2005 Holiday Gift Review - Food and Beverage Gifts
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Popcorn Palace www.popcornpalace.com 27 GourmetPopcornFlavors
- Favorite Features -
- popcorn available in a variety of flavors - we tested Cheddar Cheese, White Cheddar Cheese, Gourmet Caramel, Caramel Nut and Macadamia Butter Crunch - and my testers unanimously agreed the popcorn was excellent!
- popcorn remains crispy - not stale
- available in a variety of tins and sizes
Absolutely enjoyable! This popcorn makes a great add on gift, item for a gift exchange or just for fun! Consider ordering a treat from Popcorn Palace to add a touch of fun to your Holiday gatherings! Tremendously well done, Popcorn Palace!
Cornzapoppin www.cornzapoppin.com 32 PopcornFlavors
- Favorite Features -
- popcorn available in a variety of flavors - we tested Cheddar Cheese, Salt and Vinegar, Creamy Caramel, Vanilla Bean, White Chocolate Caramel, Milk Chocolate Caramel and Chocolate Cherry - my testers weren't "hot" on the Salt/Vinegar, but absolutely loved the rest!
- Chocolate is from Ghirardelli
- popcorn remains crispy - not stale
- available in a variety of tins and sizes
There's nothing, "so-so" about popcorn from Cornzapoppin! Delicious and fun, Cornzapoppin makes a great gift to give or receive! Treat the people on your list to something special from Cornzapoppin - treat yourself, too! Tremendously well done, Cornzapoppin!
Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels www.kimandscotts.com
Gourmet
Soft Stuffed
Pretzels
- Favorite Features -
- pretzels available in a wide variety of flavors - we tested sourdough asiago, stuffed apple cinnamon, traditional Bavarian, stuffed cinnamon roll, stuffed chocolate crumb, stuffed spinach feta, stuffed pizza, stuffed cheddar jalapeņo, stuffed savory herb and cream cheese, all American grilled cheese, stuffed breakfast pretzel, stuffed parmesan and stuffed mixed berry cobbler - my testers found them all to be delicious!
- easy to heat with directions for frozen or refrigerated and microwave or conventional oven
If you are in a gift exchange where you exchange food items - consider giving gourmet stuffed pretzels and an unique, fun and delicious gift! As they are, or warmed these are not your ordinary pretzels! Extremely well done, Kim & Scott's!
Oh Danish Bakery www.ohdanishbakery.com Kringles
- Favorite Features -
- available in a variety of flavors - we tested cherry, blueberry, apple and cream cheese - all my testers absolutely loved the kringles!
- arrives fresh with easy to follow directions for re-heating
- fresh ingredients and a flakey crust - delicious!
A Kringle makes a wonderful gift - guaranteed to be enjoyed! Consider giving Kringles to the people on your list with instructions to open and enjoy first thing Christmas morning. Consider beginning a tradition of your own with a fresh from the oven Kringle first thing Christmas morning! Tremendously well done, Oh Danish Bakery!
Selmas www.selmas.com Brownies, cookies
and crispy treats
- Favorite Features -
- available in a variety of flavors - we tested Butter-Me-Up-Brownie, Triple Chocolate Brownie, Snowman Crispy rice treat, Crispy rice treat with chocolate on top, Crispy rice treat with chocolate candies, plain Crispy rice treat, Chocolate Chip Cookie Supreme, White Chocolate Chip Cookie and Peanutbutter cookie - what wasn't there to love?!!!
- fresh, tasty and fun!
Their peanutbutter cookie is one of the best I've ever had! If you give any of these items to someone on your list, you are sure to put a smile on their face! Great add ons, perfect for gift exchanges and just for fun! Tremendously well done, Selmas!
Mrs. Fields Cookies www.mrsfields.com Nibblers
- Favorite Features -
- available in a variety of flavors - we tested semi-sweet chocolate without nuts, Debra's Special, White chunk with macadamias, triple chocolate, peanutbutter and cinnamon sugar - my testers absolutely enjoy their job when they get to test cookies as delicious as these!
