Toast Your Host - 5 Gift Ideas To Bring To Your Next Holiday Party
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Going empty-handed to a holiday party? Probably not, because well… your mom taught you better than that! This year, I’ve compiled a list of gifts that are sure to warm your host’s heart.
Charcuterie Board
Chances are, your host loves entertaining and one of the best gifts I’ve ever received is a beautiful wood charcuterie board that I use time and time again. Recently, I was shopping at HomeGoods and found this adorable, reversible Prep/Serve board. I loved it so much, I bought the one at HomeGoods and scoured the internet for more! A good host knows, one can never have too many boards!
The Original William Sonoma Peppermint Bark
I didn’t care about Peppermint Bark until my bestie, Carmen introduced me to this divine candy and I’ve been mad at her ever since (not really)! Hold up though… Not all peppermint bark is created equal. William Sonoma has perfected this 20+ year-old recipe and it’s free of any artificial ingredients so please don’t pick it up at another local retailer and think it’s the same thing, it’s not. While this delightful confection is pricey, WS usually offers some type of discount, whether it’s free shipping or an in-store 20% coupon. Oh! And if you really want to impress your host, take advantage of the free gift wrapping service.
Olive Oil
I know wine sounds like a good idea and generally speaking, it’s the gold-standard for any host gift but people can be particular about their wine so why not bring a beautiful bottle of Olive Oil instead? If you want to be a little extra (which hosts always appreciate), bring a nice loaf of crusty bread and some dipping spices too!
Dessert
Offering to bring dessert frees the host or hostess from having to think about one more thing. If you want to bring a dessert that pleases everyone… Nothing Bundt Cake is your golden ticket. It’s quick to order, easy to pick up, pretty to look at and some of the best cake you’ll ever have. Order a tower of Bundlets in a variety of flavors or a dozen of their Bundtinis to ensure the non-chocolate crowd is taken care of too. And because my mom is going to read this, making your own signature dessert can be just as easy and more affordable!
Coffee
I’m a little intense when it comes to my coffee bean. Okay, I might be a little intense when it comes to all things hosting but I digress! If I’m buying the coffee, Leopard Forest Coffee Company’s Farmhouse Roast is hands down one of my favorites. The South Carolina company roasts the beans two days before it ships for guaranteed freshness and the Farmhouse Blend is among their most popular with customers, coffee shops and restaurants. I order whole bean and grind it myself but the option for ground is available. Any host would be lucky to get! You can always go to your local coffee shop too! If you find yourself at Starbucks, I vote for the Blonde Roast!
