5 Delectable Suggestions for Gift Giving

It's that time of year, when the fun of spoiling loved ones approaches a crescendo and what can be more indulgent than sending some yummy treats to friends and family when many of them may like to try some delicious desserts or crunchy snacks from a bakery but won't because of price or other considerations.

Ordering online takes away a lot of the stress as we're free to peruse at our leisure and don't have to pack or ship - the work is done for us, leaving us more time to pick and choose.

I have personally used the services of all these businesses before - for myself and for the special people in my life and if you choose to use them as well, I hope your expectations are met and that the recipients of your gift giving enjoy them just as much.

1.We Take the Cake
This bakery makes 13 mouth watering, moist Bundt cakes in flavors like Florida Key Lime, Red Velvet and Triple Chocolate Chip Fudge. The bakery is located in Florida and their website is easy to browse and order from. I have used them often and have received rave reviews each time. The packaging is very attractive and the price is affordable, even with shipping, and should you order for someone in Florida, the price on shipping drops dramatically, in some cases in half.

2.Wicked Fudge & Cookie Company
The taste of their Coconut Macaroons and Fudge are truly scrumptious. Their website states that you may pick up to four flavors per pound and for each pound that you purchase, you receive complimentary a quarter pound of fudge.

Flavors to choose from are as follows:
Chocolate Fudge
Chocolate Walnut Fudge
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Maple Fudge
Maple Walnut Fudge
Mint-Chocolate Swirl Fudge
Peppermint Swirl Fudge
Raspberry Chocolate Swirl Fudge
Pumpkin Fudge (seasonal)
Creamsicle Fudge (seasonal)

3.Geraldine's Bodacious Food Company
I have never tasted Traditional Cheese Straws like the ones made by Geraldine's and they are suffused with flavor and quite addictive too. Another favorite made by Geraldine's are the Mocha Cappuccino Bites, which are packed full of flavor and unlike any other cookie I've tasted.

Other flavors include:
Pesto Parmesan Cheese Straws
Chipotle Cheddar Cheese Straws
Sesame Garlic Cheese Straws
All Natural Cheese Straws
Low-Carb Cheese Straws
Their Gourmet Cookie bites are in flavors: Key Lime, Mocha Cappuccino and Gingerbread.

Geraldine's is a family owned business and I can attest for their wonderful customer service. Two years ago I wrote them a review and they not only thanked me personally but they were generous enough to send me a box of baked goods, including two new products they asked my opinion on. Ordering from Geraldine's is easy and there are numerous choices. The one I've used the most is the mix and match 4 pack for 19.95.

4.Deeply Fudgey Brownies
These brownies, in original, or with nuts, are made using all natural ingredients and once your order is placed, they are freshly baked and shipped the same day in two attractive 1 pound pans. Other selections on their website include toasted oat & nut granola or fruit & nut granola.

5.Figis Gifts in Good Taste
I've included this well known catalog business due to the wide selection of choices, among them; Meat, Cheese, Pancakes, Cakes, Baked Goods, Bread, Cookies, Candy, Nuts, Fruits, Snacks, Sugarfree treats, Florals, Collectibles and gifts. I've also been impressed with how affordable most of them are. One Christmas, I was able to purchase 25 different assortments, tailoring them for each person on my list. I didn't hear back from everyone but many wrote to tell me how much they enjoyed their gifts and that they too would order from them in the future.