Give The Gift Of Cheese This Christmas

Every year when Christmas approaches, we start to think about who needs to be on our gift list and what gift would be most appropriate and appreciated. For some people, this planning begins as early as July; for others, it doesn’t happen until about the 20th of December, or thereabouts.

For those we love—our kids, grandkids, parents, siblings, etc.—gifts are chosen with care, thought, and love. But there are a few people on the list for whom it is a little more difficult to shop, as we may not know them as well, but still want to acknowledge their contribution to our lives. These are people such as a boss or co-worker, hairdresser/barber, mailman, babysitter, or neighbor. Or maybe you need a consumable gift for someone who lives in very small quarters, such as in an assisted living or nursing home facility, or a full-time RVer. If you are fresh out of ideas, read on.

The Gift of Cheese

Cheese is almost universally enjoyed. Especially at Christmas time, it is available in a number of attractively packaged presentations. There are gift baskets that contain cheeses, crackers, meats, and maybe a bottle of wine. You can either purchase a ready-made basket, or create a personal one yourself.

It is important, however, to know the person to whom you wish to give the gift well enough to know their basic tastes. If they are teetotalers, don’t buy a cheese gift basket that contains a bottle of wine. If they are vegetarian, forego the ones with meats in them. And of course, if they are vegan, maybe you should consider a different type of gift. However, there are vegan cheeses on the market, so use your creativity to make up your own gift basket with the vegan cheese and “meats,” and a bottle of sparkling, non-alcoholic grape juice.

Cheese-of-the-Month Clubs

For someone whom you would really like to impress, choose one of the cheese-of-the-month clubs. These clubs will send your recipient a different gift box each month of the year. There are different configurations to choose from, including ones that pair cheeses with various accompaniments. Also, you can choose from different schedules, such as four or six months, rather than a full year. Of course, the prices will vary on the frequency of the delivery and the different item that make up the gift box.