Holiday Food Gifts To Give

Is it just me, or are Americans obsessed with holiday flavors? Think of pumpkin spice for example. Towards the end of September coffee shops add to the menu their pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pie makes the dessert offerings at local establishments, and full bodied beers are released on tap and in liquor stores. I guess there is something about these flavors that moves us into the holiday mood. Other tastes that become more popular are apple, caramel, cinnamon, peppermint, and gingerbread, to name a few. It seems as though there's something significant about saving these full, inviting tastes for this time of year. It brings us something to look ahead to as the temperature drops and we start to spend more time at home. Have you ever questioned where these flavors came from? Consider cinnamon for instance... Cinnamon originally comes from Sri Lanka, previously known as Ceylon and can be traced back to 2800 B.C. Throughout history, this spice was so highly sought after that wars have been waged over it! Used as a type of currency, medicine, for embalming weird, eh?, and an aphrodisiac, cinnamon has been valued throughout the planet all through human history. That will give you something to think about the next time you eat a cinnamon roll! As we bring in each holiday season I cannot wait to mow down on some seasonal treats for instance a peppermint mocha (though I prefer mine with white chocolate) or a bite of apple crumble. Another one of my favorites is gingerbread cake with cream cheese frosting. Yummy! I am salivating just talking about this! What if this year you could give someone the perfect gift of every one of these flavors? If you know someone who could use a tiny bit of holiday cheer, send them a Gourmet Holiday Gift Basket from Baskets By Rita. A beautiful rectangular willow basket with a festive red and gold poinsettia bow.This Gourmet Holiday food basket is packed with treats that are sure to please everyone on your list. Sesame crackers, cheddar cheese, beef sausage, holiday chocolate cookies, mixed nuts, five piece boxed chocolates, fruity star candy, pita chips, raspberry short bread cookies, Turtles, three cheese snack mix, and caramel corn. Make it easy on yourself this year with your holiday shopping and leave the hard part up to us. While you're at it, why not order a little something for yourself? At the end of the day, the holidays are intended to be enjoyable! If you found this blog interesting, why not share it with your friends on Facebook or Twitter? Thanks for the repost!