Unlock the Art of Food and Wine Pairing

Unlock the Art of Food and Wine Pairing

Discover the secrets behind crafting harmonious food and wine combinations with our comprehensive guide. Learn the fundamental steps to pair like a pro and uncover the key factors to consider when selecting wines for your recipes. When selecting your wine (s) in our gift baskets, it’s a win win! Not only do your lucky recipients get to enjoy the perfectly paired selected items in their gift basket, but they can now have fun pairing the wine with other delectable delights! Master the Basics: Delve into the world of food and wine pairing and uncover the essential principles that ensure a balanced and delightful experience. From acidity to sweetness, flavor intensity to meat pairing, we’ve got you covered. So when selecting your food pairings with wine in our custom wine gift basket section, remember the following suggestions:

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The Best Gift Baskets and Gifts to Send

The Best Gift Baskets and Gifts to Send

We totally understand that there an endless supply of gifts to send and receive in todays world. Even better, you can shop in the comfort of your own home…in your PJ’s no less! Treat friends, family and customers to the absolute perfect gift! Custom gift baskets make the perfect gift. You can pick and choose all of their favorite things.  Do they love dogs? Coffee? Twinkies? Find the best gift baskets delivered right to their door. Whether it’s for birthdays, thank you, corporate holiday gifts or just because. (more…)

Fun and Festive Drinks for New Years Eve

Fun and Festive Drinks for New Years Eve

New Year’s Eve is hands down the biggest party of the year. While it’s great to pop the cork on a bottle of bubbly as the ball drops, there’s plenty of time before that to enjoy an exquisite cocktail or two.

These tasty drink recipes are perfect for ringing in the new year.  From champagne cocktails and stylish martinis to fun punches. (more…)

The Best Wines for Spring

The Best Wines for Spring

THE TOP WINES FOR SPRING

Spring and Summer lends itself towards lighter and more refreshing wines. Some say white wines offer the same quenching freshness of an ice cold beer! Whether you’re relaxing poolside or entertaining outdoors white wine should always be handy! Although people like what they like when it comes to wine, you just can’t beat the crisp, fruity flavors white and rose’ wines have to offer.

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The Art of Wine Tasting

The Art of Wine Tasting

At Design It Yourself Gift Baskets, we understand that wine tasting is a complex, yet fun, endeavor that has intrigued people since the beverage’s creation. Although fermenting grapes seems like a simple undertaking, the final product’s taste greatly depends on region, grape variety, and palate. Whether you’re a novice wine drinker who enjoys the taste of vino but doesn’t have much understanding of the wine tasting process, or a seasoned vintage drinker who can detect notes of oak or pepper, read on to better understand the four-step process that will improve your wine tasting experience.
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How Wine Can Improve Your Health

How Wine Can Improve Your Health

You enjoy the taste of wine and find it relaxing to sip on a glass at the end of a long day, but did you know the fruity beverage also offers a plethora of health benefits? Indeed, drinking wine in moderation has been linked to all sorts of benefits that can help you feel better both mentally and physically. Read on to find out how drinking wine – responsibly – can be advantageous. So go ahead and order the wine lover in your life a wine gift basket from Design It Yourself Gift Baskets.

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