Monday, August 15, 2011

Gourmet Gift Baskets -- Review & Giveaway -- Ends 8/29/11





If you're like me, you love goodie bags filled with a multitude of snacks, samples, bath items, coffees... etc. It's exciting to open the bag and explore all of the nifty items inside! It's a mini-Christmas!

The folks at Gourmet Gift Baskets feel exactly the same way! They love to surprise and delight their customers with oodles of incredibly unique items packaged in the most fabulous baskets.


"Since 1940, Gourmet Gift Baskets, a family-owned company, has delighted hundreds of thousands of clients nation-wide. We tend to each of our gourmet gift baskets with masterful care, and truly consider them to be works of art."


It was with great excitement and anticipation that I received a small gift basket from Gourmet Gift Baskets!





I had so much fun opening the basket and revealing all of the marvelous goodies inside! And I waved my dieting plans goodbye for a few days, too.
Oh well... there are sacrifices to be made in the life of a Product Reviewer! ;D

The small Snack Gift Basket is literally packed with snacker-delights! (If this is considered "small" -- I can't imagine what a "big" basket would be!)

Ingredients:

· Dipping Pretzels by East Shore Specialty Foods - 6 oz. - East shore is known for their plump and salts pretzel sticks which are meant for dipping.
· Raspberry Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip by Robert Rothschild Farm - 7.8 oz. - This Robert Rothschild pretzel dip is a delicious blend of juicy raspberries, clover honey and tangy mustard. Not only does it have a distinctive flavor, but it's also all natural. Kosher and gluten free. (Note: This is my favourite -- hands down! I didn't share this with anyone!)
· Key Lime White Chocolate Chip Cookies by Brent & Sam's - 7 oz. - Made from scratch, these cookies have a crunchy style and are tangy yet sweet to the taste. The key lime flavor is perfectly balanced out by the sweetness of the white chocolate chips. (*Mike's favourite. I got ONE cookie!)
· Almond Pecan-dy Crunch by Morley Candy Makers - 9.25 oz. - This gourmet popcorn by Morley Candy Makers is renowned for being one of the best. With whole almonds and pecans, the irresistible buttery toffee evenly coats every bite. (YUMMY! Mike and I fought over the box. :) )
· Salted Peanuts in Box by Feridie's - 7 oz. - Feridie's uses only the best of Virginia's peanuts, the top 2% of the crop each year. Once picked, they are roasted in pure peanut oil and salted to perfection.
· Petite Cheese Biscuits by Salem Baking Co. - 1.5 oz. - This beautiful tin is filled with savory, bite-sized biscuits that are baked with finely milled wheat flour and extra-sharp aged cheddar cheese. They are accented with the delicate crunch of toasted rice and a hint of cayenne and paprika.
· Metropolitan Trail Mix by GourmetGiftBaskets.com - 4 oz. - Our metropolitan mix is all natural and contains exotic fruit like papaya and pineapples as well as raisins, cranberries and bananas. It also has whole peanuts, almonds and pepitas. It's a natural and delicious snack! (I didn't share this, either. MINE -- ALL MINE!)
· Buttered Peanut Crunch by Old Dominion Peanut Company - 10 oz. - These peanut squares by Old Dominion can be found in all of our snack gift basket made with a bit of brown sugar and only the freshest grade AA butter. These ingredients combined with lightly salted peanuts makes for a scrumptious and crunchy treat.
· Peanut Roll by Dillon Candy Co. - 3 oz. - Dillion Candy starts their roll with a fluffy nougat center which is covered by a distinct layer of caramel and is then rolled in lightly salted peanuts. This amalgam of texture and flavors makes for the most delectable of peanut rolls.
· Coconut Bar by Oskri Organics - 2.2 oz. - This bar is 100% organic made of only fresh coconut and rice syrup. It has a delicious crunch and is sure to satisfy any coconut lover; that's why you'll find it in our gourmet snack foods baskets. (Snagged by my Mom -- gobbled up in seconds!)


There are Gift Baskets for every occassion:
Anniversaries, Babies, birthdays, graduations, house-warmings, weddings... each one a masterpiece!






Gourmet Gift Baskets also offers specialized baskets for holidays (Christmas, Easter, Valentines, Hanukkah (Kosher), and even St. Patrick's Day (fantastic for those living in Savannah)!

They have amazing baskets dedicated to Italian foods, Chocolate-lovers, Sports (the MLB baskets are so cool!), Beer, Bar-B-Que, and more.






There is a basket for every want and desire.

You can connect with Gourmet Gift Baskets via their Social Media sites: Facebook and @gmtgiftbaskets on Twitter.

