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Sweet, spicy, and oh-so-delicious are just some of the words that describe these food gifts.
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While any gift is a treat to receive,food giftsare on another level.
Stick with a theme or a time of day, saysPeggy OBrien.
Peggy OBrienis the co-owner ofPoppy Gifting.
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So, keep reading to find the best edible gifts for yourfriends, coworkers, andfamily members.
Also, yo note that the recipient must download the On Me app to use the gift card.
With this beignet set from Cafe Du Monde, they can make over two dozen beignets.
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Plus, since its available on Amazon its super easy (and fast!)
If both of you are sick, you could enjoy the soup together.
Besides meat, these potatoes also come with cheese, butter, and sour cream.
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These potatoes can serve 10-12 people, making them a good family-friendly gift for feeding multiple people.
Hearty and delicious, this is a goodsympathy giftfor someone who needs some comfort food.
Christie Cookie Co. Classic Assortment Cookies
Christie Cookie Co. Its ideal for a milestone birthday celebrationand is nut-free so those with allergies can enjoy it.
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Plus, this pack comes with six banana pudding cookies for an extra delicious treat.
TheSouthern stapleis a great gift for a housewarming party or for someone who needs some cheering up.
Each bourbon ball is covered in creamy chocolate and topped with a pecanand contains Evan Williams 100-proof bourbon.
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The sampler comes with a changing selection of chocolate ganache truffles, each with its unique design.
It serves 12-16 people, so its a great option for a housewarming orhostess gift.
Whether I was tasting the full-sized bars or the chocolate truffles, each piece of candy tasted high-quality.
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Whether theyre celebrating a birthday, holiday, or milestone, these blondies will make the occasion extra special.
Crunchy pecans, topped with caramel and rich milk chocolate is one sweet treat that the recipient wont forget.
Alabama Peanut Original Roasted Peanut Bucket
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If your loved one loves peanuts, then we recommend giving them this bucket of peanuts.
Featuring a plethora of pecan snacks and desserts, this gift set is every pecan lover’s dream.
Besides the contents, we also loved the overall presentation.
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This is a great gift for a celebratory event or even just as a random act of kindness.
Plus, a golden spoon comes with the kit so they can serve the pesto in style.
If you have a friend who loves spicy food, this is a great option.
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Thats what you might expect from Clevr Blends, which uses adaptogens and mushrooms to create better-for-you lattes.
Rich and sweet, it makes for a great gift for your bourbon-loving friend.
We recommend gifting with a tea infuser if the recipient is used to bagged teas.
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Questions and Answers
When should you send food as a gift?
According to OBrien, you’re able to almost never go wrong with food!
It’s a wonderfulfirst Mother’s Day gift option, for instance, for busy new moms.
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Can you send perishable food in the mail?
What should you keep in mind when shipping food?
For refrigerated or frozen items, see to it to add coolants and other insulation to keep everything fresh.
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USPS offers options for frozen food but notrefrigerated items.
UPS is the best option to go withwhen sending time-sensitive food gifts.
How far in advance should you order a food gift?
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You don’t want, for example, yourChristmas giftto arrive late.
Why Trust Southern Living
This gift guide was created byMoriah Mason,a writer forSouthern Living.
For this article, she carefully picked out a wide variety of food gifts.
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