Host & Hostess Gifts

I recently visited some family in a situation where I knew that showing up with a gift would be challenging (they have very lofty standards regarding food and design in terms of what is/isn't ok) a...

by Caitlin McGrath 11 months ago

It’s not too soon to start thinking about what homemade goodies we’ll be giving to family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and hosts this holiday season, whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah, Christ...

Merry widow here was invited to a dinner party. I took flowers for the hostess for her coffee table. They were perfect. She phoned me the next morning and told me she woke up to dead flowers! Shoul...

I was invited to a friend's house for Passover dinner. Of course I asked what I could bring, and she said "Chicken for 14" So..... I just finished making dinner for 14!!! Do I still bring a host...

what can I give as a small birthday present to someone who is professional chef from Italy? Budget up to $100, but would prefer to spend less.

I've been invited to a neighbour's house for a drink at 4:00 New Years Eve. Not for a party, just a drink. Should I bring something over or not?

by Caitlin McGrath 3 years ago

As we gear up for the winter holidays, let's talk treats! Whether it's cookies, candy, savory snacks, homemade condiments or boozy creations, please share plans and ideas for gifts, host/hostess of...

by NovoCuisine 13 years ago

My parents held a party last night for 20+ people. I offered my cooking services for it, and as 'payment' I jokingly told them that I was to receive any and all gifts of wine that the guests would...

My sister owns a food distributorship. For Christmas, she starting wrapping expired cookies and passing them out as gifts. We didn't say anything, just threw them away. One year she took them ou...

by Auspicious 3 years ago

Somewhere in this post you are likely to think "he wants to do what?" *grin* Bear with me. I am a technical speaker at boating gathering about a four hour drive (by car) from home. This is a fo...

by sweetpotato 4 years ago

For Christmas Eve a friend is hosting dinner. We are going to order in Chinese food and enjoy it together. I would love to bring an item that can end the meal, without causing the hostess to do any...

I'm Looking for an unusual hostess gift appropriate for Passover. Any suggestions? Thanks.

by almond tree 5 years ago

As someone who has been doing a lot of guest-ing recently, I'm looking for ideas for gifts that my Shabbat meal hosts will enjoy.

Had the flu recently, and friends dropped off some food. In the cheaper ziploc or glad plastic containers, not the more expensive Rubbermaid containers. Really appreciate the gesture, but here's m...