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We tested 35 gift baskets to find the most delicious options to give and receive.
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Diane Gottsmanis an etiquette expert and the owner of The Protocol School of Texas.
To help you go for the best gift basket, we put 35 popular options to the test.
The box of candies arrived packaged in a white styrofoam box with dry ice inside.
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The pear and rosemary preserves had great flavor, although we werent a fan of the large pear chunks.
We practically devoured the contents of this basket.
Everything tasted high-quality and didnt seem like you would be able to find it at the grocery store.
Thanks to the styrofoam box, dry ice, and brown wrapping paper, none of the candies in Best Sellers Trio arrived damaged or spoiled.PHOTO: Southern Living / Moriah Mason
you’re able to send not one but three savory pies.
The carrier misplaced our first order, but the brand quickly resolved the issue and sent us a replacement.
Each pie was about 10 inches in diametermore than enough to feed a family.
Even though they arrived fully frozen, they tasted as if they had been freshly baked that day.
We found the website very easy to navigate.
Right now, the only vegetarian option thats available is a tomato pie.
This gift arrived in a timely manner and wasnt damaged.
Thanks to the seal, you could easily shut the bag and re-open it when needed.
If we could change anything about this set, we would add a few sweet flavors of popcorn.
We also purchased thebiscuit crackersas an add-on, of which there are many to choose from.
From the biscuits to the pimento cheese, we loved everything about this brunch set.
Most of the contents arrived still frozen due to the insulated box and ice packs.
And with this gift set from Nashvilles Loveless Cafe, theyll have plenty to choose from.
And out of all of the preserves, we loved the peach one the most.Delivery was also smooth.
After ordering each basket, we noted how long shipping took, and how well each basket was packaged.
Another thing that you should keep in mind is to double-check the contents before ordering.
Also, dont forget the shipping costs.
Are gift baskets worth buying?
Regardless of how much you spend on a gift basket, they are worth every penny.
Similar to handwritten notes, gift baskets are a nice way to show how much you care about someone.
Can food spoil in a gift basket?
In our testing, all of our gift baskets arrived perfectly cold and fresh.
How can you elevate the presentation of a gift basket?
I have a thermal cup that someone gave me with my business logo and my name.
I know they had to spend extra time doing this because it was not in bulk.
She also served as a tester for this review.
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We received the Stone Hollow Farmstead gift box ahead of our preferred delivery date.PHOTO: Southern Living / Melanie Fincher
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The Priester’s Grand Southern Gift Basket comes with a wide variety of pecan snacks and desserts.PHOTO: Southern Living / Shelbie Tunnell
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Each pie included inside of the Southern Supper Box is approximately 10 inches in diameter.PHOTO: Southern Living / Russell Kilgore
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We received Poppy Popcorn Salty Sampler Gift Set in a timely manner with no damage to the popcorn.PHOTO: Southern Living / Shelbie Tunnell
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The Big Biscuit Brunch gift set is perfect for anyone hosting a large gathering.PHOTO: Southern Living / Melanie Fincher
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The Loveless Cafe Favorite Fixins Gift Set comes with preserves, maple syrup, waffle/pancake mix, and biscuit mix.PHOTO: Southern Living / Jonathan Castleberry
We evaluated the packaging of each gift basket upon arrival.Credit:Southern Living / Russell Kilgore
The Savannah Bee Company Afternoon Tea Gift Set has a very nice presentation.Credit:Southern Living / Moriah Mason
