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I'm looking for ideas for a gift basket

14 years ago

My dear cousin fell while walking the dog and dislocated his shoulder and then had to have surgery for the injury. He's still in a lot of pain and is sleeping upright in a chair. I'd like to send him some type of gift basket, but I really haven't done this in a long time and am not up on what's good. He lives several states away, so I thought I would order something online. He likes to eat and he likes wine. (Although I just remembered he's on a lot of pain medication, so wine probably wouldn't be the best thing.)I'd sure appreciate some ideas.

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CaroleOH
14 years ago
If you want to order online, here's a link to gift baskets at giftbaskets.com. They have quite a few with a get well theme.

Here is a link that might be useful: get well gift baskets
Sueb20
14 years ago
Edible Arrangements has nice treats, and can be ordered online.
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Thanks everyone for all the great suggestions. After all my hunting, I messaged my sister yesterday to get some input regarding how much 'goodies' she could withstand (she's recently lost some weight). She messaged me back that she thought we were sending each other gift cards which would be used to buy special celebration food items. Okay, I can go with that -much easier! But thank you -I've filed all of these away, and will most definitely be making use of them in the future.
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But if you build your own basket, try some of these things: Gourmet Nuts (Macadamia, Pine Nuts for cooking) Spices Jars of pickled garlic, pickled asparagus Jar of minced garlic Specialty grains -- QFC has some of these in small packages Jars of jam, soy butter, etc. Teas, coffees Good olive oil Fancy crackers -- my favorite is Rye Crisp Kitchen gadgets -- does he have his own tortilla press?? Pasta and sauces Wine or sparkling cider A donation to environmental or animal organization Vegetarian or vegan cookbook Glycerin soaps Candles Music CD to enjoy with dinner or bath Subscription to vegetarian cooking magazine Subscription to PETA or other organization magazine Coupon for his favorite vegetarian meal at your place Gourmet popcorn Those were just some ideas for themes for a Vegetarian basket like: Movie Night Bath Time Gourmet Pasta Environmental/Animal Protection Chef's Delight Sunday Morning Brunch Making baskets is one of my favorite holiday presents. This year I made Italian Pasta baskets for a couple of dear folks on my list -- cookbook, pine nuts, pesto sauce, pasta, wine, marinated mushrooms, all kinds of yummy things in a huge basket. (Michael's was carrying straw laundry baskets this year for $4 -- they are perfect for creating a generous holiday gift basket!)
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theroselvr
14 years ago
I'm not nuts about gift baskets. When I get one, all that I think is how over priced they are. When we've gotten them in the past it was stuff no one usually eats.

Having said that; we get different ones each year from my MIL. Last year & the year before she sent Harry & David fruits which ended up going to friends & compost. Last year's had pears which no one eats.

Another year it was a few assorted fruits plus chocolate which gotten eaten more but still wasted.

One year she sent ribs which we did eat. I'm not sure where she got them from.

Is there a local pizza place he likes? Having a pie delivered to him might go over really well. You can also add a few sides like wings, mozzarella sticks.

If he's into sports, perhaps something to do with his team. My hubby likes Dan Marino, he has an online store. If you could find one with quick shipping, it would get there in a few days.
graywings123
14 years ago
One thing I have found useful to do is to find a place near the recipient who makes baskets and call them directly. They will put most anything you want in a gift basket.

Keep in mind that he is eating with one hand.

The Edible Arrangement sounds like a good idea.

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