By: Aly Walansky
Flowers and chocolate may be a popular gift for Valentine’s Day, but that does not mean they are the only gift options. Maybe think out of the box, and into a basket!
A great way to really make a statement this Valentine’s Day is to honor the home chef with a fun and romantic foodie-inspired gift basket.
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Giusto Sapore Ultimate Truffle Gourmet Gift Set
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Certain ingredients just scream romance, and there’s no denying truffles are among those ingredients! This gift set ($100) of Giusto Sapore’s most popular truffle-infused items include olive oil, balsamic vinegar, risotto, porcini risotto, butter, honey, salt, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.
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Hudson Valley Marshmallow Spread S’more Love Valentine Gift Basket
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Love is sweet – and so are s’mores. This s’mores-inspired gift basket ($20) has one bag of strawberry marshmallows, one bag of cinnamon sugar grahams, one chocolate bar and four mini roasting sticks – perfect for a date of s’mores making right at home.MORE FOR YOUA Virtual Thanksgiving Dinner Is The Best Way To Celebrate Family And Show Gratitude This YearNYCWFF Goes Virtual: Why It Was So Important This Year For The Show To Go OnVirtual Rosh Hashanah Gatherings Can Still Be Meaningful And Delicious
Tattersall Shrub Gift Pack
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Few things set the mood like some special cocktails, and a fun creative basket is one that helps create craft cocktails at home with a few perfect ingredients. This set ($40) includes two Tattersall Sharab Shrubs flavors, Humdinger or 18th and Central, and a cool set of up-cycled bottle glassware.
Pastene Date Night Gift Box
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Lady and The Tramp taught us that there’s few dishes as romantic as pasta. Fill a gift basket for a romantic dinner at home ($25) that will include everything they need to follow the included recipe for Mushroom, Tomato & Garlic Bucatini. That’s everything from garlic oil and grated parmesan cheese to bucatini, fire roasted tomatoes, marinated mushrooms, and garlic!
Blue Circle Foods Smoked Salmon Variety Bundle
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Give them all the fixings for a romantic brunch, with a smoked salmon variety bundle ($100) that includes a cooler, seafood-centric cookbook, smoked salmon party platter, as well as peppered roasted salmon, classic roasted salmon, and thick-cut cold smoked salmon.
Popcornopolis Popcorn Bouquet
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Hearts and flowers are great, but sometimes romance is just about having fun. Popcornopolis’ has a cool limited edition Valentine’s Day “bouquet” of popcorn ($99) that comes with a dozen cones of popcorn in flavors like caramel, cheddar cheese, cinnamon toast, kettle corn, cookies & cream, jalapeno cheddar, and more.
Cafe Lola Champagne and Berries Box
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When looking for a fancy gift basket for Valentine’s Day, nothing says pizzazz like a Champagne & Berries Box ($80) from Café Lola, located in Las Vegas. This box includes a dozen stemless roses, a small bottle of Bottega Rosé Gold, and eight chocolate covered strawberries. Be sure to plan ahead because at least 48 hours notice is needed for out-of-state shipping.
Seven Sisters Scones Queen-Sized Breakfast In Bed Set
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Breakfast in bed is as romantic as a day can be. For Valentine’s Day, do it in style with this gift box ($34) that includes scones, granola, loose leaf tea, gourmet jam, and so much more!Follow me on Twitter. Check out my website. Aly Walansky
Aly Walansky is a NY-based lifestyles writer with over a decade of experience covering travel and food.