340972 Wed Nov 08 17:13:21 -0800 2006 8 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 2005996 Any suggestions on quality gourmet baskets that include breakfast items? I'm thinking that this would be a nice holiday gift for a friend. I've searched around the other boards, but have mostly found information for corporate gifts. Wed Nov 08 17:13:21 -0800 2006 18155 sandrina 1 2006369 How about all the dry for scones, savory biscuits and muffins (including a recipe attached), some nice preserves and jams, some interesting teas and coffees... you can also include fun non edibles things like soft boiled egg cups, tea or demitasse cups, infusers or some freshly cut/dried flowers, table linen, pretty creamers... If you want food ready to eat, you could make a coffee cake, muffins (the same as the dry ingredients), little brioche, an assortment of filled and plain croissants. As a base you could put in all the pampering items associated with morning or breakfast in bed like eye masks, ultra soft no slip sox... Wed Nov 08 19:08:44 -0800 2006 2005996 49665 Wanda Fuca 1 2006391 Wanda, this is a great idea, but I was thinking more along the lines of purchasing a made to order basket. My friend lives in Florida, and I think it would just be easier for me to place the order and have it delivered to her and her family. I would love to order a basket that includes the stuff you mention in your post. Gosh, I wish I would receive one for myself! I had thought about Harry & David, but I've only read negative things about them lately. Also, I didn't see many breakfast type offerings. Wed Nov 08 19:13:40 -0800 2006 2005996 18155 sandrina 1 2006637 Check out the maple syrup places in the northeast; many of them, such as Boisvert in MA, have gift boxes that include, along with their maple syrup, such items as pancake mix, teas, muffin mixes (or muffins), jams, etc. There must be a number of such places in the MA-NH-Vermont area. Wed Nov 08 20:30:11 -0800 2006 2005996 10203 CynD 1 2006676 How about Wolferman's (www.wolfermans.com). They have gift baskets/boxes with English muffins, scones, etc. either savory or sweet. The selection is pretty nice. We received some as a gift last year and they were very good. Wed Nov 08 20:39:34 -0800 2006 2005996 50803 gozz37 1 2006697 www.winecountrygiftbaskets.com They offer a breakfast in bed for 40.00, lovely and great price point for the assortment/money. Wed Nov 08 20:50:17 -0800 2006 2005996 36312 HillJ 1 2006720 Check out http://www.harringtonham.com/prod.cfm/cid/1/pid/30/pp/1 Harringtons in Shelburne VT. They do a number of breakfast baskets with their cob smoked bacon and hams, Vt. maple syrup etc. Great stuff. I used to shop in the store regularly and I do miss it. The cob smoked bacon is some of the very best. Wed Nov 08 21:01:05 -0800 2006 2005996 10285 Candy 1 2075777 Zingermans! Great coffee cakes, cheeses, breads... really everything. Located in Michigan, but they do overnight shipping, too. http://www.zingermans.com/ Good luck! Wed Dec 06 19:14:04 -0800 2006 2005996 58120 rainingwaffles 1 2083408 Great ground coffee (Porto Rico French Roast),Scottish shortbreads, jam of choice (plum,raspberry,etc.)croissants plain and chocolate, bottle of champagne and a box of Godiva chocolates Fri Dec 08 23:26:44 -0800 2006 2005996 55914 marlie202