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10-28-2004, 04:20 AM
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Head Chef
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: USA,Florida
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Gift Ideas
Does anyone have information on websites where I might find some gifts, such as wines , goodie baskets, etc. My budget is limited, but I would like to explore the possibility of sending some of these to a few friends.
Also, Omaha Steaks is offering 6 (6oz) top sirloin steaks, plus a small cutting board and a set of knives for $29.95. Found this in my Southern Living magazine. Do you think they would be good? I have never ordered from them.
Thanks :)
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10-28-2004, 05:27 AM
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Chef Extraordinaire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: NoVA, beyond the Beltway
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lyndalou, I used to order to Omaha Steaks all the time. Their stuff is OK-to-good. Orders arrive quickly and are packaged really well (dry ice, sturdy styrofoam containers). Beware that once you get on their mailing list, you will be bombarded with other offers.
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10-28-2004, 07:09 AM
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Head Chef
Join Date: Jul 2004
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You can always try Sam's
http://www.samswine.com/
They're based out of Chicago. They ship, although there are restrictions on shipping alcoholic beverages to some states. (Including mine :( )
John
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10-28-2004, 10:05 AM
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Chief Eating Officer
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: USA,Massachusetts
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Penzys has all sorts of gift baskets if the people you are buying for are into cooking.
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10-28-2004, 02:20 PM
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Senior Cook
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Chester, NH
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This guy did great by me last year when I got a last minute gift and needed to send one out pronto. He was funny and helpful too.
http://www.danthesausageman.com/
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10-28-2004, 02:27 PM
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Senior Cook
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Location: So. Texas
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One year when finances were tight - I made coffee and tea baskets for some people - flavored coffees and teas, a pretty cup or mug - for my mom - a little single serving teapot...lined the boxes with a pretty napkin or placement added special little packets of candy, biscotti, coffee flavorings. If it's someone you know - pick up a paperback they would enjoy. I have also made bath salts - I do theme gifts so that I don't have to think too much - everybody gets something from that years theme!
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10-28-2004, 03:39 PM
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Executive Chef
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: USA,SouthCarolina
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We got my in-laws a basket from Harry & David of fresh fruit one year, and they adored it! Nice gift for those folks who are at the times of their lives when 'things' just aren't as important anymore - but a beautiful piece of fruit - ahhh!
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10-28-2004, 03:51 PM
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Chef Extraordinaire
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Balducci's is another good one for food gifts.
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10-28-2004, 04:28 PM
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Sous Chef
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: USA,Minnesota
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Penzeys, HarryandDavids, CJOlsonCherries, Cabelas. SeesCandies.
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10-28-2004, 05:36 PM
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Certified Executive Chef
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Eugene, Oregon
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Martha Stewart's web page has lots of items for gifts for the holidays.
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10-29-2004, 04:34 AM
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Head Chef
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: USA,Florida
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Thanks everyone. I have a lot of sources, now.
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10-29-2004, 06:05 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: USA
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http://www.redenvelope.com
They have a lot of neat stuff on there. I bought my mom and my "then" bf some stuff from there a couple years ago for Christmas.
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10-29-2004, 06:49 PM
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Executive Chef
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: NC
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Mudbug, those stryofoam containers work great for keeping food hot or cold. Great to transport food to church, or traveling for the holidays, etc.
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10-30-2004, 05:47 AM
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Chef Extraordinaire
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Rainee
Mudbug, those stryofoam containers work great for keeping food hot or cold. Great to transport food to church, or traveling for the holidays, etc.
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I agree. We still have several out in the garage that are a couple of years old and still useful.
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12-12-2005, 01:55 AM
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Chef Extraordinaire
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Location: My mountain
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bump...
unfortunately, 'bug, they will still be good in a thousand years or so.
put some twinkies in them for future generations to enjoy.
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