The Best Gift Baskets for Friends and Family

It seems every day of the year is dedicated to celebrating something, or someone, different. Whether it's a a country's independence, a former president, or one of those days when you're supposed to eat a specific food to show your appreciation for it (March 14,June 4, and thethird Sunday in Julyare just three of my many favorites) — they never end! Then there are those more worthwhile days when you're thinking of a loved one and want to send them a gift,just because.

Whatever your reason for giving, let me help you pick out agift basketthey'll love, no matter what day it is. These are my favorites, too!

Gourmet Charcuterie and Cheese Entertainers Crate

Not since a left-handed guitarist from Seattle has there been an experience like this!This gifthas it all: five meats, four cheeses, at least three snacks, and two boxes of mini toasts. All that's missing is a partridge in a pear tree, and I wouldn't be surprised if there's one tucked away in here somewhere.

Classic Gourmet Gift Basket

Scrumptious gifts that you can indulge in is the gateway to titillating their taste buds. So why not give them a whole lot of sweet and salty and savoryin one gift basket? Sure it comes with Italian cookies, and Ghiradelli hot cocoa mix, and toffee caramels. But, for me, what gets me to want this basketyesterdayare those chocolate-covered graham crackers by Brown & Haley, who's been making really good chocolate goods for over 100 years! The basket comes in three sizes — supreme, grand, and deluxe. Whichever one you choose, they're are big on flavor.

Chocolate Treats Gift Basket

Thisgift basketis what happens when Willy Wonka goes to Medford, Oregon, and creates a basket filled with thefinest chocolates. This basket is also your lucky one as no golden ticket is needed to partake in seven different chocolate treats.These chocolatesare so good, a Whangdoodle would eat 10 of these baskets for breakfast and come galloping back for a second helping.

Italian Inspirations Gift Basket

How would you like to eat like an Italian without having to book a flight to Rome? Inside this basket are ingredients to put together a sumptuousItalian meal, such as a delicious pasta puttanesca. Get yourmangiastarted with bruschetta, olives, and salami.

READ MORE:Abbondanza!How to Eat Like You're in Italy

Soup Gift Basket

For some reason, throughout history, the number three has always been a magic number. At least that's whatSchoolhouse Rocktaught me. Andsoup, somehow, has magical healing powers,allegedlybeing able to cure the common cold. Maybe that's why there are three soup mixes in this gift basket? That has to be the reason, right? Unleash the powers of chicken noodle, chicken chili, and potato corn chowder.

Deluxe Everyday Sharing Gift Basket

Sharing is caring, so whoever sends this gift cares to the max! And with there being enough treats in here to feed a small army, the recipient may want to be just as generous and invite you over for some sweet60-layer baklava, raspberry galettes, and chocolate decadence cake, orsavory Thuringer sausage and sharp cheddar cheese.

Grand Signature Gift Basket

All of Harry & David's greatest hits are in one place:juicy pears, artisanal cheese,pepper and onion relish,charcuterie, lots ofsalty snacks, and more.

Breakfast Entertainer Basket

Breakfast may be themost importantmeal of the day, but perhaps the best reason to want to wake up early in the morning is for the Breakfast Entertainer Basket. Itoffers everythingbut the show tunes.