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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Let’s take a quick look at what kinds of things really were on the menu for the First Thanksgiving feast. Well, for starters, the Pilgrims probably ate a lot of breads, fish and meats, but the meats most likely included deer, swans, ducks, cranes, and eagles. An interesting variety to be sure, but the lowly wild turkey would likely have been overlooked if fresh venison had been an offering on the table. Fish was a staple of the early settlers’ diet and given the ease of catching them there would have been an abundant supply on the menu.
Sweet potato and pumpkin pies, cranberry sauce, corn on the cob, popcorn, and savory gravies were also not a part of that First Thanksgiving meal. The original Indian corn was used for cornmeal and trying to steam and eat this corn would probably have given you a broken tooth, or some severe indigestion.
Cranberries do grow in the far northern regions of the US but you will not find juicy ripe berries available during late November. Succulent sweet potatoes had not even made the journey to American soil at this time so you can count them out. Pumpkins were a possibility, but you would not have found the kinds of pies and casseroles that now grace our Thanksgiving tables. Instead, there was most likely a pudding stew that had a bit of honey added for a sweetener.
The main thing to remember is that the meal was a way of giving thanks for what was available at the time. There was some good food to eat, and they were able to share what they had with family and friends. This is what Thanksgiving is all about, isn’t it?
LOOKING FOR THAT CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFT BASKET OR A HOLIDAY GIFT BASKET IDEA?
THANKSGIVING GOURMET
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
No matter what you may think of Santa, elves or reindeer you are likely preparing to start your Christmas shopping. With that thought many people find their blood pressure rising and anxiety setting in, but it does not have to be this way.
Gifts do not have to be super expensive to feel extravagant. Gift baskets are a wonderful way to show how much you care and share the spirit of the season without breaking the bank. You might think that the extent of gift baskets are the cheap ones you find at retail stores with a handful of bath beads and lotion, however you might be surprised to find there are baskets to suit nearly any taste.
Do you have a golf lover in your life that Santa needs to visit? Get them a snack gift basket full of their favorite things with a golf theme. Summer sausage, coffee mug, 12 ball spotters and a divot tool, plus endless goodies!
If you want to be, a real hit go with a gourmet Christmas gift basket Santa may want to keep for himself, chocolate decadence. This gift basket is filled with all things chocolate including turtles, cake and cookies. Anyone receiving this gift will think they are royalty.
The main thing to remember this Christmas is to keep it simple, stress free and enjoyable. Take in the sights and sounds of the holidays but leave the worry and stress behind you.
Winter Splendor
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Monday, October 26th, 2009
Whether it is baseball, golf, football, fishing, hiking, car racing, hunting, camping or even dart throwing that takes up your guy’s extra time, we have a gift basket just for him. These baskets are filled with all kinds of goodies that he will love…..from cheese to gummy worms! Surprise him with one of these special sports gift baskets this holiday season.
You know that she is special so why not give her something that will bring a smile to her lovely face? The bath time gift baskets are filled with everything that a girl loves to indulge in when she is pampering herself in the bathroom. Depending on which basket that you choose for her there is bubble bath, body lotions, bath salts, shower gel and fragrant bar soap just for her. After using this unexpected surprise basket findings she will come out of the bathroom not only sweet smelling, but also in a very pleasant mood.
Looking to score a few extra points? What woman doesn’t like chocolate? Give your lady a basket full of the sweet stuff. From Godiva to Ghirardelli we have some of the finest chocolate in our unique gift baskets. Delicious and practical, there is nothing in these baskets that will go unused!
If you know someone with a new baby this holiday season a unique baby gift basket maybe just the thing. Filled with all sorts of baby needs, and in some of them something for Mom, this gift basket will be a hit.
For the gardening lover give one of our special seed and plant gift baskets. Each basket is unique, but has something to grow. The Lilacs Gift Box has gardening gloves and wildflower seeds. After you have worked hard planting your seeds sit down and take a break while you sip your specialty tea and gourmet pretzels from this simple, yet elegant gift basket.
BABY TIME CAPSULE
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Seeing that a new year is just around the corner now is the time to start searching for the perfect gift basket for your family members, friends, business associates, and/or neighbors. As you enjoy the remnants of the beautiful glistening snow of December, and watch the icicles glistening from the trees in your yard, you know that it is time to bid your goodbyes to the year that is closing and work to welcome the upcoming year. This is a time of year that involves dreams, a wide array of hope and aspirations, and a sense of freshness in each of our lives. As a result, many look to this as an exciting time filled with a high level of enthusiasm. You can enhance all that excitement by providing unique gift baskets for the special people in your life.
