Budweiser in A Basket With Food

Along side cool weather comes loaded comfort foods and fragrant seasoning. Think of your favorite seasonal snacks: gingerbread, hot toddies, Bailey's and coffee, hot chocolate, and pumpkin pie. Each of these share the warm, spiced aroma that we often associate with the holiday season. As the seasons turn into fall, bake shops and coffee shops bring back their seasonal menu items. On a crisp, cold day, nothing curbs a craving such as a mug of hot chocolate or a warm cinnamon scone. As we typically think of sweets and warm beverages when we think of seasonal foods, another favorite that springs to mind is seasonal beers. While a coffee lover may anticipate the return of their favorite pumpkin spice latte, a beer lover might wait patiently for the return of their favorite pumpkin ale. In 2008, seasonal beers were the top selling craft beer in the country. There is surely something to be said for the effect seasonal food and beverages may have on our holiday spirit. The notion of beer and food pairing is particularly appropriate with holiday and seasonal beers, since they are often seasoned differently than their year round alternatives. To learn the best way of pairing seasonal beers, it is important to know the different kinds that are offered. Oktoberfest beers are normally aged and as a result retain a robust taste. These pair best with beefy meat dishes such as steak and potatoes. Harvest ales are created with seasonal spices and ingredients. These bold aromas pair well with the bold, rich foods the holidays are best known for. I’m sure you can place a few bets as to which foods pair well with a pumpkin beer. Pumpkin is really a very neutral ingredient and lends itself to making for a good ale or lager. These beers pair well with lighter meats such as pork and chicken along with seasonal vegetables such as corn and squash. It also pairs well with pumpkin pie. At Baskets By Rita we know a few things about pairing good beers with fancy foods. Any of our seasonal beer baskets come with a variety of cheese, crackers, chocolates, and sausages paired to ignite your taste buds. Take for example our Budweiser Beer Gift Basket. This buds could be for your recipient. Here is a beer gift basket filled with Budweiser beer, America's favorite along with a wonderful selection of All American favorites. We have included a 6 pack of Budweiser beer, American beer cheese, crackers, buttered popcorn, chocolate sunflower seeds, Jelly Belly candies, chips, salsa, pretzels, beef jerky, happy hour snack mix and more. This beer basket is a great gift for a man. . If you would like to give a unique, customized person this holiday season, why not consider sending a beer basket? I can’t imagine a better treat for cuddling up by the fire and indulging in good foods than cracking open a cool, Oktoberfest beer and taking in the joy and warmth of the season. Happy holidays! If you found this article inspirational or know of someone else who may find it helpful, please don’t hesitate to pass it on via email, Facebook, or Twitter. Thanks a bunch!  http://www.basketsbyrita.com/assets/images/budweiser gift basket.jpg http://twitter.com/basketsbyrita http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baskets-By-Rita/138008009558273

