recently, i've been attending a lot of dinner parties, and
i'm always faced with the question of what to bring.
after researching the web for etiquette and ideas,
here's five ideas i love:
a top shelf olive oil or flavored oil is something your host probably wouldn't buy for themselves but will greatly appreciate.
here are some names that kept coming up:
Frankies
McEvoy Ranch
A L'Olivier
two of my favorites:
koko krater coffee roasters kona peaberry (roasted locally)
starbucks coffee caffe verona
a vintage cookbook or unique book about a hobby they love.
try this site:
Best-selling out-of-print books
nice table olives + marcona almonds can be set out for guests in the event the host is running behind.
here's a couple with pretty packaging:
1880 Marcona Almonds
Superior Nut Company Gift Tin
dog treats
is there a pampered pooch in the house? bring treats for the dog. (or if they have kids, a little something for them.)
these have cute packaging perfect for gift giving:
Orvis Comfort-Food Treats
Polka Dog Bakery Meatlover's Can
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of course, these take some planning/ordering ahead. wine is perfectly fine for those last minute get togethers. i usually go with a red in the $25 - $40 range. what are your thoughts? do you have any unique ideas?
i'm always faced with the question of what to bring.
after researching the web for etiquette and ideas,
here's five ideas i love:
photo/source: gq.com
top shelf olive oila top shelf olive oil or flavored oil is something your host probably wouldn't buy for themselves but will greatly appreciate.
here are some names that kept coming up:
Frankies
McEvoy Ranch
A L'Olivier
photo/source: martha stewart
gourmet coffee
a bag of good quality beans + breakfast pastries is something the host/hostess can enjoy the morning after.two of my favorites:
koko krater coffee roasters kona peaberry (roasted locally)
starbucks coffee caffe verona
photo: random google search
vintage booksa vintage cookbook or unique book about a hobby they love.
try this site:
Best-selling out-of-print books
photo: random bing search / source: la times
olives + almondsnice table olives + marcona almonds can be set out for guests in the event the host is running behind.
here's a couple with pretty packaging:
1880 Marcona Almonds
Superior Nut Company Gift Tin
dog treats
is there a pampered pooch in the house? bring treats for the dog. (or if they have kids, a little something for them.)
these have cute packaging perfect for gift giving:
Orvis Comfort-Food Treats
Polka Dog Bakery Meatlover's Can
* * *
of course, these take some planning/ordering ahead. wine is perfectly fine for those last minute get togethers. i usually go with a red in the $25 - $40 range. what are your thoughts? do you have any unique ideas?
These are great ideas, even for holiday gifts! I love the idea of bringing olive oil or coffee rather than a bottle of wine. I am not very good at picking nicer wines since when I do drink I am happy with a $6 bottle, so this is something that is so much more personal and can enjoyed often. I love gifts like that!
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