Puppy Love At Christmas

What is your first thought when you see this?
 Mine is,  'sleep in heavenly peace".

How about this one?  I'm thinking, "I see mommy kissing Santa Claus".

"It'll be a blue Christmas without you"

I've taken a break from doing gift baskets.  Whatever you do don't google Christmas puppy images.  It will be way to time consuming. 

Christmas is now "8" days away.  I got a fun order today for a gift basket to go the the US.  My customer is sending it to her brother.  They both live in the US but as children lived in Canada.  I am doing a Christmas Gift Basket with a little bit of Canada...butter tarts and maple syrup and all those good things.

Need some Christmas suggestions?  Keep it simple.  Make sure you send lots of love in your gift.  I'm not suggesting you send a puppy, but send some of that feeling you get when you look at those cute little faces.  

I of course send chocolates, candy, cheese, and all those good things.  If you  want something specific or different, call me.  I will do up a gift or gift basket that is just what you want.  Plus it will be wrapped up with love.

Happy Shopping& Merry Christmas

Lorraine

at

www.uniquegourmetgiftbasket.com

613-363-4277

"Christmas Starlight

Candles are always a perfect gift for Christmas.  Add in some old fashion Butter Crunch candy with chocolate, mints and taffy and for $38.00 you have a unique gift for someone.

As you think about gift giving, remember this is the time of year for giving to those who are in need.  There are families and children in all communities that just don't have a lot of the basics.  

I am always so thankful that I am on the giving end and not the receiving, although that can change very quickly.

We are now only 19 days away from Christmas Eve.  For shipping across Canada you need to order now.  For areas like Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal you are still okay but even Fedex gets really busy.

Please note the phone # has changed and I am trying to get it changed on the website.  To call about gift baskets, the # is

1-613-363-4277.  

30 Days Till Christmas Eve

Images of Christmas villages and towns are so serene and picturesque.  You gaze at time and then boom...Christmas Eve is only 30 days away and we aren't ready.

Christmas is very busy here with packaging gift basket orders to be shipped across Canada.   The part I enjoy them most is the personal touch I put on each gift basket with the ribbon and decoration.  That may sound trivial but it gives your gift basket very personal touch. 

  At www.uniquegourmetgiftbasket.com you will find great choices for this Christmas.  

My personal favorite is the Christmas Cheese Tray  The cheese is the finest from Glengarry Cheese and St Albert's.   The creamy mints will be the best you have ever tasted!

When I started www.uniquegourmetgiftbasket.com I resolved to use only quality foods in my gift baskets.  No little packages with one or two crackers or candy, no processed cheese and little fillers.  It has taken time to build up business but it has been worth it.

I would be delighted to have you join my many customers this Christmas and to hear your comments on the products. 

 Don't hesitate to call for custom made baskets.  Most of our corporate orders are made to order.  

Remeber we ship with Fedex across Canada.  Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and other parts of Ontario are usually next day shipping.

The Sweet Sweet Taste of Maple Syrup

 

There may be a snow storm or two yet to come but the sap is running and spring is on it's way.
There are so many ways to enjoy the sweet taste of maple syrup. 

  At www.uniquegourmetgiftbasket.com  

There is a new  food gift basket that includes among other goodies,  Canadian Maple Syrup and Crepe Mix plus a glass jug just for pouring your maple syrup.  It is called Simply Breakfast
In many of our gift baskets you will find made in Canada maple products such as the Maple Cookie that we all grew up on.  There is also Maple Fudge and Maple Roasted Nuts .  This salmon recipe sounded delicious.  It comes from the Kraft website and has the sauce drizzled on it after baking.  

 Maple-Balsamic Salmon Fillets

3 Tbsp. Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fig Balsamic Dressing

2 Tbsp. maple syrup

4-1/2 tsp. grainy Dijon mustard

2 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce

4 skinless salmon fillets (1 lb./450 g)

MIX all ingredients except fish. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing mixture; pour remaining over fish in shallow dish. Turn to evenly coat both sides of each fillet. Refrigerate fish, along with reserved dressing mixture, 30 min. to marinate.

HEAT oven to 450°F. Remove fish from marinade; discard marinade. Place fish in single layer in shallow foil-lined pan.

BAKE 8 to 10 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork. Meanwhile, bring reserved dressing mixture to boil in saucepan; simmer on medium-low heat 2 to 3 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently.

SERVE fish topped with sauce. 

Enjoy

Lorraine