| If a holiday, anniversary, birthday, or any other | | | | salmon gift baskets that have more than the usual |
| special occasion that requires a gift to be purchased | | | | smoked salmon products. These, more specialized, |
| is coming up gift to consider getting is a gift basket | | | | gift baskets have items that are perfect for those |
| well stocked with a gourmet food items. Smoked gift | | | | who are new to smoked salmon and items that are |
| baskets are seen as elegant gifts for fine food lovers | | | | great for long time salmon enthusiasts. |
| and can include more than just the standard salmon | | | | A simple basket for someone new to smoked |
| fillet that most are familiar with. In addition to the | | | | salmon might include a few smoked salmon fillets, |
| smoked fish some baskets can include crackers, | | | | some crackers, and perhaps a small bottle of capers |
| wines, and other treats. | | | | or another garnish. In some cases salmon jerky might |
| Many gift baskets that contain salmon which has | | | | also be included as an added treat. These items are |
| been smoked also include delicious and popular salmon | | | | perfect for those that do not eat smoked salmon |
| spreads. These spreads are made with salmon and | | | | often but enjoy it. Smoked salmon jerky is an |
| rich creamy cheeses. There are also salmon sticks | | | | unusual treat and gourmet snack that can be eaten |
| and jerky along with rich salmon caviar. Once you | | | | anywhere. Meanwhile, fillets of salmon that has been |
| know what type of salmon the gift recipient likes or | | | | smoked can be served at any meal and eaten almost |
| would be curious about it is easy to prepare the | | | | anytime. For those that really enjoy salmon for |
| perfect gift basket. | | | | cooking a few cans of smoked salmon might be |
| Many online retailers sell amazing pre-made smoked | | | | thrown in. Canned salmon is perfect for cooking and |
| salmon gift baskets. These gift baskets are usually | | | | is delicious when added to most recipes as a |
| apparent during holidays such as Christmas and | | | | substitute for fresh salmon. |
| Valentines Day but they are also available all year | | | | Those that have a more sophisticated pallet might |
| round. It is simply a matter of looking through the | | | | prefer a gourmet gift basket with a wider variety of |
| inventory of a good, gourmet food, and dealer. | | | | products made using salmon that has been smoked. |
| These pre-made gifts usually have some of the more | | | | Salmon caviar is a favorite and, when packaged with |
| popular salmon treats such as fillets and the items | | | | gourmet crackers and cheeses, is usually a huge hit. |
| that go best with them. | | | | For those that enjoy spreading salmon on crackers |
| If the standard gourmet gift basket options are not | | | | but do not like caviar there are many salmon spreads |
| appealing do not be afraid to look for gift baskets | | | | available. These spreads go great on crackers, bagels, |
| that break the mold. Many gourmet food stores pride | | | | and other breads and make an elegant edition to any |
| themselves on offering a good variety of smoked | | | | light luncheon. |