A few weeks ago, Dane sent me an Edible Arrangement to work (just because I was having a rough week). Smart man. Really, I can’t think of anything that could have cheered me up quite like chocolate covered strawberries in the middle of a really stressful week. That got me thinking, if you can get chocolate covered fruit delivered, what other things are out there? I obviously had to do some research and found my Top 5 Foods I Want Delivered to my Doorstep.
In no particular order…
Edible Arrangements
I know I just talked about this, but it was so lovely to have this fun arrangement delivered to my office. Not to mention I absolutely love chocolate covered strawberries (as I’m sure you do too), and love how the arrangement was done fresh that day. It’s a fun conversation starter and you can share everything (well, if you want to).
perfect way to brighten any day
Gourmet Cheese of the Month Club
Yes, that’s right, the Cheese of the Month Club. Everyone’s heard of it, maybe heard people make fun of it, but I would love to get a different gourmet cheese every month. It’d be the perfect way to ensure my brand new cheese board gets some use on a regular basis. If anyone is looking for the perfect gift for me, this is it.
Cake Truffles
We saw these on the Phantom Gourmet and I’m hoping we eventually order them (maybe our first anniversary celebration?). Cake truffles. The name alone should have you intrigued. Cake + Truffle = There is no way this could be bad. These tasty little treats combine cake and a variety of truffle fillings, and can be ordered by the dozen and delivered to you. Cake Truffles are made at Delicious Desserts in Falmouth, MA.
cake truffles
Omaha Steaks
Moving into some entrees, Omaha Steaks definitely gets my vote. I had never had anything from Omaha Steaks until Dane’s grandmother bought us a gift package for Christmas. Everything has been absolutely delicious. I was actually surprised (don’t laugh) to see they offer things other than steak. We’ve had potatoes au gratin, hot dogs, and pork chops, along with the steaks that came with the gift package. I’m a big meat and potatoes kind of girl, so Omaha Steaks, you’ve won me over.
grilling up some Omaha sirloins
Beer of the Month Club (Specifically Sam Adams, but any craft beer is acceptable)
When I worked with the Snowball last year, Samuel Adams (well, the parent company, Boston Brewing Co.) donated a Beer of the Month Club for the Silent Auction. We tried to win, but apparently everyone else loves Sam Adams the same way we do. I decided to try to look for it myself and join, and it’s no where to be found. Maybe the club membership donated just featured Sam Adams and wasn’t exclusively Sam Adams beers? I’m not sure, but either way, if anyone finds something like this, let me know. There are plenty Sam varieties for them to do a Beer of the Month Club!
just look at all these options.
This just all feeds into my love of food and drink, and makes it all the better when you don’t even have to leave home!
Tags: top 5
February 23, 2010 at 4:10 pm |
I love this blog! I lived in Boston for grad school (well, first Boston then Cambridge) Have you posted about Upstairs on the Square? or Cuchi Cuchi? I live in Montreal now but remember those places so fondly
February 23, 2010 at 7:22 pm |
Added to the list of places we must visit!
February 23, 2010 at 6:47 pm |
Kristen – great blog!!
I gave a “seasonal beer” as a gift this Christmas. I ordered through Amazing Clubs – they do not have just a Sam Adams. Every 3 months they get a 12 pack of micro-brews. I think it’s a good deal!
February 23, 2010 at 7:21 pm |
Thanks Erin! That sounds awesome. I’d take a mix of microbrews, for sure. Pretty sure a Sam Adams Only beer club doesn’t exist, but wouldn’t it be cool if it did?
February 23, 2010 at 7:33 pm |
And nice new blog by the way
February 23, 2010 at 10:05 pm |
Kristen, the Sam Adams donation was beer for a year – which I think they only offer to charities as a special package. We bid on it and won two years ago. Basically you get a certificate good for 12 cases of beer. Problem is, you have to actually pick it up at the brewery during their business hours, which is basically when most of us are at the office. It was kind of a pain in the butt, but they let us get multiple cases at a time. So we ended up only going there a few times. But it was a total deal and our beer fridge was always stocked!
February 24, 2010 at 8:42 am |
I have no idea what it is about edible arrangements that makes them so crazy delicious, but I suspect that chocolate is made out of unicorns and sparkles.
February 25, 2010 at 10:14 pm |
I’ve heard that unicorns can be habit forming. But hey, I’m ok with that if it keeps edible arrangements delicious.
February 25, 2010 at 5:32 pm |
Mmm, cake truffles! What an AWESOME idea!
February 25, 2010 at 10:13 pm |
Haven’t had them yet, but don’t they look SO yummy?
February 26, 2010 at 7:26 am |
Dude, all excellent choices. I’ve always been tempted to sign up for a salsa of the month club — ’cause, really, how many different types of salsa can there be? I’m dedicated to finding out!