- Put together a gourmet basket with cheese and treats for the whole family. There a variety of things you can fill a basket with so pick and choose from the following depending on what you think they'll enjoy most. For example, you can start with some aged cheeses, nuts and a variety of crackers. Meats like salami or pepperoni can also be a nice addition for a gourmet basket. If the family doesn't like meat, sweet treats like scones or cookies would be a better choice. If you want to include a beverage, consider a nice bottle of wine or some assorted teas. Another idea is to include the ingredients and a recipe for a dish the whole family will enjoy like homemade macaroni and cheese.
- For a fun gift the whole family will enjoy, give a fondue set. They will love taking turns dipping breads into the delicious cheese mix they make together. To help get them started, pick out some specialty breads and cheeses, like Gruyere, Cheddar and Emmentaler, to go along with the gift. Cut-up apples or fresh vegetables are also great for dipping. Give them a fondue cookbook or print out varying fondue recipes so they can see how versatile the gift is.
- If you enjoy baking, why not make some puff pastry cheese straws? They are scrumptious on their own, but you can also purchase some dipping sauces to accompany the gift. The twisted treats can be placed in a glass jar to keep them fresh, but it's best to bake them shortly before you are gifting them. For an added touch, print the recipe on some card stock and attach it to the jar. Another idea is to give the family all the ingredients they need in a separate basket, along with the recipe, so they can make their own cheese sticks.
- For the family that loves cheese, purchase some accessories they will get lots of use out of. Cheese knives or a cheese grater are great choices. There are many options depending on style and brand. Complete the gift with a wooden cheese board. If you are feeling especially crafty, you can make the cheese board from scratch. For a personalized touch, engrave or burn the board with a special date or the family's last name.
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