When making up Italian gourmet gift baskets you have a choice of either purchasing an empty basket or filling the basket yourself or you can buy a pre made basket gift and add a few items to the basket to make it more personal and unique. Many of the gourmet baskets that are available are complete and do not need any additional items included.
Instead of using a basket you can also use a wooden box that has been varnished, or a bucket, a beach bag or any other container that would suit the occasion. No matter what container you use, make sure it is a gift worth giving and a memorable gift that will be appreciated for a long time to come.
There is nothing nicer than receiving a gift that is unique and well presented. And a favorite of most people is Italian cuisine. Italian food is popular worldwide and a gift basket filled with Italian delights will be a great hit with any person no matter what age group. Italian gourmet is aspiring to most people as the cooking techniques and flavors are exceptionally appetizing as the Italians are famous for many of their foods such as pasta.
In addition the Italians are also famous for their Parmesan cheese and dry cured ham whereby the meat is seasoned with traditional seasoning. Another favorite is balsamic vinegar which is made from sweet wine grapes and is well aged. Another well sought after item is the virgin olive oils. Italy cannot be beaten when it comes to excellence as well as culinary diversity. By giving Italian gourmet gift baskets people can truly savor and sample the wonders of Italy.
A classic Italian gift basket would contain various different cheeses, olive oils, olives, balsamic vinegar, a variety of different pastas, and a variety of different pasta sauces, parmesan cheese, a loaf or two of Italian flat bread and or Italian rolls. In addition you can add a few different packet of Italian coffee ad a few packets of Italian biscuits. You can include some readymade Italian desserts as well as a bottle or two of some good Italian red wine.
When making an Italian gift gourmet basket it is really a nice idea to line the basket with a bold red and white or green and white checked tablecloth. This type of fabric gives that rural Italian look. You can also add some checked serviettes of the same color. In addition add two wine glasses and maybe two pasta bowls. If you have decided to pack the basket with an assortment of pastrami, salami and other Italian meats, mixed with a variety of cheese and wine, which will also make an ideal and welcomed gift.
Italian gourmet gift baskets are a lot of fun to create as well as easy to make. You don't have to be artistic or creative as anyone can make up a gift basket. However I you don't have the time you can go online and order a readymade gift basket from one of the many online gift shops. There is a huge selection of gift baskets to choose from which are also affordable. Whichever way you choose, the person receiving the gift will welcome the gift with open arms.
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