by Candra French-Teshome

Created on: November 07, 2009

The Power of Gourmet Gifting

If you want to inspire beautiful memories of the joy this season brings, consider giving the gift of gourmet. Memories of seasons past always include good food and good company. Combine mouth-watering cuisine with exceptional company and get back to the importance of the season - fellowship with friends, family and neighbors. Following are some of the hottest gourmet gift ideas and party tips to make your holiday one for everyone to remember.

Top Five Gourmet Gifts

1. Dressed to Impress Wine Gift Basket: Bring on the wine, this basket is definitely gourmet. You can choose three wines like Peregrine Hill Chardonnay and the basket comes with lobster pate, salami, smoked Alaskan salmon and more. A grand addition to any Christmas party. ($115.95)

2. Williams-Sonoma Artisanal Cheese Hamper: Wine is nothing without cheese, and I mean real cheese. This amazing holiday gift is laced with wonderful cheeses chosen by affineurs at New York's Artisanal Premium Cheese Center. The hamper includes Roomano, Fourme d'Ambert, Bianco Sardo, Rocky Sage, and Ibores cheeses. These cheeses are derived from cow's, goat's and sheep's milk. ($149.95)

3. Godiva Chocolate Fondue Gift Basket: If chocolate could kill, I'd definitely be done! Fondue is a classic party necessity that promotes social sharing. This beautiful basket includes a ceramic fondue pot, color coded forks for dipping, Godiva milk and dark melting chocolates and much more. This basket will dazzle even those who claim they don't like chocolate. ($135.00)

4. Williams-Sonoma Tsar Nicoulai Caviar (Sampler): Lofty I am not; I just have a more astute palate! For a truly high class touch for your Christmas party, this caviar sampler will definitely do the trick. The sampler includes California osetra caviar, sweet gold pearl trout roe and American golden whitefish roe. In addition, the basket comes with mix for making buckwheat blini, a classic caviar accompaniment. (Sampler $120.00)

5. 1950's Sprinkled Pink Retro Candy Gift Box: Talk about nostalgia! This box of candy comes filled with memories from decades past causing a powerful sense of nostalgia and it's great for party dessert. Give a piece of the past back to your friends or parents with this wonderful assortment of candies. ($28.80)

Gourmet Party Ideas

Christmas is celebrated all over the world in many unique ways. Throwing a "Christmas around the World" party is a great way to appreciate how the spirit of Christmas impacts us all. It's

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