Gourmet Italian Food Gift Baskets

Just about everyone loves Italian food and gourmet Italian food gift baskets make the perfect gift for any occasion. Large or small, pre-made or custom made, you just cannot go wrong with a taste of Italy.

It is quite simple to put together your own gourmet Italian food gift basket. Start by purchasing the size and shape basket you will need to fit all of the wonderful delicacies you will be giving. Specialty sauces, pesto, truffles, truffle oil, jars of olives, peppers, and artichokes are great items to add to the gift basket. Pair these items with dried pastas, Italian crackers, and breadsticks. Add a nice bottle of Italian wine and you have a perfect hostess gift, birthday gift, or holiday treat.

Another type of gourmet Italian food gift basket could focus around dessert items. Italy is renowned for its sweets, cakes, and cookies so there are plenty of choices to choose from. Consider a basket of truffle honey, assorted pizzelles, assorted types of biscotti, amaretti cookies, and a nice assortment of packaged Italian cookies. Add a delicious box of Torrone. A bag of espresso coffee beans, complements the basket for a great finishing touch and a wonderful after dinner present.

Refrigerated gourmet Italian food gift baskets are also quite popular. A large basket containing assorted snacking cheeses, such as Parmesan, fresh mozzarella, or provolone, along with quality salami, and a stick of spicy pepperoni make a mouthwatering gift. Add some Italian crackers, pickled garlic, peppers, olive spreads, a nice bottle of wine, and some balsamic vinegar for a true Italian feast.

If you have a pasta lover on your gift list, a gourmet Italian food gift basket of several types of dried pastas is sure to please. A simple basket of Italian oils and vinegars makes for an elegant hostess gift. Consider adding a few cooking utensils such as an Italian themed pot holder or oven mitt, or a set of wooden spoons for decoration as well as an extra bonus.

If you do not have the time to custom make a gourmet Italian food gift basket, or if you just prefer the convenience of a pre-made basket, the choices are endless. You can find gift basket combinations at any Italian specialty store, and at hundreds of places on the internet. Many of these shops will also custom design a basket for you to include all of your favorite foods.