Gift basket

Gift basket

A gift basket, or fruit basket is typically a gift that is delivered to the recipient at their home or workplace. There are different varieties of gift baskets, some which have fruit only, some with dry/canned goods only (such as tea, crackers and jam) although the standard gift basket will have have a selection of both. Gourmet gift baskets are very similar to the standard gift basket, although it will include more unusual/high end fruit, and often will have good quality cheese and wine included.

Sometimes a gift basket will have themes, such as Christmas, graduation, birthday, anniversary, baby shower, housewarming and Valentine's Day. Often a basket will be made to suit the recipients' needs, such as diabetic, vegan/vegetarian, gluten intolerance. Gift Baskets do not need to include food and drink, although it is the most standard practice.

Common Fruit Basket Food Items

Perishables

*Apple
*Artichoke
*Avocado
*Banana
*Cheese
*Grapes
*Lychee
*Mango
*Orange
*Papaya
*Pineapple
*Pomegranate
*Strawberry

Dry, Canned or Bottled Goods

*Bread
*Champagne
*Chocolate
*Coffee
*Crackers
*Honey
*Jam/Marmalade
*Liqueur
*Nuts
*Sparkling Beverage or Soft drinks
*Tea
*Wine

Non-Edibles

*Cash
*Cut flowers
*Plants
*Promotional Merchandise
*Stuffed animal

Literature

* cite book
last = Phillips
first = Diane
title = The Perfect Basket
publisher = Harvard Common Press
year = 2005
isbn = 1558322949


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