Treat on A Budget This Holiday Season

Is it just me, or are Americans infatuated with holiday flavors? Think of pumpkin spice for example. Towards the end of September coffee shops begin offering their pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pie returns to the dessert lists at eateries, and harvest beers are released on tap and in liquor stores. I guess there's something about these flavors that helps us get into the holiday mindset. Other flavors that become more popular are apple, caramel, cinnamon, peppermint, and gingerbread, just to name a few. I guess there's something unique about saving these full, cozy tastes for this season. It offers us something to watch for as the weather gets colder and we begin to spend more time inside. Have you ever thought about where these flavors came from? Take cinnamon for instance... Cinnamon was first used in Sri Lanka, formerly called Ceylon and can be traced back to 2800 B.C. Throughout history, this spice was so highly desirable that wars have been fought over it! Used as a type of currency, medicine, for embalming (weird, eh?), and an aphrodisiac, cinnamon has been valued across the globe all through human history. That will give you something to ponder the next time you bite into a cinnamon roll! At the beginning of every holiday season I cannot wait to eat some holiday specialties for example a peppermint mocha (though I prefer mine with white chocolate) or a bite of apple crumble. Another of my favorites is gingerbread cookies with candy buttons. Yummy! I am salivating just talking about this! What if this year you could send someone the perfect gift of every one of these flavors? If you have in mind someone who could use a tiny bit of holiday cheer, mail them a from Baskets By Rita. Our sparkling metal basket in assorted holiday colors is the perfect way to say "Happy Holidays!" to your employees, friends and family. filled with white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, Ghirardelli chocolate squares, Aspen hot apple cider, Jelly Belly candies, caramel corn, pistachios, a fudge brownie, and sweet and savory Trail mix. Take it easy on yourself this year with your holiday shopping and leave the work up to us. While you're at it, why not order a little something for yourself? Ultimately, the holidays are intended to be enjoyable! If you found this blog interesting, why not share it with your friends on Facebook or Twitter? Thanks for the repost! http://www.basketsbyrita.com/assets/images/holiday sampler gift basket.jpg http://www.basketsbyrita.com/Holiday-Sampler-Gift-Basket_p_112.html