Top 10 Gourmet Gifts for Under $25

The holidays are coming! What a better way to celebrate the holidays, then to give the perfect gourmet gift without breaking the bank. After doing a little bit of shopping and research, I have found so many great gourmet gifts for under $25, so I have decided to narrow down the many gifts that I have discovered to only the top 10 best gourmet gifts for under $25.

10. Cheese Bars with Slicer. What a better way to celebrate the holidays than with great people and great food. One of the best gifts one can give, as well as, receive is definitely the gift of gourmet and what a better way to do that than with the Cheese Bars with Slicer gift. This wonderful Swiss Colony addition includes four Swiss Colony cheese bars in Edam, Swiss Blend, Brick, and Cheddar cheese. It also includes a chrome plated metal slicer. The Cheese Bars with Slicer gift is available at your nearest Swiss Colony store for just $19.95. You can also purchase this great gift on the official website swisscolony.com. This is a 5-piece gift set for under $20. If you are looking for a great gift, while saving money as a result, the time is now to get this one, as it should be in your shopping cart right now.

9. Giant Dipped Fancy Berries. One of the things that I love most about the holidays is the idea that this time of year lets you be creative. If you are searching for a great gourmet gift for under $25, you cannot go wrong with the Giant Dipped Fancy Berries. The Giant Dipped Fancy Berries includes not one, but six (or half dozen) giant sized fancy dipped strawberries. Two of the berries are dipped into milk chocolate and topped with almonds, two of the berries are dipped in white chocolate and then topped with chocolate swizzles, and two of the berries are topped with dark chocolate and topped with dark chocolate chips. Can you say YUM?! You can purchase the Giant Dipped Fancy Berries gourmet gift at your nearest Sharis Berries store for just $24.99. You can also purchase this amazing gift on the official website berries.com. I am really hoping that I get these for Christmas from someone this year. *hint hint*

8. Christmas Dose of Good Fortune. What is your favorite part about the holidays? One of the best gourmet gifts of 2011 is definitely the Christmas Dose of Good Fortune gift. The Christmas Dose of Good Fortune includes 8 oz. of decorated fortune cookies that cater to the holiday season. This wonderful addition to Dylan's Candy Bar also comes in a novel gold colored round tin, making it ultimately gift worthy. It is original and creative and more than likely, before you read this article, you probably had no clue it even existed. You can purchase the Christmas Dose of Good Fortune gift at your nearest Dylan's Candy Bar, as well as, Dylan's Candy Bar retailer for just $25. This amazing gourmet gift is also available on the official Dylan's Candy Bar website, dylanscandybar.com. I love fortune cookies and I think everyone can agree with me when they say that they want to have good luck in the year 2012.

7. Perfect Pancake Breakfast. There is no better gift than food because not only does everyone need it, but they secretly want it too. Especially you foodies out there that browse websites looking at food pictures of amazing looking food. If you are looking for an amazing gourmet gift, I definitely recommend the Perfect Pancake Breakfast. The Perfect Pancake Breakfast includes: Old Fashioned buttermilk pancake mix, a half pound of Canadian bacon, pure maple syrup, blueberry syrup, strawberry preservatives jelly, and orange marmalade jelly. This incredible Figis addition comes in a red box, so if you just add a bow you are good to go. It's simple and a signature Figis gift. The Perfect Pancake Breakfast is available for just $24.99 at your nearest Figis store. You can also purchase this amazing gift on the official website figis.com. What a better gourmet gift for under $25 that makes a statement then the Perfect Pancake Breakfast. I think anyone who receives this gift will simply love it.

6. Beef Hickory Sampler. I don't think I can name a single person that does not like to receive food as a gift, especially during the holiday season. Recently, when visiting the Hickory Farms kiosk at the mall, I had the opportunity to discover the Beef Hickory Sampler. The Beef Hickory Sampler includes: Hickory Farm's signature sausage, a Smoked Cheddar blend cheese, Farmhouse Cheddar, Olive Oil & Sea Salt crackers, and Sweet Hot mustard. It comes in a regular box, however; gift wrapping is optional and you can pretty much take it anywhere and get it wrapped, as you can wrap it yourself. You can purchase the Beef Hickory Sampler at your nearest Hickory Farms store or kiosk for just $20. It is also available on the official website hickoryfarms.com. If you looking for a last minute gift, I truly recommend this one. The holidays are approaching and before you know it, they will be here.

