents:

Okay, parents. We know it’s tough to see your baby go off to college, but it does have to happen. But just because he or she is away doesn’t mean that you can’t send a little love! BisketBaskets.com has a great selection of candy bouquets that are perfect for delighting your student. Plus, candy bouquets can be easily shared with friends and roommates, so your student can have a quick introduction into making new friends.

Send something sweet and make connecting easier for your student. Send a candy bouquet from BisketBaskets.com.

It’s summer and it’s hot. Instead of toiling away in the kitchen cooking treats for the summer parties you’re attending or hosting, instead bring a flower bouquet along! Sure, there is a bit of a cost, but compared to the time you’re saving and the pretty bouquet you’ll be giving to the host, it’s certainly worth it! Flowers are always appreciated, and are a must in the summertime.

Just think, what could be better in a party buffet than a bouquet of colorful, great-smelling fresh flowers? They instantly brighten up any room and they always add a touch of class and elegance. So instead of worrying about whether or not someone will have made the same dish as you, try sending your host a beautiful floral bouquet from BisketBaskets.com.

Not sure which bouquets are a good fit? Here are some flower bouquets that are perfect for many common summertime parties and get-togethers!

Gerber Daisy Flower Bouquet

Perfect for Any Occasion
This cheery favorite includes 12 assorted colored Gerbera daisies that are sure to brighten up any picnic table, dining room table, or counter top. Give this bouquet to your hostess and she’ll instantly know how much you care!

It’s Your Sunny Day Flower Bouquet

Perfect For Backyard Barbecues or Pool Parties
Give your hostess some sunshine and smile at her summer picnic by choosing this sunny bouquet that features roses, carnations, lilies, solidago, and more! Include a gift message to say “thanks!” for the invitation to her get-together.

Snapdragon Floral Bouquet

Perfect for July 4th Parties
These beautiful blooms are a favorite during the summertime and if you want to celebrate July 4th with some “fireworks”, then send these fantastic flowers to your hostess. Each snapdragon looks like a shimmering firework in a vibrant hue. Beautiful!

Polka Dots and Posies Flower Bouquet

Perfect for Baby Showers
Going to a baby shower? Bring along this stunning floral bouquet to delight your host as well as whomever is expecting! She’ll love the spray roses and daisy spray chrysanthemums that come in this pretty bouquet, displayed gorgeously in a polka dotted glass vase.

Sorbet Floral Bouquet

Perfect For Wedding Showers
Gift a bride-to-be or your hostess with a stunning bouquet that showcases all of the best colors of the season. This gorgeous collection of blooms includes carnations, roses, and bupleurum to create a stunning look that’s easy to fall in love with!

Remember, all of these beautiful bouquets are made and delivered fresh by a local florist so that there’s never any risk of those flowers not arriving as beautiful as they could be! Order your floral bouquet from BisketBaskets.com and be ready for any occasion this summer!

Not so long ago, it was time to celebrate Mom. Now, the time has come for Dad to get a little love and recognition! Father’s Day is right around the corner and it’s a great time to spend honoring that special man in your life. Whether he’s your grandfather, husband, or your Dad, a father needs to be shown that you care.

At BisketBaskets.com, we want to make it easier than ever for you to find the right kind of gift for that special kind of Dad. With our selection of Father’s Day gift baskets, you should be able to find that perfect little something for celebrating the occasion while appealing to his unique personality!

The Sportsman

He’s into sports, sports, and more sports! If your Dad has a competitive side and enjoys a good athletic contest, it’s best to indulge him with a gift that can keep him active. Get him some tickets to a baseball game and celebrate before and after with The Sportsman Father’s Day Gift Basket.

The Rugged Outdoorsman

Your Dad loves to spend time hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking. If there’s something to do outdoors, he’s totally in. Sure, his sense of style may be a whole lot of flannel and hiking boots, but he still knows how to kick back and enjoy life! Celebrate Father’s Day with an Outdoorsman Gift Basket.

The Grill Master

This is a guy who LOVES to entertain and socialize. Your house is party central all summer long and your Dad can often be found manning the grill or serving drinks to all of his friends and family. Serve up a great gift to dad by gifting him with the Dad’s Barbecue Basket.

The Executive

If your father is business-minded and into the corporate scene, give him a gift that any CEO would appreciate. The Executive Dad is all about busy schedules, climbing to the top, and providing the best life possible for his family. He’s hard-working, creative, and ready to take on any challenge. The perfect gift: our Time for Dad Gift Basket.