Now is a time of year where parties seem to be a dime-a-dozen, whether it’s a holiday party, a family gathering or a social get together with friends. As we’ve ventured our way into adulthood, we’ve realized that it’s nice to bring a small gift for the host/hostess of the party. While there’s always the old stand-by of a bottle of wine (which is always appreciated), I like to branch out sometimes with more interesting or memorable gifts (in hopes I'll be invited back!). Maybe the suggestions below can give you a little inspiration:
Cocktail Tags: For those of you who may not know what these are, they are little “hooks” that you can attach to the bottom of your wine/cocktail glass to differentiate yours from everyone else’s. What I love about these is that there are so many different kinds out there and you can buy a pack that reflects an interest of the host. An example is, if they love the beach, you could get cocktail tags that have a beach- related theme. Pier One always has some great affordable options at holiday time.
Beautiful Candles: Fortunately there are so many choices, that you can find something as simple or as ornate as you want.
Gourmet Olive Oil or Vinegar: If you’re attending a party at someone’s home, chances are, they cook at least a little bit! Someone who enjoys cooking probably always appreciates having a special bottle of oil and vinegar for dressing salads, dipping breads, or making almost any dish taste a little better.
Tapenade or other Gourmet Spread: If you’re lucky, maybe they host will put it out that night with the other appetizers and you’ll get to sample your purchase!
Do you have other ideas for host/hostess gifts? If so, please share your idea by leaving a comment here. (Thanks to Scramble Customer Advocate and consummate guest, Betsy Goldstein, for her contributions to this column!)
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I have found that people who may not do a lot of cooking, have very few spices in their cupboard. I am making a basket with some differnt spices and recipes that help them use them. This basket will have items like Tamari soy sauce, chili paste, tiger sauce and recipes for stir-fry. Just an idea...
For something different especially for those who like cheese, I would bring some apple butter or a good chutney. One of the best chutney's I have found recently is the Spicey Plum by the Virginia Chutney Company. Even some of my kids love it.
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