Commerce or no commerce on Valentine's day

Create Love Without Commerce Love is in the air and in the Chocolate around the middle of February. Every Valentine’s Day it would seem like people give the identical thing. A box of chocolates, a cheesy teddy bear, bath products, sexy undies, jewelry, it’s all totally predictable! While many people wouldn’t complain about receiving a gift from someone they love, there must be more personal ways of exhibiting your love and affection. If you feel like your gifts are becoming gushy from year to year and you want to step it up a notch, why not make something yourself that says that you took the time to create something that comes from your heart. Not only will this mean more, but it will be unique and genuinely show your feelings in a way that no greeting card can. Here are some ideas that will show you really care. You could Write out a list of all the things you love about them. This can be as long or short as you like. You can format it as a list, a poem, or even sing it to them if you have any musical talent. Leave it next to a vase of flowers or on the bed in a pile of roses, you decide how you want to present it. Everyone likes to be reminded of why they are loved and this is the perfect way to tell them. These are great ways to show that special someone how much you really care on that one day of the year declared I love you day. There are lots creative ideas for creating romance without spending lots of money such as Make your own chocolate covered strawberries. Dip strawberries in dark, milk, or white chocolate and cover them in sprinkles, chocolate chips, cinnamon, or cookie crumbs. You can also leave them plain for a more classic take. Lay them out on a nice tray in the bedroom, living room, or kitchen and enjoy them together I love Valentines day with all this positive energy of love and romance and caring. If all else fails you could Spend time together. Whether you plan a weekend getaway to a resort and spa or just plan a night alone on the couch, the most important thing you can give to the person you love is your time and attention. Let them know that no matter what you’re doing together, they are the most important person in the world. A friend recently told me that he sent a gift basket to his wife last year for Valentine’s day and she loved it because it contained things that you don’t find in most stores. Great gourmet chocolates, flavored nuts, wine, olives and more great chocolate. It made him look really good and this very romantic holiday. I could have sent him a Valentine's Gift For Your Men. Show your man you care with this classy upscale gold and black striped gourmet gift box. It's filled with all his favorite snacks and a small teddy bear that say's 'I love you more than Chocolate!', Honey roasted peanuts, beef jerky, Chocolove milk chocolate bar, cheddar cheese, crackers, beef summer sausage, buttered popcorn, tortilla chips, medium salsa,chocolate chip cookies,and cinnamon bears. If these ideas have sparked your interest or given you a good starting point for planning out your Valentine’s Day, please pass this along via Facebook or Twitter. For more Valentine’s Day gift ideas, I love Baskets by Rita.  http://www.basketsbyrita.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baskets-By-Rita http://www.twitter.com/basketsbyrita

Men Love Beer Gifts

With cool weather comes loaded comfort foods and fragrant seasoning. Think of your favorite seasonal snacks: gingerbread, apple cider, Bailey's and coffee, hot chocolate, and pecan pie. All of these share the warm, heavy aroma that we typically associate with the holiday season. As the seasons change into fall, deli's and coffee shops bring back their seasonal menu items. On a crisp, cool day, nothing hits the spot like a cup of hot chocolate or a hot cinnamon scone. As we typically think of baked goods and warm beverages when we think of seasonal foods, another favorite that comes to mind is seasonal beers. While a coffee freak may anticipate the reintroduction of their favorite gingerbread latte, a beer expert might wait patiently for the return of their favorite pumpkin ale. In 2008, seasonal beers were the best selling craft beer in the country. There is undeniably something to be said for the influence seasonal food and beverages may have on our holiday spirit. The concept of beer and food pairing is especially relevant with holiday and seasonal beers, since they are usually seasoned differently than their year round counterparts. To comprehend the best way of pairing seasonal beers, it is important to know the numerous varieties that are offered. Oktoberfest beers are generally aged and as a result have a robust taste. These pair best with beefy meat dishes such as pot roast. Harvest ales are crafted with seasonal spices and ingredients. These bold aromas pair well with the bold, rich foods the holidays are known best for. I’m positive you can place a few bets on which foods pair well with a pumpkin beer. Pumpkin is really a very neutral ingredient and offers itself to making for a good ale or lager. These beers pair well with lighter meats such as pork and chicken as well as seasonal vegetables such as corn and squash. It also pairs well with pumpkin pie. At Baskets By Rita we understand a few things about pairing good beers with fine foods. Any of our seasonal beer baskets come with a variety of cheese, crackers, chocolates, and sausages paired to ignite your taste buds. Take for instance our Birthday Beer Basket. This is the perfect birthday gift for that special guy or gal who enjoys great beer. Our heavy willow basket is filled with a 6 pack of assorted Colorado Micro brew, chip and salsa, assorted nuts, beef jerky, Jelly Belly candy, cheese and crackers, snack mix and more. Send our Birthday Beer Gift Basket filled with everything needed to celebrate their special day.. If you would like to give a one of a kind, personalized gift this holiday season, why not look into sending a beer basket? I can’t imagine a better treat for cuddling up by the fire and relishing good foods than cracking open a cool, Oktoberfest beer and absorbing the pleasure and warmth of the season. Happy holidays! If you found this article inspirational or know of someone else who may find it useful, please don’t hesitate to pass it on via email, Facebook, or Twitter. Thanks a bunch! http://www.basketsbyrita.com/assets/images/birthday_beer-gift_basket.jpg http://twitter.com/basketsbyrita http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baskets-By-Rita/138008009558273