Sometimes it can be challenging to find those just right gift ideas, especially if you don't have much time!  Fortunately, most everyone enjoys food.  Food gifts are a great, and easy, option especially if you want to give something different or are unsure of what to give someone on your list.  

From restaurant gift cards to a collection of foods and pairing foods with kitchen utensils, cookbooks, and dish towels, food makes a great gift.  Here are a few of our favorite food gift ideas:  

Breakfast Food Basket:  
Quick bread or muffin mix, jar of jam, and coffee beans with a mug

Tea Time Basket:  
Assortment of teas and jar of honey with a mug

Amore Food Basket:  
Whole grain pasta, pasta sauce, olive oil, parmesan cheese, biscotti, chocolate mints, and wine

Fiesta Food Basket:  
Tortilla chips, salsa, no-salt-added canned beans, taco sauce, and margarita mix

Movie Food Basket: 
Natural popcorn, cheese popcorn, caramel or kettle corn, mini candy bars, and a Red Box gift card

Snacks Food Basket:
Popcorn, pretzels, crunchy chickpeas, mixed nuts, trail mix, granola bars, and whole grain crackers

Dessert Food Basket:
Brownie mix, cookie mix, chocolate chips with an oven mitt and spatula

Craft Beer Basket:
Assortment of craft beer with popcorn or peanuts and a set of coasters

Wine Basket:
Bottle of wine with a box of whole grain crackers, dark chocolate, and set of wine glass tags

Basket for Fido:
Dog kibble, can of dog food, tennis ball, and bone

Kids can even enjoy food gifts too!  
Cereal, cheesy snack crackers, animal graham crackers, macaroni and cheese, and individual servings of fruit and pudding make a kid friendly food basket they are sure to love.   Many kids may also enjoy helping you shop and creating baskets for those on your list.  

Since the food gifts in the baskets above are non-perishable foods, you can always include a gift card to our store for the recipient to shop for the fresh ingredients needed to make a meal.  If the recipient does not enjoy cooking or snacking at home, you can also shop our store for an excellent section of gift cards for restaurants that will treat them to a night out. From fast food, coffee, and casual dining to formal restaurants, you are sure to find a restaurant gift card that will please.  

Food gifts not only please the recipient, but are easy for you!  Whether you include healthier foods such as whole grain pasta over refined pasta or make sure the food gift matches any dietary restrictions the recipient has, food gifts are a great way to show you care.  Remember, when it comes to gift giving, it is the thought that counts and showing you care is one of the greatest gifts.  

Happy Holidays from all of us at VG's Grocery!

"This medical and/or nutritional information is not intended to be a substitute for individual advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition."

STEPHANIE EDSON - REGIONAL WELLNESS SPECIALIST

Stephanie is an award-winning registered dietitian who believes in empowering every individual to make nutritious food choices to support a healthy lifestyle. She believes in the power of food as medicine and loves sharing about nutrition with others.