by Isabelle Esteves

Created on: November 01, 2009   Last Updated: December 30, 2009

Food and gourmet gifts are always popular and even more so in 2009 when there are many people who may not be able to afford to purchase these items for themselves. There are some food gifts that are practical, some that are great for families and some that are just indulgences. Food and gourmet gifts are as much fun to give as they are to receive. These gifts are also wonderfully easy to give, a few clicks of your mouse will have all your gifts orders scheduled for holiday delivery. Imagine the look of joy on the face of the recipients when these gourmet delights arrive.

Practical Food Gifts

If you are looking for a food gift for your meat loving friends a package of great steaks from Omaha Steaks will be well received. You can also go with Kansas City Steaks or Corky's Ribs .

If you are looking for a little more healthy option, Harry and David offers fruit baskets for families and singles in a variety of sizes. You can choose to order just one box or a year full of delicious fruit. These are not just your average fruits either; they sell only the most perfect examples.

For the gourmet chef, why not choose a selection of spices in a pretty gift box from the Spice House? This is a gift that will keep on giving all year long. How about a delicious selection of jams and jellies or chutneys from Stonewall Kitchen? These will certainly be very welcome gifts. If you are sending your gift early they even offer a gingerbread house kit that will be a wonderful gift for your favorite family.

Families

A great food gift for a family is a bag or basket from Wolferman's. This can include their signature English muffins, breads, desserts, jams and jellies. They have little muffins , standard size and giant and they come in a wide variety of flavors.

A coffee basket from Green Mountain Coffee can come with Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate and they also offer tea choices.

The Popcorn Factory has 80 gift ideas set and ready to go for the holidays. What a great family gift along with a movie.

Indulgence

When it comes to indulgences, brownies rank right up there. The Food Network has named Sugardaddys the best of the best after they won a throw-down against Bobby Flay. These luscious beauties will impress anyone. You can go brunette or Blondie, nutty, minty or spicy, they have it all. This is a totally indulgent gift for someone who will appreciate a "couture" brownie.

When you think gourmet chocolate the Belgian chocolate giant  Godiva comes to mind. They have expanded beyond just their signature truffles and filled chocolates to include cakes, cupcakes, brownies and cookies. Deliveries can be scheduled to arrive just in time for the holidays.

Want to send a gift of gourmet cheese, truffles or caviar. You can find it all at this one stop gourmet website.The Gourmet Food Store has cheeses from around the world and will make up baskets with whatever you choose.

Fortnum and Masons the London cornerstone has been offering wonderful food hampers for all occasions for as long as anyone can remember. You can have a gourmet picnic basket packed with every indulgence you want to include.

Food and gourmet gifts are one of the most popular gifts to give and to receive, Christmas 2009 is no exception. If you prefer to pack your own gifts you can order pieces from most of these retailers or just use their packages as a template for making your own.

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