Give the Gift of Beer

Going back as early as 7,000 BC beer has been enjoyed by people all around the world since its discovery. While methods and recipes have transformed over time and geography, the basic principles of fermentation and malting are a fascinating scientific invention. But let’s not get so technical! We get it. Beer has been around for centuries and people like it! In fact, for much of human history, alcohol was favored over water, since water purification techniques had not been developed. Can you imagine a world where it is healthier to chug a few beers than to subdue your thirst with water? Try using that excuse next time you stumble home after drinking one too many! Although in modern America we tend to think of beer among the “backyard barbeque” category more than the "fancy dinner party" experience, in ancient times beer was the preferred drink of Egyptian Pharaohs. Countries such as Germany and Belgium are proud of their hundreds of breweries and take the craft of brewing very seriously. Try purchasing a beer in a Belgian supermarket. You will literally have hundreds of varieties! In the United States local breweries are becoming more and more popular. As a result, beer is becoming more popular in higher class social circles and has earned the status of wine in some markets. Take Colorado for instance. Colorado has the most breweries per capita of any U.S. state and I think beer is without a doubt the preferred alcoholic beverage of Coloradoans. As with wine, breweries and particular restaurants have started pairing beer with certain foods for a finer dining experience. After thousands of years of experimentation and alteration, there is an endless assortment of beers available around the world, and new beers are still being created. When giving a gift, why not consider including this time honored refreshment? A beer gifts basket from Baskets By Rita is a fresh and distinctive gift for any occasion. We can customize any beer basket to contain your choice of beers or a variety chosen by our basket making, beer loving experts. We also fill our beer baskets with a array of snacks such as cheese, crackers, chips and salsa, nuts, summer sausage, and popcorn. Take for example our Beer Gift Basket. This is the perfect Beer gift for that special guy or gal who enjoys great beer. Our heavy willow basket is filled with a 6 pack of your favorite Colorado Micro brew, chip and salsa, assorted nuts, beef jerky, snack bites, trail mix, crackers, beer cheese and more. Send our Beer Gift Basket filled with everything needed to celebrate their special day. If browsing this post has made your thirsty for more, why not take my advice and sign onto and find yourself a beer basket? Don’t forget to pass this along via Facebook or Twitter! www.basketsbyrita.com

Give Gift of Fine White Wine

Give the Gift of Fine Wine
All through human history, wine has been a celebratory drink enjoyed in both social and religious events and rituals. For millenia wine has been savored for pleasure, celebration, and religious purposes. Wine was historically thought to have medicinal properties and red wine is confirmed to be good for heart health. Although not all societies drank wine for leisure, almost every world culture has a wine history whether used as drink or medicine. In my life, wine is ideal for festivity, relaxation, and from time to time, as medicine. This fact alone makes wine the perfect gift for any occasion. When I need a gift when visiting a friend’s home, as a housewarming gift, or in order to say “thank you,” wine is my first choice. Wine is not only a stylish gift, but it’s easy to pair with appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. Enjoyed in high class social groups, wine pairings and tastings are a great way to network and mingle with friends. What a great occasion to socialize and learn a thing or two as well!

Recently, I found myself in charge of planning out a rather large social event. In all the confusion of making arrangements, I forgot to notify one of the event sponsors of a change in date. The day before the show, we realized the problem when I answered a phone call from the sponsor. On account of the miscommunication, they were unable to be involved in the event and had blocked time out of their schedule in vain. My initial response in apology was to send the sponsor a wine and cheese basket from Baskets By Rita. For $150 I was able to send them a basket packed with an assortment of red and white wines, cookies, an assortment of cheeses, smoked salmon, gourmet crackers, summer sausage, olives, dried fruits, caramel corn, candy, snack mix, fine chocolates, mixed nuts, and more. I felt that this would be a gift that could be shared among all of their employees and I hoped it would convey my apologies for the mix up. I would endorse a Baskets By Rita wine basket for any occasion for which wine is appropriate. Whether you need to say thank you, send a housewarming gift, apologize, or present a gift when visiting a friend, Baskets By Rita has the perfect wine basket some of which are Chardonnay White Wine Basket for the occasion.   We include your choice of white wine along with a compliment of assorted munchies including:  Chardonnay Havarti Cheese spread, Beef Summer Sausage, Gourmet Crackers, Smoked Gouda Cheese,  Trail Mix, Caramel corn, triple chocolate cookies, Chocolove dark chocolate bar, snack mix and milk chocolate truffles. White wine baskets make great welcome gifts, wedding gifts, hostess gifts and more. Visit their wine basket page to see their many designs and selections.

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Have A Gourmet Christmas Holiday Gift

In many societies across the world, Christmas is a time to indulge. Societies throughout the globe honor Christmas as a time for bountiful indulgence. As the largest commercial holiday of the year, stores start selling Christmas products and playing the Christmas songs as soon as Thanksgiving is over and sometimes sooner! Major department stores including Sachs Fifth Avenue and Macy’s design stunning window displays portraying signs of Christmas in a glitz and glam presentation of glitter, snow, and red and green striped candy canes. Even countries like Japan, which is not considered a Christian country, take on the holiday spirit and stock up on presents for the Christmas season. I guess the spirit of giving is irresistible even when separated from its religious origins. The spirit of indulgence which Christmas brings upon us is not only extended to the gifts we give, but it branches out to encompass the decorations we see all over town and best of all, the food we relish! Have you ever driven through neighborhoods at night just to gaze at all of the Christmas lights on front lawns and roof tops? And how many times have you given yourself a tummy ache with all the Christmas treats you ate at the holiday cookie exchange? These Christmas traditions are created throughout the years in order to give us something to look forward to in the dead of winter.

