Holiday Gift Ideas for Food Lovers

Laura Brady
The holidays are just around the corner and it's time to start thinking about gifts. A gift doesn't have to cost the earth or be ultra-extravagant to be appreciated, but it should be something that's relevant to the one receiving it. If you don't have time to bake or create your own unique gifts this year, here are a few gift ideas for the foodie in your life.

Amazon.com has a gourmet section with tons of delicious delicacies. They also categorize their selections so you can search for things that are specifically under $50, under $25, etc. They're having a sale on French Truffles right now, originally $45 but now selling for $16.99. There are many varieties of chocolates, coffees, teas, wines, gift boxes and other gourmet treats at this website for quite reasonable prices. You might even be tempted to include a little something for yourself!

Check out the gourmetfoodmall.com for a dazzling selection of gourmet food. There's everything from candy and chocolate to gluten-free and organic or kosher food. You can even find healthy gourmet dog food for that special Christmas present for Fido under the tree. What food lover wouldn't appreciate the gift of truffles or truffle oil, smoked fish and other smoky delicacies, wild organic game, a collection of French pate's and cheeses, or perhaps a Tuscan cake or shortbread? It's a dream come true for a foodie and there are many gourmet items available at reasonable prices.

Another great website is igourmet.com. The food lover in your life will croon with gastronomic delight over such items as fruity organic olive oil from Spain, Bottarga Salt from Italy, or the aromatic, earthy cheese made with white truffles known as Boschetto al Tartufo Bianchetto. They also offer Minus 8 vinegar, which is in high demand by top chefs from around the world and only recently was made available to the retail market through igourmet. You can search their website using their department links, the hot topic links, or else by food regions and countries.

I guarantee that no matter what you choose from any of these websites your foodie will adore their special gift. Sometimes it seems that it's too much of an indulgence to order such gourmet goodies for ourselves, so the holidays are the perfect time to treat your special food lover to a tasty treat they have never tried or crave to taste again.

Published by Laura Brady

Laura is a freelance writer with a wide variety of interests and expertise, such as: food/cooking/cuisine, health and fitness, travel, fiction writing, and much more. She is also a certified personal traine...  View profile

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  • Bella Statton12/17/2008

    More Holiday Gift Guide Ideas for Food Lovers

    Artisanal and Picholine

    Holiday Gift Baskets
    Artisanal is offering three seasonal gift boxes each containing three superb artisanal cheeses paired with a delectable condiment. You can also customize your own box or let our fromager help you select the perfect cheeses. Call the Fromagerie at Artrisanal 212-532-4033 to place your order.

    Dining at Artisanal and Picholine
    Between December 2nd and December 20th, receive 20% off gift certificates of $150 or more and 15% off gift certificates of $100 at Artisanal and Picholine Visit www.artisanalbistro.com or www.picholinenyc.com.

    The French Culinary Institute

    Classes
    Food gifts are always a favorite holiday gift, but a class from The French Culinary Institute lasts a lifetime. All classes are hands-on, taught by the same Chef-Instructors in the same professional facilities as our career students. Spices, tarts, pastas, tapas and coffee are just a sampling of classes offered t

  • Charlotte Kuchinsky11/7/2007

    More superb ideas.

  • ALBAN MEHLING11/4/2007

    Your passion for giving has brought us many fruitful ideas. Thank You fer sharin'. ;-}}>

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