Gourmet Food Care Packages for College Students

Many of us have students away for school. It's just one of those college things. But, we also know that college students are always in need of extra food. Why not send them a special gourmet food package?

Gourmet foods are most likely things they can't easily get around the dorm or college campus. So a care package of these special foods makes a great addition to their regular food options.

Any of our kids living on their own, whether as college students or in their own apartments, can certainly use the boost of some extra gourmet food. Most likely, they are on a tight budget. They may not be aware of those special treats. Or, they just don't even think about gourmet foods in their regular shopping.

A care package for our students is more than just food. It's a way to show we are thinking of them. When my daughter was at school, it was easy to make a point of sending her a care package regularly. I kept choosing different types of things for her, but always included some kind of special foods.

Every time she got one of these packages, I would get a thank you phone call. It was quite nice to hear from her other than when she needed money! But that's a different story. She was delighted with every package. She was also the hit of her dorm. That certainly wasn't what I had planned, but it was a nice side benefit.

With gourmet food baskets, so much is included. Things that I might not have thought of. Sometimes, it's just nice to place the order and know it will be delivered. The hassles of buying the goodies, packing them up and shipping them off are gone. That's a huge value for us all.

Great Gift for Me: Gourmet Coffee Samplers

Happily, I can tell you all one of the best gifts for me is a gourmet coffee sampler. Really, it's highest on my wish list. I love trying different kinds and brands of coffee.

When my sister returned from a trip to Maui, she brought me several varieties of coffee from Hawaii. It was such fun to try out the different kinds and compare flavors. It seems when ever I visit a place where I can get locally roasted coffee, I like to try them out.

OK, so top of my wish list is gourmet coffee samplers. These are a group of coffee packages, usually making a single pot of 8-10 cups, that have a variety of the coffee types made by that manufacturer.

Let me explain how I enjoy my coffee. First up in the morning, I prefer non-flavored coffee. The standard rich coffee is my preference then. But later in the morning or the afternoon I enjoy making a pot of nut, chocolate or other kinds of flavors. So a coffee sampler of either flavored or standard is just great with me.

As a hint to those who are giving me gifts this year (doesn't that include you?) any kind of coffee sampler is a great idea for me. A mix of flavors works well, too. Coffee lovers are just like that. Tasting new coffees and flavors is fun. So give to any coffee lover on your list, including me, a gourmet coffee sampler. The more varieties, the better. And thanks in advance!

Gourmet Samplers for Trying New Varieties

There are times when we all enjoy trying our new varieties of foods or beverages. But who wants to buy a whole package that we may not like after that first taste? That's when a gourmet sampler is the perfect option.

Samplers for food or beverage offer you a smaller size of a bunch of different flavors or choices. Makers of gourmet food or beverage will package these trial sizes just to give you the options. Some include all the choices for flavors, others are more specialized samplers. If the maker has lots of choices, they will pick certain groups, like best-sellers, and batch them together for you.

With coffee samplers, you typically get a package that makes a single pot for each of the varieties. With things like food seasonings, you get smaller shaker sizes than the standard packages. This kind of packaging makes it much easier for you to try out new flavors or varieties. Then pick the one or more that you like best and order larger quantities.

Food or beverage samplers make great gifts, too. If a chef, or new cook is on your gift list, a seasoning sampler is an ideal and fun choice. It lets them try out different seasoning blends to determine which they like best.

For those who love coffee, of course, a coffee sampler from a gourmet or flavored coffee company is a great gift. So whether the sampler is for you or as a gift, try out new varieties and find something special that you like.

Enjoy Gourmet Foods For Yourself and For Gifts

Gourmet foods are a treat no matter how you look at it. Either a treat for yourself or for someone you care about. As far as I'm concerned, we can never have too many treats.

Whether you are looking for special biscuits to have on hand for your own tea time enjoyment, or you want to complete your gift list, Gourmet Food World has you covered. We all like those special foods that are made to higher standards and aren't available at our local grocery store. So give yourself the gift of a gourmet food or two.

Have you ever run out of ideas for special gifts? Are you looking for something that doesn't fit the traditional gift idea? Why not go with a gourmet food gift basket?

Gift baskets are available in many, many different themes, so you can pick one that fits the recipient just perfectly. Even if you don't know the likes and interests of the person, you can still pick a gift basket that is more general. Food is an easy gift choice for just about everyone on your list.

But, don't forget yourself. You can enjoy gourmet treats, too. A chance to pamper your taste buds is always welcome.

For me, having extra gourmet treats or snacks on hand is valuable when someone stops by to visit. I have those special foods to offer them while sharing a cup of coffee or tea. Having extras on hand will be a nice thing for you, too.