The generous folks at Gourmet Gift Baskets have offered one of our readers the chance to win a small gift basket for their own!






Just follow the entry instructions below for your chance to win:

*Please leave your email address in the body of your comment. If I cannot contact you, you cannot win!*

Open to the USA only. Contest closes at 12:01 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2011.

DISCLOSURE: I received a small Snack Gift Basket for the purpose of review. I was under no obligation to review this item. I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with this item.






96 comments:

alovelymadness said...

http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/English-Watering-Can-Gardening-Gift-Basket.asp

Love that can. Love the color.
Hubby would love the new beer basket lol.
And I would alos adore one of those turtle cheesecakes.

Melissa R said...

i would also like to try the Gourmet Cheesecake Sampler. i love cheesecake. yum yum
melisa0072 at gmail dot com

DarcyO said...

I like the Coffee and Chocolates Gift Basket Classic:
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Coffee-Chocolates-Gift-Basket-Standard.asp

dlodden at frontiernet dot net

Michelle said...

I also like the Chocolate Gift Basket Classic - Sweet Decadence basket

blackbearpie@aol.com

Holly said...

Coffee and Chocolates basket!

itzcrazyholl@yahoo.com

Holly said...

I'm not sure if it worked the first time, but I love the coffee and chocolates basket!

I've also liked the gourmet fb page!

itzcrazyholl@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I would love the Midnight Snack Care Package http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Midnight-Snack-Care-Package.asp

magickalblessings26{at}yahoo.com

EMMAHORTON said...

HORTON111@AOL.COM

I LIKE THE CHOCOLATE GIFT BASKET PREMIUM SWEET DECADENCE http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Chocolate-Gift-Basket-Medium.asp

wigget said...

i love the Ultimate New England Brunch Gift Basket at http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Breakfast-Gift-Basket-Ultimate.asp

Unknown said...

tea and cookie: http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Tea-Cookies-Gift-Baskets.asp

teressaoliver a t gmail.com

B. Wilson @ Windy {City} Wilsons said...

Love the purely fruit fruit gift basket.

--Brandy
fosterbrandy(at)msn(dot)com

shirley fin said...

love this basket http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/No-Tricks-Only-Treats-Gift-Basket.asp

abile27 at yahoo dot com

PAIGE said...

I'd love the Bella Italian basket. Mmmmm
elysesw@aol.com

Unknown said...

the fruit and chocolate fondue festival!

Helen Keeler said...

I'd choose the Popcorn Lovers/Night At The Movies Gift Basket Classic. helenkeeler@comcast.net

JMyers666 said...

I'd love to have the Signature Series Healthy Gift Basket.
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Signature-Series-Healthy-Gift-Basket.asp


janel(dot)myers(at)yahoo(dot)com

llinda29 said...

http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Breakfast-Gift-Basket-Standard.asp

New England Breakfast Gift Basket Classic

Anonymous said...

Love your gatheringmyroses.blogspot.com. I love the "Gardener's Hand Therapy Gift Stack", with the cool green color of lotion and soap. See www,gourmetgiftbaskets.com.
Nanette - nhraz9@live.com

♡♥♬ Raven In A Blue Room ♬♥♡ said...

I love the Chocolate Gift Basket Classic - Sweet Decadence

Thank you for hosting this giveaway

Louis
pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

Anonymous said...

Who doesn't love wine? This basket is elegant and would be incredible to receive! http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Cakebread-Vineyard-Tour-Wine-Gift-Basket.asp

Selinda said...

I'd like the Midnight Snack Care Package!

http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Midnight-Snack-Care-Package.asp

Thanks,

selinda_mccumbers at yahoo.com

Deb K said...

I would also like the New England Deluxe Basket

http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Breakfast-Gift-Basket-Large.asp

Amy said...

I LIKE THE CHOCOLATE GIFT BASKET PREMIUM SWEET DECADENCE
amyfrazier at hotmail dot com

skkorman said...

I like the Bountiful Harvest-Fruit Gift Basket!

http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Fruit-Basket-Bountiful-Harvest-Gift-Basket.asp

skkorman AT bellsouth DOT net

Jen @ Blog Giveaway Directory said...

I would love their Chocolantern Basket

http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Choc-O-Lantern-Halloween-Gift-Basket.asp

bloggiveawaydirectory (at) gmail (dot) com

Julie said...

I like the wine basket. happygirl074@hotmail.com

Robin Quick said...

I would like to have the Bath & Snack Basket
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Bath-Snack-Gift-Basket.asp
mnrquick at yahoo dot com

sweetmelbelle31 said...

