302437 Tue Aug 02 13:49:26 -0700 2005 9 29 Not About Food 0 1693174 For the 40th birthday of a good friend, I was contemplating a food of the month club (I might not be able to afford the full year, but probably at least six months) - not typical fare like chocolate/cheese - maybe something like spices or olive oil...any thoughts? Any other suggestions? Thanks! Tue Aug 02 13:49:26 -0700 2005 0 Zizi 1 1693175 Check out Zingermans.com-- they have some fun 'of the month' clubs like mustards or cheeses or breads. If your friends are into beer or wine, those might be good choices as well. I think PJ Wine offers wine of the month clubs at www.pjwine.com. Tue Aug 02 14:24:46 -0700 2005 1693174 0 JessicaSophia 2 1693205 Thanks, JessicaSophia, I'll definitely check this out. Wed Aug 03 00:22:09 -0700 2005 1693175 0 Zizi 2 1693222 JS, zingermans website is cool - that olive oil of the month club sounds awesome (and the bread of the month club sounds deadly!)...do you know anyone who's been a sender or a recipient? Wed Aug 03 11:12:59 -0700 2005 1693175 0 Zizi 3 1693285 I don't know about the olive oil of the month club, but I've sent my dad some of the regular gift packs (I think I've done a breakfast bread and jam one and a mustard one) and he's really enjoyed them. Ari Weinzweig, the proprietor of Zingerman's, really knows his stuff so I would totally trust his judgement in putting together an innovative assortment of products in those gift packages. Thu Aug 04 10:50:39 -0700 2005 1693222 0 JessicaSophia 1 1693202 I dream that someday someone will love me enough to get me this.... Link: http://mgrsti5395q.seamlesstech.biz/Merchant/2005TGP/BOM%20pages/bom.html Tue Aug 02 22:51:26 -0700 2005 1693174 0 joypirate 2 1693206 Hee, joypirate - let me know when you're going to turn 40... Wed Aug 03 00:22:54 -0700 2005 1693202 0 Zizi 3 1693290 This is a great source and club. My husband pointed out that Christmas doesn't come until the bacon arrives. Thu Aug 04 11:45:12 -0700 2005 1693206 0 JudiAU 1 1693210 I've had pretty good luck with these folks, BBQ Sauce of the Month Club. Link: http://www.bbqsauceofthemonth.com/cart2/home.php Wed Aug 03 08:13:03 -0700 2005 1693174 0 Coyote 2 1693221 Thanks, Coyote! Wed Aug 03 11:11:07 -0700 2005 1693210 0 ZiZi