What do you bring when you go to someone's house for dinner? A bottle of wine? Some flowers? Yourself?
Unless someone wants me to bring something specific, I usually go the wine or flowers route. It's not that creative, but I really love getting either thing when people come over, so I tend to do the same. And because I like any reason to buy flowers.
If you want to branch out a bit in the gifting department, here are a few ideas for hostess/host gifts:
The NYT's Moment blog has some good gift ideas: sparkling wine, good bread, pretty Mast Brothers chocolate, or a giant jar of nutella. [via the NYT]
Bon Appetit's shopping guide is a reliable source for cool gifts. I am coveting the wooden ice bucket in this month's issue. [via BA]
If you're going the fancy tea route, Mariage Frères tea can't be beat. My mother-in-law gave us some after a trip to Paris and it is so fragrant and delicious. [via The Kitchn]
If you do play it safe and bring wine, The Kitchn also has some advice on choosing good, cheap labels from the big brands. [via The Kitchn]
The next time I make something edible, I am going with The Single Gal's homemade herb crackers or Smitten Kitchen's cheese straws. Who wouldn't want those? [via TSG, Smitten Kitchen]
What do you like to give? And get?
Thank you for the lovely mention:)
ReplyDeleteI adore the idea of taking a giant jar of Nutella - so cute!
xo, TSG
So glad you liked the tea. If you're good, maybe you'll get an ice bucket for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI saw Steve Asprinio, in Publix yesterday, big tie and all, trying to select wine. A celebrity sighting is very rare on Southern Blvd. He spent a long time studying the shelves He should read the wine guide link.
TSG: Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteJudy: WHAT! That is awesome. I wonder what he's doing these days? Maybe throwing his own dinner parties?
I can just see Steven staring dolefully at the shelves with his Weimeraner eyes.
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