I would like to try the gum basket
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Wrigleys-Fruit-Gum-Gift-Basket.asp

Lynda Del said...

I'd also love to have the Red Wine & Dark Chocolate Gift Basket found here - http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Red-Wine-Dark-Chocolate-Gift-Basket.asp

lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

i love the tea and cookies gift basket!

Helen said...

http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Italian-Gift-Basket-Medium.asp
I love Italian food. This looks delicious!
helldog3 at aol.com

scat413 said...

I am following gmt on twitter.
scat41351@aol.com
I liked on facebook earlier
thanks

carole said...

like the beer bq basket

Sweeter the berry said...

Ravenswood White Wine Gift Basket™
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Ravenswood-White-Wine-Gift-Basket.asp

letessha@yahoo.com

Dax said...

WoW! I just went to their website... These baskets are AMAZING!!! Thank You for giving us the opportunity to win one!!

Dax said...

I'm following you on twitter @lawgurl

brianna said...

I like the BBQ Boss gift basket! We love to bbq at home
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Barbecue-Boss-Grilling-Bbq-Gift-Basket.asp

Unknown said...

Love the Bountiful Harvest basket.
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Fruit-Basket-Bountiful-Harvest-Gift-Basket.asp
Sherry Conrad discriminating_diva at yahoo dot com

Priscilla Benavides said...

Ultimate Chocolate Gift Basket

Dani' said...

I also like the Bath & Snack Gift Basket.

Serena said...

I'd like to try the Nostalgic Candy Gift Box because it has the candies from my childhood, some of which I have not had in years.

http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Nostalgic-Candy-Gift-Box.asp

serenap95@hotmail.com

Jean said...

I like the choc-o lantern basket.
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Choc-O-Lantern-Halloween-Gift-Basket.asp

Anonymous said...

I'd luv to try the premium snack basket

jmatek AT wi DOT rr DOT com

susie said...

luv their gourmet cheesecake sampler, too. Yummy! :)

swiener1[at]tampabay.rr.com

Crazy Cat Lady said...

nostalgic candy gift box

Unknown said...

Thanks for sharing & posting

The luck of the Irish gift basket looks really terrific I'd love to have that ^_^
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Luck-Of-The-Irish-Gift-Basket.asp

chichijunk said...

would love the Signature Series Healthy Gift Basket.
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Signature-Series-Healthy-Gift-Basket.asp
chichijunk at cs dot com

Unknown said...

I'd also love to have the Chocolate Gift Basket Classic - Sweet Decadence
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Chocolate-Gift-Basket-Small.asp

appetizerforacraftymind(at)yahoo(dot)com

Niko said...

I'd love to also try the Ice Cream Gift Basket! :) http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Ice-Cream-Gift-Baskets.asp

Sarah said...

I'd like to try the Kosher Cornucopia gift basket: http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Kosher-Cornucopia-Gift-Basket.asp

Chelsea S said...

I would love to have the Dog Lover's Gift Basket / Pampered Dog Gift Basket.
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Dog-Lovers-Gift-Basket.asp

saulpaugh.chelsea(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I would love the Chocolate Gift Basket Classic - Sweet Decadence basket
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Chocolate-Gift-Basket-Small.asp

flairshare said...

I like the Tea & Cookies Gift Premium Basket for $129.99
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Tea-Cookies-Gift-Basket-Large.asp
shar(dot)donoho(at)comcast(dot)net

kelley said...

I would LOVE the Ultimate Chocolate Gift Basket!
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Chocolate-Gift-Baskets.asp

BUT!...I see that they also have military care packages and as much as I hate that my husband will be deployed soon, it would be great to send him one when the time comes...along with the many of our friends who will be leaving soon as well. Thank you for the opportunity! :)

kelley.lockard@yahoo.com

Nancy said...

The Sweet Decadence gift basket looks delicious to me.

Carrie said...

I would love the gift basket. The key lime cookies sound wonderful. What great gift ideas for family out out of state.

Carrie

lathropcarrie@gmail.com

Unknown said...

gardening gift basket would be nice.

julia8274@gmail.com

wendy wallach said...

http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Breakfast-Gift-Basket-Large.asp

The new england breakfast basket looks good.

madamerkf at aol dot com

blue65829 said...

I'd like to have the http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Beer-B-Q-Gift-Basket.asp.

Unknown said...

I like the The Charcoal Connoisseur™ - Grilling - BBQ - Marinating - Cooking Gift Basket

applejacks18 at yahoo dot com

littleangel_mw said...

