[BombayBen]

Tomorrow is the Birthday of the Landlord of the pub where I drink. He really loves to come into the cafe and have breakfast but nowadays doesn't get time in the mornings. So tomorrow I have decided to cook him up a full English breakfast with tea and a mini birthday cake and to deliver it to the Pub - I think he will really enjoy that. Anyone done anything unusual with foodie presents?

[shroomgirl]

aprox 15 years ago I treated a friend to a pedicure then met her at the salon with Champagne, sassion, cheese and crackers.
It was a different world back then, when I was a lady that "lunched" and played weekly mah jong. She had never had anyone treat her special....her husband was pretty jerky.

food gifts, jams....I'll not sell my jam....it is a labor of love and priceless, so it's given as such.
last party I recieved 10# of Mich dried cherries as a tip.....wonderful.....way better than money.

oh, let's see.....I gave a friend that turned 50, who is president of a non-profit food for her "benefit" party at greatly reduced price then instead of having them pick it up, did the whole table with my supplies/equipment. I believe in the cause and value her friendship.....she has sent good business my way. I've really gotten away from doing anything like this, but......

[Mezzaluna]

I have given home-made gift certificates for the preparation of a meal, a batch of appetizers, cookies, etc.

[bughut]

After a major op a few years ago that wiped me out, my bestest friend treated me to a facial, Then a fish and chip lunch. I was so happy that she cared so much and the fish & chips were the best ever.
I tend to make cakes for folk i care about. I used to do it for a living. If Its a wedding/ birthday i make it my present.
When my neighbour was sick and couldnt cook, I filled his freezer with meals.
It's easy to give and so appreciated

[MsMadelineRose]

Christmas every year for the last 3 years, my family and I make numerous meals, pack them in freezer/microwave ware and give them to elderly neighbors. Each has the directions printed on the top in larger print so they can simply heat and eat.

Ever seeking knowledge
MsMadelineRose

[DC Sunshine]

I like to give chutneys and pickles to friends and family at harvest time - none of them take the time to make them at home, so its a novelty and a treat for them (I hope). Gives one a warm fuzzy feeling.....

[BombayBen]

Hey bughut - I do spicy fish 'n' chips on Friday nights - both regular and gluten-free - they are a HUGE success - even I can't get enough!!! My husband is pretty jerky too - 8 years of marriage - he has never bought me flowers without prompting and 'hates' dressing up to go out to dinner, we must have been out maybe 3 - 4 times for a meal at a nice restaurant and one of those times was our wedding in NYC!!

[DC Sunshine]

Hey Bombay,
This is off topic - but I reckon you should buy yourself a bunch of flowers and have them sitting at home with no card, no explanation....see what response you get Then maybe get your hair done and a new set of clothes - maybe this will perk up da man. Every lady needs spoiling - I know i like it when it happens (every blue moon!). Make him wonder what's going on - ack I am being evil - apologies in advance

DC

[BombayBen]

Probably get my wrist slapped for going off topic - but anyhoo! - THAT sounds like a great idea - I think I might just do that!! - will post results in the 'correct' place!

[tessa]

chocolates, truffles, cakes, cookies,
chutneys, jams, pickles, onions, pickled garlic,

last year for valentines day I made my Bruce a valentines lunch and delivered it to him at work and ran off before he could see me only prob was he was dissapointed he missed me and couldnt share it with me

I often give food as gifts, sometimes its meals sometimes its other things,