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A standard gift basket

A gift basket, or fruit basket is typically a gift that is delivered to the recipient at their home or workplace. There are different varieties of gift baskets, some which have fruit only, some with dry/canned goods only (such as tea, crackers and jam) although the standard gift basket will have have a selection of both. Gourmet gift baskets are very similar to the standard gift basket, although it will include more unusual/high end fruit, and often will have good quality cheese and wine included. Image File history File links Information. ... Love gift Man presents a cut of meat to a youth with a hoop. ... For other uses, see Fruit (disambiguation). ... Tea leaves in a Chinese gaiwan. ... A Cheez-It cracker. ... Jam from berries Jam (also known as jelly or preserves) is a type of sweet spread or condiment made with fruits or sometimes vegetables, sugar, and sometimes pectin if the fruits natural pectin content is insufficient to produce a thick product. ... Cheese is a solid food made from the milk of cows, goats, sheep, and other mammals. ... A glass of red wine This article is about the alcoholic beverage. ...

Sometimes a gift basket will have themes, such as Christmas, baby shower, housewarming and Valentine's Day. Often a basket will be made to suit the recipients' needs, such as diabetic, vegan/vegetarian, gluten intolerance. Gift Baskets do not need to include food and drink, although it is the most standard practice. Christmas is an annual holiday that marks the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. ... A baby shower is a party in which expectant parents receive gifts or money for their expected child. ... A housewarming party is party held on the occasion of moving into a newly purchased house or moving into any new residence. ... Saint Valentines Day or Valentines Day is on February 14. ... This article is about the disease that features high blood sugar. ... Hens kept in cramped conditions — the avoidance of animal suffering is the primary motivation of people who become vegans A vegan is a person who avoids the ingestion or use of animal products. ... For animals adapted to eat primarily plants, sometimes referred to as vegetarian animals, see Herbivore. ... Coeliac disease (also called celiac disease, non-tropical sprue, c(o)eliac sprue and gluten intolerance) is a digestive disorder. ...

Perishables

• Apple
• Artichoke
• Avocado
• Banana
• Cheese
• Grapes
• Lychee
• Mango
• Orange
• Papaya
• Pineapple
• Pomegranate
• Strawberry

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Dry, Canned or Bottled Goods

• Bread
• Champagne
• Chocolate
• Coffee
• Crackers
• Jam/Marmalade
• Liqueur
• Nuts
• Sparkling Beverage or Soft drinks
• Tea
• Wine

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Non-Edibles

• Cut Flowers
• Plants
• Promotional Merchandise
• Stuffed animal

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External links

Starting a Gift Basket Business

• How to Make a Gift Basket
• Community of Gift Basket Professionals
• Gift Basket Business Start Up Guide

Gift Basket Directories

• Celebrations Directory