Homemade Gourmet Food Gift Ideas

May it be Christmas or birthdays, thinking of what gifts to give can be nerve wracking. Good thing there’s food. Food just might be one of the most favorite gifts to be given. Who wouldn’t love them? The problem with giving food gifts, however, is how to make them special. If you’re planning to give food gifts these coming holidays, here are some homemade gourmet food gift ideas.

Gourmet Food Gift

Cookies, cakes, and pies are always a staple in homemade gourmet food gifts ideas. Cookies can be made extra special making one of a kind cutouts. Adding a more festive twist such as sprinkles and extra toppings can also make your gift more special. To individualize your gift, find out what flavor the ones receiving your gifts particularly like. If you want to save time and want to bake these pastries in one batch, you can individualize them by varying the toppings.

For simple yet elegant gift packaging, you can place the pastries in basket with a satin ribbon tied around it. Tin cans and gift boxes are also a great way to wrap the pastries.

Homemade jams and pickled fruits are also great homemade gourmet food gift ideas. What’s great about jams and pickles is that they can be made a week in advance. You can place them in decorative jars, topped with a wooden spoon to give your gift more oomph.

Liqueurs and extracts are also great gifts. And you’ll be surprised at how easy most of them are to make. You can find many recipes online. You just need to find a fancy bottle to put them in and you’re good to go.

Of course, candies and chocolates will always be on the list. Nougats and pralines are some of the easiest candies to make. You can just put them in a clear plastic tied with a pretty ribbon. Add a sweet note, and you’ll be giving away the sweetest gift ever.

Gourmet Food Gifts