I have used this one and it is fabulous, although rather expensive, but so are the H&D baskets. I've also given gifts from Omaha Steaks.

Here is a link that might be useful: Sugartown Smoked Specialties

Well I do have a tie to Maytag Dairy farms of gift package cheese fame, but also have used that fruitcake in Corsicana Texas ( forget the name...but googling will get you there) and Priester's pecans, Amana meats, American Spoon Foods for about the best jams and jellys and dressings anywhere, and Trappists Caramels from I think Our Lady of the Mississippi in Dubuque, Iowa...to dis for Candies!
And some place in Denver that makes butter toffee...? Forget the name!
I often let my fingers do the shopping!
Linda C

Petrone's makes great pizzelle and lovely gift boxes.

Here is a link that might be useful: Petrone's pizzelle

I can personally vouch for many of the products from Stonewall Kitchen. Don't know what your budget is, but I would be thrilled to receive this collection of goodies!

seagrass

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Zingerman's has some nice stuff.

Here is a link that might be useful: Zingerman's

I love the macaroons from this place-- not cheap but they freeze beautifully and taste so good!
Also wine from Salisbury Vineyards in Avila. It's boutique winery, they don't sell in stores, only from the winery, but they're top notch!

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Like seagrass, I was going to offer up Stonewall Kitchen. Their base of operation in Maine is near where I live. I remember when they were a tiny operation selling their jams at a local farmer's market. Even though they've gone worldwide, I think they've been able to maintain the unique/homemade quality in their products.

Their holiday packages have always been well received when DH has given them as business gifts.

Good question and I have personal knowledge about the best, not that I'm biased, but really, it is!!!

Nancy

Here is a link that might be useful: American Spoon Foods

There use to be a great little coffee roaster in KY...they saved me more than once a few years back! I miss them and their coffee. Oh to have a cup of BVB again.

Love, love the Maple Cream from American Spoon.

Last year I went with Harry and David. This year I'm thinking Omaha Steaks or Nueskes...love there bacon. I think it was Nancy that turned me on it.

David

Here is a link that might be useful: Nueskes

We all have our favorites; this one is mine. It was personally responsible for a 7 lb weight gain. And I don't even like popcorn much.
But this is only popcorn the way a Rolls is just a car. We just got their catalog and I can't believe it is legal to make peanut butter & white chocolate popcorn. It really should be called popporn.
Jo

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Wow - you all really came through :)

The problem is...now I'm really hungry.

Sue

LindaC - Is it Enstrom that you're thinking of for the butter toffee? They sent out a sample piece in the newspaper delivery for their buy 4/get 5th free Almond Toffee event.

Here is a link that might be useful: Enstrom

Yes it's Enstrom indeed that makes this butter toffee; it's almost a sin, it's soooo good. I used to get a half pound mailed as a gift every year from an old friend, but she stopped doing that when her dh retired, not that I blame her.

The toffee has a thin coating of chocolate and ground nuts, you can crumble a chunck of it and use as an ice cream topping.

I've used these folks for 20 years & they're great...never had a bad product.

/tricia

Here is a link that might be useful: Dankin Farm, Vermont

David, I miss that little coffee roaster too, it was a sure bet for the boss's Christmas present every year. Sigh. I've been trying to get her to just start roasting again in her garage, LOL.

I'll jump on the bandwagon with American Spoon Foods, it's all good and the quality is great. I also love the maple cream.

We used to send small gifts to regular customers when we had the health food store, from money off certificates to home baked cookies and homemade fudge. The favorite of all, I think, was a local "sugar bush" who provided us with organic maple syrup. I like that, supporting a local farmer while sending a nice gift. I got maple syrup, maple cream and maple sugar from them, as well as some maple candy.

Annie

My BIL sent us Enstoms for the holidays last year. It is EVIL in the best way.

If you're looking for something different, I like Tulocay's Made in Napa Valley products, especially the carmael and chocoalte sauces and the grilling sauces. American Spoon Foods is always a winner (I prefer them to Stonewall Kitchens) and J&M makes delicious cheesestraws and shortbreads. Society Hill makes the best nut snacks (ooo...I need to order toffee nuts!), but their packaging is not as upscale as other companies. Nikolas for biscotti and shortbreads and organic cookies. Oh, and Rebecca Ruth or Ruth Hunt's Woodford Reserve Bourbon balls out of KY for chocolates. Those have a short shelf life, so you don't want to order them too early -- although they don't seem to stick around long enough to find out what would happen....

David, I know what you mean. ;) I'm having a devil of a time finding any coffee I like these days.

Annie, you want to buy a roaster? LOL! DH could probably teach you and Ellery how to use it in no time.

I've loved every cup of coffee from this roaster...

Nancy

Here is a link that might be useful: Higher Grounds

I buy these every year to tie to the top of Christmas gifts. They are really good and something a little different. She will even customize labels for corporate clients.

Gail

Here is a link that might be useful: Dipsticks Pretzels

I love all of these ideas. Wow. I have some exploring to do. One of my favorite coffees out there - and it is organic - is Puroast Coffee, and they have a low acid variety which is delicious.
Lyn

Here is a link that might be useful: Low Acid Organic Coffee