- fresh ingredients and no preservatives
- available in baskets, tins and more for the perfect gift
Who wouldn't love a gift of Mrs. Fields cookies?!!! Soft, tasty - the perfect cookie! Nibblers are great for Holiday entertaining as well - people can enjoy a little of each, or just their favorite! Tremendously well done, Mrs. Fields!
Annie B's Confections www.anniebs.com Desserts
- Favorite Features -
- available in a wide variety of sizes and flavors - we tested mini tarts, pumpkin cheesecake and chocolate lava cakes - my testers found them to be amazing!
- shipped fresh and ready to enjoy
To give as a gift or for a special touch to your Holiday celebrations, you can not go wrong with a treat from Annie B's! Extremely well done, Annie B's!
Ghirardelli Chocolates www.ghirardelli.com Holiday
Chocolates
- Favorite Features -
- available in a variety of flavors - we tested holiday squares as well as their premium boxed chocolates and my testers, of all ages, absolutely loved them!
- available in tins, special boxes, velvet stockings
Ghirardelli Chocolates are so creamy and delicious! The combination of mint or caramel or almonds or raspberries with their chocolate makes a treat certain to be enjoyed by all who receive them! Tremendously well done, Ghirardelli!
Lake Champlain Chocolates www.lakechamplainchocolates.com Hot Chocolate
- Favorite Features -
- 54% cocoa
- shaved chocolate melts quickly and easily to make hot chocolate or consider adding a spoonful to your favorite coffee
Truly unique, consider giving this exceptional chocolate to someone on your list who absolutely loves coffee and chocolate! Extremely well done, Lake Champlain Chocolates!
Mackinac Island Fudge Fudge
- Favorite Features -
- available in a variety of flavors - we tested chocolate pecan, peanut butter pecan and rocky road - my testers found it to be exceptional fudge
- made with no preservatives
Absolutely the standard for fudge, you can not go wrong with giving a gift of Mackinac Island Fudge! Perfect to give, or receive as a gift and an incredible extra touch for Holiday celebrations and gatherings! Tremendously well done, Mackinac Island Fudge!
Masterfoods Inc. www.dovechocolate.com www.mms.com Dove Holidays
- Favorite Features -
- Rich Dark Chocolate - actually a healthy choice as dark chocolate provides health benefits
- Smooth Milk Chocolate - this chocolate is so smooth and completely enjoyable
- available in festive holiday wrappers
Dove chocolates are completely enjoyable! Great for add on gifts, gift exchanges, stocking stuffers and for use in your holiday celebrations! Tremendously well done, Masterfoods!
Masterfoods Inc. www.mms.com M&Ms
- Favorite Features -
- Happy Holiday's Mix - available in Milk Chocolate and Peanut in red and green for the holidays
- m*Azing Minis - available in Crunchy and Peanutbutter . . . I love the peanutbutter! - Fun, festive holiday wrappings on each piece
- Special Edition Holiday Messages - six fun designs
- My Message - available in red and green with two fun messages
- Minis - Character filled with candies
- Tube - topped with a train engine and filled with candies
How can you go wrong with M&Ms! An absolute "must" for holiday celebrations and great add on gifts! Extremely well done, Masterfoods!
Paper Street Teas www.psteas.com Green Teas Herbal Teas Rooibos
- Favorite Features -
- incredible variety of teas and flavors available
- absolute dedication to quality
- amazing health benefits
- completely affordable
I drink iced teas everyday and have found Paper Street Teas to have the widest variety, highest quality and most affordable teas! My personal favorite combination is as follows - White Tea, Blueberry Green Tea, Rosebud, Yummy Berry Herbal and Rooibos Cherry Rose. A tablespoon of each in an iced tea maker gives you the absolutely most delicious tea ever! This tea has so much flavor you do not need to add any sweetener - even people who do not enjoy tea, love this tea! My husband has stopped drinking soda pop and drinks my tea instead - a considerably healthier choice! This tea I make provides the following health benefits - great source of iron, calcium, fluoride, potassium, protects the heart, lowers cholesterol, boosts immunity, reduces effects of stress, high in antioxidants, fights viruses, lowers blood sugar levels, improves memory, encourages prostrate health, encourages weight loss and more! Give the gift of good health and delicious beverage choices and put together your own special mix of tea for those on your gift list! Tremendously well done, Paper Street Teas!
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