Item I like : http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Fishing-Gift-Basket.asp

littleangel_mw at yahoo dot com

LAMusing said...

Love the Weekend in Paris http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Weekend-In-Paris-Gift-Basket.asp
adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com

Aisling said...

I'd like to have this Organic Gift Basket: http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Organic-Gift-Basket-Classic.asp

mcgillrmcgill(at)charter(dot)net

tyedie said...

This giveaway is great! Love the basket!

sweepstakeswin84 (at) hotmail.com

Allyson Bossie said...

Extreme Tailgating™ - Super Bowl Gift Basket
Is the gift basket I like the best!!!
masugr@yahoo.com

Heather B said...

http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Cupcake-Smorgasbord-Gift-Basket-Deluxe.asp look AMAZING

Hoa said...

I also like the Deluxe Junk Food Bucket: http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Deluxe-Junk-Food-Gift-Basket.asp


alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com

frugalmommieof2 said...

I love the around the world beer bucket

frugalmommieof2 at gmail.com

annemarie562000 said...

I would love to try the Chocolate Gift Basket Classic - Sweet Decadence!

http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Chocolate-Gift-Basket-Small.asp

annemarie562000(at)yahoo(dot)com

catrinkaleigh said...

I would love Chocolate Gift Basket Stack - Sweet Decadence.
catrinka.leigh@gmail.com

pauline15 said...

I would really love the Cupcake Smorgasbord Gift Basket!
pauline15_01(at)hotmail(dot)com

Jenn S. said...

I also like the Deluxe Car Wash Gift Basket http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Deluxe-Car-Wash-Gift-Basket.asp .

Amanda S. said...

I like this Christmas one!http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Christmas-Gift-Basket-Deluxe.asp

Kristie said...

I like this basket: http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Butterflies-Tea-Gift-Basket.asp

kowgirlsrule at gmail dot com

mail4rosey said...

http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Twelve-Beer-Bucket-Gift-Basket.asp

Hubby would love this Around the World Beer Bucket.

msurosey@yahoo.com

erma2164 said...

I liked on facebook.
erma2164@sbcglobal.net

Kim Reid said...

I would love to try the Chocolate Gift Basket Stack - Sweet Decadence!
Thanks :)
kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

Lauren S. said...

around the world beer basket for sure!

laureneshapiro at gmail dot com

teenLibrarian said...

I'd like to try one of their dried fruit platters. They look so yummy!

s_k_rox at hotmail dot com

Timshaun said...

I like the http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Seafood-Gift-Basket-Standard.asp
Shaunda.Eppes at gmail dot com

laurasloves said...

New England Breakfast Gift Basket Deluxe
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Breakfast-Gift-Basket-Large.asp

Lloth said...

We'll be ordering the New England Breakfast gift basket classic w/ pcakes, bacon jam and coffee.

http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Breakfast-Gift-Basket-Standard.asp

Mir said...

I like the Weekend In Paris basket.

mirje_s at yahoo dot com

Mir said...

Also like the Catch Of A Lifetime basket.

mirje_s at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I like the Exam Cram Care Package.

http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Exam-Cram-Care-Package.asp

supaflychikenpi2 AT gmail DOT com

Anonymous said...

i like the ultimate snack gift basket

jim.coyne2@verizon.net

Tina Demarco said...

id get the ultimate coffee and chocolates basket =D
xbabygurlxxx@hotmail.com

saturdaynightfever said...

I like the Bella Italiana - Italain Gift Basket too!

edgenemmers@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I'd LOVE to try the Red Wine & Dark Chocolate Gift Basket™ (http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Red-Wine-Dark-Chocolate-Gift-Basket.asp)!

Dara Nix
kitty32504 at cox dot net

astroqueen67 said...

Like the Wild Horse Trio - Wine Gift Basket Holly Hennessy Swint astroqueen67@hotmail.com

susan1215 said...

http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Chocolate-Gift-Basket-Jumbo.asp

chocolate gift basket

s2s2 at comcast dot net

Hotsnotty2 said...

I would love the http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Chocolate-Gift-Basket-Medium.asp

Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

Storm, The Psychotic Housewife said...

I like the Afternoon in Paris gift basket!

http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Afternoon-In-Paris-Gift-Basket.asp

amp said...

http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Coffee-Chocolates-Gift-Basket-Standard.asp I would love these coffee and chocolate baskets


apoalillo {AT} hotmail dot com

Kim Smith said...

I would like the Grilling Greatness™ - Grilling - BBQ - Marinating - Cooking Gift Basket

cleorenee said...

These are fabulous gift baskets. I really like a chocolate filled gift basket.