Humane Society - Calhoun Area

Whenever I think of my dad and the way to his heart, I think of getting him a gift basket so that after the holiday when he is sitting alone, he can enjoy his gift.    I can just hear him say, “And what do we have here?”  Carefully he will open the cellophane on the Holiday Cheers Gift Basket.  Out will come the crackers and cheese, and then he will stand up and go to the kitchen for a wine glass and small plate.  When he comes back he will pour some of the wine, cut some cheese and sit back to enjoy his feast. He will have a hard time deciding what to eat next or what to save for tomorrow.  The pastry cookies and the Ghirardelli dark chocolate squares will be saved for later. He will eat slowly and then pick up the phone to call me and tell me how much he loves me and enjoys this gift.   He will remind me that he always looks forward to items that tickle his taste buds.  I will instantly know he is thinking of the smoked almonds when he says that.  It will bring tears to my eyes to know how much he cares.

This is a terrific gift for any man that likes snacks.  It is probably equivalent to the Halloween haul that a ten year old looks forward to.  It is a treasured gift that the recipient can enjoy alone or share with someone special.  Be sure to give this gift every year to make it a holiday custom unique to you and the one you love.