5. Holiday Classics Meat & Cheese Gift Box. I have to admit, when it comes to gourmet gifts, Figis is definitely at the top of it's game. One of the best gourmet gifts for under $25 is definitely the Holiday Classics Meat & Cheese Gift Box. The Holiday Classics Meat & Cheese Gift Box includes: Cheddar and Colby cheeses, Beef and Beef Garlic sausages, an array of Cheese which also includes spreads and Babybel. Figis signature chocolates and candies, and original butter shortbread. The packaging on this item is amazing, so all you need is a bow and you are ready to go. The Holiday Classics Meat & Cheese Gift Box is available at your nearest Figis store. It is also available on the official website figis.com. Can you guess what the cost of this item is? It is only $15.99. You can give this amazing gourmet gift without breaking the bank or your budget and whoever the recipient is will not only love it, but appreciate it much more so. Happy Holidays!

4. Yule Log Trio. When it comes to the holidays and food, the two just go hand in hand. A holiday without food is like a car without gas. If you are looking for an amazing gourmet gift for under $25, you definitely have to check out the Yule Log Trio. You will get not one, but three round cakes. These Yule Logs are topped with amazing butter crème and décor. You will get a winter penguin (chocolate with chocolate cream), a snowman (vanilla with vanilla cream), and of course everyone's favorite Santa Claus (vanilla with chocolate cream). The Yule Trio is available at your nearest Swiss Colony store for just $19.95. You can also purchase the Yule Log Trio on the official website swisscolony.com. If you are looking for a nice gourmet gift, this is definitely the one. Also, for under $20, can you actually resist such a deal?

3. Christmas Hot Chocolate Trio Tin. I love chocolate and know many others out there love it too. One of the best gourmet gifts for under $25 is definitely the Christmas Hot Chocolate Trio Tin. The Christmas Hot Chocolate Trio Tin includes three individual tins of flavored hot chocolates. These tins include: milk chocolate Belgian shavings, crème brulee Belgian shavings, and spicy hot chocolate Belgian shavings. Whether you purchase this gift from the store or official website, you get a free holiday mug with the purchase, which makes it ultimately gift worthy. The Christmas Hot Chocolate Trio Tin is available at your nearest Dylan's Candy Bar store or on the official website dylanscandybar.com for just $20. Whether you are purchasing the Christmas Hot Chocolate Trio Tin for your mother, your father, your daughter, your son, your wife, your husband, your fiancé, your boyfriend, your girlfriend, your sister, your brother, your cousin, your aunt, your uncle, your mother-in-law, your father-in-law, your BFF, your teacher, your co-worker, your boss, WHOEVER! Anyone who receives this gift is going to be extremely grateful.

2. Candy Cane Sampler. When it comes to the holidays, there is nothing better than giving a gift that has meaning. What better way than to give the gift of something everyone loves, food. One of the best gifts I have discovered this year is definitely the Candy Cane Sampler at Figis. The Candy Cane Sampler includes an array of mini Figis products in a cute little novelty candy cane. The mini Figis products include: Steakhouse sausage, Beerwurst sausage, Ham sausage, Sharp Cheddar cheese, Colby cheese, as well as, three cheese spreads and peppermint puffs. The Candy Cane Sampler is just under $20 and is available at your nearest Figis retailer or on the official website figis.com. I don't know about you, but I think the Candy Cane Sampler is looking quite amazing for as affordable as it is. Give one to your mother, your sister, your wife or girlfriend, your mother-in-law or girlfriend's mother, or anyone in your Christmas list and you are good to go.

…and the number one gourmet gift for Holidays 2011 under $25 is…


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1. Merry Christmas Cookies. After doing my research and shopping for the perfect gourmet gift for under $25, I have come to the conclusion that the Merry Christmas Cookies gift is the number one gourmet gift for the holidays 2011. It is the best and I can tell you why. You are getting over 5 dozen (which in a nutshell is 30) Christmas cookies in a beautiful, gift worthy Christmas tin. The cookies range from pinwheels and brownie rounds to jelly stars and chocolate fudge to much more. It is just getting better. Did I mention that the tin is reusable? Merry Christmas Cookies can be purchased at your nearest Figis store or on the official website figis.com for just $24.99. They are one of Figis biggest sellers for a reason. If you are looking to give the best gourmet gift for under $25, I truly recommend this one. Happy Holidays!