Christmas is a time to celebrate life. In a religious context, Christmas is a celebration of the birth of God’s son on Earth, Jesus Christ. Even people who are not religious choose Christmas as a time to celebrate the presence of their loved ones in their life. Christmas is a time for gourmet living as I have said before. Everything from the food you eat to the decorations you put up to the gifts you give suggests the essence of the holiday, but they are not free of cost. In hard economic times, we find individuals cutting back on their Christmas spending and making crucial sacrifices to save money. Some people decide to buy a fake tree to save themselves the price of purchasing a new one every year. Other people buy energy saving Christmas lights in order to have a smaller energy bill at the end of the month. And some people choose to relinquish bringing home the ready made honey baked ham and to roast a chicken at home instead. However your family decides to save money this year, there is no reason why you should have to decrease your gift giving just to save money. At Baskets By Rita, we are committed to giving you the most for your money. Not only do our baskets ship globally, but they have the lavish appearance you want to convey your wishes for a gourmet Christmas. Loaded with gourmet treats of all sorts ranging from wine to chocolate to cheese and crackers, our baskets welcome their recipients to indulge. Our Holiday Brunch Basket comes at several various price levels to accommodate your exact gift giving specifications. Our wonderful selection of goodies   are perfect for a late morning   holiday   meal. Includes Chandon Blanc de Noirs Champagne, gourmet olives, smoked salmon, wheat crackers, wine cheese spread, Colorado fruit jam, almonds, pistachios, chocolate biscottis, Rocky Mountain salsa,   tortilla chips, Colorado tea, Coffee, scone mix, assorted   milk and dark chocolate truffles.  As you say Merry Christmas this holiday season, keep us in mind as an economical solution to your gift giving needs.

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Have a gourmet Christmas

In many societies throughout the globe, Christmas is a time to indulge. Civilizations across the globe celebrate Christmas as an occasion for luxurious indulgence. As the top commercial holiday of the year, stores begin offering Christmas products and streaming the Jingle Bell music as soon as Thanksgiving is over and sometimes earlier! Major department stores just like Sachs Fifth Avenue and Macy’s design brilliant window displays illustrating images of Christmas in a glitz and glam exhibit of glitter, snow, and red and green striped candy canes. Even countries like Japan, which is not acknowledged as a Christian country, find the holiday spirit and load up on presents for the Christmas season. I guess the spirit of giving is irresistible even when divided from its religious origins. The spirit of indulgence which Christmas brings upon us is not only extended to the gifts we give, but it branches out to encompass the decorations we see all through town and most of all, the food we eat! Have you ever driven through neighborhoods at night just to gaze at all of the Christmas lights on front lawns and roof tops? And how many times have you given yourself a tummy ache with all the Christmas treats you ate at the Christmas cookie exchange? These are all components of Christmas which have become a tradition and they are all about delivering joy to our lives in the gloomiest part of the year.

Christmas is a time to celebrate life. In a religious context, Christmas is a celebration of the birth of God’s son on Earth, Jesus Christ. Even those who are not Christian have embraced Christmas for the feeling of togetherness it conveys to friends and families. Christmas is a time for gourmet living as I have said before. Everything from the dishes you eat to the decorations you hang to the gifts you give displays the spirit of the holiday, but they are not free of cost. In hard economic times, we find individuals cutting back on their Christmas spending and making required sacrifices to save money. Some people prefer to buy a fake tree to save themselves the expense of buying a new one every year. Others buy energy efficient Christmas lights in order to have a smaller energy bill at the end of the year. And some people choose to relinquish purchasing the store bought honey baked ham and to cook a chicken at home instead. No matter how your family prefers to save money this holiday season, there is no reason why you should have to cut down on your gift giving just to make ends meet. At Baskets By Rita, we are dedicated to giving you the most for your money. Not only do our baskets ship worldwide, but they have the lavish appearance you need to express your wishes for a gourmet Christmas. Packed with gourmet delicacies of all sorts ranging from wine to chocolate to cheese and crackers, our baskets invite their owners to indulge. Our Holiday Bath Gift Basket comes in several different price levels to meet your particular gift giving specifications. A perfect gift for that special lady at the holidays. Our red faux leather and sea grass container includes a luxurious bath pillow, Body Eclipse citrus lotion, citrus bath gel, exfoliating body polish, hand lotion, shower gel, scented votive candles and glass holder, a net bath sponge, a foot and nail brush, Spa Essentials peppermint foot and leg gel, and a fragrant sachet.   A high quality gift you will be proud to give! She will relax and rejuvenate this busy holiday season. As you say Merry Christmas this holiday season, remember us as an economical solution to your gift giving needs with our Christmas holiday gift baskets. 

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