Giving a gourmet gift avoids two pitfalls: getting the taste wrong, and breaking the bank. Still, it shouldn't look like a last-minute purchase. Here are ten ideas for under €20.
For a colleague or neighbor (under €10)
1. A bag of decorated shortbread cookies. A few cookies in a clear bag, a ribbon, a handwritten tag. Simple and always well-received.
2. A mulled wine mix. Cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and dried orange zest in a small jar, with instructions on the label.
3. A mug and a hot chocolate sachet. This duo always works, especially for someone whose tastes you don't know well.
4. An assortment of papillotes. A small box is enough to make a gesture without overdoing it.
For the family (€10 to €20)
5. A box of assorted cookies. Shortbread, Bredeles, and gingerbread in a reusable metal tin that will be used long after the holidays.
6. A gift basket made by you. Three or four products chosen specifically for the person are better than a large generic basket.
7. A gourmet Advent calendar. To give from the end of November, to make the pleasure last until the 24th.
8. An assortment of Christmas teas. For those who don't drink coffee and are often overlooked.
For children
9. A bag of candies to hang. Candy canes and striped canes decorate the tree before being eaten — double use.
10. A cookie decorating kit. Plain shortbread, colored icing, and decorative sugars: the gift becomes an afternoon activity.
Three details that change the presentation
Simple but neat packaging is better than a flashy package. Kraft paper, twine, a fir branch tucked under the knot: the effect is immediate.
A handwritten note, even a short one, transforms a purchased product into a personal gift.
Finally, anticipate: from mid-December, delivery times lengthen and choices narrow.
Find our gourmet boxes and hampers ready to offer.
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