Oh Come All Ye Faithful…to the alter of Zingerman’s. My Food Mail Order Gift Guide must start here. This mecca of specialty foods is nestled in Ann Arbor, Michigan. If you truly are a Foodie through and through, I suggest that you make the pilgrimage at least once in your lifetime. A visit to the Zingerman’s Deli will give you a taste of what it is all about. This place is not a company but a culture. The people are as cool as the food selection is amazingly delectable. Although you are likely a web savvy shopper if you are reading blogs, you MIGHT just want to call (1.888.636.8162) and place orders here just to talk to the supremely educated and absurdly friendly customer service staff.
My Gift of Choice: The Weekender Gift Box, $75
Why? This has a little bit of everything for a very reasonable price. The sourcream coffeecake is their most popular baked good and for good reason. Also included for your sweet tooth are a few brownies and some jam and honey to lather on the loaf of artisanal bread. When you are ready for a salty switch, dig in to the salami, cheese and mustard. This is the sort of gift box that can be spread out all day for holiday noshing.
Other Yummy Considerations:
Holiday Stollen, $36
Gingerbread Coffee Cakes, $24-50
Cheeses of the World Gift Boxes, $90-125
Christmas Morning Gift Box, $250
Whipped Mail Order Gift Guide: I will be featuring some of my favorite gift options through December 10 (to give you plenty of time to order should you choose any of these gifts for those on your list). I was not paid by anyone, I just chose my favorites and sampled them to share with you. It was a tough job….but somebody had to do it.
December 1st, 2008 at 9:37 am
OHMYGOODNESS… I love food gift boxes! Zingermans rocks! not only do they offer great food but, as Caroline mentions, the best customer service.
December 2nd, 2008 at 11:52 am
That stuff looks soooo good. Yummy. And I bet it’s much better than something you’d get from a mailorder place like Swiss Colony. MMMMMMMMM
December 2nd, 2008 at 1:56 pm
That looks like a really nice selection for a gift box–and the packaging is super cute. Nice find!
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:36 pm
I want this for the Magic Brownies alone…
December 2nd, 2008 at 4:17 pm
A wonderful find, indeed. I love everything in there, and Zingerman’s does such a great job with the packaging. Perhaps I’ll order one…for myself!
December 11th, 2008 at 2:55 am
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December 9th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
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June 14th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
I think mom likes this, guess have to send this on her incoming birthday.
June 27th, 2010 at 9:18 am
looks like light and airy creme. this is the wonderful dessert gift for that my self. I loved collecting good pastry presentation, and just put it on the fridge, just love them both eating and just a little decor on my fridge. My friend told me im weird, but its a stress reliever for me in some ways.
June 27th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Sour cream coffee cake is so moist, Enjoy it with a delicious cup of tea or coffee in the morning. Great combination.
May 19th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
I was looking for something more food gift oriented – something sweeter. I’ve tried Zingerman’s and love them. For strictly sweets, I recently tried http://www.dannybox.com They seem to have some nice gifts and look a little less expensive for the name brands they carry. I tried the Avenue Sweets caramels – incredible!