Italian Gift Baskets

Creating Italian Gift Baskets for Different Occasions

Italian gift baskets are all the rage when it comes to creating the perfect gifts for a plethora of occasions. Reminiscent of the Italian craze that swept Europe in the 1960s, Italian gift baskets now once again offer savvy gift givers the opportunity to combine popular products and brand names in one beautifully crafted basket. Whether you will be attending a bridal shower, a baby shower, or maybe a birthday party, you will be certain that you can capture the essence of Italy and combine it with the taste and even home décor of the recipient.  What perfect gifts for any occasion!

Italian gift baskets are indeed the perfect gift idea.  Take for example the typical bridal shower.  Usually the bride and groom will have already picked out a color scheme for their wedding.  Almost always this is a color scheme the couple loves not only in the wedding but also outside of the wedding colors. If, for example, one of the wedding colors is a muted green then you will be able to take this idea and incorporate it into classic items for a gift basket.  The quintessential symbol of the Italian seaside is the dolphin, as it was immortalized by the Sophia Loren movie from a few decades ago.  Visit your local home goods store and search for some hand towels that might be in a muted shade of green.  You can then combine them with bath towels, and also a matching toothbrush holder.  Green lotions and soaps will quite often display the dolphin, and adding this to your basket will give it an Italian feel that few can resist.

Italian gift baskets are also wonderful for house warming parties.  What is more Italian tasting than parmesan cheese?  Why not combine a beautifully woven picnic basket with a couple of bottles of Italian wine, a couple of napkins, wine glasses, plates, and cheese knives?  You will then be able to add traditional Italian cheeses such as hunks of Parmigiano, perhaps some smoked Provolone, and even some of the famous Rustico which is well known for its peppery taste. Since these cheeses need to be refrigerated, you might want to include a simple cooling element wrapped in an extra napkin to complete the presentation.

If you wish to surprise your date with Italian gift baskets, then you will have a number of occasions to choose from.  Perhaps there is a birthday or maybe the celebration of an anniversary.  Why not go all out and give a basket that is perfect for a meal for two?  Use a beautifully styled basket, and put in a couple of pretty plates, napkins and also some silverware. Then add a bottle of Italian wine and two wine glasses.  Next you will be able to include Italian pasta and meat or live pasta sauce.  These items are best bought at a specialty food shop or the ethnic section of your local mega mart. Next are the foccaccia breadsticks that are pre-baked and only need to be reheated in the oven to guarantee mouthwatering crispiness. Do not forget the parmesan cheese, some olive oil, and a great Italian desert.  To top it off, include a card that includes a coupon for one completely cooked meal at your date’s home – yes, you guessed it- you will be doing the cooking with the ingredients you bought!

As you can see, Italian gift baskets are truly a gift for every occasion.  So do not wait any longer but go ahead and see what is next on your social calendar and then hit the stores – you will be glad you did!