45 Forkfuls of Christmas

Forkful #3: A Few Gourmet Ingredients

Christmas is just a few days away, and you’re still need in need of an idea – but you don’t want to get a gift card.  Well this idea just involves a trip to your local grocery store (or gourmet store if you have one).  Pick up a selection of high-end ingredients for your foodie.  I’m talking about some decent quality stuff that your store already carries.  Pick up the best olive oil they have, or a pricey flavored vinegar, a big block of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, maybe some prosciutto or stuffed olives.  You’d be surprised at the selection of decent ingredients most grocery stores carry – so pick up a nice mix of goodies and make a little basket for your recipient.  Think of the fun foods that you’d normally be too frugal to pick up – and get those.  You can make this gift as expensive or as inexpensive as you like based on what you pick up.

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