There are a large number of deep rooted traditions that surround the beginning of the New Year. One of the most popular involves exchanging gifts with one another in order to express feelings of love, appreciation, and basic friendship. By choosing a beautiful gift basket filled with exquisite tastes, lavish combinations, and attractive décor, you will be expressing the fact that you appreciate the recipient. You will also be expressing the fact that you appreciate them as individuals and that you value the friendship that you share with that individual. Here, I will share a holiday gift basket idea that you can share with your loved ones this New Year’s.
Sonoma’s Vineyards
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Sunday, October 18th, 2009
If you travel to this Massachusetts town during October you can tour the Salem Witch House and the rather infamous Salem Witch Museum. The month of October is also the time when the city celebrates “Haunted Happenings”. Dress up in your favorite costume or bring your pointed hat, black cat and broom and you can join in the festivities. There are parades, fortune tellers, and you will always hear people talking about some of the ghosts who still return to haunt the city where they once lived. Now how spooky is that?
Of course it has been more than 3 centuries since the famous witch trials were taking place in Salem, Massachusetts but is there more to these spooky tales than we have been told. Halloween is the time when this town opens its doors and welcomes witches, ghosts and goblins. If you believe the local gossip there are still a number of sites where restless spirits wander about the city of Salem.
According to local legend one young girl named Charity Smythe returns to Salem on the 31st of October every year. Charity was only 14 years old when she was burned at the stake on land belonging to her family. Some older women had accused her of being a witch. Today there is an apple orchard that covers the site where Charity died. It has been said that her father and mother planted the orchard in honor of their daughter, who dearly loved apples.
For years people have said that the ghost of young Charity Smythe comes to this orchard between 9-11 pm each Halloween. There are many who say they have seen this ghostly apparition as she vainly attempts to pluck apples from the trees.
It seems as though Miss Smythe longs once again to taste the crisp delicious apples she once enjoyed. But, alas, as a ghost she will forever be denied this pleasure. You do not need to be denied unique holiday gift baskets at your-giftbaskets.com . Hope you have scarey and safe all Hallow’s eve.
HALLOWEEN BOO ACTIVITY BAG
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Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Spooky, Ghostly Happenings
HELLO IS ANYONE THERE? WHERE DID EVERYBODY GO?
Halloween is here and tales of ghosts, witches and mysterious sightings are on the rise. This is the time of year when even those who say that they do not believe in ghosts seem to have a more open mind about the possibility of their existence.
Most of us have witnessed something that can not be explained by science and rational logic. Perhaps you have heard knocking, or other sounds coming from an empty room. Maybe you have felt a sudden coolness touch your cheek or stroke your hair when no one else is around. No one can say for sure whether or not there are visitors in our world who have crossed back over from the “other side”.
Shhh! Listen for a moment, look around your room. Maybe someone is there right now. Someone you cannot see or touch. Do you feel a change in the air? Do you notice goose bumps on your neck or arms? Is that a faint sigh that you hear? The hair raises on the back of your neck!
Are you absolutely sure you are alone?
COUNT DRACULA”S TREATS
Housewarming gift baskets for the little vampire next door.
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Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
If you need a gift for somebody special that already has everything, it can be difficult to come up with a new idea. For those that are hard to buy for, there is a gift that you can’t go wrong with. Gift baskets that offer an assortment of fine chocolates are hard to beat. No matter what the special occasion, choose from gift baskets that offer some of the finest chocolates. Not only will it be a gift they will enjoy, but they make a great holiday gift basket idea !
I say chocolate is one of the bests indulgences you can get for the person that has everything or is hard to buy for. Often, they won’t buy certain things for themselves, and that can include indulgences like fine Godiva or Ghirardelli chocolates, nuts or other gourmet snack delicacies. What about unique snack items like pretzels dipped in white or milk chocolate or chocolate truffle almonds?
You can get baskets that include all kinds of chocolate goodies you may have never thought of. Chocolate espresso beans, chocolate truffle cookies and chocolate cream puffs are a chocolate-lover’s dream. Of course, chocolate dipped cookies, wafers, and chocolate rolls or fudge are favorites of every chocolate lover. You can’t go wrong with a chocolate tower of some of the most unique chocolate gifts put together in one package. It is an easy way to send an impressive and unique gift baskets to those that love chocolate.
Since many people share their chocolate, it is a great gift idea to send to a person’s office or have delivered before their special birthday or anniversary party. Chocolate-filled gift baskets or gift towers that contain a numbers of boxes with special chocolate treats are an affordable gift that can be sent through the Internet, quickly with the touch of a button.
Chocolate Decadence
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