Finding Great Gourmet Gifts

Wednesday, March 1, 2006

HOLIDAY GIFT + @@ e i 4+@_-~ oe _7e9_ . e-~ meee woooe oe? = ee e vs%@ DEAS $) _ @er @._@0er_@@at ~~ _@et @O04 _8@@ = a 607 @ @0- a O- or 007 a Oor -—e (oe Finding Great Gourmet Gifts by Bill Ihle (NAPSA)—You don’t need gift for giving when it comes to choosing great holiday presents. Simple steps, such as establishing (and sticking to) a gift-buying budget and using the Web to shop around, can save you time and money—and help you find wonderful gifts. Try these tips for shopping online: Order early if you can, but don't panic if you can’t. Many retail- ers have last-minute f > .==* | * _ guarantees. It’s also important to understand an e-retailer’s " 4 =. ‘return policy before oh 4 you do business with Bill Ihle it. Choose a versatile gift. Try hitting a site such as HarryandDavid.com to pick up some gourmet food for people on yourlist. Harry and David is America’s largest marketer of gourmetgift fruits, fine chocolates, baked goods, confections and homedecor accessories—so odds are, you'll find something you like. Plus the site features online tools such as “mygiftlist,” which is a personal- ized database that remembers you from one holiday season to the next. You can also use the com- pany’s catalog to get a good feel for the size and color of items while you shop online. Stockpile some inexpensive gifts. They can come in handy if you have unexpected holiday guests. Whip up a holiday recipe. If you're going to a party—or just know someone wholikes to entertain—trygiving this delicious gift: Artichoke bruschetta is a delightful way to quickly feed unexpected holiday guests. Artichoke Bruschetta 1 jar Harry and David Artichokes Laced with Merlot, drainedslightly 4 cup grated Romano cheese 4-5 tablespoons mayonnaise 16 %-inch-thick French bread baguette rounds Directions: Place artichokes and cheese in bowl. Mix in mayonnaiseto form thick spread. Top bread rounds with spread and ar- range on baking sheet. Broil until spread is heated through and brown. For more recipes andgift ideas, visit www.harryanddavid.com or call (877) 322-1200. e Bill Ihle is a nationally recognized expert on gourmet food and easy entertainment, as well as the Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations for Harry and David.

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