Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - December 13, 2007, Winnipeg, Manitoba By Joanne Sasvari d o you like to be the sort of guest a hons always invited Back then dont show up to a dinner party empty handed this festive season. Its Nice to present the Host or hostess with a Token of appreciation a bottle of wine but dont expect it to be serve Candy or gift soaps Peggy Post writes in the 17th edition of Emily posts etiquette Harper Collins 2004. However she cautions if you take Flowers to the party be sure they re in a vase. A Busy Host does not have time to search for a Container and arrange your Flowers. That also goes for almost anything you bring to the door. Dont bring something that requires the Host to leave their guests and fuss with your gift. Especially dont bring food unless specifically requested except perhaps gourmet teas or fancy preserves which can be slipped right into the pantry to be enjoyed later. Here Are some great ideas for gifts for your Holiday hosts. Wine its always a Good idea to bring a bottle of wine for dinner whether or not your Host chooses to serve it. Call ahead and find out whats on the menu then find something to pair with it such As riesling with asian food. But if you want to bring a bottle that will truly make your hosts Happy bring Champagne. A reasonably priced but still luxurious Choice is the Lanson Brut Rose at around $ 60. Or go Canadian with Fine sparkling wines from the Summerhill Pyramid winery in Kelowna by. Available at liquor stores across Canada. Chocolates sure pot of Gold will do. But if you want decadence handmade goodies sure to please the pickiest of Sweet tooth try one of these scrumptious options. Green & Blacks organic chocolates from the us Are now available in Canada. Among their offerings Are the miniature bar collection $ 11.99which features 12 Small bars including dark chocolate and Ginger butterscotch and their signature dark chocolate and decadent sour Cherry pieces. Their after dinner chocolate squares $ 12.99 contain 45 individually wrapped organic dark milk and White chocolates. Shoppers drug Mart raises the bar with a Premium line called be chocolate belgian chocolate made with Cream and butter and an assortment of nuts and fruit. The imported Chocs include raspberries and Cream milk and White chocolate with strawberries and milk chocolate with fruit and nuts $ 4.99 each or $ 12.99 for a package of three. Food bringing dessert is a no no unless you re asked but a Jar of palette preserves such As the sour Cherry and Lemon Balm might make an appearance in the cheese course. They Cost about $ 6 order them at wow. Dave gourmet. Com. The remarkable intelligentsia Brand of award winning direct Trade Coffee will be a hit with Java lovers. Order it online for about $ 14 a Pound at wow. Intelligentsia Coffee. Com decor while you dont want to bring anything your Host May feel compelled to display soaps and candles Are appreciated. Some of the most uniquely Beautiful soaps weave seen Are the exotic asian ones by Unna & co. Each is handcrafted in the shape of an egg contains fragrant Healing herbs and is packaged in a silk lined Box. They sell for $ 33 for a Box of two at wow. Una co. Com. Or try the new White Tea soap set from Luoc cetane in Provence. This gentle engraved soap comes with a dish that evokes freshly picked Tea leaves. It Sells for $ 24 online at wow. Locci Tane. Ca. Flowers Yourd never show up at the door with a Bunch of dripping carnations from the Corner store. Unless the recipient lists carnations As their Favourite Flower that is. A better option would be to Send a Floral arrangement or potted Orchid. Order them at wow. Canad Flowers. Ca or wow. Ltd. Com both ship anywhere in the world. If you re sending Flowers for the night of the party Call ahead to match the evenings Colour scheme. Better yet Send an arrangement the Day after along with a Nice note. 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